The Upper Valley is gearing up for the arrival of fall and apple season with a host of festivals and fairs. Email additions and updates to calendar@vnews.com.
Glory Days Festival and Fall Crafts Fair in White River Junction
Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Railroad Row, downtown White River Junction.
Event celebrates railroading and transportation modes of the past, present and future, with train rides, a model railroad show, touch-a-truck, crafts fair, food, live music, children’s games and more. Admission to the festival is free. For more information, visit vtglorydaysfestival.com.
Sacred Heart Apple Harvest Festival in Lebanon
Sunday, Sept. 8, noon-3 p.m.
Sacred Heart Church, 2 Hough St.
Food, bake sale, games, music, bounce house, raffles, apple pie contest and more. All proceeds support the church building fund. 603-448-1262.
Shaker Harvest Festival in Enfield
Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 Route 4A.
Celebrate the autumn harvest with horse-drawn wagon and pony rides, a haystack treasure hunt, cider making, butter churning, ice cream cranking, candle dipping, traditional crafts including broom making, farm animals, musical entertainment, museum tours and more. Admission is $5-$12. 603-632-4346.
Fall festival in Newbury, Vt.
Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Newbury, 4915 Route 5.
Activities for the whole family include live music, hayrides, games for kids, a cookie walk, white elephant, antique tractor display, vendors, food and a silent auction (bidding ends at 1 p.m.). Free admission. 802-866-5650.
Harvest fair in Randolph Center
Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Randolph, 142 E. Bethel Road.
Barbecued chicken, hot dogs and sausages; a sale of plants and produce, baked goods and white elephant items; giveaways including a basket of Vermont products and more. 802-728-4360.
Fall Fling in West Fairlee
Saturday, Sept. 28, 1-8 p.m.
West Fairlee Congregational Church, 954 Route 113.
A flea market, quilt show and sale, silent auction and a smoked rib and pork roast dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: $15 adults, $7 for kids age 7-11, under 7 free. 802-685-3141.
Apple & cheese harvest festival in Strafford
Sunday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Justin Morrill State Historic Site, 214 Justin Morrill Highway.
Celebrate Johnny Appleseed’s birthday with face-painting, live music by Out on a Limb, period games, hiking, make-your-own cider, live farm animals, heirloom apple tasting, artisan Vermont cheeses, Vermont ice cream, homemade apple pie and more. Admission: $10 adults, $5 under 15. 802-765-4288.
Fall foliage festival in Bradford, Vt.
Thursday, Oct. 3, 3-5 p.m.
Margaret Pratt Community, 210 Plateau Acres.
View the fall colors from the vantage point of Margaret Pratt Community, accompanied by music by Patrick Ross and seasonal treats. Free. RSVP by Sept. 30. Call Sam Smith at 802-222-5554 or email SSmith@MargaretPratt.org.
Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off in Claremont
Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Claremont Visitor Center green, 14 North St.
Chili tasting, a 5K road race, live music and vendors. Visit runreg.com for race registration. $15 road race entry fee. 603-543-1296
Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show in Springfield, Vt.
Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Riverside School, 13 Fairground Road.
Handcrafted items, live music, pony rides, apple cider making, kids’ races, a 50/50 raffle, pie baking contest and pie eating contest. 802-885-2779.
Harvest festival in Woodstock
Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road.
A traditional Vermont harvest celebration, with a husking bee and barn dance, cider pressing, harvesting root vegetables, “putting food by” and more. Hot spiced cider and doughnuts available. Admission is $4-$16. 802-457-2355.
Anything Apple Harvest Fest in Tunbridge
Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Tunbridge Town Hall and Parish House lawn, 279 Route 110.
Soups and sandwiches, apple foods for sale, a silent auction and lawn activities. Proceeds benefit the Parish House restoration fund. 802-889-5528.
Blow-Me-Down Farm fall festival in Cornish
Sunday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Blow-Me-Down Farm, 364 Route 12A.
Bring a picnic and learn about the Cornish Art Colony, the significance of Blow- Me-Down Farm and the mission of area national parks. Crafts, activities, games and more. Those interested in volunteering may email mfmomot@yahoo.com. Free. 603-675-2175.
Fall festival in Charlestown
Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Downtown, Perry Avenue area.
Games, food, music and a crafts fair. Hosted by the Charlestown Recreation Department. Free. 603-680-0312.
Harvest bazaar in Bradford, Vt.
Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bradford Congregational Church, 145 N. Main St.
Gifts, collectibles, crafts, baked goods and candy. Corn chowder luncheon ($7) served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 802-222-9696.