Celebrate Autumn in the Town of Cabot with
Cabot’s Fall Foliage Day festivities!
Join us on September 27, 2025
to enjoy the vibrant colors of Fall! Stop in for the
Cabot Cheese & Culture Festival happening on the same day!
Fall Foliage Events
10AM – Noon | Register on the Town Commons
Learn about the day’s events, including self-guided tours, trail hikes, presentation & open houses at local businesses!
Location:
Cabot Common,
Common Road, Cabot VT
10AM – 4PM | Autumn Craft Fair at the Cabot School
Celebrate the Autumn leaves with crafts, gifts, décor, baked goods, raffles & more! Come find a seasonal gift for a friend, or yourself!
Location:
Cabot Gym & CSPAC Lawn
47 Gym Rd, Cabot VT
12PM – 4PM | Open House at Cabot United Church
Open House at 175-year-old Cabot United Church: 1849 – 2025
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
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 PM | Vegetable Fermenting with Beki Auclair of Vermont Ferments!
Learn from a Fermentation Master!
My name is Beki Auclair, and I am a self-appointed fermentation fanatic. My love for all things fermented grew out of many years working as a massage therapist which grew out of years working as a baker and mental health worker.
What seems like a winding path feels pretty direct to me. In addition to loving being up to my shoulders (literally) in sauerkraut or having my head in a ceramic crock, I have a loving family, am a lifetime horse and dog lover, volunteer regularly in our community and church, and love to walk, jog, run or shuffle through the woods as often as possible. Thank you for honoring me with your interest in my latest adventure.
Location:
Cabot Common,
Common Road, Cabot VT
1:00PM | Kombucha Making Demonstration with Andras Hadik
Our backstory
While managing a small health food store in northern VT back in 2008, I was often seen walking through the store with a bottle of kombucha in hand. Back then few brands existed, and the idea of making my own had never even entered my mind.
[ ]…A minute after rummaging in the Subaru she returned with a SCOBY in a mason jar and handed it to me. I offered to buy her a kombucha for her gift, but she just smiled and told me that would defeat the purpose. This culture became more than just a kind gift from a stranger – it has been the culture used in KIS Kombucha for the entirety of our business adventure, an adventure that now includes you. I never did see her again, but I often think of her and her random act of kindness when I tip a bottle of KIS and drink from it. To this day we have offered free SCOBYs to the adventurous ones in honor of that random act of kindness.”
Enjoy…and Keep It Simple!
– Andras Hadik
Location:
Cabot Common,
Common Road, Cabot VT
1:45PM | Yes, Cheese!
Ever wondered about cheese cutting, service, storage, or generally appreciate the role of cheese? This Jasper Hill Farm hosted demonstration is for you!
Location:
Cabot Common,
Common Road, Cabot VT
2:30PM | Charlie Nardozzi presents No-Till Gardening
Charlie Nardozzi is a Regional Emmy® award-winning garden writer with over 30 years of experience. He shares expert gardening knowledge through various platforms, making it simple and accessible for home gardeners.
Location:
Cabot Common,
Common Road, Cabot VT
4PM – 6PM | Live Music with Bent Nails House Band!
Come listen, dance, and move to the re-imagining of some of your favorite classics and contemporary tunes. Featuring D Davis, Marc Gwinn, Terry Youk, Matthew Nerbak and Timothy Quigley
Location:
Cabot Common,
Commons Road, Cabot VT
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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