Friday, July 31, 2009

Deerfield Valley Farmers Day Fair Talent Show Competition

For Immediate Release:



Deerfield Valley Farmer’s Day Fair Talent Show to feature new top prize



The 92nd Annual Deerfield Valley Farmers Day Fair taking place in Wilmington, VT August 27th – 30th will once again offer an entertaining talent contest for all ages on Thursday August 27th under the big tent on Baker Field.



Contestants from four categories (Preschool - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, and adults - 18 and older) will compete in their respective categories for first, second and third cash prizes of $50, $30, $20 respectively..



First place finishers in each category will vie for a new “People’s Choice” award – awarded by voice vote from the talent show spectators. The “People’s Choice” will receive a $100 cash prize, admission for four to the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival Bluegrass BBQ on Friday September 25th at the Matterhorn Inn in West Dover, and the opportunity to perform their winning entry as the opening act for the Jim Flynn Trio performing at the event.



Pre-registration is not required – contestant may register at the talent show tent from 5-6 prior to the show start time of 6:30. If needed for performing, contestants need to bring labeled cd’s or taped music with them at the time of registration.



The 2009 Deerfield Valley Farmer’s Day Fair talent show is being managed by the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce. Contact the chamber with questions about the talent show at 464-8092 or email to info@visitvermont.com.



The Deerfield Valley Farmer’s Day Fair is a long standing local tradition in southern Vermont’s Deerfield Valley which inspires neighborly competition, education in agriculture, wholesome entertainment, exhibits of area residents, and most importantly good clean fun. For more information on the 92nd Annual Deerfield Valley Farmer’s Day Fair visit www.dvfair.com.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival Celebrates Vermont Wineries, Food Producers and Artisans

July 30, 2009 – Wilmington, VT Vermont wines, cheese, specialty foods and products will be celebrated at September’s 2nd annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival in the Mount Snow area of Vermont. Hosted by the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Life Magazine, the weekend long festival held September 25-27, takes place in the towns of Dover, Wilmington and Whitingham.

The weekend long event features authentic Vermont experiences which including Bluegrass BBQ, farmer’s breakfasts and a series of popular wine pairing dinners at the Mount Snow Valley’s finest eateries in addition to the daytime outdoor festival. The Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival is a showcase for Vermont wines, Vermont specialty foods and artisans of all types celebrating the rich uniqueness, quality and ingenuity of Vermont producers. Set in the backdrop of Vermont’s world renowned Vermont fall foliage; attendees will discover, savor and enjoy Vermont vintners, small specialty food producers, painters, publishers, cheese makers, potters, jewelers, chefs, photographers and farmers.

The centerpiece of the weekend is the two day outdoor festival set at the intersection of Routes 9 and 100 in Wilmington, at the former site of the Southern Vermont Garlic Festival. Some highlights of the festival include:

· A wine-tasting tent featuring 10 Vermont wineries

· Sampling of Vermont cheese and specialty foods

· Chef demonstrations from notable restaurants around the state including:

o Hemingway’s of Killington

o The Putney Inn

o River Valley Cafe

· Highlighted entertainment by Eugene Uman and Howard Brofsky of the Vermont Jazz Center and the Will Patton Trio.

· Restaurant food tent featuring local Vermont specialties from Vermont Smoke & Cure, Vermont Cheese Council, Skinny Pancake and the Chelsea Royal Diner.

· Book signings with Vermont authors

· Presentations by the Vermont Cheese Council and Vermont Grape and Wine Council

Schedule of weekend events:

Friday September 25th:
"Welcome to Vermont Blue Grass Party and BBQ" with the Jim Flynn Trio and BBQ by Elaine Timmons Catering at the Matterhorn Inn West Dover Hours 7-11pm

Saturday September 26th:

"Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival" at juncture of Routes 9 East and 100 South in Wilmington, VT: Food, Wine, Crafts, Entertainment and Demonstrations Hours 10-5

Limited seating Vermont Wine and Cheese receptions at the Inn at Sawmill Farm with Shelburne Farms Vineyards and at the Hermitage Inn with Boyden Valley Winery. Hours 4:30-6

Vermont Wine pairing dinners at The Doveberry Inn, The White House of Wilmington, The Hermitage Inn, The Roadhouse Restaurant and Harriman's Restaurant at the Grand Summit Resort and Conference Center featuring Vermont wines and scintillating menus. Reservations required

Sunday September 27th:

"The Indigenous Vermonter Breakfast" sponsored by Vermont Smoke and Cure and hosted by the Deerfield Valley Rotary at the Dover town Hall - Hours 8-11 am

"Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival" at juncture of Routes 9 East and 100 South in Wilmington, VT: Food, Wine, Crafts, Entertainment and Demonstrations Hours
11-5

Sponsors for the festival include: Town of Dover, Chittenden Bank, Honora Winery and Vineyard, Vermont Public Radio, Deerfield Valley Energy, WKVT 92.7 Classic Hits, Mount Snow, Vermont Smoke and Cure, Vermont Vacation (Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing).

Tickets and more information are available from the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce either online at www.thevermontfestival.com or by calling 802-464-8092. Weekend packages at local inns available with promotions posted on www.visitvermont.com.

Press Contact:

Laura Sibilia

Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce

(802) 464-8092

laura@visitvermont.com

Blueberries celebrated - Brattleboro Reformer

Blueberries celebrated - Brattleboro Reformer

News on the 2nd Annual Vermont Blueberry Festival happening in the Mount Snow Valley July 31- August 9th

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Three year extension signed by chamber, Vermont Life Magazine






Contact: Laura Sibilia
Phone: (802) 464-8092
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, July 28, 2009


DOVER, VT - On Monday July 27th, The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Life Magazine signed a three year extension on an agreement to work together on the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival. The agreement, which is in effect through 2012, was signed during an official ceremony at the Hermitage Inn in West Dover attended by area legislators, chamber of commerce and local government officials, festival organizers and event sponsors.

The September event takes place in the Mount Snow Valley in the Southern Vermont town of Wilmington with additional events occurring in the nearby towns of Dover and Whitingham. The festival celebrates the best of Vermont’s wine and food and highlights the rich uniqueness, quality and ingenuity of Vermont producers and artisans.

Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce Director Laura Sibilia and Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing Deputy Commissioner Steve Cook spoke of a shared goal to continue building and growing the event into a premiere destination event.

“We have been honored to partner with Vermont Life Magazine for two years on the creation of this event celebrating Vermont wines and specialty foods. Vermont Life has brought much to the table including a readership demographic that is ideally suited for this type of event,” Sibilia explained.

"There has been tremendous growth in Vermont’s wine and agricultural offerings and we are seeing more and more interest by Vermont visitors in food related travel. Vermont Life is pleased to continue working with the Mount Snow area on growing this festival for an additional three years,” Cook announced.

Area legislators Senator Bob Hartwell and Representatives Ann Manwaring and John Moran spoke about the value of the festival in promoting Vermont products as well as stimulating the local economy.

The 2009 Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival, occurring September 25th-27th, has been named a Vermont Top 10 Fall Event by the Vermont Camber of Commerce. New to the 2009 event: top Vermont Chef demonstrations including Ted Fondulas of Hemmingway’s in Killington, the Putney Inn and Tristan Toleno of the Riverview CafĂ© in Brattleboro, as well as Vermont wine pairing events at the Hermitage Inn and the Roadhouse Restaurant.

The festival is sponsored by a grant from the Town of Dover economic development fund, Vermont Public Radio, Chittenden Bank, Mount Snow Resort, Honora Winery, Vermont Smoke & Cure and Deerfield Valley Supply.

Vermont Life has been the definitive magazine of, for and about Vermont since 1946. For more than three generations the magazine has defined the unique history, people, places and character of the Green Mountain State. It is one of America's most respected regional magazines and regularly wins national awards for editorial excellence.

The Mount Snow Valley Chamber serves Southern Vermont’s Deerfield Valley towns and the business community of the Mount Snow area.

For complete festival details, lodging packages or vendor details contact the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce at 802-464-8092 or visit the festival website at www.thevermontfestival.com