Annual Ski Jump Competition

Jan 31- Feb. 2/SALUSBURY – This all-volunteer, non-profit organization has fostered the exhilarating sport of ski jumping among all ages and generations. SWSA continues to improve its snowmaking capabilities, ensuring that the Eastern National Ski Jumping Championships will remain an annual event. Even if the winter looks brown outside your window, it’s white over at Satre Hill thanks to our state-of-the-art snow guns. Standing amidst the ringing cowbells, with crowds cheering on their favorites, hearing skis slapping against the landing hill as these brave jumpers soar up to 200 feet through the air at speeds up to 50 miles an hour, is something you must experience. Special event is the human dog sled race, that zany, hilarious exercise where six intrepid souls, five pulling one, on a sled of their own design, race against other teams on a 200 yard long snow course More at https://jumpfest.org/

Winter Lantern Festival

Now through Feb. 8/MIDDLEFIELD – 4:30-9:30 p.m. at Lyman Orchards Golf Club.. Step into a dazzling world of light with over 1000 Chinese lanterns; all handmade by artisans with decades of experience. A whimsical outdoor walk-through experience to light up and warm up the season! From glowing animals and festive scenes to whimsical garden sculptures, there’s something to captivate visitors of all ages. Warm up with seasonal treats like hot cider, hot chocolate, and our famous apple cider donuts, all available for purchase at the event. Featuring live entertainment, food, drinks and photo opportunities there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.