Rutland Celebrates Amtrak Service

Friday, July 29 the Amtrak Ethan Allen Express train will begin service between New York City and Burlington. On that day, a celebration will be held at the “James M. Jeffords Rail Passenger Welcome Center,” locally known as the Rutland Amtrak Station, as the Ethan Allen Express arrives from Burlington and travels to New York.…

Downtown Rutland ‘Parade of Heroes’ & ‘Whoopie Pie Festival’

A street party, concert, fireworks, and Rutland’s “Newly”wed Game will highlight the region’s first annual Whoopie Pie Festival and parade of essential-worker heroes Aug. 27.  The festivities will bring the community together for celebration, connection, and reflection after two long years of the pandemic.  New visitors are invited to join us in Rutland’s historic downtown.  …

Business Plan Competition Volunteers Needed

The City of Rutland has committed funding for a City-wide Business Plan Competition which will support new entrepreneurs. This competition will be open to small businesses seeking to open, or existing businesses seeking to significantly expand, within Rutland City. The competition will solicit ideas for new (or expanded) businesses. Applicants will be asked to develop…

2020 Regional Fireworks

Here are the fireworks we know about in the Rutland Region. Please practice proper social distancing while viewing and follow all guidelines put out by the event hosts, CDC and State of Vermont.   Town of Killington July 4th at Dusk The Town of Killington will partner with Killington Resort to hold its annual 4th…

Winter In August 2018

Winter in August 2018 Due to predicted thunderstorms and for everyone’s safety we are moving to the Vermont Farmers Food Center 251 West St., Rutland   Winter In August is held annually by the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce, originally held as a recognition of the ski industry’s contribution to the regional economy, has become a…

World Cup Weekend

There’s so much to do during the World Cup Weekend in the Killington Valley….. Join us in Rutland for great activities, indoors and out, great restaurants, shopping and lodging. Visit: RutlandVermont.com for additional events; restaurants and lodging. Additional resources: Killington Pico Area Association Downtown Rutland Partnership    

Celebrate Love at Gilmore Home Center

Mark your calendar and plan on attending the February Chamber Mixer at Gilmore Home Center on Tuesday, February 14 from 5 – 7 pm. Make your dinner reservations for a bit later and come enjoy food catered by Otto’s Cones Point General Store, a chocolate fountain, flowers for the ladies and a chance to win…

Your World Cup Update

Did you know the Audi FIS Ski World Cup is coming to Killington Resort?   Killington Resort proudly hosts the Audi FIS Ski World Cup November 26-27, 2016 This World Cup event will include the women’s giant slalom and slalom races and is expected to bring U.S. Ski Team superstars Julia Mancuso, Mikaela Shiffrin and…