February 2nd is Woodchuck Day, and Woodchucks are Celebrating All Week!

Details: In Vermont a woodchuck is a hearty Vermonter, a Vermont made hard cider, and an animal sometimes referred to as the groundhog. The folks at WDEV Radio Vermont and Woodchuck Draft Cider have been celebrating February 2nd as Woodchuck Day for some years now and Vermont Ski Areas Association is now onboard celebrating this Vermont take on an American holiday – at four ski resorts next week.

Ski Vermont is hoping for six more weeks of winter – as legend goes, it’s signaled when the woodchuck sees his shadow.

RESORT EVENTS

Stratton Mountain Woodchuck Après Ski Party
Where: Grizzly’s, Stratton Mountain Resort, Stratton, VT
When: Tuesday, February 2, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Details: Woodchuck Cider giveaways, specials, and games with entertainment by Duane Carelton after a day of skiing and riding at Stratton. www.stratton.com 800-787-2886

Mount Snow Woodchuck Après Ski Party
Where: Cuzzin’s Bar & Grill at Base Area, Mount Snow, Wilmington, VT
When: Friday, February 5, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Details: Woodchuck Cider giveaways, specials, and games after skiing and riding at Mount Snow. www.mountsnow.com 800-245-SNOW

Jay Peak Woodchuck Après Ski Party
Where: The International Restaurant, Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT
When: Saturday, February 6, 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Details: Woodchuck Cider giveaways, specials, and games with live music after a day of skiing and riding at Jay Peak. www.jaypeakresort.com 802-988-2611

Magic Mountain Woodchuck Après Ski Party
Where: Goniff’s Den, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Londonderry, VT
When: Saturday, February 6, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Details: Woodchuck Cider giveaways, specials, and games with live music after a day of skiing and riding at Magic Mountain. www.magicmtn.com 802-824-5645

OTHER WOODCHUCK EVENTS

What: Woodchuck Day Live Broadcast and 2010 Woodchuck Competition
Where: Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, VT
When: Tuesday, February 2, 7:00 am – ‘til it’s too cold or folks run out of stuff to do
Details: Vermonters are invited to come dressed as hearty Vermonters aka “woodchucks.� The heartiest will win based on crowd cheer and then make Woodchuck Day declarations. Prizes for attendees, contestants, and winner. Funds are also being raised for the Vermont National Guard Charitable and can be mailed ahead of time to WDEV PO Box 550 in Waterbury or brought to Woodchuck Day. www.wdevradio.com 802-244-7321

Additional Woodchuck Day Pint Nights being held on February 2 at:
- The Den at Stowe Mountain Resort, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
- The Tower Bar at Jay Peak, 3:30 – 6:30 pm

Woodchuck Draft Cider is an award winning hard cider handcrafted with apples in Middlebury, Vermont. The original recipe, known as the popular Woodchuck Amber Cider, was created in 1991 in Proctorsville, Vermont and the family has grown to include Granny Smith, 802 (Dark & Dry), Pear, and a brand new selection of Limited Releases. A naturally gluten-free beverage, Woodchuck Draft Cider is also a favorite in food pairings and a key ingredient in a variety of recipes. More information is available at www.woodchuck.com, www.facebook.com/WoodchuckCider and www.twitter.com/WoodchuckCider.

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