New England Fall Foliage Tours

Everyone loves the colors that come with the fall season, the beautiful colors in the leaves of reds and purples, to yellows and greens. Not only can you enjoy the changing of the seasons in the leaves and scenery, you can also enjoy festivals and events built just for the fall season! Here are some of the things to do in Maine and Vermont!

Maine:

The state of Maine would be the best to catch the beginning of the season and changing colors. It starts up in the mountains to the north of the Baxter State Park and sweeps in a southeastern arc to the shoreline. Below are a couple events you can enjoy in Camden, Maine:

Smoke and Spirits

September 12^th, 2009

James Beard Award-winning chef of Fore Street Restaurant in Portland, Sam Hayard will be guiding a taste of adventure of Maine's premier artisan smoked seafood and fine spirits from Maine distillers. No one under the age of 21 will be permitted into this event.

Location is:

Camden Public Library

55 Main St.

Camden, ME 04843

Price for Ticket is $40.00

Information Phone Number is 866-877-5900

Time of event is: 1:30 to 3:00pm

Old Fashioned Maine Bean Hole Supper

September 12^th, 2009

Sandy Oliver a culinary history and traditions expert will be in attendance to introduce this time-honored meal. For this supper, the beans are baked overnight in a hole in the ground, also included in this meal will be ham, coleslaw, biscuits with honey, with a delicious dessert of freshly picked Maine Apples!

Location is:

Conway House

Conway Rd.

Camden, ME 04856

Price for event is $8.00 to $20.00

Information Phone Number is 866-877-5900

Time is 5:00 to 7:00pm

Also along with information at the website www.mainefare.com you can find information on a few other events and festivals for the state of Maine!

Vermont:

This state is considered the center of New England's fall foliage! The Green Mountains and the Smuggler's Notch State Park are perfect for viewing the fall foliage. Below are a couple festivals and events in Vermont!

Annual NortheastT Kingdom Fall Foliage Festival

September 27^th, 2009 through October 3^rd, 2009

With over 50 years running, this festival brings to its visitors a piece of "Old Vermont" with local crafts, hymn sings, band concerts, church suppers and historical tours. There are seven different and unique festivals in seven different towns over seven days!

Phone Number is 800-639-6379 or 802-748-3678

Website is http://www.nekchamber.com/pages/3952/EVENT:_Northeast_Kingdom_Fall_Foliage_Festival_2009.htm

17^th Annual Hidene Fall Arts Festival

October 2^nd, 2009 through October 4^th, 2009

While you are visiting this fall arts festival of around 200 artists and artisans who proudly display to sell their very own creations you can partake in fresh food and live entertainment. This year they will have the Vermont Cheese, Beer and Sausage Tent! The Beautiful foliage you can go and enjoy at the top of Equinox Mountain Toll Road which is the highest peak in Southern Vermont makes this festival the perfect stop along the way!

Location is:

Hildene's Meadow

1844 River Road

Manchester Center, Vermont

Price is as follows:

Adult price $8.00

13-17 ages price $2.00

12 and under are FREE

Weekend pass is $10.00

Student Price with ID is $5.00

Parking is Free and please no pets.

Time is 10:00am to 5:00pm daily rain or shine!

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Also for more New England Fall Foliage Festivals and Events please visit:

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