CELEBRATE FALL IN THE MOUNTAINS

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

Rain or shine, our events are happening, and we're still celebrating Fall Festival Weekend! Join us in the lodge or under our large slopeside tent. We've got you covered!

BIGGER MUG, MORE BEER

Secure the exclusive River Fest Mug for more beer at no added cost! Available in-person only, get yours and enjoy 4 extra ounces per fill during the last three weekends of River Fest, featuring premium craft brews from the 78-tap Maine Beer Box.

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. 

Maine Beer Box

Slopeside at South Ridge | 9AM-4:30PM

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. 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

Wine Pair Lunch with Chef Harding Lee Smith

Slopeside at South Ridge | 12PM & 3PM

Savor a delectable wine-pairing lunch crafted by renowned Chef Harding Lee Smith. Details coming soon.

Sunday River Kids: Fall Fun 

Sunday River Real Estate | 12PM-3PM

Swing by the Sunday River Real Estate offices to paint a pumpkin or join the fall scavenger hunt. Prizes will be awarded for completed scavenger hunts! *Limited number of pumpkins available - pumpkin painting is fist come, first served and is limited to one pumpkin per child.

Live Music

Slopeside at South Ridge | 11AM-5:30PM

Groove to the blues with local musicians River Bottom Funk, Cryin' Out Loud, and Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter Paul Nelson.

Sunday, October 8

39th Annual Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair

South Ridge Lodge | 9AM-3PM

Shop many local artisans for unique gifts. 

Maine Beer Box

Slopeside at South Ridge | 9AM-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. 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.

Date: October 7-8, 2023

Location: Sunday River Resort

15 South Ridge Road, Newry, ME 04261

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