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Sunday River Fall Festival

October 7, 2023 - October 8, 2023

Sunday River ski resort in the Fall

Celebrate the arrival of fall in the mountains with a day trip 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.

Details

Start:
October 7, 2023
End:
October 8, 2023
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Website:
https://www.sundayriver.com/events/fall-festival

Venue

Sunday River
15 South Ridge Road
Newry, ME 04261 United States
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Phone:
(800) 543-2754
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