Bethel Community Forward Festival
Fall 2026
BETHEL COMMUNITY FORWARD FESTIVAL 2026
The Town of Bethel Vermont, is gearing up for another fun Bethel Community Forward Festival on October 3rd, 2026 This will be the fifteenth year of the festival since its revival after Hurricane Irene swept through the state in 2011.
The Festival will be starting at 10am on the Common next to the White Church and around Downtown Bethel.
The Parade of Pumpkin People will be popping up again along the sidewalks and lawns. Business owners, vendors on the Common (AKA Band Shell), homeowners, church and civic groups, and individuals are encouraged to create Pumpkin People to represent their business or interests.
It’s a good time to catch up with neighbors and find out all the great things Bethel has to offer. Civic groups will be on hand to talk to and lots of vendors with produce, sweets, raffles, arts and crafts. There will also be lots of other food, good music groups and activities throughout the Festival day.
Come to Bethel Saturday October 3rd, 2026 and check out the Bethel Forward Festival. And while you’re in Bethel check out our many parks and trails and our wonderful Downtown and enjoy the day!
