Rutland Winterfest
The Rutland Winterfest is back again this year! As the Top Winter Event in Vermont – there’s so much you don’t want to miss.
What is Rutland Winterfest?
Winterfest is an eight-day winter festival in Rutland, VT, the event takes place in multiple locations, and each day of the festival always has something new and fun in store. Winterfest features multiple activities for all ages occurring simultaneously, so it’s sort of like a pick-your-own-adventure!
What to expect at Rutland Winterfest
Winterfest has tons of activities eahc day – the schedule is the definition of jam-packed! There are over thirty free or low-cost events to choose from open to the community and visitors.
Here’s some of what to expect during this festival:
- Ice Skating
- Human Foosball
- Chili Cookoff
- Snow Sculpting
- A Valentine’s Day Dance
- Snow Shoeing
- Sledding through the streets
And the iconic Bigfoot Chase!
History of Rutland Winterfest
For over two decades, the Rutland community and it’s visitors have indulged in wintertime fun.
It started off as a mere four hour event, happening one special night and over the years has kept expanding as more and more attendees flock to the area. Sledding down Center Street, Snow Carving and the Bigfoot Chase have always been popular favorites but each year brings new developments.
When is Rutland Winterfest?
The 2025 festivities will begin on February 14 and continue until the 22rd.
Where is Winterfest?
Activities take place all thought Rutland County at Center Street, the Giorgetti Ice Arena, Rutland Free Library, Depot Park, Rutland Community Center and more. Check where the activities you want to attend will be on the website.
Take Amtrak to Rutland Winterfest
For Directions to Rutland Station, click below.
Attend the winter festival via Amtrak to the Rutland Station—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 1.4 miles away from Rutland Recreation Community Center, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.
Get picked up from the Rutland Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Rutland office today at 802-773-0855.
Attractions & Things to do in Rutland
There’s no shortage of things to do in Rutland.
