VERMONT WINTER: Top Ten Winter Events

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Vermont's Top 10 Winter Events

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Vermont's Top Ten Winter Events

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce's top ten winter events offer both Vermonter and visitor alike a winter wonderland of music, sleigh rides, carnivals, ice fishing, snowshoe racing and snow golf.

Ranging from month-long community celebrations to a spectacular New Year's Eve bash with fireworks over Lake Champlain, Vermont's winter events compliment a season full of snow fun for everyone.

Each year, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce appoints a distinguished panel of judges who receive nominations for the many special events held throughout the state. The judges then have the difficult task of selecting the top ten winter events.

This year's judges were: Tom Slayton, Editor of Vermont Life magazine; Molly Mahar Kerr, Vermont Ski Areas Association; Burr Morse, Morse Farm & Vermont Attractions Association; Tim Shea, Director, Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce; and Ron Fisher, the Vermont Department of Agriculture.

"This year's winners highlight the excitement and beauty Vermont offers throughout the winter season. Our unparalleled skiing and these wonderful events combine to offer even more of a reason to come celebrate Vermont in winter," said Susan Kruthers Moore, Director of the Vermont Chamber's Department of Travel and Tourism. "Congratulations to the winners, and to all those who participated in this year's competition," she added.

The upcoming top ten winter events in chronological order are:(some of the winning events have already occurred)

Nov. '97 - April '98 -- Vermont Mozart Festival Winter Series and Holiday Concerts: Burlington, Stowe, and Warren.
The Vermont Mozart Festival brings a variety of celebrated chamber musicians to Burlington through special concerts by the Alexander String Quartet, Paris Piano Trio and the New York Chamber Soloists. Additional holiday concerts in Stowe and Warren will be conducted by William Metcalfe. (800) 639-9097.

Nov. 28 - April 5 -- The Nights Before Christmas: Wilmington and West Dover.
A holiday season celebration sponsored by the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce features a long list of holiday activities including sleigh rides, holiday concerts, visits from Santa Claus and a presentation of Dickens' Christmas Carol, as well as special events throughout the winter season. (802) 464-8092.

Nov. 30 - Dec. 31 -- Prelude to Christmas: Manchester.
Starting with a regional tree lighting ceremony on November 30 and culminating in a New Year's torchlight parade and fireworks this community celebration offers performances of the Nutcracker and the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, tours of historic inns and Vermont's largest & greatest pot luck supper. (800) DECEMBER.

Dec. 12 - 13 -- The Overture to Christmas: Chester.
The 12th annual celebration of the holiday in the most "Christmasy" town in America offers a special presentation of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" performed by the Chester Players' Guild, a children's story hour, visits from Santa Claus, carolers and an evening holiday music concert. (802) 672-3773.

Dec. 31 -- First Night Burlington: Burlington.
Burlington celebrates its fifteenth First Night, welcoming the New Year with an alcohol-free celebration of the performing arts. Thirty venues will host 240 events over a 10-hour period throughout the city with a special Children's fireworks being added this year at 7:00 p.m. (800) 639-9252.

Jan. 27 - Feb. 1 -- Stowe Winter Carnival: Stowe.
A fun-packed five-day event, the Stowe Winter Carnival offers tons of snow fun from youth hockey to snow sculptures and a chicken pie supper. Also rated one of AAA's top ten events in the United States. (802) 253-7321.

Jan. 30 - Feb. 8 -- 1998 Mad River Valley Winter Carnival: Warren, Waits-field, Fayston, and Moretown.
A ten-day winter Carnival that capitalizes on Vermont's famous winter and combines small town fun with big city activity. Lots of food, skiing, snow shoe races, as well as the Jeep King of the mountain Downhill series. (800) 82- VISIT.

Feb. 28 - Mar. 1 -- Great Benson Fishing Derby: Fair Haven.
Ice fishermen of all ages assemble at Lake Bomoseen in legal competition, exhibiting the finest in sportsmanship. $1,000 cash tops the prize list. Celebrating 25 years, the event will host a special fireworks display and postal service commemorative cancellation envelope. (802) 265-3878.