
2026 Deaf Winter Fest
Calendar
For access to the weekend program events occurring on Thursday, March 12th, through Sunday, March 15th, registration is required. A 2-year membership to USDSSA is included. Kids under 16 do not need to register for membership.
Note, please RSVP for our evening programs to help us with head counts for the venues.
Daily Meet-Ups & Après Ski
Lunch Meet-Up (Thursday–Saturday)
Round House Café – Jackson Gore Base
🕚 Meet between 11:00 AM –12:30 PM
Round House Café offers quick ordering with multiple food stations—perfect for groups with different tastes. Grab what you like, then look for signing hands in the air to find us.
Après-Ski Meet-Up (Thursday–Sunday)
Bull Bar & Lounge – Clock Tower Base Lodge
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Upstairs room available starting at 2:00 PM
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Slopeside second-floor entrance will be unlocked
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Food and drink options available (see posted hours onsite)
Thursday, March 12th -
Off the Rails - Kickoff Dinner & Drinks
📍 64 Pond Street, Ludlow, VT
🕕 6:00–10:00 PM (Kitchen closes at 9:00 PM)
Start the weekend with a relaxed gathering. Order dinner, enjoy drinks, and reconnect with friends—new and old. Come when you can and stay as long as you like.
Friday, March 13th
Killarney Irish Pub - Dinner, Drinks & Conversation
📍 44 Pond Street, Ludlow, VT
🕖 7:00–11:00 PM
Join us for a casual Friday night social—stop by for dinner, drinks, or both.
🔥 Fireside Chat – 8:00 PM
Greg Hlibok shares his experience working on the documentary Deaf President Now and reflects on Deaf history, advocacy, and storytelling.
Saturday, March 14th
Snowshoeing at Viking Nordic Center
📍 615 Little Pond Road, Londonderry, VT
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Group snowshoe tour: $35/person
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10% discount on snowshoe rentals
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Minimum: 15 participants | Maximum: 25 participants
Please sign up in advance so we can provide an accurate count to the Nordic Center. Mid-March conditions can vary, and updates will be shared as we get closer to the event
Outer Limits Brewing: Après & Community Night
📍 Ludlow, VT
🕖 Evening event
Join us for a fun, relaxed Saturday night gathering sponsored by Convo Communications. Complimentary shared appetizers (first come, first served—arrive early!)
Sunday, March 15th
Group Picture: (Meet @ Jackson Gore Base) 1 PM
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