Archive for February, 2012

Feb 24 2012

Maple Open House Weekend in Shrewsbury, Vermont

Maple Open House Weekend – Shrewsbury

Sample our award winning syrup; sugar-on-snow and refreshments. Retrace Robert Frost’s footsteps while enjoying our wonderful mountain view (see our website’s historical link). Maple products and our own beef available for purchase. We will also be having a pancake breakfast with the Cairo Mini Choppers Unit on Saturday morning from 8am-11am.

Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012 – Sunday, March 25, 2012

Time: Saturday 8:30AM – 4:00PM; Sunday 1:00PM – 3:00PM

Admission: Cost of breakfast is $8 for adults, $6 for ages 6-10, and free for children under 6!

Location: Smith Maple Crest Farm, 2450 Lincoln Hill Road, Shrewsbury, VT 05738

Contact: For more information visit www.smithmaplecrestfarm.com or call 802-492-2151.


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Feb 23 2012

FestEVOL 2012 in Ludlow, Vermont

FestEVOL 2012 in Ludlow, Vermont

The band Big Head Todd and the Monsters has been added to the lineup and will be sharing a stage with Barenaked Ladies and Guster during the second annual FestEVOL music and mountain lifestyle event at Okemo Mountain Resort. This two-day celebration of snowsports, mountain lifestyle, live music, innovative natural brands and a sustainability-focused eco-village, will feature concert performances by Barenaked Ladies and The Pete Kilpatrick Band on Saturday, March 24, and Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Guster on Sunday, March 25.

In addition to skiing and snowboarding at Okemo Mountain Resort, FestEVOL attendees can enjoy the Reverb Eco Village in the Jackson Gore courtyard. Reverb, founded in 2004 by Guster band member Adam Gardner and his wife, Lauren, is actively involved with FestEVOL in an effort to keep the event as green and sustainable as possible. The interactive village includes local, regional and national environmental non-profit groups alongside alternative-energy and transportation exhibits. The Eco Village also highlights all-natural and organic food sampling, and ski and snowboard equipment demos with Ramp, Nordica and Burton Snowboards.

“It is our goal to give our FestEVOL attendees a weekend escape where they can enjoy great music, awesome snow and delicious food with their friends and families,” said Andrew Jaffe, EVOL Foods vice president of marketing. “In its second year, FestEVOL is going to be better and more exciting.”

Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012 – Sunday, March 25, 2012

Time: Starts 3:00PM on Saturday, and 2:00PM on Sunday

Admission: Single-day lift ticket and concert combos sell for $109 in advance; two-day lift ticket and concert combos sell for $189 in advance

Location: 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, Vermont, 05149

Contact: For more details call 802-228-1600 or visit www.okemo.com.


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Feb 16 2012

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in Springfield, Vermont

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in Springfield, Vermont

Pancakes with VT Maple Syrup, Bacon, Sausage, Fruit, Coffee, Tea or Milk. All are welcome. Proceeds will be used for Christian Summer Camp Scholarships and other programs sponsored by the Christian Education Committee.

Date: Tuesday February 21, 2012

Time: 5:00PM – 7:00PM

Admission: Adults – $7, Children – $5, Family Cap – $22

Location: First Congregational Church, 77 Main Street, Springfield, Vermont


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Feb 14 2012

Join Us for the Wine Pairing Dinner in Chester, Vermont

Join Us for the Wine Pairing Dinner in Chester, Vermont

Join us for a wonderful evening where we explore the wonderful white wines from France. We will choose 9 different French white wines and present them, each with their own wildly creative dish prepared especially for this evening by Chef James Beliveau. This is the next chapter in our “Celebrating Wines” series. A very popular evening, so make a reservation soon. Reservations required.

Date: Friday, March 9, 2012

Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Admission: $60 per person or $110 per couple – tax & gratuity included

Location: Fullerton Inn & Restaurant, 40 The Common, Chester, Vermont

Contact: Call 802-875-2444 or visit www.fullertoninn.com


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Feb 09 2012

U.S. Freestyle Snowboarding Championships in Stratton, Vermont

U.S. Freestyle Snowboarding Championships in Stratton, Vermont

Virtually a “Who’s Who” of competitive snowboarding. Over 500 world champions, Olympic medalists, and talented amateurs come together to compete for a piece of the purse. In addition to the super-pipe, dual giant slalom, boarder cross, and big air competitions, the event will feature a junior half-pipe jam to showcase the talents of snowboarders ages 15 and younger. 2012 marks the 30th year of this exciting event.

Date: Sunday, March 4, 2012 – Saturday, March 11, 2012

Time: 9:00AM

Admission: FREE

Location: Stratton Mountain Ski Resort in Vermont, New England

Contact: 802-297-4000


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Feb 07 2012

The Burke Mountain Sled Dog Dash in East Burke, Vermont

The Burke Mountain Sled Dog Dash in East Burke, Vermont

The Burke Mountain Sled Dog Dash is a family oriented event for pet enthusiasts. Come see some of the World’s most competitive sprint racing teams compete against each other in the spectacular setting of the Green Mountains. Hot food will be served at the race site, children’s games and activities will be provided, scenic trail viewing areas with high-peak and Willoughby Gap backdrops will be accessible by snowshoes, and spectator’s children will have the opportunity to participate in the 1-dog event (a helmet is required).

The race is also held in conjunction with the Wafer Family Foundation’s Annual Benefit Dinner and Chinese Auction to raise money for local children. We hope you join us for an excellent meal, and great conversation with the musher’s and NHL Hall of Famer, Clark Gilles, as we unwind for the evening.

Online/early registration will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday February 29th.

Date: Saturday, March 3, 2012 – Sunday, March 4, 2012

Time: 9:00AM

Location: Burke Mountain Ski Area, 223 Sherburne Lodge Rd., East Burke, Vermont

Contact: www.sleddogdash.com


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Feb 01 2012

Mardi Gras Week at Jay Peak in Vermont

Mardi Gras Week at Jay Peak

Celebrate Mardi Gras mountain style at Jay Peak. Music, New Orleans style food, snowshoe obstacle course, ski races, mask making, and, of course, a parade.

Date: Monday, February 27, 2012 – Friday, March 2, 2012

Location: Jay Peak Resort, Route 242, Jay, Vermont

Contact: http://www.jaypeakresort.com/


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