Here Comes Autumn

The end of the summer season is here and the weather is very summer-like (yeah!). But . . evidence of the coming Fall season is apparent. The leaves are definitely beginning to change, and as nice as the days have been recently, there has been a bit of a chill in the air at night. Great camping weather!

We celebrate the coming of the Fall season with the annual Festival of the Colors. This year the festival will be held on Saturday, September 13 in Wilmington at the field on Springfield Road (just off Route 86). It's a new location this year because the festival has grown and a larger space is needed. Each year local artists and craftsmen exhibit their work, and locally grown produce will be available.

New this year is a live children's comedy performance by "Pipsqueak" the clown and her assistants. Back again is local blues band Zip City. Be sure you don't miss the Pie Baking Contest, tug of war with local teams, art demonstrations, BBQ and children's activities. Admission is free.

Later in the season, Oktoberfest returns to Whiteface Mountain on October 4 & 5.

For more information, contact the Whiteface Mountain Regional Visitors Bureau at (888) 944-8332.

Wilmington Town Wide Yard Sale Aug. 16

Wilmington's 13th Annual Town Wide Yard Sale is on Saturday, August 16.

Residents from all around town will be participating. You can get a map of the official locations at any of the yard sale locations as well as area businesses. You may even find a few "unofficial" locations not on the map. It's always a fun day. Let's hope Mother Nature will be kind!