March 3rd, 2010
The world famous Ben & Jerry’s will be having their annual Winter Festival this weekend(Saturday March 5th) in Waterbury VT. Admission is free with events scheduled for Saturday, March 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We will be serving two special ice cream flavors available only during the Winter Festival, Vermont Snowball and Minter Wonderland, as well as offering free samples of some of our new 2005 flavors,” said Sue Scheer, Tour Manager for the Waterbury facility.
A wide variety of family-style activities are planned for the day, including free tours all weekend, lively music, snow sculptures, raffles, giveaways, Umiak’s Snowshoe Quest and winter arts and crafts. You can test your skills on the Snow Mini-Golf course and Snow Volleyball court, or pick up a classic tee-shirt at the Ben & Jerry’s Gift Warehouse tent sale. Food and beverages will be available from Kevin’s Wicked Mountain Hot Dogs and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, as well as plenty of Vermont’s Finest Ice Cream!
For more information and directions visit the Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour pages at www.benjerry.com.
Planning to make a weekend out of it? Here are some of the fantastic local lodging and dining opportunities available.
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February 24th, 2010
The 65th annual Stowe Derby will be held this upcoming weekend in Stowe Vermont. Located just minutes from Waterbury, the course starts at the top of Mt. Mansfield and winds its way some 16km further down, to the picturesque village of Stowe. The course follows the Auto Toll Road for the first 6km before briefly hooking up with existing cross country trails. The last 6km of the course are flat and follow the Stowe Recreation Path.
There are a number of different race options available including, freestyle or the classic race, or do both in the Derby Meister (for experts only), A family friendly race, and the Short course. 6km of flat terrain for kids and their families and those who would rather avoid the descent.
For information about how to register visit the Stowe Derby homepage.
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February 5th, 2010
Come to Waterbury this Saturday February 6th to enjoy the 14th annual snowshoe festival put on by the Green Mountain Club. This festival highlights one of Vermont’s most treasured past times. Looking to get new gear? Visit the free snowshoe demonstrations and gear displays or enter into the raffle for your chance to win a prize. The festival will also give you the chance to experience some of the amazing trails with guided hikes to local peaks and trails, as well as nature walks, after which you can warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy great company! Demo snowshoes available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Special activies for kids are scheduled. Admission costs $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers, children under 12 are free! Click here for directions and a full schedule of the 14th annual snowshoe festival.
TIPS FOR ENJOYING THE SNOWSHOE FESTIVAL
Think Snow – Dress in warm layers. Wear wool or synthetics under windproof clothing, hat and mittens. Bring plenty of food and water. In case of no snow, trips will run as hikes.
**Note: Area colleges, retailers and other local businesses provide free use of demo snowshoes throughout the day. Registration is the day of the event only. Sign-ups for trips and the use of snowshoes are on a first-come first-served basis.
Pets stay home, please – For this event, we ask that you please leave your pet at home.
For a list of additional attractions in Waterbury VT click here.
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January 20th, 2010
Welcome to the new blog of the Waterbury Tourism Council, Vermont’s recreational crossroads!
Right off Interstate 89 at Exit 10, Waterbury is central to Stowe, Montpelier, Burlington and the Mad River Valley where ski resorts, popular attractions, and nature’s recreational opportunities abound. Our village is full of historic buildings, including the recently restored 1875 train station still in use today as an Amtrak stop. Waterbury is home to some of the country’s best known specialty food manufacturers such as Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, but the atmosphere is still classic Vermont small town, full of charm and smiles.
Thousands of visitors each year make Waterbury their home base, as they enjoy the scenic vistas and outdoor activities and attractions abundant in the area. Waterbury’s central location is important whether your interests are hiking, skiing, sightseeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, sleigh rides, shopping or sampling the offerings and variety of Vermont destinations: Montpelier (the state capital), Burlington, and the four world-class ski resorts of Stowe, Mad River Glen, Bolton Valley and Sugarbush. All these places are within 25 minutes of Waterbury.
Through this blog we will be highlighting businesses, events, and activities that set Waterbury apart from your typical resort town, and keep people coming back year after year!
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