Taste of the Deerfield Valley, September10-12

Contact: Lynn Barrett 802-258-3992, prime@svcable.net
Dover Vermont
For Immediate Release
Taste of the Deerfield Valley -- Flavors of Southern France and the Old South Blend at Major Vermont Food & Family Festival
A Benefit For the Vermont Junior Iron Chefs, September 10-12, Tickets and Info at celebratethevalley.com
DOVER, VERMONT—The folks in Dover, Vermont are warming up the grill as preparations for the 5th Annual Taste of the Deerfield Valley get underway. The culinary weekend held from Friday, September 10 through Sunday, September 12 will feature honored guest and World Champion BBQ and TLC's BBQ PITMASTERS star Myron Mixon of Jack's Old South, considered one of the best BBQ cooks who ever lived. Mixon is the three-time winner of Memphis in May, the World Championship of BBQ, and competes throughout the year in other major BBQ Championships.
Joining Mixon will be Chef Robert Barral, owner of Café Provence in Brandon, Vt. and a native of the Provence/Languedoc area of Southern France. A Vermont TV star, Chef Robert makes frequent cooking appearances on the CBS affiliate, WCAX-TV in Burlington. He specializes in gourmet cuisine inspired by Southern France and the Mediterranean.
The weekend kicks off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, with a VIP BBQ Tasting Dinner at the Hermitage Inn, featuring Mixon and his world championship BBQ. The evening dishes up a cooking demonstration and beer pairing showcasing beef brisket, chicken, ribs and a whole hog. Side dishes will include corn on the cob, coleslaw, baked beans and dinner rolls. Beer pairings will be selected by g.housen.
On Saturday from 9am –12 Noon, there'll be a cooking show at the Mount Snow Resort in Dover with Chef Robert Barral paired with the Vermont Junior Iron Chef champions from the Twin Valley Schools. Mixon will join the show and share his secrets of rubs, sauces, and World Championship BBQ. Ticket holders will savor a taste of his specialty Pulled Pork Sliders.
Following the show, the gates will open at 12 Noon to the public for the 5th Annual Taste of the Deerfield Valley hosted by Celebrate the Valley. Those attending the Taste will have the opportunity to feast on culinary masterpieces from over a dozen of the Deerfield Valley's top-rated restaurants, including The Hermitage, the Matterhorn, Harriman’s Restaurant, Maple Leaf Malt & Brewery, Readsboro Inn, River Valley Market, the Roadhouse, the Sitzmark, Snow Mountain Market and the Wilmington Inn and Tavern—and vote their favorite. Along with a craft show, and the Art on the Mountain juried art show, attendees will enjoy a variety of local wine and beer. There will be plenty of activities for the kids, as well.
The Deerfield Valley’s restaurants will offer the following ‘tastes.’
Chopin at the Matterhorn -- Polish Fare, Pig Roast & BBQ
Harriman's Restaurant -- Curried, cauliflower soup and chocolate mousse.
Hermitage Inn -- Pulled Pork Slider With Hermitage Apple butter
Maple Leaf Brewery -- Soup, Sauerkraut & Muffins
Readsboro Inn -- Stuffed Mushroom & Pesto Penne
River Valley Market -- 6-foot Hero & Deli Salads
The Roadhouse -- Mozzarella & Tomato Salad & Fresh Bread
Sitzmark -- New England Clam Chowder & Cajun Chicken Wrap
Snow Mountain Market TBD
Wilmington Inn & Tavern (formerly the Red Shutter Inn) Herbed risotto cake with local highland beef short ribs
Last year’s winner was TCs Restaurant in Dover.
Beverages will be offered by Madison Brewery and Locally brewed beer from Bennington & Vermont Wines.
Tickets are available at celebratethevalley.com or email info@celebratethevalley.com.
The following day, Sunday, September 12, the Deerfield Valley Community Cares is organizing the Best Dam Walk —a great way to walk off any indulging at the Taste. The walk will be held rain or shine.
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Junior Iron Chef Program. Sponsored in part by g. housen, the Town of Dover, Celebrate the Valley Inc, Outside Television, WKVT

Mount Snow Valley Chamber seeks nominees for 2010 Community Service and Chamber Awards

Contact: Laura Sibilia – Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
1-802-464-8092 or laura@visitvermont.com

For Immediate Release:

Chamber seeks nominees for 2010 Community Service and Chamber Awards

The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce is soliciting nominations for the 2010 Chamber Person of the Year and the 2010 Ralph and Verne Howe Community Service Person of the Year. These awards will be given out at our Annual Dinner on November 4th at The Old Red Mill, and usually the recipients are very surprised at the honor!

2009 Recipients: Magnus Thorsson and Bob Edwards
Life Time Achievement: Kelly Pawlak

2008 Recipients: Janet Boyd and Bruce Mullen
Life Time Achievement: none

2007 Recipients: Bears Committee and Matt Cole
Life Time Achievement: Inge "Chickie" Rao

2006 Recipients: Lee Schindel and Ann Herrman
Life Time Achievement: Don Albano

2005 Recipients: Carolyn Lucas and Sue Spengler
Life Time Achievement: none

When making your nominations for 2010 Chamber Person of the year, please consider the following: Nominees must be Chamber Members and should stand out for all of their hard work with, at, and for the Chamber and all of its 300+ Members! Please briefly explain the rationale behind your nomination.

When making your nominations for 2010 Ralph and Verne Howe Community Service Person of the Year, please consider the following: Nominees should be notable for their Commendable Community Service in our Valley and do not have to be members of the Chamber. Please briefly explain the rationale behind your nomination.

Nominations must be in by October 15th, and can be emailed to laura@visitvermont.com, dropped off at the Chamber offices at 21 West Main Street in Wilmington, or mailed to PO Box 3 Wilmington, VT 05363. The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will make their selections for the 2010 award recipients at their October board meeting.

Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival Soup Contest Announced

Contact: Laura Sibilia
Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
802-464-8092

For Immediate Release

Vermont Soup Title up for grabs at the 3rd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival

WILMINGTON -The September 24-26 weekend collaboration between the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Life Magazine adds to its list of events a “Welcome to Vermont” celebration in historic downtown Wilmington featuring tastings of select Vermont Wines, the new festival Soup Contest, Contra Dance and Entertainment; incorporating the downtown businesses as well as historic Memorial Hall, Buzzy Towne Park and the award winning new Bank Park overlooking the Deerfield River.

The 3rd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival features a tented two day exhibition area of Vermont Wines, cheeses, specialty food and artisan crafts, chef demonstrations and entertainers as well as a variety of wine and cheese pairings, dinners and “Indigenous Vermonter Breakfasts” throughout the valley.

Friday September 24th downtown Wilmington businesses will host the soup contest and wine tastings. The festival soup contest is open to all to enter. Visitors will vote on their favorite soup. A press release naming the entry as the winner of the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival Soup contest will be forwarded to statewide press and featured on the festival website.

The Wine and Soup Tasting will take place between 5:30 and 7:30pm. The Contra Dance with Andy Davis and friends will kick off at 7:30pm in Historic Memorial Hall in the center of Wilmington.

Soup Contest rules:
All soup must be delivered to selected venue by 4:30pm 9/24
Soup venues will be confirmed by Sept 1.
3-gallons per soup. Organizers will supply tasting cups and ladles
All recipes must be original.
Ingredients and or recipes must be posted with entry in consideration of food allergies.
The soup will be sampled in small cups without spoons.

There is no fee to participate; however, a $25 refundable deposit is due upon sign up. All deposits will be fully refunded to entrants upon delivery of soup at selected venue.

To enter the soup contest, or learn about vending at the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival, contact Patrice Schneider at the Mount Snow Valley chamber of Commerce at 802-464-8092

Details on the festival can be found at www.thevermontfestival.com

Windham County to Host Annual VAST Meeting

SAVE THE DATE:

Windham County Snowmobile Clubs will host the annual meeting of the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) on August 28th 2010 at Mount Snow’s Grand Summit Hotel. After a fourteen year “Round Robin” throughout the state, VAST will turn to the Deerfield Valley for its one day event.

Attendance is open to all snowmobile club members who purchased a VAST Trail Pass for the 2009/2010 snowmobile season. A buffet luncheon will be served $7.50 per person, consult with your club representatives for details. Registration begins at 9 AM. Pre-meeting discussion begins at 11AM, lunch from Noon to 1:30PM. The business meeting is scheduled from 1:30PM to 5PM.

At the meeting one could meet and share experiences with other’s that enjoy snowmobiling in Vermont. Business issues important to the sport will be reported on, discussed and voted. As well, the development status of the 96 mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail will be reviewed and a new VAST vision will be highlighted.

If additional information is required, please e-mail Tom Baltrus, Windham County Director at twbaltrus@hughes.net