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Vermont Hosts Winter Carnivals and Competitions This Saturday
From sleigh rides to curling contests, there's plenty of snowy fun across the state.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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Vermont is embracing the winter weather this Saturday with a variety of carnivals and competitions across the state. In St. Albans, the annual Winter Carnival offers activities like horse-drawn sleigh rides, skiing, sledding, and a Duct Tape Derby sled race. In Greensboro, the Highland Center for the Arts is hosting a Curds and Curling Competition where participants can compete to push a wheel of cheddar cheese across the finish line. And in the Upper Valley, the Barnard Town Hall is holding a Masquerade Jazz and Funk Winter Music Carnival with live music, mask-making, and a taco bar.
Why it matters
These winter events showcase Vermont's vibrant community spirit and the state's love of outdoor recreation, even in the coldest months. They provide fun, family-friendly activities that bring residents together to celebrate the season and enjoy the fresh snow.
The details
The St. Albans Winter Carnival features a variety of winter activities, including horse-drawn sleigh rides, skiing, sledding, and live music. The highlight is the Duct Tape Derby, where participants build sleds out of cardboard and duct tape and race them down a hill. In Greensboro, the Curds and Curling Competition challenges teams to sweep a wheel of cheddar cheese from Jasper Hill Farms across the finish line. The event also includes mac and cheese and raclette. The Masquerade Jazz and Funk Winter Music Carnival in Barnard offers live music, mask-making, and a taco bar.
- The St. Albans Winter Carnival will be held all day on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
- The Curds and Curling Competition at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
- The Masquerade Jazz and Funk Winter Music Carnival at the Barnard Town Hall begins at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
The players
Hard'Ack Recreation Center
The venue hosting the St. Albans Winter Carnival.
Highland Center for the Arts
The venue hosting the Curds and Curling Competition in Greensboro.
BarnArts
The organization hosting the Masquerade Jazz and Funk Winter Music Carnival in Barnard.
Jasper Hill Farms
The creamery providing the cheddar cheese for the Curds and Curling Competition.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in Vermont, especially with the way the state has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, Grocery Employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
These winter carnivals and competitions showcase Vermont's vibrant community spirit and love of outdoor recreation, even in the coldest months. They provide fun, family-friendly activities that bring residents together to celebrate the season and enjoy the fresh snow.
