Upcoming August events in the Okemo Valley

July 11th, 2010

AUGUST EVENTS in Okemo Valley Vermont

Date: 08/07/2010     Plymouth Old Home Day 9:30a – 5p

Date: 08/07/2010 Okemo Mountain Resort 1-6 pm.  2nd Annual Hops in the Hills Brew Festival & the Okemo Valley Chicken Wing Challenge! – Ludlow

Date: 08/07/2010   Historic Walking Tour – Ludlow, 3 pm   Meet at the Gazebo.

Date: 8/8/10  Early History of Mount Holly – 2pm at the Mount Holly Historical Museum

Date: 08/08/2010  Antique Tractor Day at Billings Farm & Museum – Woodstock, 9:30a – 5p

Date: 08/09/2010  Open Barn at Horse Partners LLC – Weathersfield  1-3p

Date: 08/09/2010 – 08/13/2010  Pottery Camp at Endless Creations Studio – Chester       Ages 7+

Date: 08/11/2010  Special Program -  5:30 – 7:30p – Plymouth -  President Calvin Coolidge Museum and Education Center – Christine Werneke, Chief Marketing Officer, State of VT, will be sharing the results of the States branding study.

Date: 08/12/2010 to 08/15/2010  Farm to Table Green Mountain Getaway at Good Commons – Plymouth

Date: 08/14/2010  The 13th Annual Vermont Zucchini Festival – Ludlow 10a – 5p

Date: 08/14/2010  “Treasures on the Green” Tag & Book Sale, Weston 9:30a – 2:30p

Date: 08/14/2010  Children’s Chicken Day at Billings Farm & Museum – Woodstock 9:30 a – 5p

Date: 8/16/2010  David Sanger at Weston Playhouse, Weston 8-9pm

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Date: 08/21/2010  7th Annual Farm Dinner – Inn at Weathersfield – Perkinsville

Date: 08/21/2010  CRAFT FAIR at Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts – Ludlow 10a – 4p

Date: 08/28/2010  The 6th Annual 100 on 100 Relay – ends in LudlowNow in its 6th year the relay will end at Okemo with a great party! Registration for the 6-person team relay is on-line at www.100on100.org and fills up fast!

Date: 08/29/2010  FarmFest – Mount Holly, Belmont Green noon-4p

Be sure to view our calendar of events for updated information

4th of July events in the Okemo Valley

July 1st, 2010

Be sure to catch these wonderful events this weekend:

Hawk’s Summer Lawn Performances: Melissa Marvel 7 pm

Date: 07/01/2010? Melissa Marvel FREE admission.

Music on the Green-Belmont 7pm

Date: 7/1/10 Jamie Ward, “Mr. Piano Man” is back!

Jackson Gore Music Series: Banjo Dan & the Mid-nite Plowboys – Ludlow 6 pm

Date: 07/02/2010

Craft Festival at Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts

Date: 07/03/2010?10-4pm Annual craft event showcasing Vermont & New England artisans and fine crafts. A must see!

Cavendish Old Home Day

Date: 07/03/2010?  All day – An old-fashioned Vermont celebration of all things small town. Bake sale, Arts & Crafts Sale, Plant sale, kids activities, live music, demonstrations and more…

July 3rd FIREWORKS – Ludlow

Date: 07/03/2010 fireworks at Ludlow’s West Hill Park, 9:30pm

5pm free hot dog cookout with music at West Hill Park followed by fireworks at 9:30pm.  Best viewing from Gill Home, West Hill Park, South Hill or downtown Ludlow.

Festivities at Hawk Inn & Mtn. Resort – Plymouth

Date: 07/03/2010 Tennis Tournament, Kids Fishing Derby, Fireworks

Sat July 3rd: Tennis Tournament starts at 9 am – noon, round robin doubles format. All encouraged to participate regardless of your tennis expertise. Sign up at Hawk’s Recreation Center.  Kids Fishing Derby starts at 2:00 pm (parent/guardian must be present!), 2:45 pm learn “Safety & Fish Handling”, 3:00 pm Lines In!  5:00 pm Lines Out! 5:15 pm Certificates awarded.

Saturday July 3rd at dusk – FIREWORKS!

Sunday July 4th Hawk’s Annual Lobster Bake starts at 1:00 pm with Cheryl the Clown & games, followed at 2:00 pm with Chowder served, 3:00 pm Lobster & BBQ, and finally a Horse Shoe Tournament starts at 4:30 pm. Family Fun for all ages!

Seussical the Musical at Okemo! – Ludlow 1pm

Date: 07/04/2010 The Weston Playhouse Theater Company’s Young Company takes to the road and brings Seussical the Musical to Okemo for the entire family to enjoy! FREE ADMISSION!

Old Vermont 4th at Billings Farm & Museum-Woodstock 7/4, 10a-5p

Date: 07/04/2010 A family celebration featuring the reading of the Declaration of Independence at noon, historic debates, horse-drawn wagon rides, making 1890 flags, a spelling bee, ice cream making, egg toss, and more!

President Calvin Coolidge Birthday Celebration

Date: 07/04/2010   9:30 am – 5:00 pm?

Description: Commemorate the birthday of the only president born on Independence Day! At 12:00 Noon, march from the village green to the cemetery where a wreath from the White House is laid at the President’s gravesite. A chicken barbecue follows at the Wilder House Restaurant; Okemo Young Artist Program concert at 2:00 PM.

Chester Vermont’s Big Little Wedding

June 17th, 2010

Chester Vermont’s Big Little Wedding is drumming up a great deal of steam and already the B&B that co-authored this weekend event is full to capacity with wedding attendies. Ahhhh…hold on, don’t tune out yet. This is a wedding you may want to be a part of.

Matt, the bear and Myra, the doll will be married on Saturday, June 26, 2010 in the Historic Stone Village in Chester Vermont. The hosts include The Hugging Bear Inn and Shoppe and Bonnie’s Bundles Dolls, along with two dozen businesses and friends in Chester.

* On Friday, June 25, 6-9PM there will be a “meet the families” reception at the Stone Hearth Inn on Rt # 11 in Chester

* On Saturday, June 26, 1PM the wedding will be held in the hillside gardens of Bonnie’s Dolls in the Stone Village on Rt # 103 in Chester

* On Saturday, June 26, 2PM the Fullerton Inn on main street in Chester will host the Reception

* The evening of Saturday, June 26….the newlyweds will be hosted by Inn Victoria on Main street in Chester Vermont

The public is invited to the events. check out any of these web sites:

www.huggingbear.com
www.bonniesbundlesdolls.com
www.yourplaceinvermont.com

Okemo Valley welcomes Governor Douglas and Commissioner Hyde

June 13th, 2010

Governor Jim Douglas will be joined by Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Bruce Hyde to kick off a new program to give businesses and organizations the opportunity to serve as providers of information about Vermont to travelers. “This new program is a win-win for businesses and organizations, as well as travelers in Vermont looking for unbiased information about the amenities and attractions in our state,” said Governor Douglas.  “An approved Information Ambassador will be eligible to display a blue INFO sign, indicating to travelers that directions, maps, guidebooks, restroom facilities and other information will be available.”

The Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce is the first organization to display the signs and nine businesses in the Okemo Valley have already completed the training to become Information Ambassadors.  The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing is planning statewide trainings this summer to launch the program to all regions of the state.

WHEN:           Monday, June 14, 2010 – 10:30 a.m.
WHERE:        Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, Okemo Marketplace, 57 Pond Street, Clocktower, Ludlow

Watch our video from the Okemo Valley

June 7th, 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag6QyFppL7g

Chester Vermont, Dinner

June 2nd, 2010

We had several guests from NY and CT stay at Inn Victoria in Chester Vermont on Memorial Day Weekend and every one came back from their meals thrilled with the food. We are so fortunate in Chester to have such a great selection of restaurants to choose from; all within a walking distance of the Chester village green.
Here are a few of the comments that came back from our guests:

MacLaomainn’s Scottish Pub….Great food, fantastic authentic Scottish beer, and a great atmosphere. Allan & Deb are the real thing!
The Fullerton Inn…………………Ahhh, we loved sitting on the front porch watching the world go by; the duck was outstanding
Alice’s Restaurant…………………WOW, the area residences are fortunate to have such a fine restaurant available to them; the food and service were great!
Jack’s Diner………………………….We love to eat at diners like Jacks…the food was perfect and the seafood was better than any I’ve had anywhere
The Pizza Stone…………………….Great Pizza!!!!…….we loved it so much we had it twice during our stay. And that salad dressing is to die for!

Weekend of deals in the Okemo Valley

May 19th, 2010

This weekend is Ludlow’s Largest Rummage Sale at the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts from 10-4p.  This rummage sale benefits the Black River Good Neighbors Thrift Shop and Food Bank.  There’s plenty of lodging available so come and make a weekend of it.

On May 22 the The Little School is having their annual Black Fly Ball in the Weston Playhouse at 6:00pm.  Come for the deals, stay for the fun!!

On May 27 the Green Mountain Banquet and Conference Center at the American Legion in Chester is holding a “Taste of the Valley” Spring Fling from 5-7pm. Listen to music and dine on dishes from the areas best restaurants.

May 29-30 is Open Studio Weekend which is a statewide celebration of Vermont artists and craftspeople.  More than 236 sites will be open during this event with more than 300 artists are artisans participating.

Please check our calendar of events for a detailed list of all events in the Okemo Valley.  We look forward to seeing you!!!

Upcoming Events not to miss in the Okemo Valley

May 16th, 2010

Get out your calendars and come visit us in the Okemo Valley.

June 26 is the Little Big Wedding at the Hugging Bear Inn in Chester.

July 4th is President Calvin Coolidge Birthday Celebration in Plymouth.

July 10-12 learn to build your own Heirloom Rocker at Clearlake Furniture in Ludlow.

August 14 is State Zucchini Festival in Ludlow.

September 3 United States Air Force Band of Liberty plays at Okemo Mountain Resort’s Jackson Gore Inn in Ludlow.

September 4 & 5  The Plymouth Folk & Blues Concern at President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch.

September 10-12 1st Annual Mini Cooper Rally throughout the Okemo Valley.

September 18-19 is Chester’s Fall Craft Festival on the Green in Chester.

September 19 is also The Plymouth Cheese & Harvest Festival in Plymouth.

September 22 is the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase in the barn at the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts in Ludlow.

September 27-10/3 is the Big Buzz Chainsaw Carving Festival in Chester.

October 1 & 2  16th Annual Okemo Antiques Show in Ludlow and

October 1 & 2 is Weston Antiques Show in Weston.

October 8-10 is the 27th Annual Anniversary of the Weston Craft Show.

October 9 & 10 is Cider Days in Mount Holly (village of Belmont).

November we have Thanksgiving Celebrations throughout the valley.

December 4 is An Old Fashioned Christmas Festival in Weston.

December 11 is Overture to Christmas in Chester.

December 11 is also Coolidge Holiday Open House in Plymouth Notch.

View our calendar of events for more events and times.

Travel with the Chamber

May 10th, 2010

We’re excited about our upcoming program; Travel with the Chamber to Tuscany!!!  Everyone is welcome to travel with us November 4-13, 2010 and to get to know fellow Chamber members.  Our mixer is scheduled for May 12 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Bella Luna Ristorante on Route 100 in Ludlow.  Collette Tours will be our guest to talk about our program.  Please come and bring your potential travel partners!

Ambassadors in the Okemo Valley

April 14th, 2010

The Okemo Valley hosted seven departments within the State of Vermont yesterday.  We learned from the Vermont Information Centers how to become Ambassadors.  We learned from Ski Vermont how to access ski and weather information from their website.  We heard from Christiane Skinner from the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing how to utilize the Vermot Travel Planner and how to put our packages online.  We learned about the different programs offered from the Vermont State Parks.  We learned about the Vermont attractions and Vermont Vacation Guide being the fulfillment magazine for the State.  We also learned alot from the Vermont Historic Sites.  Commissioner Bruce Hyde opened and closed our Ambassador training and we thank the State for coming to the Okemo Valley and sharing all the resources with us.

Ambassador Training