Tuesday, July 18, 2017

The Wilmington Inn Blog: Featured Summer & Fall Events

Greetings from The Wilmington Inn!  We are enjoying a busy summer & looking forward to all that is to come in the next few months.   We are happy to announce that we received a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor- thank you to everyone for your great reviews!

We are glad to report that our first flyfishing weekend was a success!  We had 1.5 days of successful fishing.  Everyone caught some fish & we even had one guest catch one of every species in the Deerfield River!  Like our Facebook page to be notified when we reveal the dates for our Fall Flyfishing weekend soon. Wilmington Inn Facebook page
In the last blog, we listed some links to events coming up but wanted to share more information about the major events for the remainder of the summer season. If there is one thing we have been told its how busy August to the end of October is as far as room availability in the Valley so book soon to be sure to lock in our great rates.
Blueberry Festival: July 28th- August 6th

This is a fun filled festival for all ages!  Lots of different activities all centered around blueberries- great family activity!
July 28 - Blueberry Jello Slip & Slide  
July 29 - Blueberry Parade -  Dover,  Blueberry Bash - Mount Snow Resort
July 30 - Blueberry Splash - Harriman Reservoir, Wilmington
August 4 - Blueberry Chalk Walk & Car Show - Jacksonville
August 5 - Blueberry Block Party – Wilmington

100th Annual Deerfield Valley Farmers’ Day Fair: August 10- 13




http://www.dvfair.com/home.html
This fair has grown so much over the last CENTURY & there is lots of fun to be had!
Fair Hours:
Friday August 10th: 5p-10pm
Saturday August 11th: 8am to 10pm
Sunday August 12th: 10am to 4pm
Special events:
August 10- Truck Pull
August 11- Country Jam & Kids Tractor Pull
August 12- Pie Eating contest, Classic Car show, Horse Draw & much more!
August 13- Demolition Derby!

The 23rd Annual Mount Snow Brewer’s Festival: September 2nd & September 3rd

https://www.mountsnow.com/events/calendar/23rd-annual-mount-snow-brewers-festival/
Love Beer?  Then you will love this event!  Named one of the named one of The 20 Best Summer Destinations In Ski Country by FREESKIER Magazine. 50+ breweries on hand pouring 100+ beers!  Live music all weekend long! 
Take the Moovers bus from downtown Willmington right to Mount Snow- no need to drive!
Gates open each day at 12:3pm & close at 6:30pm

10th Annual Vermont Wine & Harvest Festival: September 22-24

Wine Enthusiast or Wine lovers will enjoy this festival!  Over 50+ wineries, cheese & farm fresh products are displayed at the festival!  There are tons of different events all weekend long!
 September 22- Wilmington Village Wine Tasting Stroll & Soup Contest
September 23- Mount Snow Resort Grand Tasting
September 24- Vermont Wildlife Festival



We are picking up quick for these events so get your rooms fast!  We look forward to seeing everyone soon!


Thank you,

Megan & Charlie Foster
Innkeepers