Okemo Mountain Challenge in Ludlow, Vermont

1000 runners participate in a 10 mile or 5k race that starts at the base of Okemo Mountain and features two climbs to the mountain’s summit before returning back to the base. Run mostly on grass and trails, the mile include 9,000 feet of elevation change. The 5k is a run to the summit, with transportation to the base provided after the race. A portion of the proceeds benefit local, non-profit organizations. Awards will be presented at a post-race barbecue with live entertainment.

Schedule:
8:30 am: Registration begins.
9 am: 5K and 10 mile race begins.
11 am: Post race cookout and entertainment.
11:30 am: 5K race awards.
12 noon: 10 mile race awards.

Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012

Location: Okemo Mountaion Resort, 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT 05149

Contact: For more information visit www.jbsports.com or call 203-481-5933.

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SOAR Summerfest in Brandon, Vermont

5th Annual SOAR Summerfest begins with a pig roast dinner at 5:00. Barbeque pork on a bun, baked beans, corn, coleslaw for $8. Kid activities 5:15 – 6:15. Free concert at 6:30 featuring Gene Childers and the Jubilee Jazz Band … a concert favorite! Stimulus Raffle at intermission. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the food and music while supporting the SOAR after school programs!

Date: Friday, July 27, 2012

Time: 5:00PM – 9:00PM

Admission: Free

Location: Community Learning Center, 49 Court Dr, Brandon, VT 05733

Contact: http://www.soarsummerfest.org/

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Junior Farm Vet for a Day in Woodstock, Vermont

Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will offer the popular hands-on program: Junior Farm Vet for a Day, three times this summer: Wednesday, June 27, July 18, and August 8, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Designed for ages 10 – 15, the day-long program will introduce students to the physiology and basic care of large farm animals. Participants should wear barn clothes and be prepared to get dirty while working alongside a large animal veterinarian in the Billings livestock barns. They will study the anatomy and physiology of ruminants (cows and sheep) and non-ruminants (horses), help groom them, and participate in a physical exam of one of the animals. The program fee is $65 for Farm & Museum members and $75 for non-members, which includes a stethoscope and workbook to take home. The program has limited enrollment and advance registration is required.

Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Admission:

$12.00 Adults age 16-61
$11.00 Seniors age 62 and over
$6.00 Children age 5-15
$3.00 Children age 3-4
Billings Farm & Museum members: Free.
(Major credit cards accepted.)

Location: Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12 North, Woodstock, VT 05091

Contact: To register or for additional information, please call the museum on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 802-457-2355.

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National Ice Cream Day in Woodstock, Vermont

Visitors can participate in making and tasting hand-cranked ice cream several times during the day, while learning the history and science of the “great American dessert.” Have fun making an ice cream cone headband and playing 19th century historic games. Admission to National Ice Cream Day includes all programs and activities, plus the operating dairy farm, farm life exhibits, and the restored and furnished 1890 Farm House.

Date: Sunday, July 15, 2012

Time: 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Admission:

$12.00 Adults age 16-61
$11.00 Seniors age 62 and over
$6.00 Children age 5-15
$3.00 Children age 3-4
Billings Farm & Museum members: Free.
(Major credit cards accepted.)

Location: Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12 North, Woodstock, VT 05091

Contact: For more information visit www.billingsfarm.org or call 802-457-2355.

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Time Travel Tuesdays in Woodstock, Vermont

Experience late 19th century chores and pastimes in the farmhouse, farm office, sitting room, and laundry firsthand, and stay as long as you like. There’s plenty of work and fun for every age!

Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Time: 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Admission:

$12.00 Adults age 16-61
$11.00 Seniors age 62 and over
$6.00 Children age 5-15
$3.00 Children age 3-4
Billings Farm & Museum members: Free.
(Major credit cards accepted.)

Location: Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12 North, Woodstock, VT 05091

Contact: For more information visit www.billingsfarm.org or call 802-457-2355.

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4th of July Lobster Bake in Plymouth, Vermont

Experience a classic New England Lobster Bake at Hawk Resort. Fun for the entire family!

Date: Saturday, July 7, 2012

Location: Hawk Inn & Mountain Resort, 75 Billings Road (Route 100 North), Plymouth, VT

Contact: For more information visit www.hawkresort.com or call 802-672-3811.

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Red, White & Blues Festival in Ludlow, Vermont

Okemo Mountain celebrates Independence Day with an all-American concert featuring popular blues artists. Admission is free and music starts at noon. The lawn in the courtyard at Okemo’s Jackson Gore Inn will be transformed into an outdoor concert venue for the day. Families are welcome, and all attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Okemo’s culinary staff will be serving frosty-cold beverages and fresh-from-the-grill burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches and more. Concert-goers can also opt for full service dining with al fresco seating at Jackson Gore’s Coleman Brook Tavern.

Date: Saturday, July 7, 2012

Time: 12:00PM

Location: Jackson Gore Inn at Okemo Mountain Resort, Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT

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

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July 4th Fireworks Display in Ludlow, Vermont

This year’s 4th of July Fireworks Display in Ludlow is sponsored by Ludlow Streetscapes. Join the town in an extravagant night of beautiful display.

Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Time: 5:00PM – 10:00PM

Admission: Free

Location: West Hill Recreation Area, West Hill Road, Ludlow, VT

Contact: For additional information contact the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce at 802-228-5830.

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