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Fall Festival at Sunday River
October 7, 2023 - October 8, 2023
Celebrate the arrival of fall in the mountains at Sunday River’s annual Fall Festival.
With classic and quirky events like the North American Wife Carrying Championship, our annual Sunday River Sports Sale, scenic chairlift rides, and more, you won’t want to miss this event during peak foliage season.
Rain or shine, our events are happening, and we’re still celebrating Fall Festival Weekend! Join us in the lodge or under our large slopeside tent. We’ve got you covered!
2023 Schedule & Deals
Saturday, October 7
- 39th Annual Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair
South Ridge Lodge | 9AM-5PM
Shop many local artisans for unique gifts. - Maine Beer Box
Slopeside at South Ridge | 9AM-4:30PM
Sample Maine craft beer from the 78 taps on the Maine Beer Box - Scenic Chondola Rides
Slopeside at South Ridge | 10AM-4PM
Take in views of the foliage from high above with a scenic chairlift ride on the resort’s Chondola. We recommend riding early in the day to ensure access and avoid downloading delays. - Sunday River Sports Annual Sale
South Ridge Lodge | 9AM-5PM
Stock up for ski season with great deals on gear, clothing, outerwear, logo items, and more from Sunday River Sports. - Bethel Regional Airport Fly-In
Bethel Regional Airport | 9AM-3PM
Stop by the Bethel Airport to see planes and meet pilots at the Bethel Regional Airport Fly-In. - 24th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championship
Slopeside at South Ridge | 10AM
Nothing brings you closer together than carrying your partner through a 278-yard obstacle course. This signature Sunday River event presents the winners with the wife’s weight in beer and five times her weight in cash. Registration is open now.
- The River Fund Maine .5k Dry Land Training
Slopeside at South Ridge | 10:30AM - Wine Tasting with Chef Harding Lee Smith
Slopeside at South Ridge | 12PM & 3PM
Savor a delectable wine-pairing sample menu crafted by renowned Chef Harding Lee Smith with seatings at 12PM and 3PM. - Sunday River Kids: Fall Fun
Sunday River Real Estate | 12PM-3PM
Swing by the Sunday River Real Estate offices to paint a pumpkin or join the fall scavenger hunt. Prizes will be awarded for completed scavenger hunts! *Limited number of pumpkins available – pumpkin painting is fist come, first served and is limited to one pumpkin per child. - Live Music
Slopeside at South Ridge | 11AM-5:30PM
Groove to the blues with local musicians River Bottom Funk, Cryin’ Out Loud, and Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter Paul Nelson.
Sunday, October 8
- 39th Annual Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair
South Ridge Lodge | 9AM-3PM
Shop many local artisans for unique gifts. - Maine Beer Box
Slopeside at South Ridge | 9AM-4PM
Sample Maine craft beer from the 78 taps on the Maine Beer Box - Scenic Chondola Rides
Slopeside at South Ridge | 10AM-4PM
Take in views of the foliage from high above with a scenic chairlift ride on the resort’s Chondola. We recommend riding early in the day to ensure access and avoid downloading delays. - Sunday River Sports Annual Sale
South Ridge Lodge | 9AM-4:30PM
Stock up for ski season with great deals on gear, clothing, outerwear, logo items, and more from Sunday River Sports. - 9th Annual New England Cornhole Championship
Slopeside at South Ridge | 10AM
Grab a partner and start practicing because serious cash and bragging rights are up for grabs. Registration is open now for just $34 per team. - Live Music
Slopeside at South Ridge | 11AM-3:30PM
Groove to the blues with local musicians River Bottom Funk and Cryin’ Out Loud.