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Mountain Creek’s Fall Fest in Vernon Runs Weekends Through October 25, 2026

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Mountain Creek Resort’s 4th Annual Fall Fest runs weekends through Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 200 Route 94 in Vernon, with Sky Rides priced at $14.99 plus fees. The festival began Saturday, September 26, and adds one bonus day on Monday, October 12.

Hours are 11 AM to 6 PM on late September and early October weekends, then 11 AM to 5 PM on mid to late October weekends. The bonus day, Monday, October 12, 2026, runs 11 AM to 6 PM. The resort’s Fall Fest page has the full schedule.

The Sky Ride is the centerpiece. The chairlift carries riders up the mountain for fall foliage views, and a ticket costs $14.99 plus fees. Sky Rides run first come, first served. The Adventure Package, which pairs a Sky Ride with the Mountain Coaster, is $29.99 plus fees, and the Mountain Coaster requires a reserved time slot. Unlimited bounce houses are $9.99 plus fees. All tickets must be purchased online in advance.

Several activities are free. The Harvest Circle, pumpkin painting, lawn games and a hay maze are all listed without a charge. Guided hikes are complimentary with a Sky Ride ticket and step off at 12 PM, 2 PM and 4 PM.

Live music is part of the weekend. The resort opened the festival with Albi Beluli on September 26 and JP Pabst on September 27, both from 2 PM to 5 PM, and says more performers will be announced for the remaining dates. Check the resort’s event calendar for updates.

Because coaster time slots can fill, we recommend booking before you leave home, especially for Saturdays when foliage peaks. Parking and lodging details are on the resort’s website. Families can pair Fall Fest with a stop at nearby farms and pumpkin patches in Vernon for a full autumn day.

Featured photo: Evgeny Shukman via Pexels.

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