7 Unique Fall Festivals in Vermont You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

There is so much to love about fall festivals in Vermont. With the fall foliage electrifying the landscape, what better way to embrace the season than by celebrating at a festival? These local, beloved festivals have everything from food to music to wool.

Check out these awesome and unique festivals happening this fall.

1. Burke Foliage Festival

This is the Burke area's biggest festival of the year, and it always takes place on the last Saturday in September. The annual Fall Foliage Festival in East Burke Village on the green at the Burke Mountain Clubhouse/East Burke Library is all-day fun for the whole family. Think: Parades, live music, cow plop bingo, and much more!

2. The Peru Fair

The Peru Fair is an old-fashioned country fair with attractions fit for the whole family. Held each year in the beautiful town of Peru, this fair has been rated among the top country fairs in the state and is not to be missed! This year's event is scheduled for Saturday, September 27th, 2025.

3. Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival, Stowe

Nothing says autumn quite like...Pumpkin chucking! Loads of people gather at the Stowe Events Field for the Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival to see the contraptions and action at this fun, annual event. Proceeds from the event are donated to the Clarina Howard Nichols Center. Save the date for September 28, 2025—you won't want to miss out on the festivities!

4. Manchester Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

You'll find loads of Vermont-made food, crafts, and more at the Manchester Fall Arts and Crafts Festival. This is traditionally held on the first weekend in October; this year, that falls on October 4th and 5th, 2025. It takes place at Hildene’s Meadow, showcasing the region's stunning fall colors. Don't miss it!

5. Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival

One of the coziest festivals around, the Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival has over 70 vendors, knitting, spinning, and dyeing workshops. You can also find sheep shearing and dog herding demos, shepherd workshops, contests, local food, and music. This year's event is scheduled for October 4th and 5th, 2025.

6. Billings Farm Harvest Celebration, Woodstock

The classic Harvest Celebration is held at peak foliage at the stunning Billings Farm in Woodstock. Press your own apples, go pumpkin bowling, and much more at this festival chock full of hands-on activities and tastings. This year's festivities take place on October 4th and 5th, 2025.

7. Newfane Heritage Festival

For over 50 years, Newfane’s Heritage Festival has been an annual event on the town common. Enjoy arts and crafts and friendly faces at the height of the fall foliage on October 11th and 12th, 2025. You'll love perusing the handmade items from 65 juried artists and craftspeople.

Looking for more things to do in Vermont in the fall? There's so much to experience this time of year! You can see the region's vibrant fall foliage on this breathtaking fall foliage road trip through New England. You can also plan your own trip to Vermont with Only In Your State’s AI-powered itinerary planner.