Septemberfest

We’ll have activities for all ages including a Diaper Derby, Pumpkin Carving Contest, Haystack Treasure Hunt, Scarecrow Making Contest and more! Long Trail Brewery will be on-hand 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!

Septemberfest Activities

Pico Ski Club Swap

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Looking for great bargains in new and used ski/snowboard equipment and clothing? Here is your chance to get some great deals, plus a chance to win free lift tickets at the Pico Ski Club’s annual ski/snowboard sale. New and used (demo equipment) merchandise from local ski & snowboard shops First Stop Ski & Board Shop, Aspen East, Northern Ski Works, Peak Performance and Killington Sports will also be featured at the sale

Harvest BBQ

11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious outdoor BBQ.

Long Trail Brewery

11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Enjoy this local craft brew and get a chance to meet the people that make it.

Diaper Derby

12:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.
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

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
All Ages

Bring your own pumpkin or buy one for $5 at the pumpkin table. The judges will crown the best in each category. Prizes for first, secon and 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

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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, secon and place.

Rules:
Scarecrows must be made at Pico on the day of the contest. Must be ready for judging by 3:00pm. 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.

Rick Reddington & The Luv

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Adventure Center

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Come check out all the activities including the Alpine Slide, mini golf, climbing wall and the Pico Power Jump.