Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2024

68TH BRATTLEBORO WINTER CARNIVAL February 17 - 25, 2024

Sponsored by the Brattleboro Winter Carnival Committee

February 17 - 25, 2024 | 68th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival

68th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2024 2024 Brattleboro Winter Carnival Schedule

Full Winter Carnival details are available in the program, website, and social media.

Winter Carnival Coloring Contest - Sponsored by Pine Heights (due Wednesday, Feb. 21) Craft Table at Brooks Memorial Library Children’s Room, all week (closed Sun.)

Saturday, February 17 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Winter Carnival Outdoor Fun Day at Living Memorial Park: Free Snowmobile Rides, $1.00 Skating ($3.00 rentals), $5.00 Skiing and Snowboarding and much more!! See program for times.

10:00 am – 9:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5

Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm Upper Dummerston Rd. $6 kids, $10 adults, no dogs please.

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Open Gym and Game Room at Gibson Aiken Center, 1:30 - 5 pm daily, see program for details.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Family BINGO Night at the American Legion, 32 Linden St, $5/card for adults, $3/card for children 12 and under. Doors open at 5:00 pm, food and cash bar available.

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Winter Music From Around the World with the Windham Philharmonic at the Latchis Theater, entrance by donation.

per person.

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Thirsty Goat Bar at the Retreat Farm, stop by and check out the Artful Ice Shanties.

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Sugar-on-Snow at Living Memorial Park, $5. Hosted by the Brattleboro Rotary Club. Special thanks to Robb Family Farm and the Guilford Country Store.

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm, Upper Dummerston Rd. $6 kids, $10 adults, no dogs please.

7:00 pm

“Ice Queens and Kings” drag show at the American Legion, tickets at www.yoursqueerly.com/ice

10:00 am – 3:00 pm Carnival Bowling Day at the Brattleboro Bowl, $12 +

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Chamber Series: Musicians From Marlboro III, Brattleboro Music Center, general admission $30

10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Snowshoe Scavenger Hunt at BOC, Kids up to 13 years old. See program for details.

11:00 am

Latchis Theater Kidsfest Movies - $1 movies, call Latchis at 802-246-2020 for details

Sunday, February 18 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Elks, 75 Putney Rd, $6 adults, $4 ages 6-12, 5 and under free.

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Thirsty Goat Bar at the Retreat Farm, stop by and check out the Artful Ice Shanties.

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person.

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1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm Upper Dummerston Rd. $6 kids, $10 adults, no dogs please.

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Glow Skate at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, bring your best glow accessories to win a prize, $5/person, skate rentals $3.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Glow Skate at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, bring your best glow accessories to win a prize, $5/person, skate rentals $3.

Monday, February 19 9:30 am

Jr. Olympics Downhill Ski & Snowboard Races at Living Memorial Park. Registration 9 am SHARP.

10:00 am – 3:00 pm Family Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing at BOC,

Tuesday, February 20 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Family Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing at BOC, suggested donation $10/$20 per family. tax includes 2 games, shoe rental, & lunch.

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person.

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, skate rentals $3.

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Open Gym and Game Room at Gibson Aiken Center, 1:30 - 5 pm daily, see program for details.

Wednesday, February 21 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Family Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing at BOC, suggested donation $10/$20 per family.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Life-Sized Candyland at the Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room, Free.

11:00 am

Latchis Theater Kidsfest Movies - $1 movies, call Latchis at 802-246-2020 for details.

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person.

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, skate rentals $3.

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Open Gym and Game Room at Gibson Aiken Center, 1:30 - 5 pm daily, see program for details.

2:30 pm

Jr. Olympics Skating Races at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility. Registration 2 pm SHARP

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

World Juggling Champion Tony Duncan at Brooks Memorial Library, Free.

suggested donation $10/$20 per family.

11:00 am

Latchis Theater Kidsfest Movies - $1 movies, call Latchis at 802-246-2020 for details.

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person.

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm 2

Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, skate rentals $3.

Thursday, February 22

7:00 pm

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Life-Sized Candyland at the Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room, Free.

11:00 am

Latchis Theater Kidsfest Movies - $1 movies, call Latchis at 802-246-2020 for details.

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person.

Variety Show at Brattleboro Union High School Auditorium, General Admission $7.00

Saturday, February 24 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Indoor Family Fun at Brattleboro Area Middle School Gym, $3/child 3+, co-sponsored by C&S.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Life-Sized Candyland at the Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room, Free.

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, skate rentals $3.

10:00 am – 9:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Open Gym and Game Room at Gibson Aiken Center, 1:30 - 5 pm daily, see program for details.

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Thirsty Goat Bar at the Retreat Farm, stop by and

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Chili Cook-off hosted by Marina Restaurant, $6 adults, $4 ages 10 & under. Music by Tobias Moore

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm Upper Dummerston Rd. $6 kids, $10 adults, no dogs please.

6:00 pm

Adult Dodgeball Tournament, Brattleboro Union High School gym, minimum of six people per team, pre-registration required, doors open at 5:30 pm, see program for details.

Friday, February 23

per person. check out the Artful Ice Shanties - awards at 3:00.

10:00 am – 3:00 pm 2-FOR-1 Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Day at BOC, adults $15, ages 6-25 $10, ages 5 & under Free, BOC members may bring a friend to ski/snowshoe for free.

Sunday, February 25

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Life-Sized Candyland at the Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room, Free.

11:00 am

Latchis Theater Kidsfest Movies - $1 movies, call Latchis at 802-246-2020 for details.

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, skate rentals $3

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm Upper Dummerston Rd. $6 kids, $10 adults, no dogs please.

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Educate. Open. Strengthen. EOS: Untethered at Brattleboro Music Center, tickets $20, or $25 day of.

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Open Gym and Game Room at Gibson Aiken Center, 1:30 - 5 pm daily, see program for details.

4:10 pm – 5:10 pm

4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person.

Withington Memorial Hockey Cup, Brattleboro Hawks 10U hosting Keene Cobras 10U at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, Free.

68th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival | February 17 - 25, 2024

68th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2024

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Thirsty Goat Bar at the Retreat Farm, stop by and check out the Artful Ice Shanties.

Snow Golf at Scott Farm in Brattleboro, $35 per ticket, register at landmarktrustusa.org/snow-golf per person.

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The 68th Brattleboro Winter Carnival Committee 2024 Pictured: (against wall in back) Nina Willson, Jessica Bennett, Karen Robb, Ricky Davidson, Lynn Patno, Alexis Moshovetis, Jenn VonFeldt.

Front row: Carol Lolatte, Lynda Lawrence, Erin Wessel, Gwyneth Mogg-Hall. Middle row: Jessica Lawrence Photo credit: Avery Bennett. Not pictured: Lisa Johnson, Nancy Doyle, Dawn Ravenna, Kim Isaacsen

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68th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2024 President’s Welcome Welcome to the 68th Brattleboro Winter Carnival. As Winter Carnival President, it is my good fortune to share with you some of the highlights of our Carnival Week Festivities that will be taking place both indoors and outdoors from Saturday, February 17 until Sunday, February 25. In 2024 we will be bringing back some of our traditional favorites that the committee has offered over the past 67 years. These offerings include everything from Sugar-on-Snow, the Variety Show, the Chili Cook-Off, the Pancake Breakfast to the Indoor Fun Day at BAMS, Sleigh Rides and much more. We will continue with some new winter fun we brought forward in 2023. We will again be holding a Glow Light Skate at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, Family BINGO, the Dodgeball Tournament, and activities sponsored by Brooks Memorial Library.

The Carnival Committee continues to focus on sponsoring family activities that can take place in and out of your home and throughout the community. Our hope is that you will gather your family and friends and come out and enjoy our events.

Some highlights of this year’s carnival include: the Variety Show at the BUHS Auditorium, Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing at the Brattleboro Outing Club (BOC), Skiing and Snowboarding at the Brattleboro Ski Hill, Ice Skating at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, attending the Chili CookOff at the Marina Restaurant, enjoying the Movie Matinees at Latchis Theatre, or grabbing your crayons and entering the coloring contest.

We are excited about three new partnerships for 2024. Please join us at the Latchis Theatre for Winter Music from Around the World with the Windham Philharmonic, the American Legion for the “Ice Queens and Kings” drag show, and at The Scott Farm for Snow Golf to benefit the Landmark Trust USA. You can check out our website for a complete listing of our activities at www.brattleborowintercarnival.org or you can follow us on our Facebook page “Brattleboro Winter Carnival”.

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the committee members who continue to use their creative energies to come up with new programs and activities in these challenging times. I would like to personally extend a special thank you to them for volunteering their time to bring these exciting family activities to the 2024 Winter Carnival.

A special thanks goes out to all our 2024 sponsors. Please find a complete listing of our sponsors on our website. We could not do it without your support! I look forward to seeing all your creative postings on our Facebook page at “Brattleboro Winter Carnival” and all of you out and about as you enjoy this year’s events.

Carol Lolatte 68th Brattleboro Winter Carnival President

Brattleboro Winter Carnival Past Presidents 1989 Dana Nelson

2022 Carol Lolatte

1988 Linda Dierks

2021 Carol Lolatte

1987 Gene Krisher

2020 Nancy Doyle

1986 Bruce Corwin *30th*

2019 Rosemary Harris

1985 Ken Heile

2018 Dawn Ravenna

1984 Greg Worden

2017 Carol Lolatte

1983 Fred Noble

2016 Belinda Lashway

1982 John Enola

2015 Jamie Lynn Howard

1981 Desi Lane

2014 Debbie Partrick

1980 William Bengtson

2013 Nancy Doyle

1979 Jack Dempsey

2012 Terri Barrett

1978 Gary Ferguson

2011 Carol Lolatte

1977 John Godfrey

2010 Laurie Kuralt

1976 Dave Pearson *20th*

2009 Rosemary Harris

1975 Richard Waitt

2008 Kathleen Saunders

1974 Richard Rousseau

2007 Jackie Dix

1973 Andrew W Wind

2006 Deb Heller *50th*

1972 William M McCarty

2005 Samantha Houle

1971 William P Bedard

2004 Lisa Johnson

1970 Francis Speno

2003 Belinda Lashway

1969 Robert G Abel

2002 Bruce Lawrence

1968 David E Parnigoni

2001 Carole (CJ) Cummings

1967 David H LaMarche

2000 Patty Walior

1966 Robert H Jones *10th*

1999 Steven Dix

1965 Donald E Long

1998 Steven Patch

1964 Roger Miller

1997 Emilie Thomas

1963 Robert H Gibson

1996 Bonnie Carr *40th*

1962 W Robert Johnson, Jr

1995 Marlene Jameson

1961 Fred H Harris

1994 Peggy DeAngelis

1960 Pliny N Burrows

1993 Carol Lolatte

1959 Peter Van Iderstine

1992 Charlotte Harrington

1958 Robert C Clapp

1991 Craig Bengtson

1957 Robert C Clapp *1st*

1990 Michael McKenzie

OFFICERS: President: Carol Lolat te Vice President: Ricky Davidson Secretary: Jessica Bennett Treasurer: Kim Isaacse n Publicity: Erin Wessel, Ricky Davidson Program: Erin Wessel, Gwyneth Mogg-Hall, Jessica Bennett

DIRECTORS: Nancy Doyle Lisa Johnson Jessica Lawrence Lynda Lawrence Lynn Patno Dawn Ravenna Nina Willson ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: Alexis Moshovetis Karen Robb Jennifer VonFeldt

Congratulations on 68 years of winter fun!

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2024 Brattleboro W inter Carnival Committee

68th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival | February 17 - 25, 2024

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68th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2024 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS FROSTY LEVEL Brattleboro Reformer C & S Wholesale Grocers Robb Family Farm Trust Company of Vermont Yours Queerly

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Brattleboro Winter Carnival Health Guidelines We encourage everyone to enjoy our Winter Carnival Activities however we ask that you do not participate if you are feeling unwell or have been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19.

Brattleboro Winter Carnival Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting for the Brattleboro Winter Carnival will be held on Wednesday, April 3rd at 5:30 pm at the Gibson Aiken Senior Center. This is open to anyone who would like to attend.

ARTS AND CRAFTS EVENTS

any day from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (except on Sunday, February 20th). All entries received by Wednesday, February 21st 4:00 pm will be eligible for judging by a panel of Pine Heights residents. Only one entry per person. Be sure to include the artist’s first name, age, and caregiver’s contact information so the winners can be notified! Please note: submissions may be shared on our Facebook page!

BROOKS MEMORIAL LIBRARY WINTER CRAFT TABLE Saturday, February 19th, Monday, 21st - Saturday, February 26th Rather than take home craft bags, come join us on the upper floor of the library to make some crafts. The Children’s Room librarians have an assortment of crafts waiting for your creative energies. Perhaps you’ll find a new story to delight you at home as you work on your craft and meet new friends in the library!

WINTER CARNIVAL COLORING CONTEST Sponsored by Pine Heights at Brattleboro, Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Due by Wednesday, February 21st It’s time to have some fun, get creative and show off some amazing coloring skills! This year’s coloring contest is open to children in the following age groups: 0-4, 5-7, 8-12.

You can pick up this year’s coloring page at Brooks Memorial Library Children’s Room, the Brattleboro Recreation Department, or at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility.

You can also find it on the back of our calendar of events, in the 2024 Brattleboro Winter Carnival program published in the Brattleboro Reformer, and on the Brattleboro Winter Carnival website where it is available to download.

Please turn in your completed entry to the Brooks Memorial Library Children’s Room

Congratulations on 68 Years!

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February 17 - 25, 2024 | 68th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival

68th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2024 TODAY’S EVENTS Saturday 2/17/24 CARNIVAL OUTDOOR FUN DAY AT LIVING MEMORIAL PARK Saturday, February 17th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Several interesting and fun activities are being planned for this special day at Living Memorial Park. There is something for everyone, take your pick. There will be skating at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, the Ski Lift will be in operation (weather permitting), snowmobile rides, or you can display your creativity by participating in the Snow Sculpture Contest. Prizes will be awarded.

Free hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served during the Family Day Events at the Park.

Gather up your friends and family and join in on the fun at the Park!

10:00 am - 9:00 pm Brattleboro Ski Hill will be open - $5.00 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Snow Sculpture Contest 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Snowmobile Rides with Vernon Trail Breakers 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sugar-on-Snow 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Stick Time Resident Students $3.00 / Resident Adults $4.00 Non-Resident Students $4.00 / Adults $5.00 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Skating $1.00 – Rentals $3.00

SUGAR ON SNOW Living Memorial Park Saturday, February 17th Noon – 2:00 pm Hosted by: The Brattleboro Rotary Club

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Come try one of the sweetest Vermont traditions of the season. Golden brown syrup warmed to the perfect temperature. Pour this amazing liquid onto a clean bowl of snow and magically it turns into a very tasty snack. Served up with a donut and pickle to cut the sweetness. This is a must try winter treat. A special thanks to the Brattleboro Rotary Club, the Robb Family Farm, and the Guilford Country Store. $5.00 per person.

SLEIGH/HAY RIDES Wild Carrot Farm 118 Fairly Wild Way (Upper Dummerston Rd), Brattleboro Saturday, February 17th

Come join the horse drawn team at Wild Carrot Farm for a bit of winter fun! Take a twenty minute sleigh ride around the farm and surrounding woods, and enjoy the beauty.

Please leave your dogs at home.

Weather permitting, call ahead 802-579-1261 or visit the Wild Carrot Facebook page for cancellations.

THIRSTY GOAT BAR AND ARTFUL ICE SHANTIES Retreat Farm Saturday, February 17th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Come join us at the Thirsty Goat Bar from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm as we serve Vermont craft brews, Vermont ciders and wine from the porch of the Retreat Farm Farmstand.

You can also check out the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center’s creative display of Artful Ice Shanties, an outdoor exhibit being hosted at the Retreat Farm for the fourth year.

“ICE QUEENS AND KINGS” Brattleboro American Legion Saturday, February 17th Doors open at 7:00 pm. Show begins at 8:00 pm Step into a dazzling winter wonderland at The Brattleboro American Legion, where the enchanting “Queens and Kings” drag show takes center stage. This one-of-a-kind spectacle brings together a fabulous lineup of drag performers who channel the icy magic of the season. Bedazzled in shimmering snowflake-inspired costumes and crowned with glittering tiaras, the performers effortlessly blend glamour with frosty allure. The venue transforms into a frost-kissed palace as the Ice Queens and Kings captivate the audience with their mesmerizing performances, a fusion of lip-syncing, dance, and theatrical charisma.

Amidst the chill of the Vermont winter, this drag extravaganza adds a burst of warmth, celebration, and unapologetic fabulousness to the Brattleboro Winter Carnival, making it a truly unforgettable experience for all attendees.

This is an R rated show with adult themes. Parental discretion is advised.

Visit www.yoursqueerly.com/ice for ticket sales and additional information.

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES: MUSICIANS FROM MARLBORO Brattleboro Music Center, 72 Blanche Moyse Way Saturday, February 17th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm General Admission Tickets $30

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TODAY’S EVENTS Sunday 2/18/24 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Brattleboro Elks Lodge - 75 Putney Road Sunday, February 18th 8:00 am– 11:00 am Adults $6, Children 6-12 $4, Children under 5 FREE Come start your day off with a great breakfast and good conversation with great people!

Bring the whole family for sausage, local bagels, fresh fruit salad and pancakes you can top with locally made 100% Vermont maple syrup, donated this year by the Clark Family, Glabach Family and Sargent Family.

We hope to see you all there!

SLEIGH/HAY RIDES Wild Carrot Farm 118 Fairly Wild Way (Upper Dummerston Rd), Brattleboro Sunday, February 18th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $10 adults, $6 kids Come join the horse drawn team at Wild Carrot Farm for a bit of winter fun! Take a twenty minute sleigh ride around the farm and surrounding woods, and enjoy the beauty.

Please leave your dogs at home.

Weather permitting, call ahead 802-579-1261 or visit the Wild Carrot Facebook page for cancellations.

THIRSTY GOAT BAR AND ARTFUL ICE SHANTIES Retreat Farm Sunday, February 18th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Nelson Withington Skating Facility Sunday, February 18th Session one: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Session two: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come and join us for an afternoon and evening of fun on the ice! Cool lights, a new playlist and plenty of glowing give-aways! It’s fun for the whole family!

Admission $5.00 per session which includes a glow item. Skate rentals are available for $3.00 per session. Participants are encouraged to bring/wear their own glow items!

TODAY’S EVENTS Monday 2/19/24 JUNIOR OLYMPICS - DOWNHILL & SNOWBOARD RACES Living Memorial Park Monday, February 19th 9:30 am Registration at 9:00 am SHARP Young Olympians of the future are invited to participate in the Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Jr. Olympic Races.

Monday, February 19th 9:30 am Downhill & Snowboard Races (Living Memorial Park) Wednesday, February 21st 2:30 pm Skating Races (Living Memorial Park) Students from school grades 1-12 are eligible and are encouraged to enter the events.

All events are free of charge; there will be five grade groups for each event; grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12. Each event will have a boys’ division and girls’ division. Ribbons will be awarded to the first five winners in each division and participation ribbons to all.

Register for each event the morning of the event.

Carol Lolatte, Recreation and Parks Director, Sarah Clark, Assistant Director, and Matt Tibbs, Program Coordinator will direct the Junior Olympics. These events are co-sponsored by the Recreation and Parks Department and Winter Carnival. Special thanks to Brattleboro Ski Hill for operating the Ski Lift on Monday for the downhill races and setting the gates.

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Come join us at the Thirsty Goat Bar from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm as we serve Vermont craft brews, Vermont ciders and wine from the porch of the Retreat Farm Farmstand.

You can also check out the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center’s creative display of Artful Ice Shanties, an outdoor exhibit being hosted at the Retreat Farm for the fourth year.

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February 17 - 25, 2024 | 68th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival

FAMILY CROSS COUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING DAYS

OPEN GYM AND GAME ROOM Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Gibson Aiken Center Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Brattleboro Outing Club Monday, February 19th - Wednesday, February 21st 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Enjoy snowshoeing or cross country skiing on the trails at the Brattleboro Outing Club, located at the Brattleboro Country Club. There are miles of well-groomed ski trails, for beginners and advanced skiers, as well as several miles of snowshoe trails.

The suggested donation is $10.00 for an individual or $20.00 per household. Please place all donations in the box located on the kiosk just outside of the BOC Ski Hut. Please be sure to sign in at the kiosk to use the trails.

You may bring your own ski or snowshoe equipment or borrow snowshoes from the Brooks Memorial Library. Alternatively, rental equipment will be available for a fee from the BOC Ski Hut. All rentals will need to be returned by 3:00 pm.

For more information, visit www.brattleborooutingclub.org/cross-country-skiing

WINTER CARNIVAL KIDSFEST MOVIES Latchis Theatre Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd 11:00 am $1.00 General Admission Come out of the cold and into the fun! Once again, Latchis Theatre is graciously providing a family friendly opportunity to see a recently released movie at a greatly discounted price! Movies sell out fast so come and get your snacks at the concession stand and find a good seat! The movies that will be shown this year for Brattleboro Winter Carnival will be Happy Feet, Small Foot, and the Wizard of Oz. For more information call the Latchis at 802-246-1500. See you there!

OPEN SKATE Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Nelson Withington Skating Facility Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

SLEIGH/HAY RIDES Wild Carrot Farm 118 Fairly Wild Way (Upper Dummerston Rd), Brattleboro Monday, February 19th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $10 adults, $6 kids Come join the horse drawn team at Wild Carrot Farm for a bit of winter fun! Take a twenty minute sleigh ride around the farm and surrounding woods, and enjoy the beauty.

Please leave your dogs at home.

Weather permitting, call ahead 802-579-1261 or visit the Wild Carrot Facebook page for cancellations.

WINTER CARNIVAL FAMILY BINGO American Legion, 32 Linden Street Monday, February 19th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Doors open at 5:00 pm Join us for a night of family fun and BINGO at The Brattleboro American Legion! Doors open at 5:00 pm with yummy food and drinks available for purchase. Bingo begins at 6:00 pm and will run until 8:00 pm. Enjoy a variety of prizes and take a chance in the 50/50 raffle. All ages are welcome! $5.00 per card (good for all games) $3.00 per card for children 12 and under.

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The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department will have additional Public Skating times from 12:30 - 2:30 pm Monday, February 19 through Friday, February 23. Skate rentals will be available for $3.00.

For more information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at 802-257-2311.

The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department is offering additional Open Gym and Game Room hours February 19 - 23 for those in grades K - 12 at the Gibson Aiken Center.

Open Gym and Game Room is a FREE supervised program with a variety of programs to choose from. Along with basketball, there is foosball, air hockey, pool, arts and crafts, Lego’s, and more! Feel free to check children in with the Recreation and Parks staff or you can stay and play with your children.

For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department office at 802-254-5808.

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February 17 - 25, 2024 | 68th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival

68th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2024 WINTER MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD Windham Philharmonic Latchis Theatre Monday, February 19th 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Entrance by donation Prepare to embark on a magical musical journey that celebrates the enchanting beauty, festive charm, and whimsical joy of the winter season.

Join us for a concert that promises to transport you to a world of winter wonder through a captivating repertoire of classical masterpieces.

Whether you’re a seasoned music enthusiast or simply seeking an escape into the enchanting world of winter, our Winter Music from Around the World concert promises to be a heartwarming and uplifting experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the full spectrum of winter’s charm through the power of music.

Admission is by donation. We look forward to sharing this musical journey with you.

TODAY’S EVENTS Tuesday 2/20/24 FAMILY CROSS COUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING DAYS Brattleboro Outing Club Monday, February 19th - Wednesday, February 21st

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10:00 am - 3:00 pm Enjoy snowshoeing or cross country skiing on the trails at the Brattleboro Outing Club (BOC), located at the Brattleboro Country Club. There are miles of well-groomed ski trails, for beginners and advanced skiers, as well as several miles of snowshoe trails.

The suggested donation is $10.00 for an individual or $20.00 per household. Please place all donations in the box located on the kiosk just outside of the BOC Ski Hut. Please be sure to sign in at the kiosk to use the trails.

You may bring your own ski or snowshoe equipment or borrow snowshoes from the Brooks Memorial Library. Alternatively, rental equipment will be available for a fee from the BOC Ski Hut. All rentals will need to be returned by 3:00 pm.

For more information, visit www.brattleborooutingclub.org/cross-country-skiing

SNOWSHOE SCAVENGER HUNT Brattleboro Outing Club Tuesday, February 20th 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Kids up to age 13 are invited to go on a scavenger hunt on the Brattleboro Outing Club (BOC) snowshoe trails.

Snowshoe (or walk, if no snow) on the BOC Snowshoe Trails. Collect clothespins of 4-5 different colors to earn a treat back at the BOC XC Ski and Snowshoe Hut. In addition to rentals at the Ski Hut (Free for BOC XC Ski and Snowshoe Members; $5 for non-members - which must be returned by 3:00 pm), snowshoes are available for loan at the Brooks Memorial Library.

Note: Will be held if raining (canceled if stormy or too icy).

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Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Nelson Withington Skating Facility Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

On Tuesday, February 20th, join us for bowling at the Brattleboro Bowl, between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. This event is open to all ages, however we ask that children under the age of 10 be accompanied by an adult. The fee for this activity is $12.00 plus tax, which includes 2 games of bowling, shoes, a hot dog, and a beverage. ($1.00 per person will be donated to Brattleboro Winter Carnival).

For more information, please contact the Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808.

WINTER CARNIVAL KIDSFEST MOVIES Latchis Theatre Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd 11:00 am $1.00 General Admission Come out of the cold and into the fun! Once again, Latchis Theatre is graciously providing a family friendly opportunity to see a recently released movie at a greatly discounted price! Movies sell out fast so come and get your snacks at the concession stand and find a good seat! The movies that will be shown this year for Brattleboro Winter Carnival will be Happy Feet, Small Foot, and the Wizard of Oz. For more information call the Latchis at 802-246-1500. See you there!

The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department will have additional Public Skating times from 12:30 - 2:30 pm Monday, February 19 through Friday, February 23. Skate rentals will be available for $3.00.

For more information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at 802-257-2311.

OPEN GYM AND GAME ROOM Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Gibson Aiken Center Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department is offering additional Open Gym and Game Room hours February 19 - 23 for those in grades K - 12 at the Gibson Aiken Center.

Open Gym and Game Room is a FREE supervised program with a variety of programs to choose from. Along with basketball, there is foosball, air hockey, pool, arts and crafts, Lego’s, and more! Feel free to check children in with the Recreation and Parks staff or you can stay and play with your children.

For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department office at 802-254-5808.

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February 17 - 25, 2024 | 68th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival

68th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2024 TODAY’S EVENTS Wednesday 2/21/24 FAMILY CROSS COUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING DAYS Brattleboro Outing Club Monday, February 19th - Wednesday, February 21st 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Enjoy snowshoeing or cross country skiing on the trails at the Brattleboro Outing Club, located at the Brattleboro Country Club. There are miles of well-groomed ski trails, for beginners and advanced skiers, as well as several miles of snowshoe trails.

The suggested donation is $10.00 for an individual or $20.00 per household. Please place all donations in the box located on the kiosk just outside of the BOC Ski Hut. Please be sure to sign in at the kiosk to use the trails.

You may bring your own ski or snowshoe equipment or borrow snowshoes from the Brooks Memorial Library. Alternatively, rental equipment will be available for a fee from the BOC Ski Hut. All rentals will need to be returned by 3:00 pm.

For more information, visit www.brattleborooutingclub.org/cross-country-skiing

LIFE-SIZED CANDYLAND Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room Wednesday, February 21st - Saturday, February 24th

10:00 am - 5:00 pm FREE Take a sweet trip through Candyland! Kids of all ages are invited to play our life-sized Candyland game. The fun begins on Wednesday, February 21st and lasts through Saturday, February 24th. Candyland will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day.

Bring some friends and experience the magic as our Community Meeting Room is transformed into a colorful, candy-themed world. Based on the classic Candyland game, players will journey through the Peppermint Stick Forest and Lollipop Woods on their way to Home Sweet Home but be careful- don’t get stuck in the Molasses Swamp or get sent all the way back to the Candy Hearts!

This free event is part of the Brattleboro Winter Carnival and presented by the Children’s Room at Brooks Memorial Library located at 224 Main Street in Brattleboro, Vermont.

For more information visit brookslibraryvt.org or call the Children’s Room at 802-2545290 ext. 1210

WINTER CARNIVAL KIDSFEST MOVIES Latchis Theatre Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd 11:00 am $1.00 General Admission Come out of the cold and into the fun! Once again, Latchis Theatre is graciously providing a family friendly opportunity to see a recently released movie at a greatly discounted price! Movies sell out fast so come and get your snacks at the concession stand and find a good seat! The movies that will be shown this year for Brattleboro Winter Carnival will be Happy Feet, Small Foot, and the Wizard of Oz. For more information call the Latchis at 802-246-1500. See you there!

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OPEN SKATE Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Nelson Withington Skating Facility Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department will have additional Public Skating times from 12:30 - 2:30 pm Monday, February 19 through Friday, February 23. Skate rentals will be available for $3.00.

For more information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at 802-257-2311.

OPEN GYM AND GAME ROOM Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Gibson Aiken Center Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm FREE The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department is offering additional Open Gym and Game Room hours February 19 - 23 for those in grades K - 12 at the Gibson Aiken Center.

Open Gym and Game Room is a FREE supervised program with a variety of programs to choose from. Along with basketball, there is foosball, air hockey, pool, arts and crafts, Lego’s, and more! Feel free to check children in with the Recreation and Parks staff or you can stay and play with your children.

For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department office at 802-2545808.

JUNIOR OLYMPICS - SKATING RACES Living Memorial Park Wednesday, February 21st 2:30 pm Registration at 2:00 pm SHARP Young Olympians of the future are invited to participate in the Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Jr. Olympic Races.

Monday, February 19th 9:30 am Downhill & Snowboard Races (Living Memorial Park) Wednesday, February 21st 2:30 pm Skating Races (Living Memorial Park) Students from school grades 1-12 are eligible and are encouraged to enter the events.

All events are free of charge; there will be five grade groups for each event; grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12. Each event will have a boys’ division and girls’ division. Ribbons will be awarded to the first five winners in each division and participation ribbons to all.

Register for each event the morning of the event.

Carol Lolatte, Recreation and Parks Director, Sarah Clark, Assistant Director, and Matt Tibbs, Program Coordinator will direct the Junior Olympics. These events are co-sponsored by the Recreation and Parks Department and Winter Carnival. Special thanks to Brattleboro Ski Hill for operating the Ski Lift on Monday for the downhill races and setting the gates.

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WORLD JUGGLING CHAMPION TONY DUNCAN Brooks Memorial Library - Main Floor Wednesday, February 23rd 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm FREE Join our librarians and friends in town for a world class juggling show with none other than the World Juggling Champion, Tony Duncan! Fun will be had by all ages as we delight and laugh together - perhaps you too will find yourself juggling your calendar so you and your friends can attend.

TODAY’S EVENTS Thursday 2/22/24 LIFE-SIZED CANDYLAND Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room Wednesday, February 21st - Saturday, February 24th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm FREE

transformed into a colorful, candy-themed world. Based on the classic Candyland game, players will journey through the Peppermint Stick Forest and Lollipop Woods on their way to Home Sweet Home but be careful- don’t get stuck in the Molasses Swamp or get sent all the way back to the Candy Hearts!

This free event is part of the Brattleboro Winter Carnival and presented by the Children’s Room at Brooks Memorial Library located at 224 Main Street in Brattleboro, Vermont.

For more information visit brookslibraryvt.org or call the Children’s Room at 802-2545290 ext. 1210

WINTER CARNIVAL KIDSFEST MOVIES Latchis Theatre Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd 11:00 am $1.00 General Admission Come out of the cold and into the fun! Once again, Latchis Theatre is graciously providing a family friendly opportunity to see a recently released movie at a greatly discounted price! Movies sell out fast so come and get your snacks at the concession stand and find a good seat! The movies that will be shown this year for Brattleboro Winter Carnival will be Happy Feet, Small Foot, and the Wizard of Oz. For more information call the Latchis at 802-246-1500. See you there!

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68th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2024

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The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department will have additional Public Skating times from 12:30 - 2:30 pm Monday, February 19 through Friday, February 23. Skate rentals will be available for $3.00.

For more information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at 802-257-2311.

OPEN GYM AND GAME ROOM Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Gibson Aiken Center Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm FREE The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department is offering additional Open Gym and Game Room hours February 19 - 23 for those in grades K - 12 at the Gibson Aiken Center.

Open Gym and Game Room is a FREE supervised program with a variety of programs to choose from. Along with basketball, there is foosball, air hockey, pool, arts and crafts, Lego’s, and more! Feel free to check children in with the Recreation and Parks staff or you can stay and play with your children.

For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department office at 802-254-5808.

Come out and support your local restaurants by sampling their delicious chili and casting your votes. Live music to enjoy by Tobias Moore.

TODAY’S EVENTS Friday 2/23/24 2-FOR-1 SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING AT THE BRATTLEBORO OUTING CLUB Friday, February 23rd 10:00 am - 3:00 pm The Brattleboro Outing Club (BOC) invites the public to share the freedom and fun of cross country skiing and snowshoeing on the trails at the BOC, located at the Brattleboro Country Club. There are miles of well-groomed ski trails, for beginners and advanced skiers, as well as several miles of snowshoe trails.

Participants fees are as follows - $15.00 for Adults, $10.00 for Youth ages 6 -25, and Free for children 5 & under. Pairs of participants should pay for one pass at the higher rate, if two rates are involved. BOC XC Ski and Snowshoe members may bring a friend to ski and snowshoe free.

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Please place all trail fees in the box located on the kiosk just outside of the BOC Ski Hut. Please be sure to sign in at the kiosk to use the trails.

You may bring your own ski or snowshoe equipment or borrow snowshoes from the Brooks Memorial Library. Alternatively, rental equipment will be available for a fee from the BOC Ski Hut. All rentals will need to be returned by 3:00 pm.

For more information, visit www.brattleborooutingclub.org/cross-country-skiing

WINTER CARNIVAL KIDSFEST MOVIES

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Come out of the cold and into the fun! Once again, Latchis Theatre is graciously providing a family friendly opportunity to see a recently released movie at a greatly discounted price! Movies sell out fast so come and get your snacks at the concession stand and find a good seat! The movies that will be shown this year for Brattleboro Winter Carnival will be Happy Feet, Small Foot, and the Wizard of Oz. For more information call the Latchis at 802-246-1500. See you there!

Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room Wednesday, February 21st - Saturday, February 24th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm FREE Take a sweet trip through Candyland! Kids of all ages are invited to play our life-sized Candyland game. The fun begins on Wednesday, February 21st and lasts through Saturday, February 24th. Candyland will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day.

Bring some friends and experience the magic as our Community Meeting Room is transformed into a colorful, candy-themed world. Based on the classic Candyland game, players will journey through the Peppermint Stick Forest and Lollipop Woods on their way to Home Sweet Home but be careful- don’t get stuck in the Molasses Swamp or get sent all the way back to the Candy Hearts!

This free event is part of the Brattleboro Winter Carnival and presented by the Children’s Room at Brooks Memorial Library located at 224 Main Street in Brattleboro, Vermont.

For more information visit brookslibraryvt.org or call the Children’s Room at 802-2545290 ext. 1210

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Wild Carrot Farm 118 Fairly Wild Way (Upper Dummerston Rd), Brattleboro Friday, February 23rd 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $10 adults, $6 kids

BUHS Auditorium Friday, February 23rd Box office opens at 6:00 pm Show begins at 7:00 pm $7.00 General Admission

Come join the horse drawn team at Wild Carrot Farm for a bit of winter fun! Take a twenty minute sleigh ride around the farm and surrounding woods, and enjoy the beauty.

Please leave your dogs at home.

Weather permitting, call ahead 802-579-1261 or visit the Wild Carrot Facebook page for cancellations.

The Brattleboro Winter Carnival Variety Show is back on a new night and better than ever! Come in from the cold, sit back and relax as some amazing local talent takes the stage! Singers, dancers, acrobats, drama, comedy and more! This is a night of family fun for all!

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Open Gym and Game Room is a FREE supervised program with a variety of programs to choose from. Along with basketball, there is foosball, air hockey, pool, arts and crafts, Lego’s, and more! Feel free to check children in with the Recreation and Parks staff or you can stay and play with your children.

For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department office at 802-2545808.

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In addition, there will be free face painting and activities provided by local businesses and organizations.

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Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room Wednesday, February 21st - Saturday, February 24th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm FREE

Come join us at the Thirsty Goat Bar from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm as we serve Vermont craft brews, Vermont ciders and wine from the porch of the Retreat Farm Farmstand.

You can also check out the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center’s creative display of Artful Ice Shanties, an outdoor exhibit being hosted at the Retreat Farm for the fourth year.

Certificates will be awarded for notably artistic, inventive, fun, or silly shanties at the outdoor Awards Ceremony on Saturday, February 24, at 3:00 pm.

Take a sweet trip through Candyland! Kids of all ages are invited to play our life-sized Candyland game. The fun begins on Wednesday, February 21st and lasts through Saturday, February 24th. Candyland will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day.

Bring some friends and experience the magic as our Community Meeting Room is transformed into a colorful, candy-themed world. Based on the classic Candyland game, players will journey through the Peppermint Stick Forest and Lollipop Woods on their way to Home Sweet Home but be careful- don’t get stuck in the Molasses Swamp or get sent all the way back to the Candy Hearts!

This free event is part of the Brattleboro Winter Carnival and presented by the Children’s Room at Brooks Memorial Library located at 224 Main Street in Brattleboro, Vermont.

For more information visit brookslibraryvt.org or call the Children’s Room at 802-2545290 ext. 1210

SLEIGH/HAY RIDES Wild Carrot Farm 118 Fairly Wild Way (Upper Dummerston Rd), Brattleboro Saturday, February 24th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $10 adults, $6 kids Come join the horse drawn team at Wild Carrot Farm for a bit of winter fun! Take a twenty minute sleigh ride around the farm and surrounding woods, and enjoy the beauty.

Please leave your dogs at home.

Weather permitting, call ahead 802-579-1261 or visit the Wild Carrot Facebook page for cancellations.

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68th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2024 BRATTLEBORO WINTER CARNIVAL ADULT DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

and save additional historic buildings.

For more information and to register, visit https://landmarktrustusa.org/snow-golf.

BUHS Gymnasium Saturday, February 24th 5:30 pm doors open 6:00 pm games begin

THIRSTY GOAT BAR AND ARTFUL ICE SHANTIES

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!

Join us at the BUHS Gymnasium on Saturday February 24th for the second annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival Adult Dodgeball Tournament! Team check-in begins at 5:00 pm with doors opening for spectators at 5:30 pm. Balls fly at 6:00 pm sharp.

Local area businesses and residents will take each other on in a one game at a time, double elimination bracket, competing for the Brattleboro Winter Carnival Adult Dodgeball Tournament Champion title! Will the Brattleboro Fire Department defend their title?

Spectators of all ages are encouraged to attend at no charge, but donations will be accepted at the door.

See you there!

Come join us at the Thirsty Goat Bar from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm as we serve Vermont craft brews, Vermont ciders and wine from the porch of the Retreat Farm Farmstand.

You can also check out the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center’s creative display of Artful Ice Shanties, an outdoor exhibit being hosted at the Retreat Farm for the fourth year.

TODAY’S EVENTS Sunday 2/25/24 SNOW GOLF: CHIP, DRIVE & PUTT FOR PRESERVATION

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Scott Farm, 707 Kipling Road, Dummerston, VT Sunday, February 25th 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Player Registration: $35, Spectator Ticket: $5

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hit a golf ball in the snow? So did Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book and former Dummerston resident! According to the US Golf Association, Kipling invented Snow Golf right here at his Vermont home, Naulakha, and we’re excited to bring this fun outdoor winter sport back.

Golfers of all ages and anyone who wants to enjoy hitting golf balls around in the snow are invited to register for a tee time as an individual or with a group of up to six. Our “course” at Scott Farm is designed in partnership with Brattleboro Country Club and will feature a combination of shorter and longer “holes” and fun golf skills challenges.

Snacks and drinks, including an exclusive Scott Farm hard cider cocktail, will be available, and prizes will be awarded for top scores and best dressed. Don’t let your golf swing get stale; embrace the snow!

All proceeds support the nonprofit work of The Landmark Trust USA to preserve our historic properties, including Naulakha, produce place-based educational programs,

JOIN US!

Tuesday Feb. 20th from 10-3 for a Hot Dog Bowl 2 games, shoes, a hot dog and a drink for $12 with $1.00 going back to the Brattleboro Winter Carnival.

Wednesday-Friday from 2-4 $10 for 2 games and shoes during Winter Carnival Week

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Retreat Farm Sunday, February 25th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

EDUCATE. OPEN. STRENGTHEN PROJECT: UNTETHERED Brattleboro Music Center, 72 Blanche Moyse Way Sunday, February 25th 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm General Admission: $20 in advance, $25 day at the door Untethered features music for unaccompanied violin and cello, exploring themes of connectedness when we feel most alone. Audience members are invited to bring a sketch pad to draw or color during the performance.

WITHINGTON MEMORIAL CUP Nelson Withington Skating Facility Sunday, February 25th 4:10 pm FREE The Brattleboro Hockey Association will be presenting the 22nd Annual Withington Memorial Cup Game on Sunday, February 25th at 4:10 pm at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility.

This year the Brattleboro Hawks 10U will host the Keene Cobras 10U. Each year a Brattleboro team invites a worthy opponent to compete for the cherished Withington Cup. Dress warmly and come out and enjoy a great game of hockey!

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68th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival | February 17 - 25, 2024

2024 Brattleboro Winter Carnival Coloring Contest

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February 17 - 25, 2024 | 68th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival

For a limited time only!

Come try our Winter Carnival Cocktail

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Live Music!

Siren Friday Feb. 16th at 7pm $25 cover at the door or purchase online for $20 https://latchis.ticketleap.com/siren/ Picket Fences Saturday Feb 17th at 7 no cover charge

Taco Tuesdays Karaoke

every Thursday Night 7:30-10

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