Events
Killington Classic 2012
August 30th - Sept 3rd
Ride Beautiful Vermont!
* NEW! Covered Bridges & High Gaps Guided Tours (including Lunch)
* NEW Route! Vermont's Best Poker Run (great prizes/amazing scenery)
* NEW! Green Mountain Scavenger Hunt (beautiful views, and fun prizes)
* 12 Mile Parade to Rutland Block Party
Shop and Accessorize!
* NEW & LARGER: KC Vendor Village with over 30 vendors!
* NEW! Ducati Displays & Demos from Victory
Great Entertainment!
* Freestyle Arial Stunt Shows
* Fireworks & Music
* Amazing Prizes and More!
All in a New, Centralized Location (with an Amazing View!)
2012 Killington Classic Schedule of Events
EVENT |
TIME |
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
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THURSDAY 8/30 |
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| Check In & Sign Up | 4PM-8PM | Snowshed Lot | Stop in at the Snowshed Lodge at the Killington Resort to pick up your Registration Package, or to sign up for some of the fun events. Be a part of the new Killington Classic Rally. |
| Killington Kick Start Dinner |
6PM-7:30PM | Snowshed Lodge | Prior to the Killington Classic Kick Start, enjoy a great dinner and dessert while overlooking the Green Mountain Range. On the menu is a delicious Italian buffet prepared by the top notch chefs at the Killington Resort, including Vegetarian Minestrone Soup, Herb Breadsticks, Grilled Balsamic Vegetable Platter, Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Tiramisu, Mascarpone Cannolis. Yum! Sponsored by:  Buy in advance & $ave! |
| Killington Kick Start Mixer |
7PM-8:30PM | Snowshed Lodge | Kick Start your Killington Classic with this great night of food, music and fun! Hear about the exciting upcoming weekend, dance to the wonderful band, or relax on the balcony with gorgeous Vermont views around you. Life is good. Sponsored by: Buy in advance & $ave! |
| Awards & Prizes | 8PM-8:20PM | Snowshed Lodge | Several hundred dollars of prizes will be given away to wristbanded attendees by our friends at Roadbike Magazine. Will you be one of the lucky ones? |
| Casino Night |
8PM-10PM | Outback Pizza | Enjoy wood-fired specialty pizzas, live music, and tables of casino games. Classic attendees receive free chips and have the chance to cash them in at the end of the night for great prizes. This is a Killington Community Event, please show your KC Wristband when entering. |
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FRIDAY 8/31 |
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| Bikers Breakfast | 8AM-10AM | Wally’s American Grill & Johnny Boy’s Pancake House | Start your day with 10% off (discount for wristbanded attendees) at these great breakfast hot-spots! |
| Check In & Sign Up | 8AM-6PM | Snowshed Lot | Stop in at the Snowshed Lodge at the Killington Resort to pick up your Registration Package, or to sign up for some of the fun events. Be a part of the new Killington Classic Rally. |
| Vermont Valley Run |
9AM-3PM | Killington Region |
What's not to love? Great prizes and a great ride at your own pace! Explore the quaint towns and out-of-the-way places around the region on your own with this unique scavenger hunt! Go to the selected areas on your scavenger map, and find the specially marked building that provides you a special stamp. The more stamps you receive, the better your chances of winning some fantastic prizes. Finish up by 3 pm Sunday to be eligible for Hundred$ in Prize$! Buy Tickets in advance & $ave! |
| Green Mountain Poker Run |
9AM-3PM | Ramshead Lot |
Hop on your bike, follow the designated route to five great Vermont spots (you'll love ‘em), and try to get the best hand possible to win some great door prizes. Approximately 100 miles. Get started Friday or Saturday between 9a-11a at the Ramshead lot at the Killington Resort and finish your route by 3:00pm. Sponsored by:   Buy Tickets in advance & $ave! |
| Gondola Rides |
10AM-5PM | K1-Lodge | View the five surrounding states and Canada from the top of Killington Mountain with a scenic, enclosed Gondola ride. This mile and a quarter ride to the top of 4,241-foot Killington Peak will showcase breathtaking views for as far as the eye can see. This is a great way to see the the late summer foliage. This activity will not run in bad weather. Buy Tickets in advance & $ave! |
| Vermont State Fair |
12PM-10PM |
Rutland Fairgrounds |
As a wristbanded KC'er, your admission to the Vermont State Fair has been paid (a $12 value). Enjoy the Midway, Rides, Food, Exhibits, & much more... Be a kid again! |
| Grand Parade Assembles | 5PM | Ramshead Lot | |
| Grand Parade departs to Rutland | 6PM | Ramshead Lot | Who doesn't love a parade, especially when you're in it! Join the annual Grand Parade down the mountain to Rutland. It's an escorted 12 mile ride through the mountains to Rutland's Block Party. |
| Downtown Block Party | 6:30PM | Downtown Rutland |
Follow the parade right to the party! Rutland opens its arms to the Killington Classic by putting on one heck of a Block Party, with live music, a beer garden, and plenty of outdoor dining options. The parade gets a police escort right into town with special parking. Sponsored by: |
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SATURDAY 9/1 |
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| Bikers Breakfast | 8AM-10AM | Wally’s American Grill & Johnny Boy’s Pancake House | Start your day with 10% off (discount for wristbanded attendees) at these great breakfast hot-spots! |
| Check In & Sign Up | 8AM-8PM | Snowshed Lot | Stop in at the Snowshed Lodge at the Killington Resort to pick up your Registration Package, or to sign up for some of the fun events. Be a part of the new Killington Classic Rally. |
| Guided Tour Depart: High Gaps Guided Tour "Ride the Green Serpent" |
9AM | Ramshead Lot | Guided Tours are a "must do" & THE BEST way to experience Vermont's amazing beauty and wonderful food: The High Gaps Tour guides you along The Green Serpent; an exciting winding ride over Vermont's best gaps totaling over 500 turns, twists and switchbacks, and whose "spine" is one of the best riding roads in the U.S. The equally amazing lunch is served at a quaint Vermont Inn, and includes: Chicken Puff Pastry, Chicken and Caesar salad, Vegetarian Pasta, Gingerbread with Inn-made Caramel and Cinnamon. Prizes by:  Buy Tickets in advance & $ave! |
| Guided Tours Depart: Covered Bridges Tour | 9AM | Ramshead Lot |
Guided Tours are a "must do" & THE BEST way to experience Vermont's amazing beauty and wonderful food: The Covered Bridge Tour guides you to, and through, a number of Vermont's most unique attractions: Historic wooden covered bridges. Have your camera ready, because you'll see postcard-quality sights throughout the day. Lunch will be at a gorgeous resort in a lakeside setting with a menu to die for. Prizes by: |
| Vermont Valley Run |
9AM-3PM | Killington Region |
What's not to love? Great prizes and a great ride at your own pace! Explore the quaint towns and out-of-the-way places around the region on your own with this unique scavenger hunt! Go to the selected areas on your scavenger map, and find the specially marked building that provides you a special stamp. The more stamps you receive, the better your chances of winning some fantastic prizes. Finish up by 3 pm Sunday to be eligible for Hundred$ in Prize$! Buy Tickets in advance & $ave! |
| Green Mountain Poker Run |
9AM-3PM | Ramshead Lot |
Hop on your bike, follow the designated route to five great Vermont spots (you'll love ‘em), and try to get the best hand possible to win some great door prizes. Approximately 100 miles. Get started Friday or Saturday between 9a-11a at the Ramshead lot at the Killington Resort and finish your route by 3:00pm. Sponsored by: Buy Tickets in advance & $ave! |
| Gondola Rides |
10AM-5PM | K1-Lodge | View the five surrounding states and Canada from the top of Killington Mountain with a scenic, enclosed Gondola ride. This mile and a quarter ride to the top of 4,241-foot Killington Peak will showcase breathtaking views for as far as the eye can see. This is a great way to see the the late summer foliage. This activity will not run in bad weather. Buy Tickets in advance & $ave! |
| Vendor Village |
10AM-7PM | Snowshed Lot |
Bigger & Better than ever! Come check out the many bike products and accessories all located in one easy-to-find location at the Snowshed Lot at Killington Resort. Grab a bite to eat here, watch the stunt shows, and keep shopping. So many toys; it's like an early Christmas! |
Demo Rides      |
11AM-4PM | Vendor Village - Snowshed Lot | Demo Rides available from Central Vermont Motorcycles & Cyclewise Ducati.   |
| Stunt Spectacular-Freestyle Trials Show | 3PM-3:30PM | Snowshed Lot | Come see the amazing demonstration of slow speed skills. Watch expert riders as they ride over obstacles you never thought possible...without ever putting their feet down! |
| People’s Choice Bike Show | 4:30PM-6PM | Snowshed Lot | Got a cool bike? Enter it into our new "People's Choice" contest. Choose a category to enter: Cruiser, Tourer/Sport Tourer, Sport Bike, Vintage/Classic, Best Paint and Best in Show. Anyone that's registered gets to vote! Winners get trophies and cool prizes. FREE to wristbanded attendees. $5 all others. |
| Full Throttle Party | 5:30PM-8PM | Snowshed Lodge | The Killington Classic's biggest night! Enjoy a great live band in a spectacular setting overlooking the Vermont mountains, possibly win some great prizes and watch spectacular fireworks as they light up the night sky & thunder through the mountains! Sponsored by:  |
| Full Throttle Dinner |
5:30PM | Snowshed Lodge | How do you make the Full Throttle Party better? Have a great dinner while enjoying it! This northeastern event will knock your socks off with this southwestern menu, including Chicken tortilla soup, Red Bean & Jimaca Salad, Cucumber & Cilantro Salad, Skillet Seared Chicken & Beef Strips, Sautee Onions, red and yellow Peppers, Warm Flour Tortillas, Taco Shells, Refried Beans, Spicy Southwestern Chili, Warm Churros & Honey. Sponsored by: |
| Men's "Big Belly" Wet T-shirt Contest | 6:15PM-6:30PM | Snowshed Lot |
This one is for the ladies...Winners are judged on the boys' biggest bellies and bulging biceps. Sure to be a crowd pleaser and good laugh for all! Sponsored by: |
| Awards & Grand Prizes | 7:40PM-8:00PM | Snowshed Lodge | On the KC's biggest night, we're giving away the biggest prizes and awards. Over $1,000 in prizes will be awarded to wristbanded attendees by:  |
| Fireworks Begin (Rain date Sunday) |
8PM | Snowshed Lodge | There could be no better setting for a fireworks show! Watch the fireworks explode at the foot of Killington Peak, perfectly synchronized to the soundtrack playing, and hear the booms echo off the mountain range. Sponsored by: |
| After Dinner Party | 8:30PM | Pickle Barrel Nightclub | The Pickle Barrel Nightclub on the Killington Access Rd. hosts this popular musical event. Food, fun, and great music! This is a Killington Community Event, please show your Killington Classic wristband when entering. |
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SUNDAY 9/2 |
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| Check In & Sign Up | 8AM-7PM | Snowshed Lot | Stop in at the Snowshed Lodge at the Killington Resort to pick up your Registration Package, or to sign up for some of the fun events. Be a part of the new Killington Classic Rally. |
| Guided Tour Depart: High Gaps Guided Tour "Ride the Green Serpent" |
9AM | Ramshead Lot |
Guided Tours are a "must do" & THE BEST way to experience Vermont's amazing beauty and wonderful food: The High Gaps Tour guides you along The Green Serpent; an exciting winding ride over Vermont's best gaps totaling over 500 turns, twists and switchbacks, and whose "spine" is one of the best riding roads in the U.S. The equally amazing lunch is served at a quaint Vermont Inn, and includes: Chicken Puff Pastry, Chicken and Caesar salad, Vegetarian Pasta, Gingerbread with Inn-made Caramel and Cinnamon. Prizes by: Buy Tickets in advance & $ave! |
| Guided Tours Depart: Covered Bridges Tour |
9AM | Ramshead Lot |
Guided Tours are a "must do" & THE BEST way to experience Vermont's amazing beauty and wonderful food: The Covered Bridge Tour guides you to, and through, a number of Vermont's most unique attractions: Historic wooden covered bridges. Have your camera ready, because you'll see postcard-quality sights throughout the day. Lunch will be at a gorgeous resort in a lakeside setting with a menu to die for. Prizes by: Buy Tickets in advance & $ave! |
| Vermont Valley Run |
9AM-3PM | Killington Region |
What's not to love? Great prizes and a great ride at your own pace! Explore the quaint towns and out-of-the-way places around the region on your own with this unique scavenger hunt! Go to the selected areas on your scavenger map, and find the specially marked building that provides you a special stamp. The more stamps you receive, the better your chances of winning some fantastic prizes. Finish up by 3 pm Sunday to be eligible for Hundred$ in Prize$! |
| Gondola Rides | 10AM-5PM | K1-Lodge | View the five surrounding states and Canada from the top of Killington Mountain with a scenic, enclosed Gondola ride. This mile and a quarter ride to the top of 4,241-foot Killington Peak will showcase breathtaking views for as far as the eye can see. This is a great way to see the the late summer foliage. This activity will not run in bad weather. Buy Tickets in advance & $ave! Buy Tickets in advance & $ave! |
| Vendor Village | 10AM-7PM | Snowshed Lot | Bigger & Better than ever! Come check out the many bike products and accessories all located in one easy-to-find location at the Snowshed Lot at Killington Resort. Grab a bite to eat here, watch the stunt shows, and keep shopping. So many toys; it's like an early Christmas! |
| Demo Rides |
11AM-4PM | Vendor Village: Snowshed Lot | Demo Rides available from Central Vermont Motorcycles & Cyclewise Ducati. |
| Slow Ride Contest | 2PM-2:30PM | Snowshed Lot | It ain't as easy as it sounds. How slow can you go? Go head to head and may the slowest rider win! Fun to watch, too! Sponsored by:  |
| Bury The Plunger Relay | 2:30PM-3PM | Snowshed Lot | Get ready to laugh! Gather a team of four and Take the Plunge! The plunger has to fit into the roll of toilet paper...a hands free game so there's a whole of lot of hoppin', wrigglin', and thrustin' going on. Hilarious, good clean fun! Sponsored by: |
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MONDAY 9/3 |
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| Breakfast at the Killington Resort |
8AM-10AM | Snowshed Lodge/ Chandelier Room | Join your fellow Killington Classic attendees & staff for a farewell breakfast at the Snowshed Lodge located at the foot of Killington. Relax in this stunning setting while you feast on a fantastic breakfast buffet, including Crème Fraiche and Vermont Cheddar Eggs, Breakfast Burrito (eggs, salsa, black beans, and bacon wrapped with tortilla and baked, Topped with Monterey Jack Cheese), Freshly Fried Breakfast Curls with Cinnamon, Assorted Coffee Cake, Breakfast Sausage. Country Potatoes, and more! You'll also have a chance to win more door prizes from our sponsors. What a great way to end a memorable weekend! Buy Tickets in advance and $ave! |
| Vendor Village | 10AM-2PM | Snowshed Lot | Bigger & Better than ever! Come check out the many bike products and accessories all located in one easy-to-find location at the Snowshed Lot at Killington Resort. Grab a bite to eat here, watch the stunt shows, and keep shopping. So many toys; it's like an early Christmas! |
| Gondola Rides | 10AM-2PM | K1-Lodge | View the five surrounding states and Canada from the top of Killington Mountain with a scenic, enclosed Gondola ride. This mile and a quarter ride to the top of 4,241-foot Killington Peak will showcase breathtaking views for as far as the eye can see. This is a great way to see the the late summer foliage. This activity will not run in bad weather. Buy Tickets in advance and $ave! |
| Irene Valley Ride | 11AM-1PM | Come celebrate the official "kicking of the butt" of Hurricane Irene! One year ago, Irene came and heavily damaged the region (forcing the cancellation of the 2011 Killington Classic). One year later, Vermont has gone through an AMAZING recovery! This large group ride for charity will begin at the Killington Classic, taking you on a beautiful 2 hour loop through some of the hardest hit areas (though you'd never know it - it's gorgeous now). | |
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