Fall Festival
Fall Festival
October 7-8, 2023
Fall Festival
Celebrate Fall in the Mountains
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October 7-8, 2023 -
Family Friendly -
Free
Celebrate the arrival of fall in the mountains with a day trip or a weekend getaway to 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.
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. - 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. - 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 - Live Music
Slopeside at South Ridge | 11AM-5:30PM
Groove to the blues with local musicians River Bottom Funk, Cryin' Out Loud, and Paul Nelson.
Sunday, October 8
- 39th Annual Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair
South Ridge Lodge | 9AM-3PM
Shop many local artisans for unique gifts. - 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.
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The Jordan Spa
Offers a wide variety of spa services including massages and body treatments that will help you relax, unwind, and rejuvenate.
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Sunday River Golf Club
Open for the season | One of the most spectacular mountain golf courses in the country, with stunning views and dramatic elevation changes.
Fall Fun
How to Carry Your Wife Tutorial
North American Wife Carrying Championship