Mystery Woodchuck at 15th Annual Woodchuck Festival in West Pawlet

West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department invites the “Mystery Woodchuck” from the 1st Annual Woodchuck Festival held in 2004 to return as their guest on February 3. Waiting for this mystery man is a $25 Chuck Bucks gift certificate to the Woodchuck Kitchen. Mr. Mystery Woodchuck, please find Fire Woman for a nostalgic picture and your prize.

The 15th Annual Woodchuck Festival takes place on February 3 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Mettawee Community School located on Route 153 in West Pawlet, Vermont. The Woodchuck Market place featuring craft and unique product vendors opens at 10 am.

The legendary Woodchuck Rescue Challenge, a competitive event open to 4-man departmental teams of volunteer firefighters in full gear, begins at 1 pm. Mars Insurance Agency of Wells, Vermont, is offering a $250 Cash Prize to the 1st Place Team.

Rescue teams are encouraged to bring cheerleader teams to rally them as they compete for the honor of being the 15th Champions. The best cheerleader team will receive a $25 Chuck Bucks gift certificate to the Woodchuck Kitchen. Cheerleaders will be judged by their vocal encouragement as well as their apparel.

The public is invited to join the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary in celebrating the legend of the Vermont Woodchuck by dressing for the occasion.

For further information on the event, please call Dolores at (802) 645-0109 or luebked@aim.com.