The winners of the North American Wife Carrying Championship

River Fest

September 19 - October 11
South Ridge Base Area
Four weekends. One mountain.

River Fest is BACK

From craft brews and live music to flannel and foliage, each weekend brings something different. Join us for Maine Brew Fest, Flannel Fest, Music Fest, and Fall Fest. Come hang out in the mountains this fall.

More event details coming soon!

A group of people taking a Chondola ride at Sunday River's Fall Fest.
  • People riding in the a Chondola cabin at Sunday River.

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Your Favorite Fall Tradition

Fall at Its Finest

Fall foliage in the mountains at Sunday River.
Contestants participating in wife carrying in a mud pit at Sunday River.
Maine Brew Fest at Sunday River with the tents.
People in the tents at Maine Brew Fest at Sunday River.
Maine Beer Fest glasses at Sunday River.
People listening to music at Sunday River's River Fest.
2026

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
People hanging around South Ridge for live music.
Music 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