Beat the Winter Blues with the Friends of the Blue Hills at Winter Fest

(CANTON) The Friends of the Blue Hills and the Blue Hills Ski Area will host an evening of winter fun at their annual Winter Fest on Tuesday, February 25, from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Blue Hills Ski Area, 4001 Washington Street (Rte 138), in Canton. The free event offers live music from the Irish band, Songs for Ceilidh, a night hike, arts and crafts, and discounted downhill skiing.

The highlight of the evening is the “Battle of the Blue Hills Chili Cook-Off” with Milton caterer, Stephanie McFadden from Cooking In With Stephanie returning to defend her top winning title. Elected and town officials will serve as judges, and a People’s Choice Award will also be presented that evening. Skiers, night hikers, and chili connoisseurs alike are invited to warm up next to the fireplace in the cozy ski lodge.

Blue Hills Ski Area will be offering a discounted rate only on the date of Winter Fest, February 25 of $20 per person for an all-day snow pass, $20 for rentals, or a $20 Group 7+ lesson that day only. If planning to ski, print the front page of FriendsoftheBlueHills.org, or the FBH Facebook page, and bring it to the event. For more information, email [email protected].

Winter Fest is just one of many free events the Friends of the Blue Hills sponsors to encourage people to explore and enjoy the Blue Hills Reservation.