Get Ready for Norman’s Attic Fall Fest!

Hi, Friends! Are you ready? One of Southern Vermont’s oldest, most unique, and perennially popular events—Norman’s Attic Fall Fest—is coming this weekend to Arlington! Plan to join in the fun again this year as St. James’ Episcopal Church readies the town center for the festivities on Saturday, September 19, from 9am until 4pm. If necessary, the rain date will be Sunday, September 20, from 12pm to 5pm.

Photos provided courtesy of St. James Episcopal Church

Residents, visitors, family, and friends have looked forward to this welcome harbinger of autumn for more than 25 years. Originally conceived as a community-wide tag sale and named in honor of Saturday Evening Post illustrator and long-time resident Norman Rockwell, the event continues to feature offerings from private homes, barns, and attics throughout the village. The festival itself has evolved to focus on Main Street, specifically the green in front of St. James’, the first Episcopal church in Vermont, founded in 1764. Tents and booths will line both sides of the road and marble sidewalks for the day, making it a pleasure for pedestrians to shop for gifts and treasures as they stroll.

We’ll see you all in Arlington this weekend!

A wide range of 50+ vendors, both local and “from away,” will feature antiques, collectibles, clothing for both children and adults, maple syrup, winter wear such as hand-knit hats, scarves and mittens, goat's milk and bee products, vinyl records, artwork and hand-crafted jewelry, leather goods and woodware, and much more. Entertainment will be provided by local folk bands and performers throughout the day in front of St. James’, and visitors are welcome to explore the historic graveyard abutting the church, as well as the church itself. 

Food is always a highlight of the Fall Fest, from coffee and pastries available at the start of the event to a well-stocked and ably-tended grill serving hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and sides from late morning on. This year’s menu will also feature a choice of homemade chilis, both meat and vegetarian. The highlight of the food offerings will be the traditional long table of freshly made two-crust apple pies, the handiwork of St. James’ parish bakers, who also have been busy creating other sweet and savory treats.

Do you have wares to share? There is still room for vendors if you’d like to join the central marketplace. To register during the week of the event, the fee is $75.

Whether you’re a buyer, a seller, or just looking to enjoy a stroll around the lovely town of Arlington, Norman’s Attic Fall Fest looks forward to welcoming you on September 19!  

For more information, call the Parish Office at 802-375-9952 or Joanna Taylor at 802-375-9930. You may also email the church at stjamesparishoffice@gmail.com, visit them at www.stjamesarlingtonvt.org, or find us on Facebook.com/StJamesArlingtonVT