Signature Events

Look forward to these signature events across our region. These are events that attract hundreds of people each year. Often ones that require some advanced planning for travelers; so mark your calendar!

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By James Kent Mountain Music owner Meshach Tourigny held copies of two Record Store Day titles he’ll sell on Saturday, April 12: Thin Lizzy’s alternate takes of their album “Jail Break” and a live Rage Against the Machine album.

For Record Store Day 2025, one of the region’s top shops will deliver a variety of unique vinyl records for music lovers to enjoy

April 9, 2025
By James Kent Saturday, April 12—RUTLAND — For music lovers, vinyl collectors, and early risers alike, Record Store Day 2025 is more than a Saturday—it’s a celebration. This year, it lands on Saturday, April 12, and downtown Rutland’s Mountain Music, located at 5 Center St., will open its doors at 8 a.m. sharp to welcome…

Killington’s Dazed and Defrosted returns with livemusic, spring vibes, and season pass perks

April 16, 2025
Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m.—KILLINGTON–Killington Resort is sending off the season in style with its annual Dazed and Defrosted spring celebration. Known for its lively atmosphere, free live music, and nod to the season’s most dedicated skiers and riders, the event will take place slope side of the K-1 Lodge and is open to…

For Record Store Day 2025, one of the region’s top shops will deliver a variety of unique vinyl records for music lovers to enjoy

April 9, 2025
By James Kent Saturday, April 12—RUTLAND — For music lovers, vinyl collectors, and early risers alike, Record Store Day 2025 is more than a Saturday—it’s a celebration. This year, it lands on Saturday, April 12, and downtown Rutland’s Mountain Music, located at 5 Center St., will open its doors at 8 a.m. sharp to welcome…

Spring thrills and bumps: Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge returns to Killington

April 2, 2025
Saturday, April 5 at 7 a.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington Resort’s Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge returns for a full day of high-energy mogul competition and vibrant springtime celebration. One of the resort’s most anticipated annual events, the Mogul Challenge will once again bring together amateur skiers, live music, and a festive tailgate atmosphere at Bear…

White River Indie Film Festival 2025 explores love, activism, and global cinema with a lineup of stories that inspire, challenge, and connect

February 12, 2025
Thursday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 16.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—The White River Indie Film Festival (WRIF) returns to the Upper Valley, bringing an electrifying selection of global indie films, compelling documentaries, and locally produced works. Hosted at JAM – Junction Arts & Media and the Briggs Opera House, this year’s festival carries the theme “Hand Over…

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Rutland Winterfest returns, even bigger

February 12, 2025
By Adam Davis Rutland Winterfest will be kicking off its 23rd straight year with a large number of new events in downtown Rutland starting Friday, Feb. 14 with events held daily through Saturday, Feb. 22. There’s truly something for everyone at this year’s Winterfest, as there are now over 40 free and low cost events…

Mini Shred Madness venue change to Killington

January 2, 2025
Saturday, Jan. 4, from 9 a.m. to noon.—KILLINGTON— Mini Shred Madness is back and will now take place at Killington Resort in Vale Yard (located at the base of Ramshead). Registration/check-in will take place on the 3rd floor of the Ramshead Base Lodge. A lift ticket will not be required to participate in this event.…

Woodstock’s Wassail Weekend ushers in the holiday season with tradition and celebration

December 11, 2024
Dec. 13 through 15, from 5 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Sunday—Woodstock— Beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon, Woodstock will transform into a festive wonderland for its annual Wassail Weekend, with events planned through Sunday evening. This cherished tradition blends music, history, and holiday cheer in a packed weekend designed to capture the charm…

Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team boasts many VT & NH athletes

November 27, 2024
The Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team for the 2024-2025 competition season has deep roots in the Green Mountain State. In fact, three of the seven women on the Alpine A Team this season trained in Vermont before making the national team. Mikaela Shiffrin, 29, who trained at Burke Mountain Academy, leads the team as the…

Hundreds of hours, volunteers

November 27, 2024
The people who make the Killington Cup happen Hundreds of resort employees, volunteers from across the region and contractors have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks in order to pull off all that's necessary to make the Killington Cup a success.  “It was a real battle with Mother Nature this year, but once again…

Crowds flock to the Killington Cup to cheer on the world’s fastest women

November 27, 2024
 It’s bigger than a race, the Stifel Killington Cup is a celebration of the history and passion for Alpine ski racing. In addition to watching the fastest female ski racers in Slalom and Giant Slalom battle for the top prize on the signature Superstar trail, the weekend is packed full of entertainment including live music, fireworks, movie…

Killington World Cup Foundation awards over $330,000 in grants to 33 nonprofits

November 27, 2024
During the Killington Cup, Killington Resort provides exclusive access to the KWCF to provide VIP ticket sales, and these funds go to support the programs throughout the season. While there are many World Cup events each season, the Killington Cup is the only one giving back to the community. The Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF)…

Shiffrin announces partnership with Share Winter 

November 27, 2024
Organization funds programs that help more people fall in love with winter sports By Polly Mikula  Last month Mikaela Shiffrin announced a partnership with Share Winter, a foundation that brings winter sports to kids and communities that historically have not had access to them — she plans to expand her commitment with another announcement made in…

Worldclass entertainment plays the Kona Big Wave Stage

November 27, 2024
By Polly Mikula “Watching world-class skiing isn’t the only reason to attend the Stifel Killington Cup,” said Director of Brand Marketing and Events Amy Laramie. “I am really looking forward to this year’s lineup of music, with high-energy bands that will keep the party going all weekend long.” The action begins Friday on the Kona…

Fans ready to cheer Shiffrin’s success

November 27, 2024
Fans ready to cheer Shiffrin’s success By Polly Mikula Mikaela Shiffrin, who attended Burke Mountain Academy in Vermont, has won the Slalom race at Killington six of seven times since the Killington Cup began in 2016. Fans always want to see her defend her title but this year that victory could bring with it another…

Shiffrin tees up potential for 100th win at Killington

November 27, 2024
By Polly Mikula Mikaela Shiffrin, 29, the two-time Olympic gold medalist, six-time Stifel Killington Cup slalom winner and the winningest Alpine skier in history is set to crack another milestone:  a historic 100th World Cup win, and it could happen this weekend at Killington Resort. The milestone is monumental. Two years ago in January 2023…

Killington receives positive snow control for Audi FIS Ski World Cup race Nov. 30-Dec. 1

November 21, 2024
KILLINGTON—Killington Resort received a positive snow control announcement from FIS (International Ski and Snowboard Federation), the governing body of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. With this announcement, Killington Resort can assure international race teams and ski racing fans traveling to central Vermont for Thanksgiving weekend that both the giant slalom and slalom races will…

Killington Cup to return in 2024 

May 15, 2024
Killington Resort is slated to kick off the 2024-25 Audi FIS Ski World Cup races in the U.S., hosting the Stifel Killington Cup for the eighth time over Thanksgiving weekend. Over 40,000 fans are expected to cheer on the fastest female ski racers in the world, including six-time Stifel Killington Cup Slalom champion and winningest…

Spectating: What to expect from each race division

September 20, 2023
  Spectators will be able to watch six races when the Fox U.S. Open comes to Killington this weekend. The competitions, along with a vendor village and food will be held at Ramshead. Spectating is free or for $15, people can take a chairlift to get a better view of the competitors.  Open Downhill The…