Stratton's HarvestFest Weekend

When Vermont's leaves burst into vibrant color, Stratton’s HarvestFest brings flannels and Fall cheer to the Village with endless family fun. Enjoy live music, scenic lift rides, peak fall foliage, and delicious food options along with the season finale of mountain biking, scenic lift rides.

Take a ride up the gondola for the best views in the state. From the summit, hike to the Stratton fire tower, which marks the true summit of Stratton Mountain and the crossing of the Long and Appalachian Trails. From the top of the Fire Tower, you will find 360-degree views, leaving you awestruck with Autumn aspects. Ride through the trees in the Stratton Bike Park, tee off into fall foliage at the golf course, or simply kick your feet up and listen to the music for Stratton's annual HarvestFest celebration. Tickets are limited. Please purchase in advance.

Daily Activities:

Scenic Lift Rides
Experience Vermont’s scenic fall foliage from the best seat in the state. See a new perspective of colors from above the trees and atop southern Vermont’s highest peak with a scenic lift ride to close celebrate the fall season.

Stratton Bike Park
Stratton’s Mountain Bike Park is accessed by the American Express six-passenger lift. Fanning from mid-mountain, the terrain is family-friendly, offering beginner, intermediate and advanced trails. Close out the season with us for our final weekend of mountain bike lift operations.

Mountain Bike Camps
Designed for mountain bikers aged 7 to 12, this daily camp offers an immersive experience tailored to ignite a passion for mountain biking while fostering camaraderie and outdoor skills. Our camp serves as the perfect gateway to explore the exhilarating world of mountain biking, led by experienced instructors and outdoor enthusiasts. Campers will learn essential biking techniques, trail etiquette, and safety practices, ensuring an enjoyable riding experience for years to come. Discounted Bike Rentals and Bike Park Lift Tickets available with registration. Bike Rentals include helmet and pads.

UTV Mountain Tours
Take a tour to the summit side-by-side with a friend or family member with a Stratton UTV Tour. Jump in and get ready to drive as you'll begin your adventure in the Sun Bowl and take the winding mountain routes up to the summit in your UTV.

Stratton Golf
Tee of into fairways of fall foliage with us this long weekend. Take in the stunning views from the Stratton Golf course, and enjoy the final weekend of play under red, yellow and orange hues.

Schedule:

Brewfest and Chili Cook-Off
Enjoy live music while sampling local Vermont beers, ales, lagers and ciders then put your taste buds to the test and help us crown the 2024 Mountain Chili Cook-off Champion on Saturday.

HarvestFest Kid's Adventure Camp
Ages 6 to 12, 11AM-5PM, Drop your kids off while you enjoy your holiday getaway! Campers will be able to hike, do arts and crafts, and play camp games. Please ensure your campers are equipped with sunblock, closed toe shoes, a jacket, snacks, and a water bottle. Participants must be toilet trained. This camp must be booked at least 2 days before the event date.

Kids Fire Tower Hikes
Ages 6-12, 10:30AM and 1PM, Join us for a kids only hike on the Fire Tower trail. Designed for kids ages 6 to 12 year-old, this group will take the gondola to the summit and hike to the Stratton Fire Tower, about a 1.5 mile round trip from the gondola terminal.

Farmer's Market
Browse the Mountainside Farmer's Market from 2PM-6PM complete with local vendors, makers and more from the local Vermont community.

HarvestFest in the Village
The Stratton Village will be colored with Fall cheer and entertainment for HarvestFest Weekend on Saturday, October 12 from 12–6pm. Join us for themed performances, stilt walkers, bubble show, glitter tattoos, popcorn station (create your own combination of flavors provided), pumpkin decorating, swing photo booth with a Stratton background and of course warm cider.