Okemo Valley, VT: The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrates the 4
th AnnualBest of Vermont Summer Festival on Saturday, August 24 from 12 noon – 7 pm and Sunday,
August 25 from 10 am – 4 pm in Ludlow, Vermont. This event will take place at Okemo Field on
Route 103 in Ludlow. Use of the field was generously donated again by Lead Sponsor Okemo
Mountain/Vail Resorts.

This festival is a great opportunity for everyone including locals, new residents, second homeowners,
and visitors to enjoy specialty foods; wine, spirits & brew tastings; artisan products; fine art; live
music; agriculture demos; children’s activities, antique vehicles; and more! We are excited to
announce Okemo’s Waffle Cabin will be joining the fun! The Best of Vermont Summer Festival will
be marketed throughout the Okemo Valley region, the state of Vermont, New England and the
Northeast.

Mary W. Davis Realtor & Associates is the festival’s Presenting Sponsor this year. Other sponsors
are in process and will continue to be listed on the chamber’s special festival web:
https://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/best-of-vermont-summer-festival.

The chamber’s festival committee is seeking additional sponsors, vendors, and volunteers. They are
also seeking special event sponsors for other special festival activities. Sponsor and vendor forms are
now available on the festival website page. To learn more, go to:

• Sponsoring: https://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/sponsorships
• Vending: https://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/vendors
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  Discounts will be given to participating Okemo Valley Chamber Members and returning vendors will
  also be given preferential locations.
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  Sponsors or vendors who are not yet members of the Okemo Valley Chamber who are interested may
  join online HERE: https://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/online-application
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  In the photo, committee members (left to right) are Carol Lighthall (OVRCC), Mark Wiegand
  (Okemo), Shawn Kershaw, Leah Krieble (OVRCC), and Sue Chadwick (Mary W. Davis). Photo taken
  by Donald Dill.
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  Committee members not present include: Jennifer Esposito (Jasper Forest), Karen Kraut (Yeah Wine
  Shop), Selina Meisenhelder (ONE Credit Union), and Jean Pagliughi Esq.
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  Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, 57 Pond St. Suite 8 – P.O. Box 333, Ludlow, VT 05149
  802-228-5830 http://www.YourPlaceInVermont.com
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  Volunteers are welcomed for the festival committee as well as for festival set up, break down and
  during the event. Those interested in participating may also contact Chamber Director Carol directly
  by emailing her at clighthall@yourplaceinvermont.com.
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  The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, member-driven association
  and the voice of 300+ businesses and the communities of 12 Towns & Villages in South Central
  Vermont along the VT Scenic Route 100 Byway surrounded by Okemo, Ascutney & Magic
  Mountains. OVRCC provides advocacy, support, and unified regional marketing to promote and
  enhance businesses in the region as well as the four-season economy.
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  FOR MORE INFORMATION:
  Carol Lighthall, Executive Director, Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
  clighthall@yourplaceinvermont.com 802-228-5830