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Within an hour of Ludlow

Festivals + Events

Cider in October, world-class ski racing in November, candlelight in December, maple in March — and a summer where the kids go off to camp and you get the mountain back.

  1. Peak foliage, pressed cider and the last warm weekends of the year.

    • Highlight

      Cider Days on the Belmont Green

      Saturday–Sunday, October 10–11 · 10am–4pm

      Belmont Green, Mount Holly · About 15 min from Ludlow

      Fresh cider pressed on a 200-year-old press, cider donuts, apple pie, live music, craft vendors and the famous cow plop contest.

    • WoodLife Carving Festival

      Saturday–Monday, October 10–12 · 10am–6pm

      1126 VT Route 103 North, Chester · About 20 min from Ludlow

      Chainsaw carvers at work all weekend, one-of-a-kind sculptures for sale, quick-carve auctions, food vendors and foliage. $5 admission, kids free.

    • Ludlow Rotary Chili Cook-Off

      Saturday, October 10

      Main & Depot Streets, Ludlow · In town

      Downtown closes for a tasting of every pot, with bread, ice cream and cider included.

    • Okemo Fall Into Winter Festival

      Sunday, October 11 · 11am–3pm

      Jackson Gore, Okemo Mountain Resort · 5 min from Ludlow

      A free afternoon of hayrides, live music, an apple cider bar and pumpkin decorating at peak foliage.

Dates come from each organizer and can change — please confirm before you travel.

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