Fall Fest
Celebrate Fall in the Mountains
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October 12-13, 2024 -
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 Fest.
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.
Rain or shine, our events are happening, and we're still celebrating Fall Fest Weekend! Join us in the lodge or under our large slopeside tent. We've got you covered!
Maine Beer Box
Sample Maine craft beer from the Maine Beer Box every weekend during River Fest!
The Maine Beer Box is a custom-built, 40ft., refrigerated shipping container with 78 beer taps and a self-contained draft system!
2024 Schedule
Saturday, October 12
- 40th Annual Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair
South Ridge Lodge | 9AM-5PM
Shop many local artisans for unique gifts throughout all three floors of the South Ridge Base Lodge. - Pumpkin Painting with Sunday River Real Estate
Sunday River Real Estate Office in South Ridge | 11AM
Swing by the real estate office to paint a pumpkin! A limited number of pumpkins are available, one pumpkin per child. - Wine Pairing
The Last Run Room, Grand Summit Hotel | 12PM & 3PM
Enjoy a four-course wine pairing sample menu created by Chef Harding Lee Smith of the Mountain Room and the Rooms in Portland.
21+ Event | Buy Tickets Now - Maine Beer Box
Slopeside at South Ridge | 11AM-4PM
Sample Maine craft beer from the 78 taps on the Maine Beer Box - 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. Don't forget your season pass or RFID card. If you buy online, after purchase, you will receive two emails: a confirmation email and a your "e-ticket" email with your QR access codes. These codes are scanned at the base of the chairlift.You do not need to print the QR Codes. They can be scanned from your phone. - Sunday River Sports Annual Sale
South Ridge Lodge | Details coming soon!
Stock up for ski season with great deals on gear, clothing, outerwear, logo items, and more from Sunday River Sports. - 25th 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 coming soon! - Live Music
Slopeside at South Ridge | 1-4PM
Cryin' Out Loud
Sunday, October 13
- Fall Service with Christian Ministries
North Peak Lodge Deck | 10AM
Scenic Lift Ride ticket required. - 40th Annual Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair
South Ridge Lodge | 9AM-3PM
Shop many local artisans for unique gifts throughout all three floors of the South Ridge Base Lodge. - Maine Beer Box
Slopeside at South Ridge | 11AM-4PM
Sample Maine craft beer from the 78 taps on the Maine Beer Box - 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. Don't forget your season pass or RFID card. If you buy online, after purchase, you will receive two emails: a confirmation email and a your "e-ticket" email with your QR access codes. These codes are scanned at the base of the chairlift.You do not need to print the QR Codes. They can be scanned from your phone. - Sunday River Sports Annual Sale
South Ridge Lodge | Details coming soon!
Stock up for ski season with great deals on gear, clothing, outerwear, logo items, and more from Sunday River Sports. - 10th 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-2PM
Cryin' Out Loud
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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.