Winter Carnival kicks of Thursday

LUDLOW — The third annual Lovin’ Ludlow Winter Carnival is back, according to event organizers.

Festivities kick off Thursday and include a variety of activities and exhibits. There will be snow sculptures, scavenger hunts, kids’ fun races, family fun races, sledding, Warren Miller ski films, wine tastings, ice skating, a ski and snowboard fashion show, a Texas Hold’em poker tournament, an ugly sweater contest, fireworks, a chowder contest and more.

For more information call Liz Crowley at 558-5691 or 228-5830, email info@yourplaceinvermont.com or visit www.yourplaceinvermont.com. The winter carnival ends Saturday.