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Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival

Date: Fri, August 1st 2008 - Sun, August 10th 2008

Join us at the Boyd Family Farm to celebrate Blueberry Season!

Experience our "Field of Blue" Ya might be a farmer if...you appreciate our Outdoor Art Walk! Photo opportunities...your friends will be blue with envy! Stay long enough to pick some berries! Fields are open daily. Hours will be posted.

Berries, vintage cars, music, food and tarp displays; if it's blue, it's probably happening in the Mount Snow area towns of Wilmington, Whitingham and Dover in early August.

The 2008 Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival is the culmination of a community effort coordinated by Janet Boyd from Boyd Family Farm in Wilmington in which dozens of businesses, organizations and individuals have created blueberry or blue themed events happening the first ten days of August.

"It's fun, it's silly, and something everyone can take part in," Boyd said of the event which she hopes will become an annual community event.

Visitors to the Valley will find children's activities, jam making, blueberry themed specials in the local eateries, blue music events, a blue car auto show, blueberry bake sales, blue beer, special "Blues fees" at Mount Snow's Golf Course as well as pick your own blueberry opportunities.

Don't miss Boyd's Farm "Fields of Blue" public art display. Inspired by Christo and Jean-Claude's Central Park orange canvas display "The Gates"; Vermont farmers Janet and Buck Boyd's display of blue tarps in their fields will have you chuckling.

Highlighted Events for 2008:

July 2008: Big Blue Tarp Photo Contest – the winning entries published in The Deerfield Valley News July 31 issue. Entries must be submitted to the paper by July 25.

Aug 1, 2008: BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONIES AT THE LAKE: Local Fire Dept & Rescue Squads Tug-of-war... pack your own picnic dinner...100 gallons of blueberry Jell-O for the kids to play in.Fairview Ave, Wilmington, VT. 802-464-5618

Aug 2, 2008 Open House from 10AM to 4PM New England Timber Works LLC will be serving blueberry muffins and will offer tours of their units. 802-464-8815

Aug 2, 2008: All Day The Wilmington Congregational Church “Blueberry Food Sale" RT 9 Wilmington, VT 802-464-5618

Aug 2, 2008 7AM to 10:30AM: Blueberry Breakfast at the Jacksonville Community Church. 802-464-5618

Aug 2, 2008: the Blueberry Stampede Walk or Run Road Race - to benefit the Guy Hawkins Fund- Details at the Chamber Office - The Matterhorn Inn 10 a.m. Registration Noon - 2 Barbeque and Entertainment 802-464-4676

Aug 2, 2008 from 9AM-11:00AM:
A PLACE IN VERMONT is hosting a blueberry breakfast at Boulder Ridge, a Luxury townhouse development across from the entrance too Mount Snow. Come preview the model unit and enjoy fresh baked blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes, and blueberry coffee.

Aug 2, 2008 10AM - 2PM: Tony's Pizza & Blueberry Festival Auto Show Vintage cars, custom wheels. Barbers corner across from Tony's Pizza!

Aug 2, 2008 4PM - 11PM at The Matterhorn Inn -Blues on the Blue Brook: The Matterhorn Inn will have a Special Blueberry menu which will consist of specials like Blueberry accented Entrees, Deserts and Blueberry Vodka drink specials! So grab the family and get a seat on the Matterhorn patio and enjoy Dinner and Blues music! 248 Route 100 West Dover, VT 05356 (888-657-5488) 802-464-4676

Aug 2, 2008 12:00 PM
The Historical Society of Wilmington invites you on a walking tour (suggested donations of $3.00, kids free) of the village. Starts at the Chamber of Commerce - Wilmington, VT. 802-464-3004

Aug 2, 2008 2:00PM Blueberry Festival Pie Eating Contest - Deerfield Valley Elementary School
Visit www.celebratethevalley.com (802) 380-8297 as they host a flavor of the season!

August 2, 3, 9 & 10. Blueberry Coffeecake Open Houses 1-4pm at the Haystack Highlands Model (M2) off of Mann Road, in Wilmington. Additionally on Sunday August 3, our Certified Green Builder, Matthew Yakovleff will host Why be Blue when you can be Green? (Green Building Tours) from 1-4pm at Haystack Highlands.
SkiHome Realty Broker Associate
(802) 464-2366
www.SkiHomeRealty.com
www.HaystackHighlands.com

Aug 2 & 3, 2008 at 10:00-3:00 Blueberry Pie & Open House at the Kingswood Model- Handle Road, Dover, Vermont. Teresa Friol Kingswood of Vermont, Inc. 802-464-8877

Aug 2, 2008 at 6:30PM
LET’S DANCE!
Deerfield Valley Community Cares & Let’s Dance So. VT presents: “Celebrate the blueberry festival “a Summer’s Night of Dancing” at the Dover Town Hall. Michael 362-1819 Ray 348-6671 Valerie Kaufman 464-2758

Aug 3, 2008 10AM - 2PM Open House from 10Am to 2PM New England Timber works unlimited llc will be serving blueberry muffins and will offer tours of their units. 802-464-8815

Aug 3, 2008 10:30AM- St. Mary's Episcopal Church Celebrates the Harvest!
Join us for Sunday Worship Service at 10:30am “Why God Made Blueberries:
Understanding the Role of Blueberries as part of your Faith Journey” and a "Blueberry Social Hour" after church and "Blueberry Bake Sale." The service might also be outdoors, weather permitting. Join us for Worship at St. Mary's Episcopal Church at 95 East Main Street, on Route 9 in front of Shaw's. 802-464-5618

Aug. 3, 2008 10:30 - 11:30 Blueberry Fields Forever
Come to The Boyd Family Farm and join Rockhopper Outdoor Education naturalist, Michael Clough. A light hike will focus on Vermont ecology and editable plants. We'll search for easily identifiable wild berries and herbs while enjoying the views from the high mowing. $5/adult; $3/child under 16; Carload $15 to register- (802) 368 7203 Wilmington, VT

Aug 4, 2008 at 10:30AM: BERRY STORY HOUR:
Whitingham Free Public Library
Toddlers & Preschoolers join us for the Berriest Story Hour ever!
Featuring berry nice stories, songs, crafts, and a berry delicious snack.
Please call Kristine @ 368-7506 for more information.

Aug. 6, 2008 9:00 AM Blueberry Walk at Boyd Family Farm: Lead by Lynne Redd from the Vermont Dept.of Health. Wear comfortable, appropriate clothing and walking/hiking shoes or boots. Bring a water bottle. Wilmington, VT. 802-464-5618

Aug 6, 2008: 6:30PM Blueberry Bingo at the Masonic Hall , Masons to host....Join the fun for a berry good evening! Main Street/Route 9 Wilmington, VT 802-464-5618

Aug 6, 2008 FROM 3:00 PM TO 4:30 PM Jammin’ with Blueberries at Whitingham Free Public Library. Ages 5-12. We will be reading “Blueberries for Sal” by Robert Mc-Closkey and making blueberry jam. 368-7506.Whitingham, VT.

Aug 6, 2008, 7:00 pm-11:00pm:
Deerfield Valley Blues Jam with Bonfire Party & Fireworks at Adams Farm
Musical Performances and prizes throughout the evening beginning at 7:00 pm, Bonfire lights off at 8:00pm and Fireworks are set to kick-off at 10:00pm. B.Y.O.B. Adult Admission$12.00; Children 4-12 years $7.50 and 3 years and under is Free!
$2.00 off admission for driving in with your blue car, blue truck or blue motorcycle. Adams Farm, Wilmington, Vermont. 802-464-3762 or adamsfamilyfarm.com.

Aug 7, 2008 8:30AM- 5:30PM
Merchants Bank will have goodies to eat, and will be having blueberry tea, blueberry muffins, and blueberry cake.802-464-8688

Aug 7, 2008 6:30PM - 10:30PM
Thirsty Thursday at The West Dover Inn.
Live Music by Jim Flynn and we will be serving Blueberry Beer and Blueberry Desserts (802) 464-5207

Aug 8, 2008 Bluegrass Band playing from 7-10pm at the West Dover Inn, and will be
serving Blueberry Beer and Blueberry Desserts (802) 464-5207

Aug 9, 2008 12:00PM - 8PM:
Blueberry Tea & Treats with the Artist as you look for the influence of the color BLUE in Ann’s Brilliant Pastel Originals & prints. Anne Coleman Gallery (802) 368-7090

Aug 9 & 10, 2008 7am - 2pm The West Dover Inn will be having breakfast and lunch - 7am - 2pm
will be serving Blueberry pancakes, Blueberry Waffles, Blueberry Parfaits, Blueberry breads, Blueberry Pies, Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream and more. (802) 464-5207Aug 9, 2008: Blueberry Breakfast at the Wilmington Baptist Church.

Aug 9, 2008 5-8 pm: Wilmington Village Center Blue Stroll. The Wearing of the Blue. Enjoy a family funfilled evening. Live street performers Kids activities. Extra parking at the Twin Valley High School. 802-464-8092.

Aug 9, 2008 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Blueberry Breakfast at the Wilmington Baptist Church. Rt. 100, Wilmington,VT 802-464-5618

Aug 9, 2008, 7 to 11 p.m. - Blueberry Stomp & Black Fly Ball – Family Dress Up Ball - All ages- DVCP is sponsoring this Drug & Alcohol free event...- three different bands - with indoor & outdoor areas. Twin Valley High School. $2.00 pp $4.00 per family. Wilmington, VT. 802-464-5618

August 9, 2008 12:00PM: The Historical Society of Wilmington invites you on a walking tour (suggested donations of $3.00, kids free) of the village. Starts at the Chamber of Commerc - Wilmington, VT. 802-464-3004

Aug 9, 2008, 4- 8p.m. - Out of the Deep Blue Lobster Special at the Sitzmark – Come dressed in the blueberry spirit and a blueberry dessert is on us. Wilmington, VT. $14.95. 802-464-3384

Aug 9, 2008, 8 p.m.til closing - Dancing under the open sky at the Sitzmark – Share in the fun with the band. Blueberry frozen daquiries and Blueberry Mudslides are the house speciality of the evening. Wilmington,

VT. 802-464-3384

Aug 9, 2008 4:30 to 7:30PM the Wilmington congregational church bake sale. "Blueberry food Sale" on the Crafts Inn Lawn


Aug 10, 2008: 11:00 AM – 1:00PM:
The Teddy Bear’s Blueberry Brunch with Bill Shontz at Adams Farm
As part of the Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival, Adams Farm is hosting their first ever Teddy Bear Brunch featuring local recording artist Bill Shontz. Experience all the joys of Adams Farm, the friendly farm animals, great locally grown and prepared food and all the thrills and sing-a-longs you could ask for.
Join Bill Shontz and his “No-See-ums” Band singing songs from Bill's award-winning releases. You can also look forward to real, live, dancing Teddy Bear plus the famous Teddy Bear Toss, when all the guests throw their teddy bears in the air at the same time! Don't forget your camera! This is much more than a concert with local great food- it's a happening! Come early and B.Y.O. Bears. Teddy bears, dolls and other stuffed animals always get in free. A great family event!
Reservations required. Adams Farm, Wilmington, Vermont. 464-3762 or adamsfamilyfarm.com.

Aug 10, 2008, All Day- “Blue Fees”: Mount Snow Golf Course will be offering “Blue Fees” (instead of green fees)

for $56. Call 802-464-4254 for tee times. Country Club Road, West Dover, VT.

Aug 1-10, 2008 - Chittenden Bank hosts a Blueberry Adventure Information table. Stop by to pick-up festival information. Rt 9, Wilmington, VT 802-464-6500

Aug 1-10, 2008 - Gringo’s Resturant Blueberry Festival inspired items including Blue margaritas and Blueberry and Mango Salsa Accented Entrees! West Dover, VT (802) 464-0398

Aug 1-10, 2008 - My Blue Pony Rides at Brookside Stables. Fun for the whole Family! Rt 100 Wilmington, VT. 802-464-0267

Aug 1 – 9, 2008
Mountain Styles Salon & Spa: Berry Berry Good Manicures & Pedicures
Complimentary blueberry exfoliating scrub with every manicure & pedicure service
802 464-1116 RT 100 West Dover

Aug 1- 10, 2008
All right everyone lets think “Blue”. To celebrate “This Years Inaugural Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival” The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a “Blue” themed Decorating Contest. How about a beautiful window or stunning flower display? Showcase your business in blue! It’s up to you. Let’s tastefully deck out the Valley with blue. Show off your store front and the creative talents of your employees. We will be awarding first, second and third place. We will be judging creativity, style and most importantly COLOR! The contest will run through the festival dates August 1-10. We will be out judging throughout the ten days and will announce the winners on August 15th.

Aug 1- 10, 2008: BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL GUEST REGISTRATION at the chamber winner will be draw.

Aug 1- 10, 2008: Blueberry Quest - Gateway to a blue experience! Pick up a "Passport to Blue Adventures" through at the Chamber. Establishments hosting A Blue Event or Activity will be asked to sign or stamp the individual's Passport that participated or visited ... and the person with the most events attended will get a prize!

Aug 1- 10, 2008 Jacksonville General Store “Blue Steer Specials”
The Jacksonville Village Store, well known or their quality meats, is looking forward to introducing you to their Blue Beef Steer special cuts! Great for year round meals and those lazy days of summer bar-b-que! 802-464-5618

Aug 1- 10, 2008: Blueberry Ice Cream Specials at Cindy's Crème. Home-style treats with "Blue" in mind! Located on Route 100 North between the Roadhouse and Twice Blessed. 802-464-5618

Aug 1 - 10, 2008: Make a point to visit Greene's Service Station. John and Beth Greene will be raffling blueberry jams & blueberry pies! Get in on the yummy blue contest! 802-464-3306

Aug 1-10, 2008: Cup & Saucer Restaurant
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Special & Ice Cream Window Berry Special Delights! See Sonny, Flo and staff for a blue experience that is sure to make your day! 802-464-5813

Aug 1- 10, 2008: Visit C & S Beverage for the Blue Special's! 802-464-8062

Aug 1-10, 2008
The North River winery will be serving their award winning wine made from fresh blueberries & apples along with a variety of other wines made from Vermont Grown Fruits. We will also be sampling out some of our non-wine products such as homemade blueberry jam, chocolate covered blueberries and some of Vermont's other Specialty foods. We also carry a selection of Grafton Village Cheese & Sugarbush Farms Cheeses, so stop by and check us out. 802-368-7557

Aug 1-10, 2008: Body Solutions would like to invite visitors to stop by and have one of our delicious slim you down and shape you up blueberry smoothie creations. Each time you visit over the 10 day festival to enjoy a smoothie, your name gets entered into a raffle to win either free smoothie products or a free massage (valued at $70). Rt 9 ,Main St Wilmington. NYL Complex

Aug 1- 10, 2008:
Join us at the Boyd Family Farm in the Pick your own blueberry fields. Celebrate Blueberry Season! Experience our "Field of Blue" Ya might be a farmer if...you appreciate our Outdoor Art Walk! Photo opportunities...your friends will be blue with envy! Stay long enough to pick some berries! Fields are open daily. Hours will be posted. 802- 464 -5618


Aug 4 – Aug 10, 2008: Blue-Dotted Special at Adams Farm
During the Blueberry Extravaganza in the Deerfield Valley, Adams Farm will be hosting their own “Honor the Blueberry” with a 20% off Sale on all blue-dotted items on selected stock from maple products, hand-made soaps and lotions, yarns and sweaters, hand crafted quilts and a variety of Vermont-made items and souvenirs. Farm Store open daily 10 am to 5 pm and evening hours on Wednesday and Saturday Nights. For more information contact Adams Farm, Wilmington, Vermont. 802-464-3762 or www.adamsfamilyfarm.com

Aug 1-20, 2008 The Inn at Sawmill Farm is proud to Celebrate the Blueberry Harvest. Reserve your table for dinner and enjoy blueberry inspired desserts such as Crème Bluelee or homemade Blueberry Pie. Rte 100 & Crosstown Road, West DoverReservations Requested 464-8131

Aug 1-10, 2008 Pickwells Celebrates Blueberry Season with 10% Off Anything in the store that has the color Blue! Visit this eclectic shoppe in the heart of Downtown Wilmington!


Aug 1-10, 2008 River Valley Market 20% off any blueberry product in the store.

Aug 1-10,2008 BLUE PIN BOWLING at NORTH STAR BOWL & MINI GOLF, WILL
EARN YOU $25.00 CASH FOR EVERY BLUE PIN STRIKE. 802-464-5148.

Aug 1-10,2008 BLUEBERRY SUNDAES WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS WILL GIVE YOUR
TUMMY A BERRY-BERRY GOOD TASTE TREAT DELIGHT. VISIT NORTH STAR ICE
CREAM AT 179 RT. 100 NORTH IN WILMINGTON, VT. 802-464-5148.

Aug 1-10, 2008, 10AM - 2 PM - Holden Spa & Tub Hot Tub contest that will be fun for all...Clothes required...

but you will not get wet...test your skills in the display Hot Tub! West Dover, VT 802-464-4772

Aug 1-10, 2008 - W&W Building Supply is proud to offer a "Blue Light Special Sale" to commenerate the First Annual Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival. Stop in during regular business hours and check out the wide range of items marked down. Wilmington, VT 802-464-3022

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