HANCOCK, Massachusetts — Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort’s Fall Festival will take place on Columbus Day weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday October 10, 11 and 12, 2009. The Fall Festival features an expanded craft fair, antiques, the Hancock Fire Department ski and snowboard sale, job fair, food and more. New for this year, Artisans of the Berkshires will be located in JJ’s Lodge featuring photography, art, jewelry and more. Mountain Sports by Potter Brother’s will have sales on apparel and equipment throughout the weekend. The Just Jiminy logo store will also be open throughout the weekend. Turbine tours will be offered on Saturday (reservations are required). Festival hours are 9 am – 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday, and Monday from 9 am – 2 pm.

The season ticket office will be open throughout the weekend for 09/10 Season Pass and Value Card sales. Mountain Adventure Park will also be open throughout the weekend, 11 am ??“ 6 pm. Visit jiminypeak.com for Park rates and more information on the Fall Festival.

Those who would like to sell items in the Hancock Fire Department sale, drop off times are Friday evening 7 pm ??“ 9 pm and Saturday morning 8:30 am ??“ 12 pm. For more information contact the Hancock Fire Department at (413) 738-5446.

Jiminy Peak is the largest ski and snowboard resort in southern New England and the first mountain resort in North America to generate its own power using alternative wind energy. For more information visit www.jiminypeak.com.