BELMONT, Vt. – The Mount Holly Community Association invites you to come celebrate autumn at its annual Cider Days on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 11, from 12-4 p.m.
Of course, the fun starts with apples; you can watch fresh cider being made on an antique apple press and enjoy the fresh pressed cider hot or cold along with a cider donut, whoopie pie, home-baked apple pie, or apple crisp topped with ice cream. You can even pick up a gallon of fresh cider to take home.
There’s plenty of non-apple fun to enjoy, too. Cider Days features live music, food, beer and craft vendors, a library book sale, and more to enjoy as you take in the fall colors in a historic village. Learning opportunities abound, too: Find out about Belmont’s history at the Mount Holly Museum, right next to the Green, or dive into the town’s many conservation efforts focused on wildlife, Star Lake, and biodiversity.
Highlights this year include the ever-popular cow plop contest starring Ginger Robeth Rainmoon, of Liberty Hill Farm, ably handled by Mount Holly siblings Patty and Carter Bruce. There will also be face painting for the kids. Visitors are invited to cast a ballot in the local photo contest. The winning entries will be featured in the Mount Holly 2028 calendar. The 2027 calendar featuring last year’s winners will be available to purchase.
Belmont Cider Days has been ranked as one of the top fall events in the State of Vermont. Don’t miss out on the fun. For more information, visit the Mount Holly Community Association website, www.mhcavt.org, or Facebook page.
Belmont may be tucked away off the numbered roads, but it’s easy to find. From Route 103, turn left at the flashing light if coming from Ludlow, or right if coming from Rutland. If you’re driving up Route 155, turn at the Belmont sign. Either way, head up the hill and find a place to park, being sure to observe parking signage, then stroll through Belmont Village to the Belmont Baptist Church Green, just like the folks did so many years ago when they brought their apples to be pressed.