What’s Happening at Trapp Family Lodge

With over 200 years of history, our lovely town of Stowe, Vermont, always features exciting cultural activities. No matter what brings you to Trapp Family Lodge, you’ll find that our location places you right in the thick of things. Ask our friendly concierge for more information on local happenings.

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Trapp Family Lodge Activities Calendar


For your convenience, we’ve curated a list of wonderful, fun, and exciting things going on in and around Trapp Family Lodge. If you have something special in mind, check our calendar before booking a stay with us.
 
Resort Activities Calendar
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10th Mountain Division Film Screening & Talk Wednesday, November 13, 2024


Trapp Family Lodge invites the community to a special event featuring a talk and Q&A with award winning filmmaker Chris Anthony and Sam von Trapp, followed by a screening of Mission Mt. Mangart. This documentary explores the story of the 10th Mountain Division, America’s first winter warfare specialists, and the courageous volunteers who joined this experimental light infantry unit. The event is part of the filmmaker's New England tour.

Details:

  • Talk and Q&A: 5:00–6:30 pm at Trapp Family Lodge (Free)
  • Dinner Break: Enjoy a meal at the Lodge or in town
  • Film Screening: 8:00 pm at Stowe Cinema, $15 per person. 50% of proceeds goes to the Youth Mission Project.

Click below to RSVP to the Talk and Q&A. Please note we expect to reach capacity for this event and the RSVP link will be disabled when that happens.

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Trivia Night at the Bierhall November 14, 21 and Dec 5, 2024


Join us at the Bierhall for a night of Trivia! Form a team and join us from 6:30pm - 8:30pm for 7 rounds of trivia. Win prizes and have a great time with your friends at von Trapp Brewing Bierhall!

Menu Specials this evening: 

Bierhall nachos 
  • Corn tortilla chips, house made cheese sauce, Pico de Gallo, shredded lettuce,  pickled jalapeños, Cabot sour cream, scallions $14.00
  • Add meat ( grass cattle company Vermont gras fed beef )( beer braised pulled pork from local Vermont pork)( and grilled misty knoll Vermont chicken breast) +$5.00 
Chicken wings qty 7 jumbo wings $15.00
  • In house hot sauce wings 
  • And a lingonberry jam, Helles beer BBQ sauce 
Fish and chips $24.00
  • fresh beer battered fish with our Vienna  beer, with side of fries and our in-house Cole slaw 
Corn ribs $14.00
  • Deep fried corn, tossed in a dry rub with a yogurt sauce. 
Jalapenos poppers $13.00
Menu Specials
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Brunch at the Bierhall Sunday, November 17 & 24, 2024


Join us for a special Brunch Buffet at the Bierhall on November 17 and 24 from 10:30am - 1pm. We have the Dale and Darcy band playing and will be serving up delicious Insta worthy Bloody Mary's and mimosas as well!

Fruit Salad
Kaffeehaus Croissants
Blueberry, Toasted Maple Walnut Mixed Green Salad with Feta and VT Maple Balsamic
Charcuterie board with Austrian & Vermont cheeses, olives, cured meats, local jam, honeycomb & more
Smoked Salmon
Austrian Salt Cured Salmon (Gravlax)
North Country Vermont Smoked Bacon
Vermont Breakfast Sausage
Vermont Smoked Ham
Home Fries
Pancakes, ( with local fruit preserves)
French Toast
Eggs Benedict
Fried Chicken (schnitzel)
Scrambled Eggs
Assortment of Austrian Sausage
Make your own Avocado Toast Station
Shaved Prime Rib
Mixed Roasted Vegetable
 
$30.00 per adult,
$16 for Children 4-12
Free for kids 3 and under
(plus 10% and 20% service fee).
Orange juice, coffee, milk are included. 
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Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 2024


Why go through the hassle of planning, cooking, serving, and, worst of all, cleaning up after a huge Thanksgiving meal? Just bring the entire family to Trapp Family Lodge and let us take care of everything for you. Now that’s something to be thankful for!

Thanksgiving to be served from 12pm until 7:30pm. No breakfast is served on Thanksgiving Day in the Main Lodge, but the Kaffeehaus is open for breakfast. 

APPETIZER STATIONS

Assorted House Made Breads and Butters

Vermont Cheese Board with Local Meats and Cheeses

Artichoke Dip with Crispy Pita Bread and Assorted Crackers

Chilled Helles Poached Jumbo Shrimp with Champagne Cocktail Sauce

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese and Chili Honey Drizzle

SOUPS

New England Clam Chowder with Oyster Crackers Austrian

Pumpkin Soup with Pumpkin Seeds and Crème Fraîche

SALADS

Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Green Beans, Asiago Cheese, Herb Vinaigrette

Farro Apple Salad with Crisp Apples, Dried Cranberries, Crumbled Blue Cheese and Cider Dressing Green Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumber, Shredded Carrots and Maple Balsamic Dressing

CARVING STATION

Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast

Maple Pineapple Glazed Steam Ship Ham with a Pear and Saffron Chutney

Sauces: Turkey Gravy, Ham Jus, House Made Cranberry Sauce

MAINS & SIDES

Baked Center Cut Cod Filet with a Crab, Shrimp and Scallop Stuffing, and Lobster Sauce

Beef Burgundy with a Mushroom Red Wine Demi-Glace Sauce served over Egg Noodles

Vegetarian Wellington with Wild Mushroom Duxelles and a Vegan Mushroom Demi-Glace

Caramelized Leek & Shallot Mashed Potatoes

Traditional Bread & Sausage Stuffing

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Root Vegetables: Carrots, Parsnips, Butternut Squash, Pearl Onions

DESSERTS

Sachertorte, Linzertorte, Apfelstrudel, von Trapp Maple Crème Brulee, Local Sweet Potato Tart with Wine Poached Pear, Callebaut Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, Cranberry Confit Macaron, Salted Caramel Mousse with Spiced Champlain Apple Chutney, Pumpkin Spice Madeleines, Raspberry Dark Chocolate Truffle, Gingerbread Chocolate Truffle, Roasted Pineapple Cake with Rum Cream

12:00 - 7:30 pm by Reservation

$80 per adult | $40 per child

Tax & service fee not included

 

Thanksgiving Buffet Menu
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Holiday Tree Lighting Saturday, November 30, 2024


Enjoy the kickoff of the holiday season in Stowe and celebrate with the lighting of the main holiday tree on property with the von Trapp family and fellow guests! We will have hot chocolate, Glühwein, cookies, a fire pit on the patio, horse and carriage rides and more from 3 - 5:30pm for resort guests only. The lighting ceremony and caroling kicks off at 5pm and run until 5:30pm.

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Christmas Week Celebrations In Stowe, Vermont


Christmas week, Trapp Family Lodge will have caroling with the von Trapps on Christmas Eve, a delicious holiday buffet on Christmas at the Main Dining Room, followed by amazing special events such as Choral groups, Curious Creatures, Marko the Magician, Santa's Reindeer and more! Check out our activities calendar for up-to-date info and below for a full list (Subject to change). 

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New Years's Celebration Tuesday, December 31, 2024


Experience New Year's Eve in Stowe, Vermont at the Trapp Family Lodge and ring the New Year in, in style! Our celebrations start with a gourmet buffet dinner followed by fireworks at midnight. Special family events also occur, of which you can find in our activities calendar as we get closer to the date. 

New Year's Menu 

STARTERS 

Canoe Seafood Display: Tuna Poke, Oysters on the Half Shell, Poached Shrimp, Clams and Steamed Mussels with Mignonette Sauce, Champagne Cocktail Sauce, Drawn Butter, Sriracha Mayo & Horseradish

Appetizer Table: Mini Crab Cakes with Sriracha Mayo, Mini Beef Wellingtons, Baked Brie with Apricot Jam, Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Chili Maple Glaze, Local Cheese & Meat Display, House Made Breads with Assorted Butters

SOUPS & SALADS

Lobster Bisque

Vegetarian New Years Soup

Wild Rice, Goat Cheese & Roasted Vegetable Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Mixed Green Salad with House Honey Dijon Dressing

Fennel, Orange, Cranberry & Arugula Salad with Feta Cheese, Spiced Pecans and Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette

Grilled Octopus Salad with Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Mixed Olives, Sliced Red Onion, Capers, White Anchovies, Frisee Lettuce and Balsamic Vinaigrette

CARVING STATIONS 

Dry aged Bone in Herb Crusted Prime Rib

Roasted Stuffed Pork Loin with Sausage & Oyster Bread Stuffing

Sauces: Apple Cider Demi Glace, Bordelaise Sauce, Horseradish Sauce

ACTION STATIONS 

Caesar Salad with Baby Romaine, Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Bacon Lardons, White Anchovies & House Made Croutons

New Year’s Waffle Station: Choice of Crispy Pork Belly, Maple Duck Confit, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Chili Maple Syrup, Cinnamon Butter, Lignonberry Butter and Trapp Farm Fried Eggs

MAINS & SIDES 

Grilled Helles Beer Marinated Flank Steak with Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace

Stuffed Herb Crusted Breast stuffed with a Prosciutto Apple Stuffing and Leek Cream Sauce

Crab, Shrimp, Lobster Pie baked in a Garlic Cream topped with Herb and Parmesan Crumb Crust

Grilled Asparagus with a Boursin Cheese Bechamel Sauce

Grilled Marinated Portabella Mushroom stuffed with a Vegetarian Sausage, Spinach & Goat Cheese Stuffing with a Red Pepper Sauce

Fingerling Potatoes roasted with Rosemary and Dijon Mustard

DESSERTS

Apfelstrudel, Sachertorte, Linzertorte Tiramisu Cream Puff, Champagne Macaron, Bourbon Truffles, NYE Celebration Cookies, Bellini Verrine, Chocolate Mousse Tarts, Cannoli, Matcha Opera Cake, St. Germain Trifle, Passionfruit and Strawberry Financier

 

6:00-10:00pm by Reservation

$145 per adult | $50 per child

Tax & service fee not included

New Year's Eve Menu
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Stowe Winter Carnival January 22 - 26, 2025


Celebrate Stowe's Winter Carnival, showcasing the allure of our winter wonderland. From Ice Carving Competitions, special events and the renowned Snowvolleyball tournaments, Stowe offers major activities for all ages.

Winter Carnival
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Tour de Stowe Sunday, February 2, 2025


Co-hosted by Stowe Nordic and NENSA, this event is returning for its 2nd year. Join us for a fabulous tour on some of Stowe’s best Nordic trails.  The Tour de Stowe is a non-competitive classic technique ski tour taking place on the gorgeous trails of the Trapp Family Lodge and Stowe Mtn Resort cross-country centers. 

The course will start and end at the Trapps Outdoor Center.  The 25km course will be a loop and there will be a 15 km cutoff for those who prefer the shorter distance. The 5 km short course is for K-6th graders with treats at the finish. Also at the finish, a Festive Expo is planned with representatives from some great Nordic related companies.

Sign up details coming soon! 

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Race to the Cabin February 9, 2025


The race to the CABIN is back! Come enter this festive, low-key event; some may race, and others may tour. Just come out and ski at your own pace to the famous Trapp's Slayton Pasture Cabin and enjoy a hot chocolate or hot cider!!

Course Description: Only one hill, a moderate 3 ½ K final climb to the cabin, but well worth the effort.

Sign up details coming soon! 

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Valentine's Day Friday, February 14, 2025


Spend Valentine's Day with that special someone at the Trapp Family Lodge. Purchase an in-room bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries and enjoy massages and our outdoor hot tub at our Fitness Center. We provide special menu items the night of Valentine's Day.  

Menu to be announced in early 2025.

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Chamber Music Stowe February 16, 2025


Join us at 6pm in the Mozart Room for another amazing night of Chamber Music with Stowe Chamber Music!

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Stowe Derby Returning in 2025!


Experience the oldest, downhill cross-country race in North America, here in Stowe Vermont! Voted one of the top sporting events in Vermont, the Stowe Derby is a site to see or participate in! 

 
Register Here
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Easter Brunch Sunday, April 20, 2025


Join us for an amazing brunch celebrating Easter at Trapp Family Lodge! Join us for an Easter egg hunt that morning (for resort guests only) and get to Meet our flock of Katahdin Sheep and newborn baby lambs before bunch and our newly born Highland Calves on a Meet the Cows tour.   

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Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 11, 2025


Treat your mother to something truly special this Mother’s Day with a one-of-a-kind brunch at Trapp Family Lodge. Mom will love our spread and you’ll love spending quality time with family.

Menu to be announced in 2025!

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Catamount Ultra Marathon June 21, 2025


The 25k course is primarily wide, hard-packed dirt trail. Rolling through highland pastures and hardwood forest complete with maple sugar tap lines in place and ready for the spring "run", this course is not to be missed. The course circumnavigates our incredibly well maintained trail system To complete the 50k course, runners will complete the 25k loop, two times. There is an 9 hour racer cutoff for the 50k.

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July 4th Festivities Enjoy the 4th in Stowe!


Enjoy the 4th of July parade in Stowe from 12pm - 1pm followed by fireworks at Stowe's Mayo Field at dusk. 

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Music in the Meadow


Enjoy a picnic under the stars while enjoying Vermont's most beautiful backdrop in our Concert Meadow overlooking the scenic Nebraska Valley.

Music in the Meadow will return in 2025! Dates TBD.

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Stowe Jazz Festival Returning in 2025!


Enjoy 30 performances in 8 locations throughout Stowe during this annual event that celebrates Jazz artists from around the country and world. All performances are free for attendees as the aim is to ensure folks from all walks of life are able to enjoy these talented artists and their craft. 

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Oktoberfest 2025 September 20, 2025


Join us for the 16th annual Oktoberfest at the von Trapp Brewing Bierhall at 1333 Luce Hill Road in Stowe VT! The Inseldudler Band will be playing at both sessions as well as Trachten contests (for traditional Oktoberfest outfits), cask tapping and U.S. Steinholding competitions at each session. 

There are 2 sessions on Saturday and each session is five hours in length. Adult tickets include your first beer, an Oktoberfest souvenir mug, an app, entree and live entertainment. Students include everything except the beer and get a soda instead and Youth get an app and a soda. Dessert will be available for purchase a la carte the day of.

Tickets available Spring 2025 and menu TBD

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Trapp Cabin Trail Races 2025 TBD


Run a 5k, 10k, or Half-Marathon on the beautiful trails of Trapp Family Outdoor Center in Stowe, Vermont in the peak of foliage season. This perennial favorite is a great opportunity to try out trail running, to look for your personal best, or simply to challenge yourself while exploring the beautiful scenery and the trails around the resort. Sign up to run with family and friends, and create some long lasting memories! This event is an important fundraiser for Green Mountain Adaptive Sports. 

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Trapp Mountain Marathon October 18, 2025


Challenge yourself with this half and full marathon distance trail run in the heart of the Green Mountains at beautiful Trapp Family Lodge. Fall is the best time to visit Vermont and we think that running through crisp, colorful fall foliage on the Trapp Lodge trail system is just the way to do it.