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Free Social Media, Web & Business Technology Conference for All Deerfield Valley Businesses

2011-08-05T11:57:00.000-07:00

PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT:
Philip Gilpin, Jr.
West Dover Inn
108 Route 100
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-5207
philipgilpin@hotmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Free Social Media, Web & Business Technology Conference for
All Deerfield Valley Businesses

West Dover, VT, August 5, 2011 – On Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 from 11am-2pm, the West Dover Inn will be hosting a Media, Web & Business Technology Conference at the 1846 Tavern & Restaurant located at 108 Route 100, West Dover, VT 05356. Admission is free. Please feel free to call ahead or just show up at 11am.

This fun and educational conference will focus on empowering all Deerfield Valley business owners with free web & social media tools that are currently available in today’s marketplace. Topics of the conference include: web site “tricks of the trade”; how to bridge the gap from old media to new media; understanding the habits, expectations and spending patterns of the 18-35 consumer demographic; how business owners can feel comfortable using the web to grow and expand their businesses; and most importantly, how all of this fits into life in the Valley. Also included will be some current economic statistics about the valley and discussion of how to grow the local economy by using web, social media and new technologies.

Speakers are scheduled to include Elizabeth Goss, regional sales director of LivingSocial.com, and Philip Gilpin, Jr., local web designer and former business analyst at HBO (Home Box Office).

If you’ve ever had questions about websites, social media, smart phones and how they can all work together to make your business more money, this seminar will attempt to answer all those questions. No previous web, media or technology experience is required. Everyone in the Valley is encouraged to attend.

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Southern Vermont gets the Blues

2011-07-25T08:29:00.000-07:00

Contact: Patrice Schneider
Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
802-464-8092

For Immediate Release

Consistently named a Top Ten Summer Event by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce the Vermont Blueberry Festival held during the peak of blueberry season in the Deerfield Valley of Southern Vermont returns July 29th through August 7th 2011. The festival has also been named a Top 20 Vermont Event by Yankee Magazine for summer 2011.

Over 200 gallons of Blueberry Jell-O slipping and sliding fun, Vintage Cars, a blueberry pie eating contest, Blueberry Ball, Blueberry picking and a Blueberry Block Party this week long event brings in visitors from near and far. In it’s forth year the festival invites festival goers to pick up their Passport to Blue Adventures filled with specials, promotions and events throughout the Deerfield Valley.

The Festival kicks-off on July 29th with a Family (bring your own) Picnic and Jell-O Slide (Sponsored by Kraft Foods and North Star Bowl & Pizza) donations for the Deerfield Valley Food Pantry will be accepted at this event, the July 30th Blueberry Parade and Craft Show in West Dover . The festival ending culminates the following weekend with the Blueberry Block Party complete with a Blueberry Bake-off, live band and sidewalk chalk in the center of Wilmington on August 6th.

Throughout the week local businesses will offer specials on blue products or drinks, a story telling pajama party in a blueberry patch, wine tasting, gallery openings of blue inspired art and a blueberry pie-eating contest (a full schedule is available on www.vermontblueberry.com).

New this year:

Blueberry Craft Fair July 30, West Dover, VT
Blueberry Ball July 30, Grand Summit Hotel, Mount Snow which benefits Jessica’s Closet (A memorial organization dedicated to helping all young women build confidence and self-esteem by offering formal and semi-formal dress to borrow.)
Tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce office in Wilmington

Blueberry Bake-Off Contest August 6 during the Blueberry Block Party and Village Stroll in Wilmington.

Bluest Eyes Contest August 6 at Honora Winery in Jacksonville, VT

Festival goers will also enjoy exploring the traditional New England Villages of Wilmington, Dover and Jacksonville, beautiful Harriman Reservoir and an abundance of hiking and biking trails. The Deerfield Valley is located in the shadow of Mount Snow, the closest big mountain resort to Boston, New York City and Philadelphia.

Details on the Blueberry Festival may be found at www.vermontblueberry.com

Area or lodging information can be found at www.VisitVermont.com

The Vermont Blueberry Festival • PO Box 3 • Wilmington, VT • 05363 • 802-464-8092

Mount Snow Makes Big Statement with New Lift

2011-03-05T06:58:00.000-08:00

For Immediate Release:
Contact: Vinnie Lewis
802-464-4013
vlewis@mountsnow.com

WEST DOVER (March 5, 2011) – Mount Snow has announced that it has accepted a bid to replace the Summit Local triple chair lift with a new Leitner Poma high-speed detachable six-passenger bubble chairlift. The “six pack” chairlift will be the first of its kind on the East coast and demonstrates Mount Snow’s commitment to providing the best experience possible for their guests.
“Our goal at Mount Snow is to provide the best possible product for our guests. We are continuously making upgrades to our infrastructure to ensure a quality experience for our guests. We feel that installing this state-of-the-art chairlift in order to increase our high speed capacity out of the main base area is in line with this commitment,” said Jesse Boyd, VP of Operations for Peak Resorts.
The six pack lift will have a ride time of just seven minutes, reducing the ride time of the current lift by nearly half. The new lift’s bubble chairs look like conventional chairlifts but have a plastic shield, or bubble, that encloses the chair. Bubble chairs provide shelter from inclement weather and the convenience of ski-on, ski-off loading and unloading. Unlike a gondola, skiers and snowboarders keep their equipment on, get on the chair as they would a conventional chairlift, and then pull the bubble down around them.
“Let’s face it, Vermont has its cold days. After review of several lifts, I believe this six pack lift best meets our needs. Its bubble chairs will provide protection on cold days without slowing down the loading process” said Mount Snow General Manager Kelly Pawlak.
With this lift, Mount Snow will have three high-speed lifts in its main base area with a total uphill capacity of 8100 skiers per hour. This will greatly increase the time Mount Snow guests spend on the ski trails instead of waiting in lift lines.
Every night the chairs will be run off the line and stored in a heated storage barn, which has its advantages. First, the barn’s steady temperature helps to prevent fogging and ice build up on the bubbles. Second, should the mountain receive icing overnight, the lift line can be quickly de-iced, and the lift will be able to operate as soon as the chairs are deployed.
Along with the new six pack lift comes upgrades to the Grand Summit Express high speed quad. The upgrades include enclosing the terminal at the base of the mountain to shield guests from weather elements and replacing all 172 of the chairs with new chairs that feature safety bars and footrests.
With the purchase of the new six pack lift, Peak Resorts will have invested over $18 million in capital improvements to Mount Snow, including the installation of state-of-the-art snowmaking technology featuring 254 fan guns.
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Peak Resorts is a leader and innovator in the ski industry committed to building an enhanced resort experience. It currently owns and operates twelve U.S. ski resorts including: Attitash (NH), Boston Mills (OH), Brandywine (OH), Crotched Mountain (NH), Hidden Valley (MO), Jack Frost (PA), Big Boulder (PA), Mad River Mountain (OH), Mount Snow (VT), Paoli Peaks (IN), Snow Creek (MO) and Wildcat (NH). Peak Resorts is defined by the passion, determination, and commitment of each of its resorts to family recreation, improvements in technology, and service. For further information, please visit www.peakresorts.com.

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2011-01-31T06:21:00.000-08:00

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Mount Snow Vermont giving away 25K Valentines Day Wedding

2010-12-27T11:19:00.001-08:00

Mount Snow Salutes the American Military

2010-12-16T11:54:00.000-08:00

Mount Snow Salutes the American Military

WEST DOVER (December 15, 2010) – Mount Snow has announced that it will give free Fanfare cards to active military personnel. In order to obtain this card any active member of the military just has to show their military ID at the season pass office in the Clocktower Building. The complimentary Fanfare card they will receive is good for 50% off midweek tickets, 25% off weekend, and 10% off all holiday tickets.

The idea was presented to Mount Snow’s Marketing Director Greg Fisher by Senior Chief Petty Officer Brian Nichols of the U.S. Coast Guard. “I received an email from Petty Officer Nichols and thought it would be a great way for us to thank those who put their lives on the line for us. I passed the request on to our owner and he quickly approved it. We feel it’s a small gesture of thanks that we can provide,” said Fisher.

For more information about Mount Snow and the many charitable donations they make please visit http://mountsnow.com/corporate-giving/.

Wilmington Vermont candidate forum

2010-10-19T08:20:00.000-07:00

CHAMBER ANNOUNCES CANDIDATES’ NIGHT

The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce is providing an opportunity for voters to meet the candidates who are running for State Senate Bennington District. This is a good opportunity to learn more about each candidate before the election on November 2nd.

The following candidates have accepted an invitation to attend:

For State Senator

Patricia Blair Republican

Bob Hartwell Democratic

Dick Sears Democratic

Due to the last minute scheduling of this forum, Rep. Ann Manwaring has indicated she will be unable to attend.

Candidates’ Night will be held on October 28 beginning at 7 pm in Memorial Hall in Wilmington.

The Mount Snow Valley Chamber is a membership driven organization working to promote the Deerfield Valley business community. Those interested in becoming a member can contact a Patrice Schneider at 464-8092.

Membership Fair at The Hermitage Inn Tuesday October 19, 2010, 5-7PM.

2010-10-15T09:51:00.000-07:00

The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a Membership Fair at The Hermitage Inn Tuesday October 19, 2010, 5-7PM. current members and those that would like to explore what membership can offer are welcome. Entertainment will be provided by Peter Miles and Chamber benefit representatives will be present to answer questions. New members who join at the Fair will receive a free ticket to the Chamber Annual Dinner to be held at the Old Red Mill. Members who bring a guest will be entered into a raffle for a $100 chamber gift certificate (good at local businesses). Come discover all that the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce has to offer. For more information contact Patrice Schneider at the Mount Snow Valley chamber of Commerce at 802-464-8092

Vermont Chamber of Commerce names 2011 Top Ten Summer & Fall Events; Deerfield Valley’s blueberry and wine festivals make list

2010-10-07T06:01:00.001-07:00

Mon Oct 4 2010

Each year, a panel of independent judges chooses Vermont’s best activities, selected for their diversity and wide appeal. The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announces the highly anticipated 2011 Top Ten Summer and Fall Events. The 2011 award recipients display a wide variety of unique Vermont attributes that will provide something fun for everyone in all corners of the Green Mountain State.

In order to qualify as a Vermont Chamber of Commerce Top Ten Event, events must appeal to out-of-state visitors as well as Vermonters, and to a diverse audience, including children and families. Events should also be representative of the Vermont brand, featuring time-honored as well as contemporary experiences. Due to the additional attention a Top Ten Award garners, the event must be able to accommodate an influx of visitors up to twice the normal count.

The winners in chronological order include:

45th Annual Vermont Maple Festival: How SWEET It Is!

St. Albans, April 15 to 17

As summer approaches, it’s time to celebrate the state’s signature product: pure Vermont maple. The Festival is three exciting days for everyone - preschoolers to seniors. Main Street entertainment, maple exhibits, antique and craft shows, cooking demonstrations, sugarhouse tours, face painting, maple buffet, pancake breakfasts, fiddlers’ and youth talent shows, carnival, Sap Run, historical museum, Taylor Park picnicking, delightful downtown shops, maple treats, and a Grand Parade - much are free! www.vtmaplefestival.org, 802-524-5800.

Quechee Hot Air Balloon, Craft & Music Festival

Quechee, June 17 to 19, Fri. 3 pm - 9:30 pm, Sat. & Sun. 5 am - 9 pm

The 32nd annual Festival offers a fun and affordable family experience of music, laughter, children’s rides, shopping, great food, daredevil skydivers and breathtaking balloon rides and ascensions. Adults $10, ages 6-12 $5, under 6 free. www.quecheeballoonfestival.com, 802-295-2500.

LCI Father’s Day Fishing Derby

Lake Champlain, June 19 to 21, opens at 12 am on Fri. and closes at 4 pm on Sun.

The Derby, presented by Yamaha, is Lake Champlain International’s (LCI) flagship fundraising event and America’s oldest, largest, family fishing derby. The Derby, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2011, brings anglers from over 30 states to Lake Champlain to enjoy family, friends and fishing. There are three divisions of fish: cold water, cool water, and warm water, which include 12 different species of fish in 7 species categories eligible for cash and prizes. Registration fees. www.lciderby.com, 802-879-3466.

Vermont Quilt Festival - 35th Anniversary

Essex Junction, June 24 to 26 (Champagne & Chocolate Preview June 23 evening), Fri. & Sat. 9 am - 6 pm, Sun. 9 am - 3 pm

Treat your family to a delightful experience at New England’s oldest and largest quilting event. Be dazzled by the color and design of hundreds of breathtaking new and antique quilts. Enjoy entertaining free gallery talks and demonstrations, take in classes and lectures, shop the merchants’ mall, treat the kids to fun classes, and bring your quilts for appraisal - all at the air-conditioned Champlain Valley Expo in the heart of the beautiful Champlain Valley. $12, seniors and groups $10, children under 14 free. www.vqf.org, 802-872-0034.

Strolling of the Heifers

Brattleboro, June 3 to 5, 9 am - 6 pm

Get ready for the Tenth Annual Strolling of the Heifers Weekend! Enjoy three days filled with great events to entertain and educate the whole family, highlighted by the world-famous Strolling of the Heifers Parade featuring heifer calves led by future farmers, many other farm animals, tractors, floats, bands, clowns and more. When it’s over, follow the parade to our Green Expo for food, fun, entertainment, and information about healthy local goods and sustainable living. Free. www.strollingoftheheifers.com, 802-254-5546.

Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show

East Dorset, July 6 to August 14, Wednesdays - Sundays, 8 am - 4 pm

The Vermont Summer Festival attracts the best show jumping athletes, including Olympic medalists from across the country and around the globe. One of the most lucrative events in Vermont, the Vermont Summer Festival Horse show offers more than $750,000 in prize money. Show jumping is a spectator-friendly sport, which is easy to understand and exciting to watch. The show grounds include food and shopping concessions. Wed. to Sat. adults $5, children $3; Sun. adults $7, children $5. www.vt-summerfestival.com, 802-496-9667.

Vermont Cheesemakers Festival

Shelburne, July 24, 11 am - 4 pm

With over 50 cheesemakers, the highest number per capita in the country, Vermont is the premier artisan cheese state. At the 3rd annual Festival, you can experience our passion for making fine cheeses. Come taste local foods and meet the artisans responsible for it all. Buy, learn and network, but most of all, celebrate the bounty of the region in the historic Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms along the beautiful shores of Lake Champlain. $30. www.vtcheesefest.com, 802-479-9371.

Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival

Wilmington and neighboring towns, July 29 to August 7

Celebrate the farmer in us all! Embrace, experience and enjoy all the Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival has to offer. Over 60 “blue” filled events over 10 days! Fees vary. www.vermontblueberry.com, 802-464-5618 or 802-464-8092.

Vermont Festival of the Arts

Mad River Valley (Waitsfield, Warren, Moretown, Fayston, Middlesex, Granville, Rochester), August 1 through Labor Day Weekend

A five week long celebration of the arts, throughout the Mad River Valley and beyond. The Festival is comprised of more than 125 events ranging from exhibits and performances, to painting, poetry and crafts, poetry workshops, lectures, a full moon celebration and culinary extravaganzas. The center of the state is the center for the arts in Vermont. August is Art in the Mad River Valley. www.vermontartfest.com, 802-496-6682.

Addison County Fair & Field Days

New Haven, August 9 to 13, 10 am - 10 pm

Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Children’s barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, midway, parade, ox pulling, draft horses, youth activities and VT products dinner. Adults $9 (Tues.- Fri.), $10 (Sat.), kids $2, under 5 free. www.addisoncountyfielddays.com, 802-545-2557.

Killington Hay Festival

Killington, Labor Day to Columbus Day

A five-week celebration of autumn in Vermont. Our collection of 35 giant hay animals are waiting to greet visitors as they explore Killington. Complete the family-friendly educational scavenger hunt, enjoy a harvest dinner, or play in our handcrafted hay maze. There’s even a special Killington Hay Festival brew from Long Trail and “Hay and Stay” packages for our guests to make a weekend of it in the beautiful Green Mountains! Free. www.discoverkillington.com, 800-337-1988.

South End Art Hop

Burlington, September 9 to 10, Fri. 5 - 9 pm, Sat. 9 am - 5 pm

Vermont’s largest visual arts exhibition, featuring more than 500 participating artists exhibiting their work in nearly 100 Burlington businesses and studios. The mission of the event is to highlight the connection of culture and commerce: art is good for business and business is good for art. This is an inclusive, all-ages community event, expressing the best of Burlington, attended by many thousands of residents and visitors. Free (except Strut Fashion Show is $12). www.seaba.com, 802-859-9222.

Glory Days Festival

White River Jct., September 10, 9 am - 5 pm

A family oriented, fun-filled day of celebration and education of railroading and transportation modes of the past, present and future. Hourly White River Flyer train excursions run along the Connecticut River while local food and street vendors showcase their wares. Live entertainment on the main and children’s stage captivate a multi-generation audience, providing a hometown fair feeling! At the end of the day relax on the grass during a live evening performance. $3 (ages 2 and under free). www.glorydaysoftherailroad.org, 802-295-5036.

16th Annual Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Festival

Bennington, September 3 to 4, 10 am - 5 pm

Live music all day! Great food, from garlic ice cream, garlic nuggets, and garlic sausage, to garlic margaritas. Local favorite restaurants share their garlic delicacies. The festival features demos on planting and harvesting garlic, making wreaths and braids of garlic and cooking with garlic. Over 125 vendors; including garlic growers and offerings of fresh herbs, Vermont’s agricultural bounties, delicious garlic condiments, unique handmade crafts and more. Children’s activities! Camelot Village. $5, $1 under 12. www.bennington.com or www.lovegarlic.com, 802-447-3311.

Tunbridge World’s Fair

Tunbridge, September 15 to 18, Thur. & Fri. 8 am - 9 pm, Sat. 8 am - 10 pm, Sun. 11 am - 6 pm

A blend of active livestock shows, beautiful farm animals, competitive harvest and crafts exhibits, motorized pulling, free entertainment, and expanded midway and a superb Antique Museum with live enactors. As a family venue this couldn’t be better - for all ages and interests - tucked away in a charming valley. Together the fairgrounds and the village of Tunbridge form a designated Historic District. Thurs. $8, Fri. $10, Sat. $12, Sun. $10. www.tunbridgefair.com, 800-889-5555.

The Killington Classic

Killington, September 8 to 11

The Killington Classic Motorcycle Touring Rally is a must-attend annual event for New England bikers. We roll out the asphalt carpet as we host the famous 500+ participant parade of bikes to Rutland. Huge vendor village, bike demos and discussions, guided tours, poker runs, social events and more! It’s the largest motorcycle rally in Vermont, going strong for eight years running! $25 to register, free to attend. www.discoverkillington.com, 800-337-1928.

Stowe Rotary’s Oktoberfest

Stowe, September 23 to 25, Fri. 7 - 11 pm, Sat. 10 am - 8 pm, Sun. 11 am - 5 pm

A weekend celebration of the harvest and fall foliage events include a free, Friday night “Rocktoberfest” kick-off concert, a Saturday morning parade, and two days of oompah bands, authentic Bavarian foods, freshly brewed Vermont beer, traditional sing-alongs and dancing. Activities include silent auctions, raffles, a “bouncy-haus,” pumpkin painting and more for the kids. There’s something for everyone, young and old. Adults $7, 9 and under $5. www.stowerotary.com, 802-253-4788.

4th Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival

West Dover, September 23 to 25, see website for hours each day.

The Festival celebrates the unique local talents of Vermont wineries, cheesemakers, specialty food producers and artists. This event brings together all that makes “Vermont Made” synonymous with top quality, ingenuity and tradition by hosting the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Soup Contest, Exceptional Wine Pairing Dinners at local area restaurants, Cheese & Wine pairing, Chef Demonstrations, a Locavore Culinary Competition and tastings from many of the exhibitors. Adults $10, under 5 free. www.thevermontfestival.com, 802-464-8092.

Vermont Fine Furniture & Woodworking Festival

Woodstock, September 24 to 25, 10 am - 5 pm

Attend this premier woodworking event in Vermont and view the best Vermont made wood products all under one roof. Buy wood furniture, bowls, baskets, jewelry, carvings, flooring, cabinetry, and more. New exhibitors, prizes and activities every year, with local food and music. Free shuttle ride to the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park where one may tour the grounds, watch more woodworking demonstrations, and learn how we care for the forests that provide our craftsmen with wood. $10, age 18 and under free. www.vermontwoodfestival.org, 802-747-7900.

Pumpkin & Apple Celebration at the Billings Farm & Museum

Woodstock, October 1 to 2, 10 am - 5 pm

Hands-on activities and programs will highlight these two versatile fall crops, their historical importance, and many uses. Apple taste test and visitors vote for their favorite. Sample pumpkin bread; lend a hand in pressing cider, making pumpkin and apple ice cream, and drying apples. Apple races, pumpkin bowling, apples-on-a-string and apple butter making. Adults $12, seniors $11, children ages 5-15 $6, ages 3-4 $3, 2 and under free. www.billingsfarm.org, 802-457-2355.

Source: Vermont Chamber of Commerce. 10.1.2010

Vermont Locavore Culinary Competition: winning chefs and dishes

2010-10-01T07:56:00.000-07:00

Winning dishes named at inaugural Vermont Locavore Culinary Competition

A new component of the 2010 Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival was the inaugural Locavore Culinary Competition held at Mount Snow on Sept 26. Competing for top honors were recently named “Chef of the Year” Amy Chamberlain, chef/owner of The Perfect Wife Restaurant & Tavern, Manchester, Ismail Samad, head chef of The Putney Inn, Putney, Susannah Walker, head chef of The Wilmington Inn, Wilmington and Tristan Toleno chef/owner The Riverview Café, Brattleboro.

The four chefs were paired at random into two teams. Each team had 1-hour 15-minutes to create an appetizer and a main course for three judges. Judging the competition were David Rachlin President & CEO of Grafton Village Cheese, Mary Nowlan Editor of Vermont Life and Lisa Sullivan owner of Bartleby’s Books Wilmington and The Book Cellar Brattleboro.

The chefs choose from a generously donated pantry of Vermont products including;

Danaher Fish Farm Trout, Fowl Mountain Farm Rabbit, Misty Knoll Farm Chicken, Boyden Beef Farm, Vermont Butter & Cheese, Champlain Apiaries, Brattleboro Food Co-op, Blue Mountain Produce, Olivia’s Croutons, Sprague & Son Maple, Mother Myrick’s Chocolate, Side Hill Farm Jam, North East Kingdom Mustard, Vermont Smoke & Cure, Grafton Village Cheese, The Hermitage Inn, Boyden Vineyards, Honora Winery, Putney Mountain Winery, Shelburne Vineyards, North Branch Winery, Side Hill Farm Winery, Eden Ice Cider and Woodchuck Cider.

Judges scored on taste, creative use of Vermont products, appropriate wine or cider pairing and presentation. In the appetizer category the team of Ismail Samad and Amy Chamberlain won with a Rabbit Three Way with brown butter and acorn squash paired with Eden Ice Cider. The judges were impressed by the beautiful presentation, fantastic use of Vermont products and the superior taste. In the entrée category the team of Susannah Walker and Tristan Toleno won with a Roasted and Braised Chicken with Grafton cheddar potato gnocchi and acorn squash paired with Snow Farm Vineyard Vidal Blanc. The vertical presentation of the plate, creative use of Vermont products and out of this world taste topped the list of comments by the judges.

The 3^rd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival the collaboration between the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Life Magazine is a weekend long event held during peak foliage season has been honored as a Top Ten Fall Event in Vermont as well as a Top 100 Event by the American Bus Association for 2011.

For information please contact Patrice Schneider at The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce 802-464-8092 or patrice@visitvermont.com .

Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival Soup Contest Winners Announced

2010-10-01T07:50:00.000-07:00

Friday night Sept 24^th Welcome Reception a Big Hit for Downtown Wilmington

WILMINGTON -The September 24-26 weekend collaboration between the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Life Magazine added to its list of events a “Welcome to Vermont” reception in historic downtown Wilmington featuring tasting of select Vermont Wines, Grafton Cheese, and the first annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival Soup Contest.

The town was overflowing with soup and wine tasters taking very seriously the job of voting for the top soup. Attendance for the event exceeded expectations with more than 400 enjoying perfect weather and 17 delicious soups from some of the best restaurants in Southern Vermont, Vermont wines and Grafton Village cheeses

“It was a really terrific evening, everyone was so happy to be out and about” commented Kate Little of Pickwell’s Barn who hosted Honora Winery along with two soups “It was a very fun event, and we hope the chamber does it again.”

Winners:

Top Honors went to The Nordic Hills Lodge who offered a Tomato Basil Bisque with a Blue Cheese Crumb.
Second place went to Harriman’s Restaurant at the Grand Summit Resort for a Wild Mushroom Brie Bisque.

Tying for third place Chopin Restaurant at The Matterhorn with a Polish Pickle Soup and The Wilmington Inn for a Roasted Corn Chowder.

Vermont Life Editor Mary Nowlan was on hand to take in the festivities, “The evening walk on Friday was a big success and many of those soups were superb.” Vermont Life will be featuring some of the winning recipes and restaurants that participated Friday night in upcoming editions.

Plans are already under way for the 2011 Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Soup Contest. Chamber Director Laura Sibilia encourages contenders to mark their calendars and look for the 2011 call for soup entries next Spring. “We are looking to increase our soup offering to 20 and have more local shops participating. So start cooking up your best soup recipe now.”

For more information contact Patrice Schneider at The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce 802-464-8092 or patrice@visitvermont.com .

Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival named one of North America's 100 Best Events

2010-09-07T12:13:00.000-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT: Laura Sibilia
Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce 1-802-464-8092

AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION NAMES VERMONT LIFE WINE & HARVEST FESTIVAL
ONE OF NORTH AMERICA'S 100 BEST EVENTS FOR 2011
Event is a Ticket to Vermont Authenticity and to Critical Group Tourism Dollars

Mount Snow Region, VT - The American Bus Association (ABA) announced today that The 4^TH Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival has been designated as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2011 by an experienced expert tourism industry selection committee. Inclusion in the Top 100 list, published as a supplement to the September/October issue of Destinations magazine, indicates that the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival offers excellent entertainment value to both tour groups and individual travelers from around the world, according to ABA.

The Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival celebrates the unique local talents of Vermont wineries, cheese makers, specialty food producers and artists. This event brings together all that makes “Vermont Made” synonymous with top quality, ingenuity and tradition by hosting the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Soup Contest, Special Wine Pairing Dinners at local area restaurants, Cheese & Wine Pairing, Chef Demonstrations, a Locavore Culinary Competition and tasting from many of the exhibitors.

With the release of the American Bus Association's 2011 Top 100 Events in North America, ABA celebrates 29 years of the program. What began as a way for motorcoach operators to incorporate new product into their itineraries has grown to one of the most sought-after lists by travel professionals, motorcoach operators and the general public.

"The attractiveness of the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest festival as a don't-miss entertainment value is only part of why its selection this year is such a distinction for Southern Vermont’s Deerfield Valley said Peter J. Pantuso, CTIS, ABA's president and CEO.”The real news here is that the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival has been recognized as a potential magnet for tourism dollars, at a time when reenergizing domestic tourism is so important to our spirit and our economy. The honor gives the Mount Snow area an important boost in visibility among professional tour planners."

According to studies completed by researchers at The George Washington University and Dunham and Associates, one overnight visit by a motorcoach group can leave from US $5,000 to more than US $13,000 in a local destination's economy. Those dollars are spent on lodging, meals, admissions, fees, shopping, souvenirs, services and local taxes.

"Motorcoach groups spend more and stay longer,” Pantuso said. “That's why the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival is truly a local economic asset. There is no better way to jump-start tourism than to attract motorcoach groups to a great event and convince them to extend their stay."

ABA's 2011 Top 100 Events Selection Committee selected the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival from among a record number of more than 650 event nominations submitted by ABA members. Judges considered the event's broad appeal, its accessibility to motorcoaches and skill at handling large groups, and a variety of other relevant criteria. The Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival was the only Vermont event to make the list for 2011.

The Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival emphasizes Vermont culinary tourism and the artistry of those that call Vermont home. The event allows Vermont producers to showcase their talents to a wide reaching audience. The event is produced by the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Vermont Life Magazine and sponsored by Mount Snow Resort, The towns of Dover and Wilmington, People’s United Bank, Vermont Public Radio, Grafton Village Cheese, Vermont Smoke & Cure and the Vermont Grape & Wine Council.

The dates of this year’s festival are September 24-26th. Information on the festival is available at www.TheVermontFestival.com

The Top 100 Events list is available online at www.buses.org/top100.

Photos:

Top 100 Logo http://www.visitvermont.com/_files/images/top100_11.jpg

Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Logo available at http://www.visitvermont.com/_files/images/vlwhf-logo.gif

Festival imagery available upon request

Wild Vermont Photo Contest Announced

2010-09-07T09:38:00.000-07:00

Enter your photo now for the First Annual Southern Vermont Natural History Museum “Wild Vermont Photo Contest”! Photos of New England wildlife and natural scenes are now being accepted. Children’s and Adult categories will compete for a variety of prizes and year-long exhibition in the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. Deadline for framed or mounted photos is October 15th. Entries may be dropped off at the Hogback Mountain Gift Shop or the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce. Winners will be chosen at this year’s Southern Vermont Wildlife Festival on October 23rd. Contact the museum 464 - 0048 or visit the SVNHM website www.vermontmuseum.org for more details.

Dover Vermont Bicentennial Best Birthday Competition: It’s Birthday Cakes Unleashed!

2010-09-03T13:13:00.000-07:00

DOVER, VERMONT—The Dover Bicentennial Committee is cooking up the “Best Bicentennial Birthday Cake Competition“ to help celebrate the 250th birthday of Dover.
“This is a fun and feel-good way to celebrate the Bicentennial and bring attention to your business,” says Mary Lou Raymo, head of the all-volunteer committee. “And, yes, we have prizes—first place is $500, second place is $250 and there will be honorable mentions, as well. We’ll also be promoting a Cake Tour for locals and tourists, alike, so we encourage participation.”
Participants can use almost any material to construct a cake, as long as it is safe for pedestrians, animals or motor vehicles passing by. “We envision the cakes to be quite large and especially creative to draw attention,” adds Mary Lou. Cakes must be illuminated and the committee suggests using Christmas tree lights.
Cake location maps will be printed and available to the public by Thursday, September 30.
Cakes must be illuminated from October 1 through October 3 during the Bicentennial Weekend of activities. Judging will take place on or before Wednesday, September 29.
Registration forms are available at the Town of Dover’s new website and visitvermont.com as well as in the Town of Dover’s offices.
For more information, please contact Mary Lou Raymo at raymo@together.net or 348-7720.

Taste of the Deerfield Valley, September10-12

2010-08-31T13:47:00.000-07:00

Contact: Lynn Barrett 802-258-3992, prime@svcable.net
Dover Vermont
For Immediate Release
Taste of the Deerfield Valley -- Flavors of Southern France and the Old South Blend at Major Vermont Food & Family Festival
A Benefit For the Vermont Junior Iron Chefs, September 10-12, Tickets and Info at celebratethevalley.com
DOVER, VERMONT—The folks in Dover, Vermont are warming up the grill as preparations for the 5th Annual Taste of the Deerfield Valley get underway. The culinary weekend held from Friday, September 10 through Sunday, September 12 will feature honored guest and World Champion BBQ and TLC's BBQ PITMASTERS star Myron Mixon of Jack's Old South, considered one of the best BBQ cooks who ever lived. Mixon is the three-time winner of Memphis in May, the World Championship of BBQ, and competes throughout the year in other major BBQ Championships.
Joining Mixon will be Chef Robert Barral, owner of Café Provence in Brandon, Vt. and a native of the Provence/Languedoc area of Southern France. A Vermont TV star, Chef Robert makes frequent cooking appearances on the CBS affiliate, WCAX-TV in Burlington. He specializes in gourmet cuisine inspired by Southern France and the Mediterranean.
The weekend kicks off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, with a VIP BBQ Tasting Dinner at the Hermitage Inn, featuring Mixon and his world championship BBQ. The evening dishes up a cooking demonstration and beer pairing showcasing beef brisket, chicken, ribs and a whole hog. Side dishes will include corn on the cob, coleslaw, baked beans and dinner rolls. Beer pairings will be selected by g.housen.
On Saturday from 9am –12 Noon, there'll be a cooking show at the Mount Snow Resort in Dover with Chef Robert Barral paired with the Vermont Junior Iron Chef champions from the Twin Valley Schools. Mixon will join the show and share his secrets of rubs, sauces, and World Championship BBQ. Ticket holders will savor a taste of his specialty Pulled Pork Sliders.
Following the show, the gates will open at 12 Noon to the public for the 5th Annual Taste of the Deerfield Valley hosted by Celebrate the Valley. Those attending the Taste will have the opportunity to feast on culinary masterpieces from over a dozen of the Deerfield Valley's top-rated restaurants, including The Hermitage, the Matterhorn, Harriman’s Restaurant, Maple Leaf Malt & Brewery, Readsboro Inn, River Valley Market, the Roadhouse, the Sitzmark, Snow Mountain Market and the Wilmington Inn and Tavern—and vote their favorite. Along with a craft show, and the Art on the Mountain juried art show, attendees will enjoy a variety of local wine and beer. There will be plenty of activities for the kids, as well.
The Deerfield Valley’s restaurants will offer the following ‘tastes.’
Chopin at the Matterhorn -- Polish Fare, Pig Roast & BBQ
Harriman's Restaurant -- Curried, cauliflower soup and chocolate mousse.
Hermitage Inn -- Pulled Pork Slider With Hermitage Apple butter
Maple Leaf Brewery -- Soup, Sauerkraut & Muffins
Readsboro Inn -- Stuffed Mushroom & Pesto Penne
River Valley Market -- 6-foot Hero & Deli Salads
The Roadhouse -- Mozzarella & Tomato Salad & Fresh Bread
Sitzmark -- New England Clam Chowder & Cajun Chicken Wrap
Snow Mountain Market TBD
Wilmington Inn & Tavern (formerly the Red Shutter Inn) Herbed risotto cake with local highland beef short ribs
Last year’s winner was TCs Restaurant in Dover.
Beverages will be offered by Madison Brewery and Locally brewed beer from Bennington & Vermont Wines.
Tickets are available at celebratethevalley.com or email info@celebratethevalley.com.
The following day, Sunday, September 12, the Deerfield Valley Community Cares is organizing the Best Dam Walk —a great way to walk off any indulging at the Taste. The walk will be held rain or shine.
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Junior Iron Chef Program. Sponsored in part by g. housen, the Town of Dover, Celebrate the Valley Inc, Outside Television, WKVT

Mount Snow Valley Chamber seeks nominees for 2010 Community Service and Chamber Awards

2010-08-26T13:14:00.000-07:00

Contact: Laura Sibilia – Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
1-802-464-8092 or laura@visitvermont.com

For Immediate Release:

Chamber seeks nominees for 2010 Community Service and Chamber Awards

The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce is soliciting nominations for the 2010 Chamber Person of the Year and the 2010 Ralph and Verne Howe Community Service Person of the Year. These awards will be given out at our Annual Dinner on November 4th at The Old Red Mill, and usually the recipients are very surprised at the honor!

2009 Recipients: Magnus Thorsson and Bob Edwards
Life Time Achievement: Kelly Pawlak

2008 Recipients: Janet Boyd and Bruce Mullen
Life Time Achievement: none

2007 Recipients: Bears Committee and Matt Cole
Life Time Achievement: Inge "Chickie" Rao

2006 Recipients: Lee Schindel and Ann Herrman
Life Time Achievement: Don Albano

2005 Recipients: Carolyn Lucas and Sue Spengler
Life Time Achievement: none

When making your nominations for 2010 Chamber Person of the year, please consider the following: Nominees must be Chamber Members and should stand out for all of their hard work with, at, and for the Chamber and all of its 300+ Members! Please briefly explain the rationale behind your nomination.

When making your nominations for 2010 Ralph and Verne Howe Community Service Person of the Year, please consider the following: Nominees should be notable for their Commendable Community Service in our Valley and do not have to be members of the Chamber. Please briefly explain the rationale behind your nomination.

Nominations must be in by October 15th, and can be emailed to laura@visitvermont.com, dropped off at the Chamber offices at 21 West Main Street in Wilmington, or mailed to PO Box 3 Wilmington, VT 05363. The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will make their selections for the 2010 award recipients at their October board meeting.

Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival Soup Contest Announced

2010-08-09T08:49:00.000-07:00

Contact: Laura Sibilia
Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
802-464-8092

For Immediate Release

Vermont Soup Title up for grabs at the 3rd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival

WILMINGTON -The September 24-26 weekend collaboration between the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Life Magazine adds to its list of events a “Welcome to Vermont” celebration in historic downtown Wilmington featuring tastings of select Vermont Wines, the new festival Soup Contest, Contra Dance and Entertainment; incorporating the downtown businesses as well as historic Memorial Hall, Buzzy Towne Park and the award winning new Bank Park overlooking the Deerfield River.

The 3rd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival features a tented two day exhibition area of Vermont Wines, cheeses, specialty food and artisan crafts, chef demonstrations and entertainers as well as a variety of wine and cheese pairings, dinners and “Indigenous Vermonter Breakfasts” throughout the valley.

Friday September 24th downtown Wilmington businesses will host the soup contest and wine tastings. The festival soup contest is open to all to enter. Visitors will vote on their favorite soup. A press release naming the entry as the winner of the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival Soup contest will be forwarded to statewide press and featured on the festival website.

The Wine and Soup Tasting will take place between 5:30 and 7:30pm. The Contra Dance with Andy Davis and friends will kick off at 7:30pm in Historic Memorial Hall in the center of Wilmington.

Soup Contest rules:
All soup must be delivered to selected venue by 4:30pm 9/24
Soup venues will be confirmed by Sept 1.
3-gallons per soup. Organizers will supply tasting cups and ladles
All recipes must be original.
Ingredients and or recipes must be posted with entry in consideration of food allergies.
The soup will be sampled in small cups without spoons.

There is no fee to participate; however, a $25 refundable deposit is due upon sign up. All deposits will be fully refunded to entrants upon delivery of soup at selected venue.

To enter the soup contest, or learn about vending at the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival, contact Patrice Schneider at the Mount Snow Valley chamber of Commerce at 802-464-8092

Details on the festival can be found at www.thevermontfestival.com

Windham County to Host Annual VAST Meeting

2010-08-09T07:24:00.000-07:00

SAVE THE DATE:

Windham County Snowmobile Clubs will host the annual meeting of the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) on August 28th 2010 at Mount Snow’s Grand Summit Hotel. After a fourteen year “Round Robin” throughout the state, VAST will turn to the Deerfield Valley for its one day event.

Attendance is open to all snowmobile club members who purchased a VAST Trail Pass for the 2009/2010 snowmobile season. A buffet luncheon will be served $7.50 per person, consult with your club representatives for details. Registration begins at 9 AM. Pre-meeting discussion begins at 11AM, lunch from Noon to 1:30PM. The business meeting is scheduled from 1:30PM to 5PM.

At the meeting one could meet and share experiences with other’s that enjoy snowmobiling in Vermont. Business issues important to the sport will be reported on, discussed and voted. As well, the development status of the 96 mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail will be reviewed and a new VAST vision will be highlighted.

If additional information is required, please e-mail Tom Baltrus, Windham County Director at twbaltrus@hughes.net

Blueberry Parade Information

2010-07-27T13:53:00.000-07:00

Press Release
Contact: Laura Sibilia
Phone: (802) 464-8092 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Blueberry Parade and Senator Sanders Town Hall Information
Motorized entrants in the Deerfield Valley’s Big Blue Parade in Dover on July 31st should meet at 10:30 at Central Appliance on Route 100 in West Dover. Walking participants should meet at the Toll Gate Plaza across the road.

Viewers of the parade are reminded that the parade route extends from the West Dover Village to Country Club Road and traffic on Route 100 along this route will be detoured from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Expect delays, use alternate routes.

BBQ lunch items will be for sale on the lawn of the Andirons. At 12:30 pm, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders hosts a town Hall meeting on the Andirons lawn

For travel and lodging information contact the contact the chamber at 1-802-464-8092 or email info@visitvermont.com

Blueberry Parade July 31st on Route 100 in Dover

2010-07-26T09:53:00.001-07:00

PRESS RELEASE:

From: Dover Police Department

Date: July 19, 2010.

RE: Blueberry Festival Parade Traffic Delays

WEST DOVER- Traffic delays as a result of the Blueberry Festival Parade will be expected on Route 100 from West Dover Village north to Country Club Road on Saturday July 31, 2010 from approximately 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Traffic is expected to be completely stopped from 11:00 AM up to 11:30 AM. When the parade clears the Crosstown and Valley View Road intersection, north & south bound Rt.100 traffic will be detoured onto Crosstown and Country Club Roads for the remainder of the parade. Use alternate routes if possible.

Copy: Deerfield Valley News
Brattleboro Reformer
TSN-The Student Network, Inc. Channel 9 DCTV

Bernie Sanders Town Hall Meeting in Dover

2010-07-22T05:01:00.000-07:00

July 31, 2010, 12:30 pm
Join Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for A Town Meeting on the Economy and Other Major Issues Saturday July 31 12:30 PM Outdoor Meeting at the Lawn at Andirons Restaurant (We will have a tent in case of rain) 183 Route 100 West Dover, VT Following the Blueberry Parade and Barbecue For more information or to RSVP to this event, please call Senator Sanders' office at (800) 339-9834

Wilmington Park Tribute Opportunity

2010-05-26T14:52:00.000-07:00

Wilmington Bank Park

“Create a Tribute”

This Memorial Day Weekend, come meet the Wilmington Beautification Committee at their table in Wilmington’s Bank Park. Hear about the Paver Inscription Fund-Raising Program. Honor a person, business or organization by memorializing their names, date and event description. Information and order forms will be available. Pavers (bricks) are to be used to finish the ramp in the park. The table will be available during the Duck Race on Sunday and the Parade on Monday.

Forms are also available at the Wilmington Town office and various business establishments throughout the valley, and are available for download

from the Wilmington Town website www.wilmingtonvermont.us. The number of inscription pavers available at the cost of $100 is limited, so it is first come, first served.

Memorial Day Weekend Events in Southern Vermont

2010-05-26T06:21:00.000-07:00

Best Seat in Vermont reveal and BBQ at the Sitzmark in Wilmington Vermont
Sat, May 29th 2010 3-7 pm

Be the first to see a portion of our twenty-four full size unique Adirondack benches unveiled. Created by our talented local artists, and constructed locally, these fun and functional "Best Seats in Vermont" will adorn the valley this summer.

Enjoy live entertainment from Colby Dix, family fun activities including bouncy house, and dinner while viewing what our Valley has in store from Memorial Day through Columbus Day.

Join the valley in celebrating our summer 2010 kick-off of our public arts. This afternoon and early evening unveiling at the Sitzmark is perfect for all family members and ages, and includes dinner, with paid admission. $10 Adults and $5 under 8.

For more information: contact The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce at (802)464-8092 or www.visitvermont.com or www.VermontSeat.com.

The $ Grand $ Race 4
Sat, May 29th 2010 9AM to 6PM

Competing for the Grand Prize of $1,000, teammates will travel by foot and by car in this fierce and exciting road rally. The race will take teams throughout the Town of Dover and areas north, south, east and west in Southern Vermont. As with the popular TV show, teams will compete in fun, thrilling but mentally and physically challenging events along the way. Entry fee is $100.00 per team which must consist of 4 people and includes BBQ for four at Finish Line BBQ. BBQ is open to the public to watch the racers cross the Finish Line. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Deerfield Valley Community Partnership. www.TheGrandRace.com.

Container Garden Workshop at Boyd Family Farm in Wilmington
Sat, May 29th 2010 All Day

Learn why some plants are better than others in containers, what soil textures, fertilizers and watering aids can make your containers really thrive!!! Bring your own containers or purchase some from us ...the potting table will be set up with potting soil, and fertilizers. So start coloring your world! Visit our web site 802-464-5618

Memorial Day Anniversary Event at Honora Winery Tasting Room in Jacksonville
Sat, May 29th 2010 11:30AM to 7:30 PM

Memorial Day Weekend is our Tasting Room's 1 Year Anniversary and we are throwing a party in your honor! To thank you for your patronage we have assembled a full day of family friendly events and can't wait to celebrate with you!!

FREE ADMISSION ... RAIN OR SHINE ...FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
Schedule:

All Day: Wine Tasting
All Day: Children's Crafts
12:00 - 3:00pm: George Haggerty
1:00pm - 4:00pm: The Vermont Jazz Trio
4:30pm - 7:30pm: The Stockwell Brothers
4:30pm - 7:30pm: Bonfire

Mtn. Riders Bike Swap at Equipe Sport in West Dover
Sat, May 29th 2010 - Mon, May 31st 2010 9-5 Bring in your old bike and we'll apply a fair trade value towards the purchase of a new one.

Equipe Sport Boat Demo in West Dover
Sat, May 29th 2010 - Mon, May 31st 2010 9-5 In the market for a new Canoe or Kayak? Cant figure out what model you would like? Come test out all the new models!

3rd Annual Peace Pipe Jam at Mount Snow
Sat, May 29th 2010 For the third year in a row Gaitor and crew will be piling snow at the bottom of Carinthia and will lay out some new features on Memorial Day weekend for everyone to play on. This is a free event with music, BBQ and a chill atmosphere to get your last on snow session in for the season.

Vermont Open Studio Weekend Saturday & Sunday - Throughout Southern Vermont
Sat, May 29th 2010 - Sun, May 30th 2010 10am-5pm

On Memorial Day weekend Vermont Crafts Council is celebrating its 18th year of Open Studio Weekend during which Vermont craftspeople and artists invite the public to visit their studios. Vermont Studio Tour Guide Maps are available at prominent locations around the Deerfield Valley including the Chamber of Commerce. They are also free on-line at www.vermontcrafts.com or by calling the Vermont Crafts Councils at 802-223-3380

In the Deerfield Valley region of southern Vermont, 11 studios featuring the work of 15 different artists will be open to the public from Wilmington to Whitingham, Halifax and Readsboro.Artists will be demonstrating their craft and making their work available for sale. Hours: 10 am- 5 pm each day. Look for the bright yellow Open Studio signs!

23rd Annual GREAT DUCK RACE - Downtown Wilmington
Sun, May 30th 2010

To benefit the MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF VERMONT! Join in the fun - all proceeds to help grant wishes for ill children. Games, Face Painting, Music, Bake Sales. A total of 1500 yellow rubber ducks will be released around 12pm, and will float down the Deerfield River. Cheer on your duck. Over 100 prizes donated by the generosity of area businesses will be awarded to the fastest ducks! Tickets available on the bridge in Wilmington center at 10:30 AM till sold. 802 464 5618 for more information

Edible Landscaping at Boyd Family Farm in Wilmington
Mon, May 31st 2010 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Enhance your garden using edible flowers & herbs. Learn the plants and their uses in the kitchen! Candied flowers are expensive to buy, but you can make your own with this week's fun tip! Just pick them fresh from the garden and soon you'll have tasty treats that look almost too good to eat! Use herbs and vegetables in your containers to make your containers edible as well as beautiful! 802 464 5618

Memorial Day Program and Parade – Downtown Wilmington
Mon, May 31st 2010 10 am

Memorial Day service at Memorial Hall 10 am and annual Memorial Day Parade to follow immediately after (approx time 11 am) line up for parade behind 1836 Country Store

Best Seat in Vermont kickoff artists named

2010-05-25T13:23:00.000-07:00

Contact Info:
Laura Sibilia 802-464-8092
laura@visitvermont.com

For Immediate Release:
Best Seat in Vermont artists named

On Saturday May 29th, the Mount Snow Valley Chamber’s Best Seat in Vermont public arts event will kick off at the Sitzmark in Wilmington from 3-7 pm for art, entertainment and food.

Locally crafted wooden Adirondack loveseats have been sponsored by patrons of the arts, the Chamber, local businesses, organizations and families. These benches will be on display in Wilmington, Jacksonville, and Dover along routes 9 and 100 and in Bennington and at the Guilford Welcome Center throughout the coming summer and foliage seasons, culminating in an October 9th Auction Event at The Grand Summit Resort and Conference Center at Mount Snow.

Saturday May 29th of Memorial Day Weekend, the first 10 of the twenty five total sponsored loveseats and 4 children’s Adirondacks will be unveiled. A family style BBQ at the Sitzmark will include children’s activities and performances by Colby Dix. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children and includes dinner. Beginning on Jun1st, all Adirondack benches will begin making their way to their summertime homes.

The following sponsored proposals will be unveiled on May 29th.

1) Slide into a Vermont Sunset
artist: Jesse Morgan sponsors: Bartleby’s Books, Tom and Dana Consolino

2) Snowmobile Crossing
artist: Denise Piccolo sponsors: The Yopp, LaFiura, and Lopez families

3) Friends and Lovers
artist: Sue Spengler sponsor: Roseate Creations

4) Flower Power
artist: Sarah Shippee sponsor: Bartleby’s Books

5) Sweet Summer
artist: Judy LaFiura sponsor: Cheryl Rothman

6) Sunshine Daydream
artist: Sieglinde Joyce sponsor: The Lodge at Mount Snow

7) Daydreams
artist: Mark Lowe sponsor: Wahoo’s

8) Crossed Branches
artist: Kim Grall sponsor: Mark & Kristen Wallace

9) Sweet Seat
artist: Judy LaFiura sponsors: Beth Greene, Cheryl Rothman

10) Love in Vermont
artist: Janet Picard sponsors: The Greene and Arnold families

Commemorative Poster Contest announced for 3rd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival

2010-05-25T08:16:00.000-07:00

For Immediate Release
Contact: Laura Sibilia 802-464-8092

Calling all artists – Commemorative Poster Contest announced for
3^rd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival

Promoting Vermont Food and Wine Producers

DEERFIELD VALLEY – Producers of the 3^rd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival have announced the creation of a new commemorative festival poster contest. This year's contest consists of an original theme, “Beautifully Produced in Vermont”. Participants use a variety of mediums, including charcoal, crayon, pencil and paint, to express the theme. The works created are unique and express artist’s interpretation of the theme while celebrating the diversity and quality of Vermont food and wine producers

Judging
Each poster will be judged on originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme. Five finalists will be selected this year, and those finalists’ submissions will be announced via press release and displayed on the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest website through spring 2011. Selection and judging of the winning posters will be by organizers, sponsors and designees of the 3^rd annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival.

Awards
Winners will be notified on or before August 1, 2010.

One grand prize winner will receive weekend admission for four to the 3^rd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival September 24-26 and a cash prize of $200.

Each of the other four finalists will receive 2 weekend passes to the 3^rd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival.

The Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival
The 2010 festival is a weekend showcase for Vermont wines, Vermont specialty foods and artisans of all types celebrating the rich uniqueness, quality and ingenuity of Vermont producers. The annual festival takes place September 24-26 in the Mount Snow Valley with events in Historic Downtown Wilmington, at Mount Snow Resort, The Hermitage Inn, The Sawmill Inn and The Doveberry Inn. 2010 Sponsors include The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of commerce, Vermont Life Magazine, Mount Snow Resort, Vermont Public Radio, Grafton Village Cheese, The Town of Wilmington and Chittenden Bank.

Participant Information
To learn more about the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival or the Poster Contest, please view our contest rules at www.TheVermontFestival.com or contact the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce at 802-464-8092