Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Fall Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the fall activities in or around the mountains of Maine!
Maine Foliage Report:
The Maine Foliage Report brought to you by MaineFoliage.com
(AUGUSTA, Maine) – With autumn’s arrival, Mainers and visitors can look forward to brilliant fall colors spreading across the state. The third2025 Fall Foliage Reportfrom the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) reports low to moderate color change (30-50 percent) throughout most of Maine, with very low to low leaf drop (less than 30 percent). Northern Maine (zones 6 and 7) is showing significant color change (approaching 70 percent) with low leaf drop.
This Week’s Foliage Outlook
“The environmental cycle is occurring as it always does with the preparation of the ongoing season. In the fall, when the connection between the leaf and the tree begins to be blocked, the production of chlorophyll, which gives the leaves their green color, slows and then stops. Thus, the autumn colors emerge,” notes Gale Ross, DACF fall foliage spokesperson.
Upcoming Events:
Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!
| Event Name: | Start Date: | End Date: | Occurrence: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Sugarloaf | July 4 | October 12 | Every Fri-Sun |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Saddleback | September 6 | October 5 | Every Sat-Sun |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday River | September 6 | October 12 | Every Sat-Sun |
| Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf | September 26 | September 26 | One Day |
| Family Fall Festival @ Rangeley Health & Wellness | September 27 | September 27 | One Day |
| Flannel Fest @ Sunday River | September 27 | September 28 | Two Days |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Pleasant Mountain | September 27 | October 11 | Every Weekend |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ BigRock | October 4 | October 5 | Two Days |
| Oktoberfest @ Saddleback | October 4 | October 4 | One Day |
| Bluegrass Festival @ Sunday River | October 4 | October 5 | Two Days |
| Swig and Swing @ Sugarloaf Golf Course | October 10 | October 10 | One Day |
| Fall Festival at Pleasant Mountain | October 11 | October 11 | One Day |
| Annual BBQ Atop Quill Hill | October 11 | October 11 | One Day |
| 41st Annual Blue Mountain Crafts Fair @ Sunday River | October 11 | October 12 | Two Days |
| Sunday River Fall Fest | October 11 | October 12 | Two Days |
| Sugarloaf Homecoming Weekend | October 11 | October 12 | Two Days |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ BigRock | October 11 | October 12 | Two Days |
| Fall Fanale @ Sugarloaf Golf Course | October 18 | October 18 | One Day |
| Penobscot Valley Ski Club Sale | October 18 | October 18 | One Day |
| 45th Annual Bethel Outing Club Ski & Snowboard Sale | October 24 | October 25 | Two Days |
| Lost Valley Fall Festival | October 26 | October 26 | One Day |
| Ski Sale & Pancake Brunch @ Titcomb | November 1 | November 1 | One Day |
| Brunswick Parks & Rec Ski & Skate Sale | November 2 | November 2 | One Day |
| Freeport Ski Swap & Sale | November 8 | November 8 | One Day |
| Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap at Lost Valley | November 9 | November 9 | One Day |
| Opening Weekend at Sugarloaf | November 21 | November 23 | Three Days |
| Downeast Ski Club Ski Sale & Winter Expo | November 29 | November 29 | One Day |
| Tentative Opening Weekend at Pleasant Mountain | December 6 | December 7 | Two Days |
Camden Snow Bowl’s New Website:
Camden Snow Bowl recently unveiled their new website. Complete with a new look and feel, just in time for their season passes to be available for sale. Check it out and make sure to grab your pass on their website, linked below.
Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:
Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. The free concerts on the beach will be performed by the the following artists on the dates below.
- Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback Today!
Sunday River’s Flannel Fest:
Yuh, this is one of those events you don’t want to miss! Whether you’re throwin’ axes, listening to live music, or just crushin’ a Moxie and takin’ it all in, this is the way fall is meant to be celebrated. Learn more about all the activities happening at Sunday River this weekend.
Fall Lift Rides:
Experience the smells, colors, and temperatures of our famous fall weather with a scenic lift ride at one of the many resorts offering it. Explore all of your options with our Scenic Lift Rides page, linked below.
Bluegrass Fest at Sunday River:
New to River Fest, Sunday River’s multi-weekend fall celebration, the Bluegrass Fest is happening October 4th and 5th. Enjoy the iconic sounds of bluegrass music in South Ridge all weekend long. Learn more on their website:
Saddleback Oktoberfest:
Get ready for keg tossing, stein hoisting, scenic lift rides, live music, the Oktoberfest 5K, and more. Happening on Saturday, October 4, don’t miss your chance to hoist a stein! Learn more and purchase your tickets using the link below.
Sugarloaf Fall Enduro Classic:
The Inaugural Sugarloaf Fall Enduro Classic brings riders from all over to the Sugarloaf Bike Park. Don’t miss the action on Saturday, October 4! This three-stage timed downhill enduro race event takes place on some of the most popular trails in the park. Learn more using the link below.
Sugarloaf Homecoming:
Welcome home, Sugarloafers! Celebrate the change of seasons with fellow Sugarloafers during Homecoming Weekend, October 11th and 12th. Don’t miss signature events like the Swig and Swing, Live Music, Uphill Climb, and Scenic Lift Rides. Learn more below.
Fall Fest at Sunday River:
Celebrate the arrival of fall in the mountains with Sunday River’s Fall Festival, October 11th and 12th. With classic events like the North American Wife Carrying Championship, Sunday River Sports Sale, Scenic Lift Rides, and more, it’s worth the trip! Learn more.
Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:
The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through October. See all of the dates and artists listed below.
| Date | Time | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| September 26 | 4:00-7:00pm | Xander Nelson |
| October 3 | 4:00-7:00pm | Jordan Kaulback |
| October 4 | 4:00-7:00pm | The Only Hope Band |
| October 10 | 4:00-7:00pm | Toby McAllister |
| October 12 | 4:00-7:00pm | Skosh |
Fall Festival at Pleasant Mountain:
Pleasant Mountain’s Fall Festival is happening on Saturday, October 11. It’s the perfect way to enjoy crisp mountain air, peak foliage, and a fun day out for the whole family. With scenic lift rides, live music, pumpkin painting, and more, don’t miss the fun! Learn more and grab tickets using the link below.
Annual BBQ Atop Quill Hill:
Head to the summit of Quill Hill for their Annual BBQ! The event is on Saturday, October 11. For more information, click the link below.
Penobscot Valley Ski Club Sale:
The Penobscot Valley Ski Club is doing their annual Ski Swap in Bangor, Maine on Saturday, October 18. The event will be taking place from 8am – 2pm in the Bangor Parks and Rec Building at 647 Main Street. New & used equipment: Alpine & Nordic skis, snowboards, boots, poles, gear, apparel & more! See more below.
45th Annual Bethel Outing Club Ski & Snowboard Sale:
The 45th Annual Bethel Outing Club Ski & Snowboard Sale is taking place across two days, October 24 and 25 in the Gould Academy Field House. For more information, click the link below.
Lost Valley Fall Festival:
Lost Valley will be hosting their Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 26. With trunk or treats, scenic lift rides, summit hikes, live music, and more, you won’t want to miss it! Learn more using the link below.
WinterKids Passport Membership Sale:
The WinterKids Passport 2025/26 Annual Membership goes on sale Saturday, November 1. If you want to continue being in the WinterKids Passport Family, make sure you renew your annual membership! Renew using the link below.
Summer Activities:
As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!
mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities
Decorate in Style:
Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!
Featured Events Page:
Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:
mainelyskiing.com/featured-events
Webcams:
Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!
Last Chair:
While the rain wasn’t the best for preserving the fall foliage, it was great for giving the snowmaking reservoirs a very well-deserved refresh. I can sacrifice the pretty leaves for a longer ski season. Thankfully, this weather we had at the end of the week won’t stick around, leaving this weekend looking great!
Weather:
The Sunday River Snowmaking crew got out of hibernation for a brief snowmaking test on Sunday, taking advantage of those very low temps. Don’t worry though, the temps for this weekend is looking great, with full sun during Saturday and Sunday. Visit our Summer Activities page for all the activities you can do during the warmer months.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 67°  | 64°  | 71° |
| Low: | 56° | 48° | 53° |
Great weather for a scenic lift ride!
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 
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