A is for Apples
Trees and Foliage
Tourism
Hay Rides, Pumpkins & Corn Mazes (Oh My)
Halloween
100
In the 1800s, John Chapman, became famous for planting trees throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. You might know him by this nickname.
Who is “Johnny Appleseed.”
100
This time of year is considered 'peak' foliage
A. Middle of September to the first week of October
B. Last week of September to the first two weeks of October
C. First three weeks of October
B. Last week of September to the first two weeks of October
100
What is the name for tourist who come to look at foliage?
A. Lookers
B. Leafers
C. Peepers
C. Peepers
100
Pumpkins take this many days to grow.
A. 60-75 days
B. 75-90 days
C. 90-120 days
C. 90-120 days
Be sure to plant in July to have pumpkins by October!
100
The earliest celebrations in the 16 and 1700s of All Hallows Eve in Vermont have this in common.
A. Costume contests
B. Bonfires
C. Pumpkin Pie eating contests
With the influence of Irish origins and Samhain festivals, it was believed that on Halloween, evil spirits could bring destruction to crops and livestock. Community bonfires and communal meals followed by telling of ghost stories became tradition.
200
This is the most common variety of apple grown in Vermont.
A. Gala
B. Macintosh
C. Honeycrisp
What is
B. Macintosh - accounting for around 50% of Vermont's crop
200
Fall foliage is largely comprised from these two related trees that make up 50% of all trees in Vermont
A. Birch and Aspen
B. Sugar Maple and Red Maple
C. Beech and Red Maple
B. Sugar Maple and Red Maple
200
How many dollars does Fall tourism bring to Vermont?
A. 500-800 million
B. 750-900 million
C. 900 million - 1.2 billion
A. 500-800 million
Depending on the year, up to 800 million dollars are spend in Fall on lodging, food, retail sales and more.
200
The word 'hayride' first appeared written in this year.
A. 1852
B. 1878
C. 1902
B. 1878
The first recorded written use of the word "hayride" appeared in 1878 but were likely happening as early as 1850.
200
Arguably the most unique pumpkin carving contest, this annual event at the Burlington waterfront takes place here.
A. On a pirate ship
B. Under water
C. On a hay ride
B. Under water
Organized by the Waterfront Diving Center in Burlington, local divers compete under water to benefit the the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
300
Vermont grows this many varieties of apples.
A. 75
B. 125
C. 150
What is over 150 varieties!
There are more than 7,500 varieties of apples grown around the world. In the United States, more than 2,500 varieties are grown, though less than a dozen make up the majority of apples available at the grocery store.
300
What trees typically turn red in Fall?
A. Maple and oak trees
B. Birch and Poplar
C. Hickory and Redbud
A. Maple and Oak Trees
Leaves of birch, elm, poplar, hickory and redbud always turn hues of gold and yellow.
300
The greatest percent of overnight tourists come from this state?
A. Massachusetts
B. New York
C. Connecticut
B. New York
15% of overnight visitors come from NY, 10% come from MA and 7% from CT in 2024
CT tied with California
300
This is the state record for the heaviest pumpkin.
A. 1989 lbs
B. 2163 lbs
C. 2359 lbs
VGPGA Site Record Giant Pumpkin - 2359.5 lbs
9/17/2022 - Barry LeBlanc from Merrimack, NH
300
Since the 1820's, October 30th was referred to as this, known as a night of children's mischief.
A. Cabbage Night
B. Pumpkin Night
C. Egg Night
A. Cabbage Night, where children play pranks and do mischief was originally a literally smashing of leftover cabbages.
400
Each year, Vermont apple growers produce this many apples per year.
A. 850,000 bushels
B. 1,000,000 bushels
C. 1,350,000 bushels
What is
B. 1 million bushels (~41 million pounds)
Washington State grows the most apples, 160 million bushels yearly
400
These trees turn a rich bronze and hold on to their leaves though winter.
A. Oak
B. Beech
C. Aspen
B. Beech
400
This many visitors come to Vermont for foliage each year.
A. 1.5 million
B. 2.5 million
C. 4 million
B. 2.5 million
400
A typical hayride will use this many hay bales
A. 10 to 20
B. 20 to 30
C. 30 to 40
A. 10 to 20 small square bales (weighing roughly 450 to 900 pounds)
A standard 8-by-12 or 8-by-16-foot farm wagon generally requires 12 to 18 small square bales
400
The phrase "Trick or Treat" originated here.
A. New York in the 1930s
B. Canada in the 1920s
C. Ireland in the 1900s
B. Canada in the 1920s
After trying to dissuade the pranksters with treats – which, after the phrase “trick-or-treat” was first coined in Canada in the late 1920s, became common in Vermont in the 1940s – Cabbage Night just shifted to October 30th. Windows were soaped, toilet paper strewn, and eggs thrown. Then candy was collected.
500
Apples are native to central Asia and Eastern Europe and it's origins date back this far.
A. 4,200 years
B. 5,500 years
C. 6,800 years
C. 6,800 years
500
What type of weather produces the most colorful foliage?
A. Wet Spring, temperate Summer and cool nights and warm days in the Fall
B. Dry Spring, hot Summer and warm nights in Fall
C, Wet Spring, cool Summer and warm nights in Fall
Warmer fall days produce sugar in the leaves, which is then trapped by the leaf when the temperature drops at night. As sugar accumulates, the leaves turn hues of yellow, red and orange.
500
This iconic town is the most visited in the Fall.
A. Burlington
B. Killington
C. Stowe
C. Stowe
Known as the Fall Color Capitol, about half a million people visit Stowe in Fall yearly and 850 million during the year
500
The largest corn maze in Vermont covers this many acres?
A. 8 acres
B. 17 acres
C. 25 acres
C. 25 acres
The Great Vermont Corn Maze in Danville, which spans 24 to 26 acres and is recognized as the largest corn maze in New England. 
500
In the 1870's, it was thought that if maiden's looked into this, it would reveal their future husbands.
A. A silver spoon
B. A mirror
C. Lake Champlain
B. A hand-held mirror.
As a Rutland Daily Herald article in 1878 reported, “Tonight is Hallowe’en. Maidens who wish to investigate the future will walk backwards down the cellar stairs, holding in their hands the looking glass that is to reflect the features of the ‘coming man.’”