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Join Killington’s Volunteer Harvest Faire to celebrate fall with family-friendly fun, live music, and traditional autumn activities in Vermont’s spectacular Green Mountains. Volunteer and earn a lift ticket while soaking up seasonal mountain charm.
Join Killington’s Volunteer Harvest Faire to celebrate fall with family-friendly fun, live music, and traditional autumn activities in Vermont’s spectacular Green Mountains. Volunteer and earn a lift ticket while soaking up seasonal mountain charm.
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Set against the rugged backdrop of Killington, Vermont, the Volunteer Harvest Faire offers an authentic way to embrace fall in the mountains while giving back to one of the East Coast’s most iconic ski resorts. This seasonal celebration at Killington Resort is not just a festival—it’s a lively community gathering full of food, entertainment, and traditional autumn activities that highlight the vibrant culture and natural beauty of the region.
Killington sits deep in the Green Mountains and is known for its expansive slopes, but during the fall, the terrain transforms into an eye-catching palette of fiery reds, oranges, and yellows. The Harvest Faire taps into this season’s charm by featuring family-friendly events such as pumpkin painting, horse-drawn hayrides, stein hoisting competitions, and more, all woven together with live music and outdoor BBQs. It’s the kind of autumn festival that invites visitors to slow down, connect, and savor the crisp mountain air.
What makes this Harvest Faire truly unique is its call for volunteers eager to enhance the festival experience. By volunteering, you’re granted access to a full day of festival happenings, complete with a complimentary lunch and, notably, a Killington lift ticket valid for one year. This arrangement offers a perfect blend of work and play, immersing helpers in the mountain’s lively atmosphere while rewarding them with a ticket to return and explore the resort’s world-class winter terrain.
Volunteers manage various activities throughout the day with clear guidance and support from the events team, ensuring everyone feels confident and included. Whether you’re overseeing pumpkin painting or helping at the BBQ, the experience creates meaningful connections and memories in a stunning outdoor setting.
For travelers planning their trip, Killington town provides convenient lodging and dining options, making it easy to fully enjoy the resort and surrounding Green Mountain adventures. The resort itself sits at coordinates 43.609423, -72.796771, placing it in the heart of Vermont’s premier outdoor playground.
If you’re drawn to autumn’s glow, community spirit, and mountain recreation, the Volunteer Harvest Faire at Killington Resort offers an unbeatable opportunity to celebrate the season in an engaging, hands-on way. It’s a chance to experience Vermont’s fall magic while earning perks that keep the adventure going well beyond the harvest celebration.
easy.
4–5 hours.
Basic physical fitness needed for light activity such as standing and walking during volunteer shifts
Yes, volunteers must complete an Express Assumption of Risk form, link provided after sign-up.
Each volunteer shift earns a Killington lift ticket valid for one year and a complimentary lunch.
Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
Volunteers assist with managing festival activities such as pumpkin painting, BBQ support, and hayrides.
No experience is necessary; volunteers receive instructions and support onsite.
The meeting point is the Killington Ski Resort; specific check-in info is provided upon sign-up.
Killington Resort opened in 1958 and has grown into Vermont's largest ski area with rich skiing and outdoor recreation heritage.
The resort emphasizes sustainable mountain stewardship, including habitat preservation and waste reduction efforts during events.
Killington is a year-round outdoor events destination in Killington, Vermont, known for a diverse calendar of seasonal competitions, festivals, and community gatherings. The property hosts summer golf events, including the Michelob ULTRA Golf League at Killington Golf Course, a Thursday night 9-hole scramble series running from June 12 to August 28 with prizes, dinner, and local giveaways. In autumn, Killington stages Killington Brewfest at Pico Mountain, featuring live music, food, and craft offerings from about 40 breweries, ciders, and seltzers against Vermont foliage. Winter events include organized competitions at Bear Mountain Lodge such as the Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge and amateur races with age divisions and discounted lift tickets, plus volunteer-driven activities supporting safety and operations. Spring highlights include the annual Pond Skim and volunteer opportunities that aid participant safety and event logistics; the kparks Spring Send-Off jam in Timberline Park; the Slash & Berm Grom Slalom for riders 13 and under supporting Wings for Life; and a lively Mini Shred Madness at Pico with crew support. Killington also presents community gatherings such as an Easter Sunrise Service reached via the K-1 Gondola with a non-denominational service at Peak Lodge and a shared breakfast. Multiple volunteer roles are available across events, offering lift tickets, meals, and hands-on experience. Each event listing emphasizes safety, community involvement, and competitive or celebratory elements, providing visitors and volunteers clear expectations and organized programming. The Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge accepts the first 150 registrants for competition, with course inspection, safety measures, and volunteer support available.
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