Pumpkin & Apple Celebration at Billings Farm & Museum

Apple and pumpkin displays, apple tasting, trivia contest, cider pressing,apple races, pumpkin bowling, apples-on-a-string, making pumpkin and apple ice cream and horse-drawn wagon rides.

Date: Saturday, September 29, 2012 – Sunday, September 30, 2012

Time: 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Location: Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, VT 05091

Contact: www.billingsfarm.org

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Vermont Fall Foliage Sampler Tours

Head off the beaten path to view the spectacular fall foliage in the Shires of Vermont. You will see color up-close and in mountian-valley vistas. Tours are led by local guide and given in a comfortable 8 passenger tour vehicle. You will also explore many of the area’s most unique places and get a flavor of the real Vermont. This tour was awarded Editors’ Choice for Yankee Travel Magazine and is not to be missed. Advance reservations necessary.

Date: Thursday, September 27, 2012 – Friday, October 16, 2012

Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM

Location: Pick up is in front of Southern VT Signworks, 357 Center Hill, Manchester Center, VT 05255

Contact: www.backroaddiscovery.com

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Chester Fall Festival

At the peak of Vermont’s preeminent fall foliage, the charm and elegance of the Chester Village Green will come to life as it hosts the 38th Annual Fall Craft Festival. Chosen as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages of New England,” the Chester Village Green is surrounded by an absolutely delightful array of historic architecture dating back over 200 years, and quaint, country necessities like quintessential country store, antique shops, art galleries and more!

Date: Saturday, September 22, 2012

Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Location: Chester Village Green, Chester, VT, 05143

Contact: http://www.ChesterFallFestival.org

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The Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival

Vermont’s finest Winneries, Cheese Artisans, and specialty food producers will all gather in Southern Vermont’s Mount Snow Valley for a foodie weekend just as the state readies itself for foliage. Packages available for lodging.

Date: Friday, September 21, 2012 – Sunday, September 23, 2012

Time: Friday 5:00PM – 7:00PM, Saturday 11:00AM – 5:00PM, Sunday 11:00AM – 4:00PM

Location: Mount Snow Resort & Village of Wilmington, 39 Mount Snow Road, West Dover, VT 05356

Contact: http://www.thevermontfestival.com/

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Behind the Scenes Tour at the American Precision Museum

Tour the museum’s storage area and learn more about the collection and our historic building. Space is limited to 12 individuals per tour, please reserve your space. People will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis. This area of the museum is not handicapped accessible, and there is a $5.00 fee.

Date: Sunday, September 16, 2012

Time: 3:00PM

Admission: $5.00

Location: American Precision Museum, 196 Main Street, Windsor, VT 05089

Contact: www.americanprecision.org

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Bennington Quiltfest

Quiet Valley Quilt Guild presents THE BENNINGTON QUILTFEST, its 19th quilt show, Sept. 15 and 16 2012 at Mt. Anthony Middle School, 747 East Road, Bennington, Vt. Featured are several hundred quilts, new, vintage, challenge, special exhibit, lectures by featured quilter George Siciliano, vendors, demonstrations, food, consignments, and Guild made raffle quilt, Autumn in Vermont.

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012 – Sunday, September 16, 2012

Time: Saturday 9:00AM – 5:00PM; Sunday 9:00PM – 4:00PM

Admission: $6; Children 12 and under free

Location: Mt. Anthony Union Middle School, 747 East Street, Bennington, Vt 05257

Contact: benningtonquiltfest.com

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Monthly Wine Dinners at the Red Clover Inn in Rutland, Vermont

Wine Dinner at the Red Clover Inn featuring the September theme of Brews & BBQ. Friday September 7, tickets can be purchased at The Red Clover Inn, by emailing innkeepers@redcloverinn.com or calling 802/775-2290.

Date: Friday, September 7, 2012

Time: 6:30PM

Admission: email innkeepers@redcloverinn.com or calling 802-775-2290

Location: The Red Clover Inn, 7 Woodward Road, Rutland, VT 05701

Contact: www.redcloverinn.com/killington-rutland-wine-dinner-events/

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20th Annual South End Art Hop in Burlington, Vermont

The South End Art Hop is the time of year when the South End, once devoted to manufacturing and industry, gives way to a festival of creativity. The South End Art Hop is Vermont’s largest visual arts exhibition, featuring more than 500 participating artists exhibiting their work in nearly 100 Burlington businesses and studios. This is an inclusive all-ages community event, expressing the best of Burlington, attended by many thousands of residents and visitors.

Date: Friday, September 7, 2012 – Sunday, September 9, 2012

Time: Friday 5:00PM – 10:00PM; Saturday 9:00AM – 10:00PM; Sunday 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Location: 180 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT 05401

Contact: www.seaba.com

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Waterbury’s 4th Annual COMEDY FESTIVAL in Waterbury Center, Vermont

A three show 1, 3:30 and 7:00 day of comedy by internationally acclaimed unusual comedians: Tom Murphy www.murphclown.com; Tomas Kubinek www.kubinek.com; and Mike Miclon, www.oddfellow.com. Also, loads of free fun things for the kids.

Date: Sunday, September 2, 2012

Time: 12:00PM – 9:30PM

Location: Hope Davey Field and Murphy’s Barn, Hope Davey Rec. Field/76 Maple St, Waterbury Center, VT 05677

Contact: www.murphclown.com

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Plymouth Folk & Blues Festival in Plymouth, Vermont

Musicians from across the country and throughout Vermont team up for a festival of folk and blues music performed in the pur country air of beautiful Plymouth Notch, the historic birthplace of the 30th U.S. President. Free admission, donations appreciated.

Date: Saturday, September 1, 2012 – Sunday, September 2, 2012

Time: 2:00PM – 5:00PM

Admission: Free or by donation

Location: President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, 3780 VT Route 100A, Plymouth, VT 05056

Contact: www.plymouthfolk.com

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