JAY PEAK, Vt. — [January 10, 2026] — For more than four decades, Jay Peak Resort has set aside a winter day to say thank you to Vermont’s agricultural community. On Friday, January 23, 2026, that tradition continues with the 42nd Annual Farmers’ Appreciation Day, offering free skiing and riding to local farmers and their workers.
Akin to the inspiring words of William H. Miner, “No other occupation is so vitally important to the human race…”, Farmers’ Appreciation Day remains a simple gesture of gratitude to the people who grow, raise, milk, and produce the food that sustains the region. Whatever your operation looks like, if you’re part of Vermont’s farming community, you’re invited to take a break on the slopes and still be home in time for chores.
The event also reflects Jay Peak’s broader commitment to access and affordability. Through this event, and other programming like the Foundations Program, which offers deeply discounted lift tickets, lessons, rentals and season passes to local school, these efforts underscore the resort’s long-standing focus on keeping winter sports welcoming, local, and attainable.
Free Lift Tickets
Each participating farm is eligible to receive four FREE lift tickets for Friday, January 23, 2026. Additional lift tickets are available at a nominal rate, if needed.
Rentals & Waterpark Access
● Discounted ski and snowboard rentals are available at the Tramside Rental Shop.
● After the slopes, farmers can unwind at the Pump House Indoor Waterpark with exclusive farmers-only admission rates.
○ $15 Juniors (ages 4 to 14)
○ $25 Adults (ages 15+)
Registration Details
Advance registration is required.
Farmers should email Cody Gage at cgage@jaypeakresort.com to register.
Please include:
● Farm name
● Number of lift tickets requested
● A valid identifier (CO-OP number, tax ID, EIN, business license, or farm website)
Registration closes Wednesday, January 21 at 4:00 p.m.
“Farmers’ Appreciation Day has always been about acknowledging the work that never really stops,” said Events Manager, Ted Fleischer. “It’s a small thank-you to an industry that defines Vermont, just as our Foundations Program reflects our commitment to keeping skiing and riding accessible for the next generation.”
For registration or additional information on Farmers’ Appreciation Day go to jaypeakresort.com/farms
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Jay Peak Resort is a four-season destination in Northern Vermont, located near the Canadian border and approximately 60 miles north of Burlington. The resort features 385 acres of ski and snowboard terrain served by nine lifts, including Vermont’s only aerial tram, along with a year-round indoor waterpark, ice arena, recreation center, athletic fields, and an 18-hole championship golf course. Jay Peak is known for receiving the most natural snowfall in the eastern United States, averaging 356 inches annually thanks to the Jay Cloud. More information is available at jaypeakresort.com
