Sugarbush is committed to supporting the progression and development of a community in which individuals from any background can feel comfortable working, exploring, and adventuring. Our team is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for guests and employees alike. To us, the mountains are for everyone.

We are thrilled to present our Second annual Pride Weekend here at Sugarbush. Join us for a weekend full of fun! Dancing, music, skiing, celebrating, and more.

Schedule of Events:
Food Drive - All weekend bring items to donate to the Mad River Valley Food Pantry

Saturday
11AM - 1PM - Pond Skimming: Come spectate from the crowd for this annual rite of spring.
2PM - Pride Parade: Meet at the top of Valley House Quad at 2PM, all are welcome.
2 - 6PM - Courtyard dance party: DJ Craig Mitchell and Emoji Nightmare host après party in the courtyard complete with giveaways featuring the below sponsors.
6PM - Comedy Show at Castlerock Pub

Sunday
11AM - Drag Brunch at Rumble's featuring Emoji Nightmare, Carmen Gettit, Bethadone Clinique, Pete Zapparti, Donna Rhea, and Holly Molly. This will be a combination of drag and burlesque performances. All welcome but performance contains adult content. Reservations highly recommended, call 802-583-6800. $35++

Emoji Nightmare:

“Emoji Nightmare (Justin Marsh) has been performing across Vermont and the region since 2015 and is one of the state’s leading drag entertainers. She has hosted, performed in, and/or produced several major events over the past decade, including New Queers Eve, Pride Ball, First Friday, Glitter & Duct Tape, The Vermont Pride Festival, Paint: A Drag Cabaret, Queen City Drag Cabaret, Queer Pop-Up Dance Party, and SASS. She is a frequent guest on Amber Live! and a multi-year nominee for Seven Days’ annual Daysies Awards for Best Drag Performer in Vermont.”

All day - Vendor Booths

• PRIDE Center of Vermont
• Unlikely Riders
  
• Stranahan's Whiskey
  

Comedian Bios:

Keenan Steiner is a comedian from Chappaqua, New York who spins his real-life stories into riotous comedy—all in his energetic, authentic, and charming (he’s been told?) style. Coming up in New York and then bringing his comedy to Mexico for three years before returning, in the past he’s performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, New York Comedy Festival, Jersey City Comedy Festival, and others. In 2021 and 2022, he went wild in Mexico where he launched his first English standup hour, and soon started doing standup in his non-native Spanish. Overall, he's put on his standup hour, Sneaky, and a different hour in Spanish, dozens of times across cities in Mexico and in New York. Don't miss him @keenanstandup on Instagram!


Vicki Ferentinos has been seen on Comedy Central, BravoTV and The Food Network. She is a writer, comedian, chef and all around crazy person...only crazy in a good way. Ferentinos also writes a weekly column called "From the Mixing Bowl" in the Vermont Standard newspaper. She was trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade, NYC, the Institute for Culinary Education, NYC and has had many life adventures which have informed her to lead with her heart, head and to give the good where she can. She recently performed her one woman show "Woman of the Woods" to sold out audiences and has been performing all over the country in 2023!

Ang Buxton (they/them) is a queer performer and community organizer. They’ve headlined all over the US and own the dopest queer venue, 10 Forward. They also host a weekly mic and monthly showcase at The Majestic Saloon. Ang started a festival of their own called Far Out Comedy Fest that highlights funny folks from diverse backgrounds. Often described as “wild.” Ang went from middle school teacher to hot trans DJ and will gladly tell you about it.

Caitlin Reese is a comedian originally from New England now based in Queens. She appeared on Amazon’s Comics Watching Comics and had her work published in The Onion. Caitlin performs regularly around the country and has been part of prestigious comedy festivals including Limestone, 10,000 Laughs, Laughing Skull, and the Boston Comedy Festival. Her album “Erotic Associate” is out now.

Will is a New York based comedian who's been performing all over the east coast for close to a decade. Will has been featured in the DC Comedy Festival and the West End Comedy Festival (Atlanta), in addition to performing on Don’t Tell Comedy in Washington DC. In 2019, Will was a finalist in both the NC's Funniest competition and Ultimate Comedy Challenge in North Carolina. Will’s jokes have been featured in Points In Case and The Poke (UK). Will recorded a comedy special that will be released this spring called “We’re Doing It!” Will has been doing improv for close to a decade and has studied with UCB and the PIT. He has taught workshops and classes all over the country to people from all walks of life!