The Vermont Ski Areas Association, the Agency of Agriculture and the Vermont Maple Foundation are once again joining forces to promote Vermont specialty foods at area ski resorts. Vermont Specialty Food Days offer skiers and riders the opportunity to sample tasty treats from a variety Vermont food companies while visiting resorts.
Participating vendors include Vermonts famous maple syrup, Cabots award winning cheddar cheese, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Ben and Jerrys ice cream, Liz Lovely cookies, Vermont Peanut Butter, Nutty Stephs Granola, Vermont Smoke and Cure and Two Guys in Vermont soups. Vermont Weddings will also be sourcing local baked good including cakes as select event. It is guaranteed there will be a treat for everyone in the family to enjoy.
These are always exciting and fun events for us, said Sarah Neith, Ski Vermonts Public Affairs Director. Its a great way to showcase the Vermont brand and the forged bonds between ski industry and culinary industries in Vermont. Skiers and riders also get to experience the combined pleasure of snowy slopes and delicious Vermont food a great pairing.
Many of the scheduled Specialty Food Days are happening in conjunction with other large events at the ski areas, resulting in fun for everyone. 2013 Specialty Food Days are scheduled for
Friday, January 25: Jay Peak Resort
Saturday, January 26: Burke Mountain, during Passholder Appreciation Weekend
Tuesday, January 29: Mad River Glen on Roll Back the Clock Day
Saturday, February 9: Bromley Mountain Resort
Sunday February 10:Magic Mountain
Saturday, February 16: Middlebury College Snow Bowl during Winter Carnival
Tuesday, February 19: Smugglers Notch Resort
Saturday, March 9: Rikert Nordic Center
Sunday, March 10: Stratton Mountain
Sunday, March 17: Bolton Valley Resort on Passholder Appreciation Day
Saturday, March 30: Killington Mountain
Sunday, March 31: Pico Mountain
Saturday April 6: Mount Snow during Brewers Festival.
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