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October 2018
Sugarbush Oktoberfest
Join us for our annual Oktoberfest, featuring Bavarian inspired food, drink, games, and The Reformed Mad Bavarian Brass Band North! Compete in our stein hoisting competition, keg tossing, and football tournament for a chance to win prizes. Von Trapp's beer garden will host the Stein Hoist Competition with their Oktoberfest beer.
Find out more »Cabot Apple Pie Festival
Apple harvest festival & craft show. Adult & junior pie judging with small cash prizes. Lunch & pies sold. Free parking. Family friendly.
Find out more »Essex Fall Craft & Fine Art Show
The Essex Fall Craft Show returns for the 38th year on October 26, 27 & 28, 2018. Like the Spring show, the price of admission includes entry into The Vermont Antique Expo and Sale on the same weekend. A traditional favorite, this three day show is all under two adjoining roofs. (Yes, we miss the majestic tents too! But after you’ve seen one small river inside a craft tent, you’ve seen enough!) The larger of our two shows, this is a great opportunity…
Find out more »Haunted Happenings
Join us for our annual Halloween event, named a Top 10 Fall Event by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Dress up in your most playful costumes as you trick-or-treat on the grounds of Shelburne Museum. Enjoy spooktacular games, food, music, and more!
Find out more »November 2018
The Big Kicker
Celebrate the start of the 2018/19 ski season with Mad River Glen and Sugarbush at American Flatbread in Waitsfield. It's Mad River Glen's 70th anniversary and Sugarbush's 60th, so it is certain to be an extra special event!
Find out more »Vermont Country Thanksgiving
Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal at Rumbles' Kitchen. There will be turkey with stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce, as well as fresh salmon with lemon butter, along with some tasty sides and even dessert!
Find out more »Cider Monday at Bridgeside Books
Head on down to Bridgeside Books for a cup of hot mulled cider, a Cold Hollow Cider Mill donut, and a chance to get some holiday book shopping done!
Find out more »December 2018
Country Christmas 2018. 20th Anniversary!
If you're traveling to Vermont this holiday season and looking for something to make your trip merry and bright, look no further! December 7th is the 20th anniversary in the Mad River Valley featuring a wide range of events for the whole family! Festivities include: A fire pit for s’mores and roasting chestnuts Oxen rides Mr. & Mrs. Claus and Frosty the Snowman Merry Market International Boutique Sip n’ Paint Wine Glasses Luminaries by the River Holiday specials at many…
Find out more »Moretown Artisans Sale
Saturday through Sunday, December 8th & 9th, come and check out over 2 dozen artisan vendors! Looking for that perfect gift with a taste of Vermont? This sale is the place to be! This event is free for all ages, with live performances on Saturday, a FREE holiday photo booth with Santa on Sunday and a Silent Auction and Raffle to benefit Hannah’s House all weekend! You can find more information about this event here.
Find out more »60 Years of Music With The Grift – The 60s
Celebrate Sugarbush's birthday with a trip back in time as The Grift perform hits from the 60s! A fun event for any Sugarbush fan, or music fan, local and visitor alike! Find out more on this event here.
Find out more »The Valley Ski & Ride Week 2018
A whole week of ski lessons led by the finest coaches from Sugarbush. If you're looking to better your skills as a skier or rider, now's your chance! Find out more from this event here.
Find out more »January 2019
Winter Rendezvous 2019
Hundreds of LGBTQ enthusiasts come together for the largest and longest-running gay and lesbian ski event in the Northeast! Check out all the awesome events including parties, live entertainment, and activities including: Open Mixer Party Wet n Wild Pool Party Extravaganza Downhill Costume Drag Fundraising Competition And much more! Get out there and have fun this winter! Check out their website for tickets and information on all the events. You must register at the Golden Eagle Resort Registration Desk to receive…
Find out more »The Stowe Winter Carnival
Join us for the 45th annual Stowe Winter Carnival highlighting all the great things Vermont’s winter wonderland has to offer. Take a tour of the town while expert ice carvers create beautiful sculptures right in front of you! Visitors can participate in many awesome events like Snow-Volleyball! It’s sure to be a great experience for the whole family.
Find out more »Waterbury Winterfest 2019
Ten full days of winter wonderland fun will kick off with a Christmas Tree Bonfire and Ice Skating Party on Thursday, January 25th. Partake in anything from guided hikes and the Winterfest Ball, to craft beer tastings and the highly competitive broomball tournament! The Waterbury Winterfestival schedule is subject to change. For the most current schedule and more information on each activity, please visit: waterburywinterfest.com/schedule-of-events.html
Find out more »May 2019
WATA Gravel Grinder
Join other mountain biking enthusiasts on what is quickly becoming a spring classic ride. This isn't a race or a group ride but you can do either if you wish. The course will cover 30 miles of scenic Waterbury dirt roads. Everyone who registers will also receive free food from Blackback Pub! Check out the website for registration, course map, and more.
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