Save The Dates

Labor Day BBQ and "Keep the Events Alive" Auction

September 4 - 5, 2010 - Activities and fun for the entire family (more information will be available closer to the event). At the BBQ this year (Saturday, September 4, 2010) we will be supplying the Hot Dogs and Hamburgers so all you have to bring is an appetizer, side dish or dessert. Our now famous "Keep the Events Alive" auction will follow the BBQ. This event raises funds to assure the continuation of our activities and events throughout the year. If you have an item that you feel is worthy for auction please drop it off at the Chimney Hill office.
 


Oktoberfest Bash

Halloween/Oktoberfest Bash will be held on October 9, 2010 - a great event for both young and old and one of our better attended events - more on this event will be available closer to the event date.

All Chimney Hill owners, renters, and their guests are welcome to Chimney Hill Events and use of the amenities throughout the length of their stay.



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Area Events 


Vermont's 3rd Annual Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival


July 30 - August 7, 2010
Berries, vintage cars, music, food and tarp displays; if it’s blue, it’s probably happening in the Mount Snow area towns of Wilmington, Whitingham and Dover in late July and early August.
Visitors to the Valley will find children’s activities, jam making, blueberry themed specials in the local eateries, blue music events, a blue car auto show, blueberry bake sales, blue beer, special “Blues fees” at Mount Snow’s Golf Course as well as pick your own blueberry opportunities.

Wilmington's Old Home Week


August 12 - 15, 2010
Old Home Week is a town event held every 10 years. It is best described as a town reunion, a celebration of Wilmington's citizens, past, present and future, and a honoring of its history. Events traditionally include a parade, a town dinner, class and family reunions and tours of local points of interest.  Some events include an ice cream social, a parade, and a village banquet. Meet a neighbor. See a friend. Celebrate our town.

 

93rd Deerfield Valley Farmers Day Fair         

August 19 - 22, 2010
Expected events for 2010 include a Talent Show, Children's Lawnmower Pull, Truck Pull, Ox Pull, Horse Draw/Horse Pull, Horse Show, Children's Games including a Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest, Scavenger Hunt, Country Jam Session, Cattle Show, Children's Barnyard/Petting Farm, Farmer for A Day, Pee Wee Midway, Pie Eating Contest, Youth and Adult Exhibits, Agricultural Demonstrations, and so much more!    802-319-0117.

 

2nd VT Blues Festival at Mt. Snow

 

August 27 -  29, 2010

Mount Snow is proud to announce the lineup for the 2nd Vermont Blues Festival.  This year features 3 days of music on 2 stages, 13 National Acts representing the full spectrum of the blues.

 

15th Annual Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Festival

September 4 - 5, 2010

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days


Located 1 ¼ miles on Route 9 West, from the center of Bennington

Admission: Adults $5.00/Children under 12 $1.00 

Garlic Everything! Live music, education, demonstrations including herbal workshops with medicinal and culinary herbs, planting and braiding of garlic, food, activities Fun!

No dogs, Free Parking. Information: 802-447-3311

 

16th Annual Mount Snow Brewers Festival

September 4 - 5, 2010

Our annual tribute to summer and its finest elixir - beer!  The Mount Snow Brewers Festival has become famous with great beer, great music, huge crowds, and good times.  This year will be no different as we expect to host well over 20 breweries. 

All paid 21+ adult entries receive a one of a kind souvenir pint glass and a free beer on Mount Snow.  Tokens can be purchased for $2 after that and are good for an 8 oz sample of well over 60 different kinds of brews including stouts, ales, hefeweizens, porters, and for you non-beer lovers cider.

802-464-4174, events@mountsnow.com.

 

Taste of the Deerfield Valley

September 11, 2010

9 AM - 5 PM at Mount Snow

The Taste of the Deerfield Valley showcases dozens of top restaurants in the area to give the public the opportunity to taste specialty items from each of them and the opportunity to vote for their favorite taste. Myron Mixon, three-time World BBQ Champion and TV star of TLC’s Pitmasters, will join the Taste for a special event on Friday night and demonstration on Saturday. Chef Robert Barrall and Junior Iron Chefs will also demonstrate on Saturday. Demo tickets are extra. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Junior Iron Chef program. The Deerfield Valley Food Pantry will be on hand accepting food donations.

For more information call 802-380-8297.

 

 

These are just a few of the events in this and the surrounding area is offering. Visit our local chamber of commerce for a more comprehensive listing of area events or visit vermontvacation.com for statewide events.