Vermont Chamber of Commerce names 2012-2013 top ten winter events

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announces the highly anticipated 2012-2013 Top Ten Winter Events.  Each year, a panel of independent judges chooses Vermont’s best activities, selected for their diversity, wide appeal, and consistency with Vermont's brand. 

Vicky Tebbetts, Vermont Chamber Senior VP, noted, “Vermont is known for being a destination in which to relax, reconnect with friends and family, get outdoors, and get back to basics. This year's Vermont Chamber Top Ten Winter Events feature time-honored traditions as well as contemporary experiences from all regions of the state.” 

The Vermont Chamber Top Ten Winter Events take place from November 2012 through March 2013. 

The winners in chronological order include: 

Thanksgiving Weekend at Billings Farm & Museum

Woodstock, November 23 – 25, 2012, 10 am – 3:30 pm

20th Annual Vermont International Festival

Essex Junction, November 30 – December 2, 2012, Fri. 5-8 pm, Sat. 10 am – 6 pm, Sun. 10 am – 5 pm

Christmas in Weston

Weston, December 1, 2012, 10 am – 5 pm

Victorian Holiday Open House

St. Johnsbury, December 8, 2012 1:30 pm – 4 pm

Stowe Tour de Snow

Stowe, January 20, 2013, 12 pm – 4 pm

Chester Winter Carnival

Chester, February 15 – 17, 2013

Wright’s Northeast Kingdom Ice Fishing Derby

Newport, February 21 - 24, 12 noon –midnight

Vermont Chili Festival

Middlebury, March 9, 2013, 1 pm

18th Annual Magic Hat Mardi Gras Weekend

Burlington, TBD (a Fri. & Sat. in early March)

Green Mountain Film Festival

Montpelier, March 22-31, 2013 

Go to www.VisitVT.com or Click Here to learn more about these great events. 

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce, the largest statewide, private, not-for-profit business organization represents nearly every sector of the state’s corporate/hospitality community. Our mission is to create an economic climate conducive to business growth and the preservation of the Vermont quality of life.