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Fair Haven holds annual holiday tree lighting 

November 27, 2019
Saturday, Nov. 30 at 3:30 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park committee will be hosting its annual holiday tree lighting in the park on Main Street, Saturday, Nov. 30. The start time will be  3:30 p.m. with hopes of a little additional light. As in years past, the event will include songs of the…

Stroll through Rutland for the holidays

November 27, 2019
Saturday, Nov. 30 at 9 a.m.—RUTLAND— ‘Tis the season in downtown Rutland! Join in for a day of sales, treats and activities leading up to the annual tree lighting in Depot Park. Kick off the holidays by shopping local on Small Business Saturday, catch a free movie at The Paramount Theatre, and meet Santa at the…

Fun, food and fine shopping featured at Weston’s Christmas Bazaar

November 27, 2019
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 29-30 at 10 a.m.—WESTON—If you have chosen to spend your Thanksgiving weekend amidst the tranquility and stark beauty of Vermont’s “Stick Season,” it doesn’t mean you don’t have access to a superior shopping experience. On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30, Weston’s Christmas Bazaar will take place at the Weston Playhouse. Hours…

The Paramount hosts a Black Friday BrewHaHa!

November 27, 2019
Friday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND— Beer and laughs. It’s going to be a BrewHaHa! Get your tickets early – past BrewHaHas have sold out quickly. The Paramount Theatre in downtown Rutland is building a comedy club right on stage and inviting some fresh, new, up-and-coming faces from the Boston comedy scene. Included with entry…

Travel back in time over Thanksgiving weekend at Billings Museum

November 27, 2019
Friday-Sunday, Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK— Discover how Thanksgiving was observed in rural Vermont in the 1890s. Over Thanksgiving weekend, costumed interpreters demonstrate preparing traditional Thanksgiving fare in the kitchen at Billings Farm. Enjoy a cup of spiced cider before boarding the wagon for a ride around the farm. There will be hands-on activities…

Okemo Mountain School to host Trot It Off 5k fundraiser

November 27, 2019
Friday, Nov. 29 at 8:30 a.m.—LUDLOW—  Okemo Mountain School is scheduled to host Trot It Off, a 5k running/walking race on Nov. 29. This community event takes place each year on the Friday following Thanksgiving and is perfect for the avid runner or the recreational walker hoping to burn off the calories from that extra…

Zack’s Place Turkey Trot runs through Woodstock

November 27, 2019
Thursday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Zack’s Place Turkey Trot, a 5K run and walk held on Thanksgiving Day, was first established in 2007, and has become a dependable annual fundraiser ever since. In 2007, almost 200 people participated. In 2017, over 1,700 people participated and raised $78,000. All of the proceeds of the race…

You don’t have to be fast to win

November 27, 2019
Thursday, Nov. 28 at 7 a.m.—BRANDON—Create a new Thanksgiving morning tradition. Run, walk or stroll at the Neshobe Golf Course, with a chance to win your Thanksgiving Day pie. Every 10th finisher in the field receives a freshly made pie, plus, first place male and female winners. The run covers approximately 3 miles over hill…

Killington 5k turkey trot supports local charities

November 27, 2019
Thursday, Nov. 28 at 9:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The 9th annual Killlington 5k Turkey Trot will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving day at the Pickle Barrel in Killington. The run will happen rain, snow or shine and proceeds benefit local charities and organizations. The primary beneficiary of the 2019 race is Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of…

Long Trail Brewery celebrates 30 years

November 27, 2019
By Virginia Dean In the last 30 years, the Long Trail Brewery has come a long way in more ways than one— from a modest brew house tucked into the basement of the Old Woolen Mill in Bridgewater Corners to a farmhouse-turned-pilot-brewing facility with pub and restaurant, from the original name of Mountain Brewers to…

Living the Dream- Spencer Wood: Big stage races in a small town

November 27, 2019
by Merisa Sherman As the ski racing world arrives in Killington this week, we who ski and ride here look up and see our local ski hill transformed into an amazing scene. Flags from around the world line the grandstands and a huge VIP structure takes over the party scene at the Umbrella Bar. The crowds…

Looking back: A review of 2018-19 season results for Slalom and Giant Slalom races

November 27, 2019
by Katy Savage The 2018 Killington Cup drew an estimated 39,000 people to the area over Thanksgiving weekend, breaking an attendance record since the World Cup debuted at Killington Resort in 2016. It’s estimated 30,000 attended the event in 2016 and 34,000 in 2017. Last year, American favorite, Mikaela Shiffrin, who attended Burke Mountain Academy…

TGR’S ‘Winterland’ movie premieres at Killington, Friday

November 27, 2019
Friday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Teton Gravity Research is coming to Killington’s Snowshed Base Lodge for the winter kick-off party of the year. Join in to get hyped for the coming season with their new feature length ski and snowboard film, “Winterland.” Doors open at 7 p.m. and the film begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets…

70th Warren Miller film to debut in Killington, Saturday

November 27, 2019
‘Timeless’ confirms that the joys of winter are eternal Saturday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The only constant is change, but winter stoke is eternal. After seven decades of celebrating skiing and snowboarding, Warren Miller Entertainment can confirm that nothing compares to the anticipation of another season in the mountains. Saturday, kickoff winter with Warren Miller’s…

Four Free Concerts at the HomeLight Killington Cup

November 27, 2019
Don't miss the FREE outdoor concerts in the Festival Village area Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Friday, Recycled Percussion will perform at the Festival Village before the athlete bib presentation and fireworks, starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, DJ Logic will perform after the first run and Grace Potter will perform following the second run. Then on…