Celebrate the end of summer with events and activities for the whole family at Sunday River's annual Fall Festival weekend! Whether you make it a day trip or a weekend getaway, we're happy to help you celebrate the best of fall in the Western Mountains of Maine with special events like the North American Wife Carrying Championship, the New England Cornhole Championship, and more.
2020 events coming soon. See last year's schedule below!
2019 Schedule
20th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championship Slopeside at South Ridge | 10AM Registration for this event is full. However, you can still get on the waitlist to participate, and spectate for free. This legendary event tasks husbands with carrying their wives through a 278-yard obstacle course. For those who have registered, please note that check-in will be in the Welcome Center at South Ridge Lodge between 7:30-9:30am. View results.
VIP Wine Tent Slopeside at South Ridge | 12-3PM Sample wines paired with delicious oysters and specialty foods from Chef Harding Lee Smith of The Mountain Room. Tickets are $65++ and will be available to purchase on-site at the Wine Tent on the day of the event.
Live Music Slopeside at South Ridge | 1-5:50PM
1-3PM | Franklin Underground: Nominated for best new act of the year by the New England Music Awards, Franklin Underground blends funk, jazz, blues, and rock for a soulful and energetic show.
3:30-5:30PM | Rhyme & Reason: A Dave Matthews Tribute Band. Rhyme & Reason is a high energy band delivering the passion of a DMB show to the local scene. Their shows range from wild jams to tight-knit acoustic sing-alongs that fans and non-DMB fans have grown to love.
A short race with big rewards—like Bloody Mary's, Brew Pub donuts, and Shipyard beer—and no running shoes required! All registration fees benefit The River Fund. Registration is open on-site in the Welcome Center at 10AM. Finishers will receive a commemorative 0.5K race sticker, perfect for your mug, Thule or helmet.
Jordan Spa Open House Jordan Hotel | 5-7PM
Take a tour of the newly renovated Jordan Spa, book your treatments for the winter, and enjoy passed appetizers and wine on us. You can also book your appointments for Fall Festival Weekend now by calling 207-824-5328 or online.
Teton Gravity Research presents 'Winterland' The Gem Theater | 7-10PM
35th Annual Blue Mountain Arts and Crafts Fair South Ridge Lodge | 9AM-3PM Regional artists and artisans exhibit paintings, fine jewelry, pottery, woodworking, photography, and more.
6th Annual New England Corn Hole Championship Slopeside at South Ridge | 10AM Registration for this event is full. However, you can still get on a waitlist to participate, and spectate for free. Register now! Grab a partner and start practicing now because serious cash is up for grabs, along with the title of New England Cornhole Champion. Only $30 per team to enter. $600 cash prizes are up for grabs for the top 3 teams.
'Bloody Sunday' Tent Slopeside at South Ridge | 10AM-2PM Dedicated to everything Bloody Mary. We provide the vodka and tomato juice, you choose from over 25 fixings including a shrimp bar.
Live Music Slopeside at South Ridge | 10AM-3PM
10AM-12PM | Travis Cyr: A soulful mix of Americana, folk, and roots music.
12:30-2:30PM | Will EvansWill Evans has spent the last decade as the primary songwriter, drummer, and front man for the Roots Rock outfit Barefoot Truth.
Mountain Park Slopeside at South Ridge | 10AM-4PM Enjoy scenic lift rides, hiking, twin ziplines, disc golf, a bungee trampoline, and a climbing wall. This is the final weekend for Mountain Park operations!
Groomer Ride Raffle Sunday River Real Estate Office in South Ridge Lodge
Stop by the Sunday River Real Estate Office to enter to win a ride in our new cabin cat this winter.
Wagon Rides Slopeside at South Ridge | 10AM-4PM Come meet Belgian draft horses Ben and Bill and nestle in for a free wagon ride.
Kids Games Slopeside at South Ridge | 10AM-4PM Raise money for the Lewiston High School Swim Team with carnival-style games for kids.
Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations South Ridge Lodge | 10AM, 12PM, 2PM Watch master carver Ron Carlson create unique statues out of wood with his chainsaw.
Skydiving from Jump & Raft Bethel Airport
What better way to see the fall foliage then taking a plane ride, then jumping out! This skydive experience will take about an hour: 30 minutes to sign in, 20 minutes of scenic flight over Sunday River, 30 seconds of freefall with a nice 7-minute parachute ride as you glide back to earth. Cost is $249, or $229 for season pass holders with an extra $99 if you want a video. Based at the Bethel Airport with a weight limit of 230lbs. Must be 18 years or older. Call 877-586-7672 or visit Jump & Raft Website or Facebook Page to sign up.
October 10-11, 2020
Family Friendly
Free