Septemberfest
BBQ, games, beer, live music and of course, fall foliage, a perfect September day. Come enjoy all this and more during Septemberfest at Pico Mountain.
We’ll have activities for all ages including a Diaper Derby, Pumpkin Carving Contest, Haystack Treasure Hunt, Scarecrow Making Contest and more. Plus, Long Trail Brewery will be pouring their tasty, local craft beers while you listen to live music from Rick Reddington & The Luv.
Additionally, we’ll be giving away tons of sweet prizes in a raffle to benefit the Vermont Achievement Center. Looking for a great deal? Be sure to check out the annual ski swap hosted by the Pico Ski Club. Bring your family, bring your friends and join us as we celebrate fall and get excited for winter.
Date:
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Location:
Pico Mountain
Schedule:
| 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Pico Ski Club Gear Swap |
| 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Septemberfest |
| 11:00 a.m.-11:45 p.m. | Registration for the Diaper Derby |
| 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Pumpkin Carving and Scarecrow Making Contests |
| 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Haystack Treasure Hunt |
| 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | BBQ |
| 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Long Trail Beer Garden Open |
| 12:00-12:30 p.m. | Diaper Derby |
| 3:00 p.m. | Judging for Pumpkin and Scarecrow contest |
| 3:00-5:00 p.m. | Live Music from Rick Reddington & The Luv |
Septemberfest Activity Details:
Diaper Derby
Ages: 36 months & under
A fun race for crawlers and toddlers. Prizes for first and second place winners in three divisions (Crawlers, 1-12 months; Toddlers 13-24 months; Tykes 25-36 months)
Pumpkin Carving Contest
All Ages
Bring your own pumpkin or buy one for $5 at the pumpkin table. Limited carving supplies are available. The judges will crown the best in each category. Prizes for first, second and third place.
Rules:
Pumpkins must be carved at Pico on the day of the contest. Must be ready for judging by 3:00 p.m.
Haystack Treasure Hunt
Ages: 10 & under
Kids will have a blast finding the hidden toys and candy buried in a haystack. Each child will have one minute to find a handful of treasures to take home.
Scarecrow Making Contest
All Ages
Bring your old clothes, hat, and a pair of pantyhose for the head. We supply the hay, string and directions. Prizes for first, second and third place.
Rules:
Scarecrows must be made at Pico on the day of the contest. Must be ready for judging by 3:00 p.m. Scarecrows will be judged on total visual impact, originality, theme presentation and quality of workmanship. Scarecrow can be an individual or group effort.
Raffle to benefit the Vermont Achievement Center
Purchase a $5 raffle ticket and enter to win some great prizes! Winners will be selected every 30 minutes with the Grand Prize drawing happening at 5:00 p.m. Prizes include skis, snowboard, boots, t-shirts and other sweet product! All proceeds will benefit the VAC.
About the VAC
Vermont Achievement Center, Inc., a 501(c) 3 charitable organization, has been serving children and families throughout the Rutland region and Vermont since 1937. VAC continues to offer innovative and responsive programs in special education, child care, early education, family social services and intervention, water safety and therapy, and so much more. The programs provided by the Vermont Achievement Center will touch more than 7,000 children and families this year.
Harvest BBQ
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious outdoor BBQ
Long Trail Brewery
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Enjoy this local craft brew and get a chance to meet the people that make it!
Adventure Center
Come check out all the activities including the Alpine Slide, mini golf, climbing wall and the Pico Power Jump.
Grand Spa
RELAX YOUR MIND, RECHARGE YOUR BODY
Relax your mind, recharge your body and renew your spirit at the Killington Grand Spa. Let your stress melt away under the skilled hands of one of our certified therapists.
Fall Foliage Getaways
AT KILLINGTON
The Fall Foliage Getaway includes a wide selection of lodging and a roundtrip ride on the K-1 Gondola. View the autumn colors of five states and Canada from atop 4, 241' Killington Peak.
