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Events Forest Festival at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

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For details and the full schedule, visit: go.nps.gov/forestfestival  

Celebrate the magic of early autumn at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Vermont's only National Park, during our biggest event of the year: Forest Festival in Woodstock on Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. 

Free Entry! Discover a wide array of forestry practices and activities, including:   

  • Portable sawmill demonstrations   
  • Skilled woodworker showcases   
  • Family-friendly crafts and educational games   
  • Timbersports exhibitions   
  • Outreach from local agencies   
  • Guided forest hikes from Park Rangers, forestry professionals, and artists   
  • Mansion Open House - 12:30 pm -2:30 pm 

Enjoy a scenic horse-drawn carriage ride connecting various activity hubs throughout the park. All park programs during Forest Festival are free, and no reservations are needed. Adults and children are welcome!   

Live Music: Bring a blanket or chairs to enjoy live performances in the Pony Pasture:   

  • John McClintock: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm  
  • Ali T: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm   

Arepas and empanadas from Moon & Stars food truck will be available for purchase.   

For details and the full schedule, visit: go.nps.gov/forestfestival  

Parking for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is located at Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, VT 05091. After parking, walk towards the Billings Farm & Museum and take the concrete path to the right of the Visitor Center. Walk up the path, cross Elm St using the cross walk, and take the left fork in the road to walk up a short, steep hill towards the Carriage Barn Visitor Center. 

A small accessible parking area is available next to the mansion for visitors who use mobility devices. There will be an electric golf cart to drive passengers from the Billings Farm & Museum to the festival throughout the day and carriage rides to activity hubs. 

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Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
Phone:
802-457-3368 ext. 0
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Woodworker at Forest Festival
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Billings Farm & Museum
Decorating walking sticks at Forest Festival
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Billings Farm & Museum
Horse logger at Forest Festival
Wagon pulled by two horses and visitors inside stops for more visitors
Billings Farm & Museum
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