Schedule
DAY 1 - Friday, Jan 27th
Family Skate Party
Ice Jug Curling & Human Bowling
- 5:30 - 7:30 PM
- Anderson Park
Family Skate Party at Anderson Park is full of fun and surprises. Come out and participate in the only sport born right here in Waterbury…Human Bowling! You’ll become the bowling ball as we hurl you down the ice to knock down as many enormous bowling pins as possible. Or try your hand at ice jug curling, a twist on traditional curling using homemade “stones” slid across the ice and (hopefully!) into the center of “the house”.
DAY 7 - Thursday, Feb 2
Wassailing
- 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Various Downtown Sponsor Locations
Think cabin fever inspired caroling with fun, spirited and festive participants! Wassailing, a signature Winterfest event, returns in 2023. Small groups of community members will sing songs and bring fun and good cheer to patrons, brightening the evening and competing for a coveted Wassailing Team Trophy awarded to the crowd favorite. To enter a singing group (or individual), please email Beth Gilpin at beth@bethgilpin.com.
Hope to see you there!
DAY 9 - Saturday, Feb 4
Snow Ball Dance
- 8:00 - 11:00 PM
- Zenbarn
Dance the night away at the annual Winterfest dance and silent auction at the fun and festive Zenbarn. The official band of Winterfest, ‘Still Kickin’ will again encourage everyone to cut a rug. Cash bar and delicious apps. Tickets now available online at WaterburyWinterfest.com. Please reach out to Brenda Caforia-Weeber bcafweeb@gmail.com for tickets or more details.
TBD
GMAS and CRNA Biathlon
- 9:00 - 11:00 AM
- Anderson Park
Capital Region Nordic Alliance, Inc. (CRNA) and Green Mountain Adaptive Sports, (GMAS) are partnering to provide exciting nordic sports demonstrations! CRNA comes from Albany, NY and is a community-based outdoor adaptive sport not for profit that seeks to provide opportunities for those with a variety disabilities/special needs to engage in adaptive Nordic sports on a year-round basis. Like Green Mt Adaptive Sports, CRNA is a Move United Chapter providing joyous experiences in: XC Skiing, Biathlon, Snowshoeing, Foot/Trail Orienteering (sighted/visually impaired), Winter Fat Bike Riding and Paraskeleton.
CRNA and Green Mt Adaptive Sports will offer infra-red light based biathlon and virtual (yes virtual) orienteering for the blind and low vision as well as the sighted at Anderson Field. Come to Anderson Field on Sat. Feb 5th, 2022 from 9-11am to check us out!
If you plan on attending and want to try the virtual orienteering, and you have an iPhone-just upload the Microsoft Soundscape and a QR code will be provided prior to trying the virtual courses. If you don’t have an iPhone, CRNA will provide one for you to try the courses.
Come on out and give biathlon and virtual orienteering a try-Winter and Waterbury will truly be fun to experience!! Register below:. Any questions, rmyer@capitalregionnordicalliance.org, 315-396-9967 or Green Mountain Adaptive Sports pascale@greenmtnadaptive.org
DAY 9 - Saturday, Feb 4
PARTY IN THE PARK
Snow Soccer
- 12:30 - 2:00 PM
- State Complex Horseshoe
Snow Soccer returns to the Horseshoe Field in front of the State Complex on Saturday, Feb. 5. Kids from ages 6 to 16 are invited to join in the fun of playing soccer in the snow. Waterbury Youth Soccer will organize games for younger players and the Capital Soccer Club will organize a game for older kids. Parents can sign a waiver and watch the fun next to a warming fire or join in the neighboring Snow Volleyball game. Donations to Waterbury Winterfest support advancing access to recreation in the Waterbury Area.
After the games, kids and parents can migrate across the street to listen to the DEW, pick up snacks at the food truck, compete for prizes at the Silent Auction, and sample Stowe Cider and Lawson’s Finest Liquids and enjoy other events at the Party in the Park.
DAY 9 - Saturday, Feb 4
PARTY IN THE PARK
Snow Volleyball
- 12:30 - 2:00 PM
- State Complex Horseshoe
Snow Volleyball returns to the Horseshoe Field in front of the State Complex on Saturday, Feb. 5. All ages are welcome and invited to join in the fun of playing volleyball in the snow. A warming fire is planned for spectators and viewing of the neighboring Snow Soccer game. Donations to Waterbury Winterfest support advancing access to recreation in the Waterbury Area.
After the games, participants can migrate across the street to listen to the DEW, pick up snacks at the food truck, compete for prizes at the Silent Auction, and sample Stowe Cider and Lawson’s Finest Liquids and enjoy other events at the Party in the Park.
DAY 9 - Saturday, Feb 4
PARTY IN THE PARK
Fat Tire Demo Biking
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Rusty Parker Park
Waterbury Winterfest features Fat Tire Bike Demos.
Find out why so many are flocking to this new winter sport. All participants will be entered into a drawing to win a free full day rental of the Waterbury Winterfest Fat Bike on the day of your choice.
DAY 9 - Saturday, Feb 4
PARTY IN THE PARK
Lawson's Finest
Stowe Cider
Beer & Cider Tasting
- 1:00 - 4:00 PM
- Rusty Parker Park
Join us for an outdoor beer & cider tasting from 1-4:00 PM with live music in the park. Lawson’s will have their newest, year-round beer, Brave Little State Pale Ale in addition to Sip of Sunshine and Little Sip IPA in cans!
DAY 9 - Saturday, Feb 4
Snow Ball
Silent Auction
- 7:00 - 10:00 PM
- Zenbarn
Silent Auction, which benefits Waterbury Winterfest and its important mission: improve access to recreation opportunities in the Waterbury area and beyond!! Wonderful items and gift cards from generous local sponsors: Pro Pig, Blackback Pub, Ben and Jerry’s, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Daves Community Fitness, Hen of the Wood, Lawsons Finest, Backyard Pub, Wine Vault, Vermont Beer Shepherd, Waterbury Vet Hospital, Bridgeside Books and many more!!!
We hope to see you there!!
DAY 9 - TBD
PARTY IN THE PARK
The DEW CONCERT
Canceled
- 2:00 - 4:00 PM
- Rusty Parker Park
Waterbury Winterfest features The DEW in a culminating outdoor concert event. The DEW Creating their band name from their given names (Dylan, Emmett, Wesley), The DEW is made up of three youths: Dylan- on the bass, Emmett- on the drums, and Wesley-on guitar. They like to play rock n roll and also have some original songs. The DEW started out as a school project and has become something for the whole community to enjoy.
DAY 10 - Sunday, Feb 5
Snow Football
- 12:30 - 2:30 PM
- State Complex Horseshoe
Join family and friends in a fun-filled game of pick-up football in the snow! This COVID friendly game of two-hand touch is for kids and kids-at-heart, ages 8 and up. Hot chocolate and cider provided. Dress for warmth and action in order to have some football fun before the Superbowl!
DAY 10 - Sunday, Feb 5
The Descent
- 12:00 - 3:00 PM
- Blush Hill CC to Little River Park
Strap on your snowshoes or backcountry skis for the tenth descent of the Village to Little River Connector Trail. This delightful tour departs from the Blush Hill Country Club parking lot and winds through pristine woods to a lovely rolling finish with scenic views of the Little River. Cross the snow-machine bridge to a warm shuttle bus waiting to bring you back to the start. Bring water, snacks and extra layers. Suggested donation of $10 to support VAST Green Mountain Roamers.
DAY 10 - Sunday, Feb 5
Sledding Party with the
Children's Room
- 10:00 AM - Noon
- Waterbury Public Library
Come join the Children’s Room for some outdoor fun at the Waterbury Public Library. Activities will include sledding on the hill, a winter eye spy hunt in the garden, and making snow sculptures and snow forts. Bring a sled and/or a shovel. Snacks and warm beverages included.