The One Annual Winter Festival In Vermont Every Vermonter Should Bundle Up For At Least Once

Aside from being *the* place to go if you'd like to hit the slopes, there are numerous winter festivals worth checking out in Vermont, too. This includes the annual Great Ice! Festival that takes place in North Hero, Vermont. The 2022 Great Ice! Festival is set to happen February 19-21, 2022. The weekend schedule includes opportunities to go ice skating, snowshoeing, hiking, and sledding. You'll also get to watch the annual Christmas tree bonfire, fireworks, and enjoy hearty winter dishes like chili from local restaurants. So, if you haven't made it to this annual winter festival in Vermont, read on to learn more about what you'll be able to see and do when you go.

Guests come from near and far to take part in the annual Great Ice! Festival. When you go to the Great Ice! festivities, remember to bring your ice skates so you can push and glide on the local pond too.

Kids of all ages will have a blast being pulled by dogs as they go sledding.

You can also watch the sled dogs in action.

If you're feeling creative, feel free to make anything you'd like in the snow. You can also enter the annual snowman making competition.

If you've always wanted to learn how to ride a zamboni, you'll get your chance during this weekend festival in North Hero, Vermont.

One of the standing rituals at this annual winter event is the Christmas tree bonfire. As you can see from this photo, it's pretty impressive to watch.

And if your pup can handle the cold temperatures, feel free to bring her with you during the weekend festivities too.

To learn more about the schedule of events taking place throughout the 2022 Great Ice! winter festival in Vermont, take a look here.