Apple pies await purchase at the annual Dummerston Apple Pie Fest.
Empty Bowls
Landmark College, Putney
http://www.brattleboroclayworks.com
Oct 10, 5p and 6:30p • When Vermonters go hungry, their neighbors take action. That’s why for the eleventh year, volunteers are preparing for near sellout capacity at the Empty Bowls Dinner, an annual benefit for the Brattleboro Area Drop In Center. The Drop In Center is an essential resource for people in need in Brattleboro and the surrounding areas, who depend on it for food, shelter and other basic services. Empty Bowls serves as a major source of funds for the Center.
Oktoberfest
Mount Snow, West Dover
Oct 10 • Like most German-themed Oktoberfest events, the 18th Annual Mount Snow Oktoberfest will have plenty of beer, schnitzel and Oom-pah music; but throw in kids games, pumpkin painting, an apple sling shot and the famous “schnitzel toss” and you’ve got two days of fun for the whole family!
Honora Winery Grape Stomp
Honora Winery, Jacksonville
http://www.honoragrapestomp.com
Oct 10-11, noon to 5p • The Grape Stomp is old-fashioned fun for the entire family – gunny sack races, grape in a spoon race, and a 3 legged race. Winners will receive an award! Bring the kids and enjoy the harvest feeling. We will have local farmers selling product fresh from the farm, craft makers and local artisans with their treasures to sell, demonstrations, local food venders with bluegrass music. We will have live bluegrass music for you to enjoy along with some craft demonstrations.
Newfane Heritage Festival
Newfane, on the common
http://www.newfaneheritagefestival.blogspot.com
Oct 10-11, 10a-4p • On Columbus Day Weekend, tents blossom on the Newfane Common for the Heritage Festival. Amid the colorful Fall Foliage on the village streets and surrounding hillsides, talented artists and craftpeople display their creative efforts. Locals and tourists return year after year for this signature event in southeastern Vermont. Juried Arts, Crafts, & Specialty Products are sold in the 96 Exhibitor spaces. Each year there are wonderful new exhibitors along with long-time favorites.
Heirloom Apple Tasting Day
Scott Farm, Dummerston
http://www.scottfarmvermont.com
Oct 11, 10a, 12p, 2p • Each October during Columbus Day weekend we open our packing barn at Scott Farm for an heirloom apple tasting celebration. Our orchard manager, Ezekiel Goodband, will offer each and everyone a taste of a select group of apples while sharing apple lore– What was Thomas Jefferson’s favorite apple? Who was Mr. Greening and what was his claim to fame? ome visit us on Apple Tasting Day and buy mixed bags of heirloom apples or many of one kind for eating out of hand, sauce making, pie baking, or a Tarte Tatin.
Stratton Columbus Day Weekend
Stratton Resort
Oct 10, 11a • Family & Friends Weekend Celebration at the Club! Food, Friends and Family Fun! Events include Yoga on the Deck, Otter Creek Beer Tasting, live music, pumpkin carving and painting, movies and much more. Sunday includes events like learning to fly fish, clay target shooting and more.
Dummerston Apple Pie Fest
Dummerston Congregational Church
Oct 11 • For 40+ years, the Dummerston Apple Pie Festival has been held each year on the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend, the peak of colorful autumn foliage in Southern Vermont. A full 1500 apple pies are made by many church members and friends and proudly served with Vermont cheese and hand churned ice cream. A farmer’s breakfast, grilled lunch, tag sale, and craft fair make the festival a whole day event. Folks from all over the Northeast travel by motorcycle and automobile to take part in the festivities.
