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Rutland Today
By the People, for the People
Rutland Winterfest Brings Sledding to City Streets
Annual festival features snow-covered hill for tubing on Center Street.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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As part of Rutland, Vermont's annual Winterfest celebration, the city's Center Street was transformed into a sledding hill on Tuesday. Casella crews brought in snow and created a slope for snow tubes, allowing locals and visitors to enjoy winter activities right in the heart of downtown. Several shops on Center and Wales Streets stayed open late to accommodate the sledders, providing a chance to warm up after time in the cold. The sledding was scheduled to wrap up around 8 p.m., with the road remaining closed for a short time afterward as crews cleaned up the snow.
Why it matters
Rutland's Winterfest is a beloved annual tradition that brings the community together to celebrate the winter season. By creating a temporary sledding hill right on a city street, the festival provides a unique and accessible way for people of all ages to enjoy outdoor winter recreation, supporting local businesses and fostering community spirit.
The details
Casella, a local waste management company, transported snow to Center Street and constructed a sledding hill for the Winterfest event. The slope was open for tubing and sledding throughout the day, with several nearby shops and businesses extending their hours to welcome the festival-goers. After the sledding wrapped up around 8 p.m., the road remained closed for a short time as crews worked to remove the snow and clean up the area.
- The Rutland Winterfest took place on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
- Sledding activities on Center Street were scheduled from the morning through around 8 p.m.
The players
Casella
A local waste management company that transported and laid down the snow to create the sledding hill on Center Street for the Rutland Winterfest.
The takeaway
Rutland's annual Winterfest demonstrates how a community can come together to transform a city street into a winter wonderland, providing residents and visitors alike with a unique and accessible opportunity to enjoy outdoor recreation and support local businesses during the colder months.
