St. Albans Winter Carnival

When

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Where

Hard'ack Recreation Area (Winter) 179 Congress St, St. Albans, VT 05478 Visit Website |

Who

All Ages

Details

St. Albans Winter Carnival, February 20-21, 2026. Games, races, fire pit with s'mores, hot cocoa, sledding, skiing, snowshoeing, ice carving demonstration, sugar on snow and more! The Duct Tape Derby is scheduled to start at 2pm on Feb 21 with check in starting at 1pm. Make a sled out of cardboard & duct tape and race it down the hill. Register your sled on our website at www.stalbansrec.com

Check back for updated schedule changes!

*Activities for Friday February 20*
-Kids Lollipop Ski Races - 7-8pm

*Activities for Saturday February 21*
-1pm Duct Tape Derby registration and sled judging
-2pm Duct Tape Derby (Register at www.stalbansrec.com)

More details will be released as entertainment is confirmed.

All this fun is FREE thanks to our great sponsors and is weather dependent. Because of that, schedule is subject to change.

Reviews

3 reviews

September 15, 2015
"I had always seen this place from the highway and finally took my dogs this morning. What a wonderful place to hike or just walk leisurely. Well groomed trails crisscross throughout the mountain so there is both sun and shade. Dogs loved it! I loved it! And THANK YOU to Hard'ack Recreation people who maintain it."
- painterpat
August 16, 2011
"I agree with missmagpie! Hard'ack has something for everyone! Large hills for us big kids, small hills for the kiddies, and fun activities for those wanting to partake in more exciting and adventurous activities such as snowboarding, etc. Great place for winter fun! "
- Shanrock512
January 18, 2009
"What a great place to enjoy all of your favorite winter activities. Whether the little ones want to slide down some of the small bumpy hills, your teens watch or partake in some of the impromptu rail jam competitions, or momdad take a fast and furious run down the sledding hill, there is something for everyone. The hills are groomed to perfection and there is even snow making! And when everyone needs a break, just jump into the warming hut for some hot chocolate 75 cents or warm snacks like a hot dog 1.50. And if you forget some hand warmers they have them too. This is a great way to spend a few hours with the family and enjoy the outdoors in the winter. Access to Hard'Ack is free, but they sure do appreciate donations to keep this northern Vermont gem alive and kickin'."
- missmagpie