Winter Rendezvous 2027

Winter Rendezvous returns to Stowe, Vermont, from January 20 to 24, 2027, bringing LGBTQ+ skiers and snowboarders together for five days of winter activities and social events. Held alongside Stowe's Winter Carnival, the festival combines mountain activities with après-ski gatherings and evening parties.

Event dates: Wednesday, January 20 to Sunday, January 24, 2027

Key events:

• Skiing and snowboarding at Stowe Mountain Resort, with access to Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak

• Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Trapp Family Lodge

• Additional winter activities including dog sledding, snowmobiling and horse-drawn sleigh rides

• Wednesday kickoff party and bowling at Stowe Bowl

• Thursday cocktail reception at Alchemist Brewery

• Friday pool party at Trapp Family Lodge

• Saturday Drag Bingo and Blow Out Dance Party at Alfie's Wild Ride

• Sunday farewell brunch at The Round Hearth Café

Gay parties: Winter Rendezvous hosts après-ski gatherings throughout the week, including a bonfire cocktail reception and the Saturday Blow Out Dance Party. The full 2027 party schedule is awaiting confirmation.

Drag shows: Saturday's proposed entertainment includes Drag Bingo at Alfie's Wild Ride. Specific performers and timings have not been announced in the source.

Where to stay: Stowe Village and Mountain Road offer access to the event venues and ski areas. Trapp Family Lodge, Talta Lodge Bluebird, Green Mountain Inn and Field Guide Lodge are among the accommodation options mentioned in the source.