Stowe Trails Partnership (STP) is thrilled to present Vermont’s favorite autumn mountain bike tradition: the 13th annual Leaf Blower Fall Classic Mountain Bike Festival.

This year’s Leaf Blower will be held on Saturday, October 5, and will be hosted at Strawberry Hill Farm. With amazing riding for all ability levels, awesome vendors, homegrown food, local libations, and live music, there is no better way to cap off the season than with this one-day community bike bash.

As always, the marquee draw will be the rides, tackling some of the northeast’s best terrain and affording some of Vermont’s most epic views—whether you love endurance or are new to riding, there’s a singletrack loop for you that’ll pass multiple aid stations and maximize the fun.

After you’ve gotten your fill of single-track, return back to Strawberry Hill Farm for a variety of food trucks; some brews and beverages; live music from the popular local band, The Deadbeats; and a vendor village full of local businesses. Your registration fee covers the rides, vendor garden, aid station snacks, a post-ride beverage, and a food truck dinner.

The Leaf Blower is STP’s biggest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds go toward STP’s work to keep the trails in great shape.

Ticket pricing options include:

• Active STP member: $65
• Non-member: $90

Event Location: Strawberry Hill Farm, 300 Meadow Lane, Stowe, VT 05672

Event Date: Saturday, October 5. This is a rain-or-shine event, but in the event of a total monsoon that would cause ample damage to the trails, your ticket will be refunded.

Event Schedule:

• Friday, October 4
  • 6 – 8 p.m.: Pre-party at AWOL Stowe. More details to come.
• Saturday, October 5
  • 9 a.m.: Registration opens
  • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.: Riders depart
  • 12:30 – 5 p.m.: Food is served
  • 4 – 6 p.m.: Live music from the Deadbeats

Parking: Due to limited space, parking will not be allowed at Strawberry Hill Farm. Please plan on parking at the Springer-Miller parking lot, Mayo Farm Field, or the Events Field and bike commute to Strawberry Hill Farm via the Stowe Recreation Path to Meadow Lane. A bag check area will be available to store gear and bags while riding.