On December 29, 2015

Holiday Festival draws crowds to Killington

  Courtesy of KPAA

Santa Claus holds an infant at the Vermont Holiday Festival.

KILLINGTON — On Dec. 4 and 5, the community turned out to enjoy the 11th annual Vermont Holiday Festival at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel. The goal was to promote community harmony, celebrate the holidays, collect non-perishable food items for the Vermont Foodbank and raise money for local charities. The event was, once again, a great success in all of these areas. About 1,500 attendees were reported, and a 13.34 percent increase in number of trees sponsored this year, to a grand total of 85.

This year’s popular vote winners of the Festival of Trees were:

1st place: Killington Parks & Recreation.

2nd place: Boss Office Works.

3rd place: Five Elements Day Spa.

Do you want to submit feedback to the editor?

Send Us An Email!

Related Posts

Poultney energy fair showcases a clean, quiet food court

November 14, 2024
The town of Poultney is rallying around energy efficiency on Nov. 13 at the Young at Heart Senior Center. From 5 to 7 p.m., people can learn tips, tricks, and incentives to save energy and money.  One organization attending the event will demonstrate the real-world value of renewable energy by mobilizing solar photovoltaic power and…

Hartland residents ask town to take over road

November 13, 2024
By Curt Peterson Several residents from Bird Hill Road in Hartland Four Corners petitioned the Select Board Monday evening to take over maintenance of their short private road accessed over a short bridge from Brownsville Road. Deborah Davis, who lives in the first house, read a prepared presentation describing the history of homeowner maintenance over…

Lighting up Rutland County:Contest celebrates fifth year of brightening winter nights

November 13, 2024
As the winter chill arrives, Social Tinkering, a Rutland-based nonprofit, is launching the fifth annual Light Up Rutland County, a festive community event to brighten the dark winter days. This initiative invites residents to illuminate their homes, schools, and businesses, encouraging community spirit, creativity, and connection across the region. Initially established in 2020, the event…

Nurse union plans day of action in Rutland, Nov. 14

November 13, 2024
By James Kent A day of action is planned to support nurses at Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC). The Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 6, which represents the nurses, has stated that it’s in contract negotiations with the hospital nurses ahead of their ongoing negotiations with RRMC.  The event will be held…