The Sunday River 8 peaks in peak fall foliage in the fall.

Fall Fest

As Part of River Fest

October 10 - 11
South Ridge
Wife Carrying at Sunday River.Wife Carrying crowd at Sunday River.People playing cornhole at Sunday River.The Chondola for scenic lift rides.Crafts at Sunday River for the craft fair.Pottery at the craft fair at Sunday River.
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You'll have to see it to be-leaf it.

Fall's Biggest Weekend

Take a peek at peak foliage, plus lots of events to pique your interest. Wife Carrying, cornhole, a craft fair, and more. This weekend has it all, make sure you're part of the fun.

Round out the Weekend

Fest All Day, Rest All Night

A man jumping over a lob obstacle during the North American Wife Carrying Championship at Sunday River.
People standing and having beers under a tent at Maine Brew Fest at Sunday River. People standing and having beers under a tent at Maine Brew Fest at Sunday River.
Fall's Biggest Events

River Fest

River Fest is a collection of four weekends throughout the fall that celebrate all things outdoors. Headlined by Maine Brew Fest and Fall Fest, we're introducing Bluegrass Fest into the mix. These aren't events you'll want to miss.

Learn about River Fest

Sneak Peak Into the Action

River Fest Events

A brewer pouring a drink for a guest at the Maine Brew Fest at Sunday River.
Maine Brew Fest
September 19
Donny Pelletier, Maine's Finest Athlete, at Sunday River, with two other guys wearing the same clothes.
Flannel Fest
September 26 - 27
People hanging around South Ridge for live music.
Bluegrass Fest
October 3 - 4
People taking a Chondola ride at Sunday River in the fall.
Fall Fest
October 10 - 11
Craft fair at Sunday River.
Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair
October 10 - 11 | 9:00 AM
A participant crossing the finish line at the North America Wife Carrying Competition at Sunday River.
North American Wife Carrying Championship
October 10 | 11:00 AM
A group of people watching the New England Cornhole tournament at Sunday River's Fall Fest.
New England Cornhole Championship
October 11 | 11:00 AM