Celebrate Autumn in the Town of Cabot with
Cabot’s Fall Foliage Day festivities!
Join us on September 26, 2026
to enjoy the vibrant colors of Fall! Stop in from 12-5pm for the
Cabot Cheese & Culture Festival !
Fall Foliage Day Events
10AM – Noon | Register at the Cabot Historical Society, 3216 Main St.
Learn about the day’s events, including self-guided tours, trail hikes & open houses at local businesses!
12 – 4PM | Open House at Cabot United Church
Open House at 176-year-old Cabot United Church: 1849 – 2026
Visitors are welcome to come see the beautiful stained-glass windows, the 1896 Hook & Hastings pipe organ – fully restored and in fine working condition, restored painted walls and ceiling and original oil (now electric) chandelier. The congregation meets every Sunday at 10 am and all are welcome.
Location:
Cabot Common,
2 Common Road, Cabot VT
12PM – 5PM | Cabot Cheese & Culture Festival, FREE, on the Cabot Town Common
Join Vermont cheesemakers, chefs, brewers & producers of all things cultured & fermented! There will be tastings, food trucks, education & celebration!
Location:
Cabot Common,
Common Road, Cabot VT
12:30 -2:30 PM | Workshops & Presentations
12:30 – Cheesemaking at Home with Jeanne Segretto Miller
1:15 – All About Pickling with Julia Irish from Pitchfork Pickle
2:00 – Kraut Mob! Make your own Sauerkraut with Jeff Reinhardt!
2:30 – Speaker, Cat Buxton
Discussion about Soil, compost and the microbes that rule us all!
Location:
Cabot Common,
Common Road, Cabot VT
3-5:00PM | Cheese and Beverage Pairings, $20
Register at the Welcome tent on the Common
3:00 Cheese & Beer Pairings with Kraemer & Kin Brewing
3:40 Cheese & Wine Pairings with Snow Farm Vineyards
4:20 Cheese & Spirits Pairings with High Drive Distillery
Location:
Cabot Common,
Common Road, Cabot VT
4PM – 6PM | Live Music with Mango Jam
6-piece Dance band – the Zydeco and Cajun sounds of Louisiana!
5PM – 6:30PM | Community Turkey Dinner at Cabot Church
Turkey and all the trimmings! Take-out or outdoor dining will be available on the Town Common.
- $15 per person
- Please call 802-426-3783
Location:
Cabot Common,
2 Common Road, Cabot VT
Cabot Routes: Fall Foliage Driving Tour!
Explore Cabot with our annual Cabot Routes: Fall Foliage Driving Tour – this self-guided tour of Cabot features beautiful vistas, local businesses and historical sites. We encourage you to enjoy exploring, and if you get lost, the condition is only temporary (Cabot is only 6 miles square!) and you are sure to find your way back to Cabot village. Hard copies of the map will be available on the day of the event.
Self-guided Tour Map
Take a Hike! On Cabot Trails
Enjoy Cabot’s foliage on one of the Cabot Trails, maps, information and our trail survey are available below!
Maps and Trail Info
Burtt’s Orchard Trail
Burtt’s Orchard Trail, a 1.3-mile loop, offers spectacular local and distant scenic vistas. Alfred Hitchcock’s film, The Trouble with Harry, starring John Forsythe and Shirley McLaine, had scenes shot just off this trail, where Harry’s body was found in the woods!
Location:
283 Cabot Plains Rd
Cabot VT
McQueeney Trails
With trailheads off Cabot Plains Road and McQueeney Road, the McQueeney Trails (3.6 miles) offers gentle paths for recreational trail users. Nestled in the picturesque town of Cabot, Vermont, McQueeney Trails is a hidden gem for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. This hiking area is renowned for its stunning landscapes, featuring a mix of rolling hills, dense forests, and vibrant wildflower meadows. Whether you are an experienced hiker or a casual walker, the trails cater to all skill levels, making it the perfect destination for families, friends, and solo adventurers alike. The serenity of the surroundings provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature.
Location:
McQueeny Road
Cabot VT
From the main entrance of Molly Falls State Park, head north on State Route 14. Continue for about 5 miles until you reach the intersection with McQueeney Road. Turn right onto McQueeney Road. After approximately 1 mile, you will find the McQueeney Trails on your left. Look for the trailhead signage.
Old Town Center Trail
The Old Town Center Trail is a one-mile trail, steep in places, to the Old Center of Town, which includes the original cemetery and stone foundations. The trail can also be accessed from Old Center Road, where there is a small parking area. Check out the poetry on the trail – you can read the poems or listen to the authors read their poems, using the QR codes on the poetry plaques.
Talbert Farm Trails
The Talbert Farm Trails was the first trail to be developed and opened to hikers, skiers, and bikers with 4 miles of trails.
Town Forest Trails
Winter Trails
Expanding upon a previously established trail, The Winter Trail now includes almost 4 miles of trails used primarily in the Fall and Winter by hikers and skiers.
TraiI Management
For additional information, visit the Town of Cabot Trails Committee website, or contact:
Town of Cabot Trails Committee
3084 Main Street
Cabot, VT 05647
CabotVtTrails@gmail.com
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