Stratton's Annual Autumn Celebration
HarvestFest's Brewfest & Chili Cook-Off
Oct
12
Sat
Date & Time
Oct. 12, 2024
11:30 AM — 5:30 PM
Price
See Prices Below
Stratton's Annual Foliage Brewfest
Savor the flavors of your favorite brews at Stratton's annual Brewfest and Chili Cook Off. Sample Vermont's finest craft ales, lagers, porters, sours, ciders and more. While you sip and kick back for the weekend, enjoy live music on an outdoor stage in front of scenic Fall foliage. Saturday's Brewfest will run from 11:30AM to 5:30PM, with doors at 11:30AM and the last pours at 5PM. Crown a champion at the annual Chili Cookoff by sampling a platter of chili flavors and voting for your favorite. Kick your feet up and take in the colors, it's Brewfest and Fall Foliage season in Vermont.
Tickets are limited, and required to enter the venue. Please purchase in advance. This event is rain or shine. Dogs are not permitted in the event venue. Pop-up tents and large beach umbrellas are not permitted at any outdoor event.
All guests are required to purchase an admission ticket, with option to add on chili sampling and beer sampling.
Savor the flavors of your favorite brews at Stratton's annual Brewfest and Chili Cook Off. Sample Vermont's finest craft ales, lagers, porters, sours, ciders and more. While you sip and kick back for the weekend, enjoy live music on an outdoor stage in front of scenic Fall foliage. Saturday's Brewfest will run from 11:30AM to 5:30PM, with doors at 11:30AM and the last pours at 5PM. Crown a champion at the annual Chili Cookoff by sampling a platter of chili flavors and voting for your favorite. Kick your feet up and take in the colors, it's Brewfest and Fall Foliage season in Vermont.
Tickets are limited, and required to enter the venue. Please purchase in advance. This event is rain or shine. Dogs are not permitted in the event venue. Pop-up tents and large beach umbrellas are not permitted at any outdoor event.
All guests are required to purchase an admission ticket, with option to add on chili sampling and beer sampling.
Oct
12
Sat
Stratton's Annual Autumn Celebration
HarvestFest's Brewfest & Chili Cook-Off
Date & Time
Oct. 12, 2024
11:30 AM — 5:30 PM
Price
See Prices Below
Stratton's Annual Foliage Brewfest
Savor the flavors of your favorite brews at Stratton's annual Brewfest and Chili Cook Off. Sample Vermont's finest craft ales, lagers, porters, sours, ciders and more. While you sip and kick back for the weekend, enjoy live music on an outdoor stage in front of scenic Fall foliage. Saturday's Brewfest will run from 11:30AM to 5:30PM, with doors at 11:30AM and the last pours at 5PM. Crown a champion at the annual Chili Cookoff by sampling a platter of chili flavors and voting for your favorite. Kick your feet up and take in the colors, it's Brewfest and Fall Foliage season in Vermont.
Tickets are limited, and required to enter the venue. Please purchase in advance. This event is rain or shine. Dogs are not permitted in the event venue. Pop-up tents and large beach umbrellas are not permitted at any outdoor event.
All guests are required to purchase an admission ticket, with option to add on chili sampling and beer sampling.
Savor the flavors of your favorite brews at Stratton's annual Brewfest and Chili Cook Off. Sample Vermont's finest craft ales, lagers, porters, sours, ciders and more. While you sip and kick back for the weekend, enjoy live music on an outdoor stage in front of scenic Fall foliage. Saturday's Brewfest will run from 11:30AM to 5:30PM, with doors at 11:30AM and the last pours at 5PM. Crown a champion at the annual Chili Cookoff by sampling a platter of chili flavors and voting for your favorite. Kick your feet up and take in the colors, it's Brewfest and Fall Foliage season in Vermont.
Tickets are limited, and required to enter the venue. Please purchase in advance. This event is rain or shine. Dogs are not permitted in the event venue. Pop-up tents and large beach umbrellas are not permitted at any outdoor event.
All guests are required to purchase an admission ticket, with option to add on chili sampling and beer sampling.
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Brewfest & Chili Cook-Off Admission Pricing
Options Price Description Tickets Admission - Ages 11+ $25* Includes admission into venue and concert ticket. While no outside food or beverages is permitted in the venue, there will be a la carte options on sale the day of the event. Samples from brewers on site are not included or available in this package; Drink ticket add-on must be purchased at checkout. All guests are required to purchase an admission ticket, with option to add on chili sampling and beer sampling. Purchase Admission - Ages 4 to 10 $15* Includes admission into venue and concert ticket. While no outside food or beverages is permitted in the venue, there will be a la carte options on sale the day of the event. All guests are required to purchase an admission ticket, with option to add on chili sampling. Purchase Admission - Full HarvestFest Weekend $40* Includes admission for both Saturday's Brewfest and Chili Cook Off AND Sunday's Octoberfest. Two day beer sampling add on ($60) is also available for purchase with this ticket, as well as Saturday's chili cook off add on. Kids 4-10 Full HarvestFest Weekend ticket is $25. Purchase Chili Add-On $25* Select this add-on option during the checkout process. Add a Chili Meal onto any event admission ticket. Limited Inventory. Purchase Beer Sampling Add-On (21+) $30* Select this add-on option during the checkout process. Add the 21+ Beer Sampling onto any 21+ event admission ticket and receive 10 beer tickets and a commemorative HarvestFest sampling glass. Purchase Beer Sampling Additional Tickets (21+) $10* Five (5) additional Beer Sampling Tickets can be bought at Guest Service on the day of the event. These tickets are sold based on availability of beer and may become unavailable at any point. You must purchase the "Beer Sampling Add-On (21+)" with your admission to be eligible for this product. Guest Services Admission - Ages 3 & Under FREE Kids aged 3 and under will receive free admission to the event. 3 & Under tickets may be picked up at any ticket location by a guardian, each child must be present to receive a ticket into the venue. FREE Admission - Day Of Ages 11+ $45* All admission prices will increase by on the day of the event. Day Of Admission - Day Of Ages 4-10 $25* All admission prices will increase by on the day of the event. Day Of Chili Add-On - Day Of $35* Chili add-on prices will increase on the day of the event. Inventory is limited and subject to selling out before the day of. Day Of Beer Sampling Add-On - Day Of $45* All beer add-on prices will increase by on the day of the event. Day Of
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- All guests are required to purchase an admission ticket, with option to add on chili sampling and beer sampling.
- Tickets are limited, and required to enter the venue. Please purchase in advance.
- The last beer ticket add-ons will be sold at 3:30pm and the last beer samples will be poured at 5pm sharp.
- Ages 3 and under also enjoy free Scenic Lift Rides.
- Dogs are not permitted in the event venue.
- Pop-up tents and umbrellas are not permitted at any outdoor event.
- No outside food or beverages are permitted in the venue.
- Additional food and beverage options will be available in the venue and may be purchased on the day of.
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Chili Cook-Off
The annual Stratton Mountain Chili Cook-Off returns Saturday, October 12 as part of HarvestFest. Fire up your taste buds then indulge in samples of locally made chili and cast your ballot for this year's 2024 Chili Champion. Sample a variety of 7 different chilis, served in 3oz cups. From hot and spicy, to sweet and savory, these delicious yet popular chili supplies can run out quickly. We highly recommend purchasing your chili sampling tickets in advance and arriving early for these delectable chili recipes. Come while supplies last, and help us crown the 2024 Chili Champion.
Chili Cook-Off Recipes
- Very Vegetarian
- Classic Beef
- Spicy Ghost Pepper
- Chic's Chili Verde
- Chicken Tortilla
- Vermont Venison Chili
- Chili Caribbean
All Chili Cook-Off meals include 3oz samples of all 7 flavors of chili.
Chili Cook-Off is available from 12 - 5pm at The Market inside the main Base Lodge. rich-text, responsive-table -
FAQ
What time does HarvestFest's Brewfest & Chili Cook-Off start?
Doors open at 11:30AM. The Festival is from 11:30AM to 5:30PM. Beer & cider tastings will end at 5PM sharp, no exceptions. Chili Cook-Off is available from 12pm to 5pm at The Market inside the main Base Lodge.
What if it rains?
This event will be held rain or shine.
What time do the bands play?
The music will start at 12PM.
Can I buy tickets on the day of the event?
Yes, the remaining ticket inventory will be available on the day of at Guest Services. All day of ticket prices increase from the online prices. We recommend purchasing in advance.
Can I purchase tickets early?
Yes, you can purchase your tickets online, on your smartphone, or at the Guest Service ticket windows. Please order in advance. There is a limited inventory of Chili tickets and Brewfest tickets.
Can I pick up my tickets early if I pre-purchased?
Yes, pick up event tickets Friday & Saturday prior to the event at Guest Services, or The HUB. We suggest picking up your tickets in advance for ease of entry.
Do kids get in for free?
Kids 3 years old and under get free admission into the event. We are also offering Kid's Adventure Camp on this day from 11Am to 5PM for ages 6 to 12, see details below.
Can I bring a dog in the event venue?
Dogs are not allowed in the main base area, which will be fenced off for this event. Dogs are permitted for scenic lift rides and hiking around the resort, but not within the event fencing for Brewfest and the Chili Cook-Off.
Can I bring a pop up tent in the event venue?
Pop-up tents and umbrellas are not permitted at any outdoor event.
When is the last pour for the beer sampling?
Last call for the event will be at 5PM.
Can I purchase additional beer tickets at the event?
Five (5) additional Beer Sampling Tickets can be bought at Guest Service on the day of the event. These tickets are sold based on availability of beer and may become unavailable at any point, and will only be sold until 3:30PM at the latest. You must purchase the "Beer Sampling Add-On (21+)" with your admission to be eligible for this product. These five (5) additional sampling tickets are $10, plus tax. There is a max of 3 packs per person.
What food choices do I have?
The Chili Cook-Off includes 8 different varieties of chilis served in 3oz cups. The Chili Cook-Off is based off of a limited availability, so we recommend ordering in advance. Chili will only be available until 5PM.
Additional a la carte food will be available for purchase in the West Alcove of the main base lodge.
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