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Killington Brewfest 2015

October 7, 2015
The 2015 Killington Brewfest went off as a total success. How can you go wrong with Killington on a fall day mixed with over 100 of the regions finest craft beers. Brewfest is one of Killington’s most distinctive annual celebrations. This year, they expanded to include Snowshed & Ramshead Base Lodges, allowing for more activities,…

Explore Vermont 2. 5

October 7, 2015
Local fisherperson Tiffany Saltis tells us why she loves one of Vermont's most popular outdoor activities. Also, Sara and Kaitlyn wind down after a busy day in Vermont at the Spa at the Woods, a European Spa nestled in the hills of Killington. Finally, Bettina pays a visit to the Zen gardens.

Explore Vermont 2. 4

October 7, 2015
In another must-see segment, Bettina, Sara and Kaitlyn go back in time to talk with Master Historian, Bill Jenney, about Vermont's most influential President at the Calvin Coolidge Homestead. See why this is the coolest historic site in Vermont, if not the world. In our "How to Make it in Vermont" segment, we see what…

Explore Vermont Segment 2. 3

October 7, 2015
Bettina visits with David Soucy, PGA Pro and GM at Green Mountain National Golf Course, who tells us why Green Mountain is the #1 rated Public Course in Vermont. Also, Sara and Kaitlyn continue their adventures with visits to their favorite swimming holes.

Explore Vermont 2. 2

October 7, 2015
In this segment, we visit Killington's newest and only year-round bike shop, Alpine Bike Works. We also do some paddle boarding and some hiking at Thundering Brook Falls, where Bettina talks about some of the more popular hikes in the area.

Explore Vermont 2.1

October 7, 2015
In this can't miss episode, check out Killington Resort's new Snowshed Adventure Center, including the brand new Mountain Coaster. We also chat with the inimitable Jeff Alexander, events guru at Killington, as he tells about upcoming events and takes a look back at the Dirty Girl Mud Run.

Dust off your best lederhosen; Killington hosts inaugural Oktoberfest

October 7, 2015
Killington Oktoberfest, taking place over Columbus Day weekend, welcomes the 2015 Stein Hoisting Regional Championship featuring stacked prizes. Oct. 9-11 — KILLINGTON — Killington Resort in conjunction with the International Federation of Stein Hoisting (IFOSH) will be hosting the 2015 Stein Hoisting Regional Championship at Killington Oktoberfest on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 9-11. The strongest and most…

Okemo celebrates the change of seasons and foliage with annual Fall into Winter festival

October 7, 2015
By Haley Sierra and Rob Bossi, courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort Photo One: Children take their pick of the season’s most popular harvest at Okemo Mountain Resort’s Fall Into Winter festival. Photo Two: Foliage surrounds the Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster. Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. — LUDLOW — Okemo Mountain Resort celebrates the changing of the…

Get your twang on at Brandon Music

October 7, 2015
Courtesy of Brandon Music Mike T. Lewis, left, and MaryBeth Zamer, right, make up Twangtown Paramours, performing in Brandon on Oct. 10. Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — The music of the Twangtown Paramours has been called “Sophisticated Americana,” and is a hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes. The acoustic duo, made…

A “Top Ten Fall Event,” Cider Days presses on in Belmont

October 7, 2015
Courtesy of Rick Weintraub Though now engine-powered, this century-old cider press is the highlight of Belmont’s Cider Days. Oct. 10 & 11 — BELMONT — Imagine watching fresh cider being made on a century old press and then enjoying a cup of that cider (hot or cold) with home-baked apple pie or crisp topped with ice cream…

Vt. native Suzanne Kantorski joins Vermont Opera Project

October 7, 2015
By Marcos Galvany SUZANNE KANTORSKI Sunday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. — On Sunday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m., the Vermont Opera Project (TVOP) presents “An Afternoon of American Song.” The program includes songs by American composers Irving Fine, Andre Previn, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Gabriel Kahane as well as a preview of TVOP’s upcoming…

Voted a “Top 10 Fall Event for 2015,” Billings features 31st annual Harvest Weekend

October 7, 2015
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A young participant tries his hand at apple peeling at Billings’ Harvest Weekend. Oct. 10-11 — WOODSTOCK — The Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the 31st Annual Harvest Weekend on Oct. 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voted a “Top 10…

Shepherds rejoice! Annual Sheep Festival welcomes public to demos, products and activities

October 7, 2015
Submitted A variety of sheep breeds will be on display at the Pittsford Sheep Festival on Oct. 11. Sunday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. — PITTSFORD — The Rutland Area Shepherds (RAS) will hold the 22nd Annual Pittsford Sheep Festival on Sunday, Oct. 11. The Festival will be held at the Recreation Center on Furnace Road in…

Chris Bakriges leads benefit, “Playing for Change: A Concert For Hope” at ArtisTree Community Arts Center, Oct. 9

October 7, 2015
Courtesy of ArtisTree CHRIS BAKRIGES Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. — SOUTH POMFRET — Chris Bakriges and internationally renowned artists will fill ArtisTree’s performance hall with the sound of jazz during a special performance Friday, Oct. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. Joining pianist Chris Bakriges are Jay Hoggard on vibraphone, Billy Arnold on drums, and Avery Sharpe on…

Southern duo brings the blues to Old Firehouse

October 7, 2015
Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. — TINMOUTH — Folks are old time Yankees up in Tinmouth, but they are delighted to have an evening of Southern music in the Old Firehouse on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Martin Grosswendt and Susanne Salem-Schatz make beautiful music together, presenting a delightful gumbo rooted in the blues and…