Vermont Public Community Calendar

Watch up to 40+ of the world’s top up and coming ski jumpers from the US and Europe who will compete this year at the 104th Harris Hill Ski Jumping Competition in Brattleboro, VT. The event, sponsored by Pepsi, takes place on an Olympic sized 90-meter jump. Jumpers launch from the take-off and soar more than 300 feet at speeds of nearly 60 mph. The event has a festive atmosphere for the whole family with music, food, souvenirs and a beer tent. This year, Harris Hill will be one of two qualifying events in North America for the FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Jump Championships to be held in Trondheim, Norway in March 2026.

Sports card and Collectible Show, with Sports memorabilia raffle!

Watch up to 40+ of the world’s top up and coming ski jumpers from the US and Europe who will compete this year at the 104th Harris Hill Ski Jumping Competition in Brattleboro, VT. The event, sponsored by Pepsi, takes place on an Olympic sized 90-meter jump. Jumpers launch from the take-off and soar more than 300 feet at speeds of nearly 60 mph. The event has a festive atmosphere for the whole family with music, food, souvenirs and a beer tent. This year, Harris Hill will be one of two qualifying events in North America for the FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Jump Championships to be held in Trondheim, Norway in March 2026.

Annual Snow Snake Games and Celebration of Winter hosted by the Koasek of the Upper Valley. Roast hot dogs, marshmallows at the fire. Cookies, brownies, tea, hot and cold drinks, and more. Local maple syrup gifts for the winners. Snow date will be February 22.

Join the Kelly Brush Foundation on Wednesday, February 18, for an evening celebrating the power of community and 20 years of KBF’s impact. Enjoy a drink and a special screening of the award-winning documentary Best Day Ever, followed by a Q&A with Kelly Brush and stars from the film. The documentary follows KBF Chief Program Ambassador Greg Durso and community member Allie Bianchi as they navigate life with disability and find joy, connection, and belonging in Vermont’s mountain biking community.

February 18 marks 20 years since Kelly sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury while competing in an NCAA Alpine ski race, inspiring the founding of the Kelly Brush Foundation. What began as one moment has grown into a powerful community dedicated to empowering people with spinal cord injuries to lead active lives, and we’re excited to celebrate all we’ve accomplished together.

Burton and Anon present Winter Jam 2026 at Champlain College, hosted in partnership with Champlain’s Ski & Ride Club! Come enjoy the rail jam competition, food trucks, free giveaways, and more.

Anyone age 14 and up can register to compete in the ski or snowboard categories —a $10,000 cash purse is on the line! Participation is free and open to the public and all are welcome to spectate and enjoy the festivities.

Register to compete here: https://brtnwinterjam2026.splashthat.com/

Estimated timeline of events (helmets required):
-4:30-5:45 PM: Registration & Practice
-5:45 PM: All Competitors Meeting
-6:00-6:45 PM: Ski Competition Begins! Divisions: Ages 14-17 and 18+
-6:45 PM: Break/Course Maintenance
-7:00-7:45 PM: Snowboard Competition Begins! Ages 14-17 and 18+
-8:15 PM: Awards
-8:30-10:30 PM: After Party at J Skis

Come join us, it’s going to be epic!

Run first, mascot breakfast after! The FREE Youth Fun Run includes a ½-mile or 1-mile out-and-back course along Market Street in South Burlington’s City Center. Check-in begins at 8:15 AM, and both distances start promptly at 9:00 AM. After the run, participants can warm up inside the school and enjoy the FREE Mascot Breakfast with Vermont’s favorite mascot celebrities, hosted by South Burlington Recreation & Parks. Fun Run registration is required (online or in person). The Mascot Breakfast requires separate registration and space is very limited. Parents/guardians are welcome to cheer—only runners need to register.

We held our inaugural Snow Golf challenge in 2023 on a beautiful snowy day and had so much fun, we’ve made it an annual event! Snow or no snow, seasoned golfer or novice, we always have a great time for a good cause. Once again we’ll be partnering with the Brattleboro Country Club on the design and layout of our challenges and featuring our popular Scott Farm pop up bar. The unique “kid-driven” food cart from Newton’s Curveball Concessions will return as well. There will plenty of reasons to make an afternoon of it and bring your friends and family!

The National Guard Association of Vermont, Sunrise Mountain Guides, and Stowe Mountain Rescue are stoked to announce that we’ve partnered with Stowe Resort and Spruce Peak Lodge to put together the new Stowe Mountain Heritage Race! Stowe is not only the birthplace of US ski touring, but also the slopes where the visionary Minnie Dole earned his turns before going on to found the National Ski Patrol and 10th Mountain Division! Our race will pay tribute to Stowe’s contributions to the ski industry and military with an 11 mile race over 4000 feet of Stowe’s most scenic and challenging terrain.

This isn't just a normal uphill skimo race. We’ll be inviting our splitboard friends to join in the uphill fun, along with an amateur and open category. Racers should be comfortable skiing groomed black diamond terrain. All ski equipment must be equipped with either brakes or leashes (splitboards exempt).

Our race is capped at 100 people this year and expected to fill, so don’t wait: drop the date on your calendars, drop your registration, and then drop into the Nosedive trail on March 1st, 2026 for the Stowe Mountain Heritage Race!

The Penguin Plunge is a cherished annual event that brings together the Vermont community to brave the icy waters of Lake Champlain in the spirit of raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Vermont. ​

Wrap up the Freezy Cheeks 5K series with the final race at Switchback Brewing Company! Enjoy a flexible open start format from 11 AM to 12 PM. Registration includes one limited beverage.

-$30 individual registration
-Race Bundle—Sign up for all three Freezy Cheeks races (1/18, 2/8, and 3/15) and save. $75 includes entry to all races, plus a special Freezy Cheeks buff.

-2-Person Special—Bundle up with a buddy and run together. $50 total for both runners.

-Friendly reminder: Prices increase on January 16, 2026.

Join RunVermont for the 20th Annual Half Marathon Unplugged presented by Switchback Brewing Co. to celebrate the start of spring. Options include a half marathon, 2-person relay, and virtual for each kind of participant to enjoy the fun. Expect no major hills and 7+ miles of beautiful Burlington Rec Path scenery overlooking Lake Champlain and Adirondacks.

Spend an hour, a day, or the entire weekend to help us get ready for our next summer of camping. Your time and energy help grow and maintain the vision and legacy of Brian J. Stephens, who started this rescue effort!

Camp with us, enjoy the campfire at night with old and new friends, and hang out with the farm animal rescues.

We have a number of projects that we need help with in addition to the annual spring clean-up around the grounds.

We will be building two new campsites (camping is a big income generator for the rescue). Plus there is painting of the greenhouse and the tent decks that volunteers built last year.

There are donkey hooves to trim, wood debris to be gathered, poop to shovel, and more!

No experience is necessary.

Pack your tent & sleeping bag so you can spend the weekend and commune with the critters! Boots and gloves are recommended (it can be muddy and poopy).

Plus, the 8,000 daffodils (all planted by volunteers just like you!) should be in bloom this weekend!

Spend an hour, a day, or the entire weekend to help us get ready for our next summer of camping. Your time and energy help grow and maintain the vision and legacy of Brian J. Stephens, who started this rescue effort!

Camp with us, enjoy the campfire at night with old and new friends, and hang out with the farm animal rescues.
We have a number of projects that we need help with in addition to the annual spring clean-up around the grounds.
We will be building two new campsites (camping is a big income generator for the rescue). Plus there is painting of the greenhouse and the tent decks that volunteers built last year.
There are donkey hooves to trim, wood debris to be gathered, poop to shovel, and more!

No experience is necessary.

Pack your tent & sleeping bag so you can spend the weekend and commune with the critters! Boots and gloves are recommended (it can be muddy and poopy).

Plus, the 8,000 daffodils (all planted by volunteers just like you!) should be in bloom this weekend!

Spend an hour, a day, or the entire weekend to help us get ready for our next summer of camping. Your time and energy help grow and maintain the vision and legacy of Brian J. Stephens, who started this rescue effort!

Camp with us, enjoy the campfire at night with old and new friends, and hang out with the farm animal rescues.

We have a number of projects that we need help with in addition to the annual spring clean-up around the grounds.

We will be building two new campsites (camping is a big income generator for the rescue). Plus there is painting of the greenhouse and the tent decks that volunteers built last year.

There are donkey hooves to trim, wood debris to be gathered, poop to shovel, and more!

No experience is necessary.

Pack your tent & sleeping bag so you can spend the weekend and commune with the critters! Boots and gloves are recommended (it can be muddy and poopy).

Plus, the 8,000 daffodils (all planted by volunteers just like you!) should be in bloom this weekend!

Spend an hour, a day, or the entire weekend to help us get ready for our next summer of camping. Your time and energy help grow and maintain the vision and legacy of Brian J. Stephens, who started this rescue effort!

Camp with us, enjoy the campfire at night with old and new friends, and hang out with the farm animal rescues.

We have a number of projects that we need help with in addition to the annual spring clean-up around the grounds.

We will be building two new campsites (camping is a big income generator for the rescue). Plus there is painting of the greenhouse and the tent decks that volunteers built last year.

There are donkey hooves to trim, wood debris to be gathered, poop to shovel, and more!

No experience is necessary.

Pack your tent & sleeping bag so you can spend the weekend and commune with the critters! Boots and gloves are recommended (it can be muddy and poopy).

Plus, the 8,000 daffodils (all planted by volunteers just like you!) should be in bloom this weekend!

The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay promises a scenic route, vibrant community spirit, and something for everyone. Running options include a full marathon, half marathon as part of 2-person relay, or a 3-5 person relay. The course includes the iconic Church Street Marketplace, the bike path overlooking Lake Champlain, and four of Burlington’s parks. Whether you are a participant or in the crowd cheering, this event will start your summer off on a high note.

Come for the weekend and make a difference in the lives of rescue animals. Spend the weekend helping us prep for Winter, maintaining and building fencing, planting daffodils, clearing brush, pitchforking manure (important and necessary work), hoof trimming, painting, and everything in between.

Watch the sunset from the Big Sky Tent Deck on the Equinox. Sit around campfires with new friends. Eat great food -- we'll make you dinner each evening!

Come for the weekend and make a difference in the lives of rescue animals. Spend the weekend helping us prep for Winter, maintaining and building fencing, planting daffodils, clearing brush, pitchforking manure (important and necessary work), hoof trimming, painting, and everything in between.

Watch the sunset from the Big Sky Tent Deck on the Equinox. Sit around campfires with new friends. Eat great food -- we'll make you dinner each evening!

Come for the weekend and make a difference in the lives of rescue animals. Spend the weekend helping us prep for Winter, maintaining and building fencing, planting daffodils, clearing brush, pitchforking manure (important and necessary work), hoof trimming, painting, and everything in between.

Watch the sunset from the Big Sky Tent Deck on the Equinox. Sit around campfires with new friends. Eat great food -- we'll make you dinner each evening!