Autumn is a special time in the Northeast Kingdom, and what better way to celebrate turning of the leaves than with an old-fashioned festival. Downtown Newport's fall events are hosted in collaboration with several community organizations.including Parks & Recreation, the North Country Chamber of Commerce and several local vendors and organizations. The weekend includes:

-A photo contest display at the Parklet
-Scarecrow contest displayed throughout the city
-Farmers market at Gardner Park
-Quilt Show by the North Country Quilters in the Work Commons Building (above Newport Natural),
-A concert by the Newport Area Volunteer Band at the municipal parklet 11am-1pm
-A classic car show in the municipal parking lot from 11am-2pm
-And of course, the Chilifest contest that will warm your inner leaf peeper! 12pm-2pm

Parks & Recreation Fall Photo Contest

Submit your photos of landscapes, fall scenes, foliage and radiant leaves! Entries will be displayed on Main Street in Newport during the Fall Foliage Festival on Saturday September 28th with open voting for "People's Choice Award" until 2pm. Ribbons will be awarded in multiple categories based on clarity, composition, emotional impact, and quality of subject.  Categories are "Home Sweet Home," "Living Color," and "Vermont Made." See Contest Rules & Registration Form.

PHOTO CONTEST RULES AND REGISTRATION FORM

Parks & Recreation Scarecrow Contest

Hosted by Newport Parks & Recreation, local residents and businesses are invited to participate in an area-wide Scarecrow Contest! These whimsical scarecrows will be judged on Saturday, September 28th. Deadline to register is Friday, September 20th by 12pm. For more information, contact the Rec Department at [email protected].

SCARECROW CONTESTANTS

SCARECROW CONTEST RULES AND REGISTRATION FORM

18th Annual Chamber Chilifest

Vermont's North Country Chamber brings to the table the tastiest part of the Fall Festival...CHILIFEST! This fun, family-friendly event boasts great chili, live entertainment and something for all "tastes." Cooking chili is an art and with over a dozen competing businesses and individuals, visitors are sure to find something they like! Tasting begins at 12pm on Main street near the Emory Hebard State Building. Tasting "spoons" given by the chamber, are $5 each with competition and voting closing at 2PM. Winners for the "People's Choice Award," will be awarded at 2:30PM in front of the State Building! Contest Rules & Registration Form

CHILI COOK OFF RULES

REGISTRATION FORM

Farmers Market

The Newport Farmer's Market is located next to the band stand in Gardner Park and features a variety of fresh farm produce and products. On any given day, you can find a diverse collection of Vermont Made products including jams and jellies, American Girl doll clothes, natural soaps and lotions, caricatures, relishes, maple syrup and muchmore! The farm stand opens each May and runs 9AM-2PM, every Wednesday and Saturday.

Date: September 28, 2024

Time: 11am-2pm

Location: Main Street, Newport, VT

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