Chaffee Art Center's Art in the Park Fall Festival

Art in the Park is the Chaffee Art Center's signature fall festival in Rutland, Vermont, gathering fine artisans and craftspeople for a juried outdoor market during foliage season. Visitors can browse original art and handmade goods, sample specialty foods, and enjoy locally crafted beer, wine, and spirits, all with live music throughout the weekend. It is a relaxed, walkable community event that supports the nonprofit art center and local makers, and it welcomes families and leashed dogs. The festival is a good pick for anyone wanting to combine leaf-peeping with supporting Vermont artists.