On October 9, 2024
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How long can you hoist a stein?

Courtesy Killington Resort

Killington Resort’s Harvest Faire is Saturday, Oct. 12, featuring fall fun and games at Snowshed base area. The crowd-favorite is the stein hoisting competition, a traditional Bavarian strength contest where participants hold up a one-liter stein (glass mug) for as long as they can. See page 22.

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