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Winter 2011-2012 Calendar of Events
Fun for you and your family on and off the snow!
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Friday, February 3rd
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. February 3rd & 4th will feature Bud/Bud Light.
Saturday, February 4th
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. February 3rd & 4th will feature Bud/Bud Light.
13th Annual Smugglers' Notch Ski & Snowboard Club Casino Night - Viva Notch Vegas! Game tables, door prizes, silent auction, music, complimentary munchies ... what more could you want? A fun night for all! Casino Night benefits the Smugglers' Notch Ski & Snowboard Club's youth racing programs. 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm in the lower level of The Meeting House in the Resort Village. A $10 entry cover charge donation to the Club gets you $50 in "Casino Cash" and a door prize drawing ticket! Door prize drawings take place throughout the evening. Hosted by Goodtime Charlie. Ages 18 & older.
SKI WITH WBZ! Join the WBZ Ski Team in the Black Bear Tavern from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm for an aprés ski party! Chill out and play fun games for your chance to win prizes from Northeast Snowmobile Rentals, Family Game Night, Jabra, Hammerhead Sleds, and more!
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
Sunday, February 5th
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
SUPER SUNDAY - Come watch Super Bowl XLVI, live from Indianapolis, at our Big Game Football Party! We've got your seats in front of a gigantic television screen and a FREE half-time Super Sunday Snack Buffet with all your favorite munchies! Doors open at 5:30 pm in the lower level of the Meeting House. Game time 6:20 pm. Included with all our Club Smugglers' Winter Packages.
11th ANNUAL NORTHERN VERMONT SNOWSHOE RACE AND FAMILY SNOWSHOE FESTIVAL - Smugglers' and TSL Snowshoes present this exciting day of treks, walks and races on snowshoes. There's something for everyone: a 1/2K kids' fun run, a 4K fun run/walk, and an 8K race that is a qualifier for the 2012 US Snowshoe Association National Championship. Sign up at the Smugglers' Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Adventure Center or stop by the center to cheer on participants. Click here for registration and information.
Friday, February 10th
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. February 10th & 11th will feature Long Trail Brewery pouring Prohibition Ale, Pale Ale, and of course Long Trail Ale along with multiple giveaways.
Saturday, February 11th
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. February 10th & 11th will feature Long Trail Brewery pouring Prohibition Ale, Pale Ale, and of course Long Trail Ale along with multiple giveaways.
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
Sunday, February 12th
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
Friday, February 17th
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. February 17th & 18th will feature Otter Creek.
Saturday, February 18th
Gravity Control Slopestyle Event - It's time to dust off the shred sticks and throw down some early season tricks. This is the first of three Gravity Control events; come check out what Smuggs has in store! $20 entry fee gets you in to compete for cash and prizes! Registration from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at The Zone Terrain Park and the event starts at 12:00 noon.
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. February 17th & 18th will feature Otter Creek.
Sunday, February 19th
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
Wednesday, February 22nd
Vermont Specialty Food Day - Sample delicious Vermont specialty foods at the Gazebo in the Village. Always fun to have some tasty on-snow munchies! Stay tuned - we'll soon post a list of the samples that will be available.
Thursday, February 23rd
FAMILYFUN MAGAZINE WINTER CARNIVAL - Always a family favorite! FamilyFun magazine teams up with Smugglers' for this special Winter carnival on our Village Green featuring music and live entertainment plus face painting, games, a bonfire, giveaways and an outdoor barbeque. The festivities begin at 2:00 pm!
Friday, February 24th
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. February 24th & 25th will feature Blue Point.
Saturday, February 25th
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. February 24th & 25th will feature Blue Point.
AUTOMASTER CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY - The Automaster (theautomaster.com) is the "Official Car Dealership" of Smugglers' Notch. For those guests who are a current member of The Automaster Club they receive a 50% off voucher to ski or ride for that day. To sign up just go to TheAutomaster.com and fill out your information. Sponsors will be on site with a live broadcast from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Sunday, February 26th
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
AUTOMASTER CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY - The Automaster (theautomaster.com) is the "Official Car Dealership" of Smugglers' Notch. For those guests who are a current member of The Automaster Club they receive a 50% off voucher to ski or ride for that day. To sign up just go to TheAutomaster.com and fill out your information. Sponsors will be on site with a live broadcast from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Friday, March 2nd
RAIL JAM: This special Rail Jam benefits the Molly Rowlee Fund, which supports families with children undergoing treatment for cancer. This is the third year at Smuggs for this event, and it promises to again be awesome - come out and have some fun and support this great cause! The fun includes a live band, vew-do balance boards to demo, giveaways, and a raffle. Registration will take place at 5:00 pm, with a practice at 5:30 pm and event kick-off at 6:15 pm/6:30 pm on Sir Henry's under the lights. Information about the Molly Fund and online registration at www.mollyrowlee.org
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. March 2nd & 3rd will feature Red Hook.
Saturday, March 3rd
Join BOSTON'S MIX 104.1 WINTER CASH BAIL OUT TOUR 9:00 am - 11:00 am at The Village Gazebo. Try your luck in winning $104,100! Then join us at the Black Bear Tavern at the Madonna Base Lodge for music, games and prizes hosted by Mix 104.1's Erin O'Malley and Smuggs own Goodtime Charlie from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm! See you there!
Never Summer Snowboards Demo - Stop by the Base Lodge and check out the snowboards from Never Summer. Demos available. Read all about Never Summer
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. March 2nd & 3rd will feature Red Hook.
Sunday, March 4th
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
Friday, March 9th
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. March 9th & 10th will feature Sam Adams.
Saturday, March 10th
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. March 9th & 10th will feature Sam Adams.
Sunday, March 11th
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
Friday, March 16th
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern - Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. March 16th 17th will feature Long Trail Brewery pouring Prohibition Ale, Pale Ale, and of course Long Trail Ale along with multiple giveaways.
Saturday, March 17th
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern - Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. March 16th 17th will feature Long Trail Brewery pouring Prohibition Ale, Pale Ale, and of course Long Trail Ale along with multiple giveaways.
AUTOMASTER CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY - The Automaster (theautomaster.com) is the "Official Car Dealership" of Smugglers' Notch. For those guests who are a current member of The Automaster Club they receive a 50% off voucher to ski or ride for that day. To sign up just go to TheAutomaster.com and fill out your information. Sponsors will be on site with a live broadcast from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Sunday, March 18th
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
AUTOMASTER CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY - The Automaster (theautomaster.com) is the "Official Car Dealership" of Smugglers' Notch. For those guests who are a current member of The Automaster Club they receive a 50% off voucher to ski or ride for that day. To sign up just go to TheAutomaster.com and fill out your information. Sponsors will be on site with a live broadcast from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Friday, March 23rd
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. March 23rd & March 24th will feature Bud/Bud Light.
Saturday, March 24th
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:30 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
Maple Open House Weekend - Celebrate the sweet taste of maple syrup during this annual event, now in its tenth year, when sugarmakers open their doors to visitors with tours and an array of maple products for sale. Use Smugglers' as your home base to visit maple sugarhouses! For a listing of open sugarhouses all around the state visit vermontmaple.org
Annual Smuggs Gravity Control Big Air Pro/Am - Come on out and join us for the second Big Air Pro Am at The Zone Terrain Park. Your $30 registration fee includes an event T-Shirt. Registration starts at 8:00 am, event at 10:00 am. Cash prizes for the top 3 competitors, free swag, BBQ with free food, and more.
Aprés Sport at the Black Bear Tavern Join us at 2:00 pm for aprés sport parties with music, trivia, drink specials, and more! Goodtime Charlie is your host. It's a great place to meet other riders and skiers and some of the locals. March 23rd & 24th will feature Bud/Bud Light.
Sunday, March 25th
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE — Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by Dr. Pepper 10! Everyone wins a prize! 11:00 am - 2:30 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
Maple Open House Weekend - Celebrate the sweet taste of maple syrup during this annual event, when sugarmakers open their doors to visitors, with tours and an array of maple products for sale. Use Smugglers' as your home base to visit maple sugarhouses! For a listing of open sugarhouses all around the state visit vermontmaple.org
Saturday, April 7th
17TH ANNUAL BREWFEST Part 2 - Spring BrewFest features music, munchies, and prizes, and delicious samples of spring flavors and traditional favorites from breweries such as Long Trail, Otter Creek, and more! From 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm in the lower level of the Meeting House. Tickets are $18 at the door, includes 8 samples and souvenir glass. 21 and older, please. For BrewFest group lodging information call 800-521-0536.
Sunday, April 8th
EASTER SUNDAY SUNRISE SERVICE - A non-denominational sunrise service will be performed at the top of Sterling Mountain. Skiers & riders and non-skiers & riders, are invited. The Sterling Lift will run from 6:00 am to 6:30 am for the 7:00 am service. After the service take your first run of the day or you may ride down on the lift. This event is FREE and open to the public.
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