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"You will see future Olympians here"
Jumpfest is no ordinary event and this is no ordinary year as the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) celebrates its 100th Anniversary with Jumpfest 2026, Friday through Sunday, February 6, 7 and 8 at Satre Hill in Salisbury, CT.
The three-day event, which features some of the best ski jumpers in the eastern division, attracts thousands of visitors who witness the excitement of live ski jumping at its best in a fun, party-like atmosphere, and yes, you will see future Olympians here!
Enjoy food trucks, craft beer, hot toddies, and bonfires while watching jumpers fly up to 200 feet through the air at speeds of over 50 miles per hour.
Featured weekend events include Community Night on Friday evening- target jumping under the lights which is fun for the jumpers and exciting for viewers as well as the zany Human Dog Sled race. And this year, Friday night will include a fireworks display sponsored by NBT Bank!
Saturday, will start off with a fun junior competition in the morning, and the prestigious Salisbury Invitational will be held in the afternoon. The Snow Ball with live music will take place at the Lakeville Town Grove Saturday evening.
Sunday, the Eastern U.S. Ski Jumping Championships will be held. This is a very important event for jumpers who will be vying for a spot on the Junior National Team, so they will be bringing their A game for sure!
Admission to all events (except the Snow Ball) is $15 for adults, children 12 and under admitted for free. Discounts for seniors and veterans. Free parking.
But before Jumpfest 2026 kicks off, there will be several 100th Anniversary celebrations to catch beginning in early January.
SWSA director/jumper/coach/author Ariel Picton Kobayashi has published a new volume to celebrate SWSA's centennial year: 100 Years of Ski Jumping: Salisbury Winter Sports Association. The coffee table pictorial follows the organization from the 1920s through the 2020s. The limited-edition book will be available for sale for $25 during Jumpfest 2026.
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Feb. 5th - White Hart Inn Pot Pie Fundraiser- Chicken pot pie dinners for takeout from Provisions. Get the details by calling the White Hart at 860-435-0030 or online at www.whitehartinn.com. The popular dinner traditionally sells out, so place your order early!
- Jan. 4th- Feb. 4th Restaurant Month. 42 eateries are taking part. Make purchases at area restaurants over the 30 days, accumulate as many stickers as you can for the chance to win prizes. Visit jumpfest.org for all of the details.
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Jan. 16th- Opening Reception for the Salisbury Association exhibit SWSA's First 100 Years at the Academy Building, Main St., Salisbury. Reception 4-6pm. Exhibit hours Tuesdays- Saturdays (Jan. 17- Feb 5) 10am- 1pm with extended hours during Jumpfest posted on Salisburyassociation.org.
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Jan. 31, 5:30-8pm- Winter Warmer reception at the home of Susan and First Selectman Curtis Rand. $50 per person, limited spaces. Details at jumpfest.org.
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Feb. 1st, 1:00pm - SWSA Goes to the Movies- a double feature showing of the Izzy Cohan directed On the Hill and Downhill Racer followed by a panel discussion of winter sports in Salisbury and SWSA's role in it at the Moviehouse in Millerton. There will be a raffle and SWSA merchandise for sale. Tickets- $18.00. Details at jumpfest.org.
BREAKING NEWS! FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY! AS PART OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, AS A "THANK YOU" TO THEIR LONG-TIME SUPPORTERS AND FANS, THE DIRECTORS OF SWSA HAVE VOTED TO OFFER ADMISSION TO FRIDAY NIGHT'S JUMPFEST FESTIVITIES FOR FREE! BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY TARGET JUMPING, THE HUMAN DOG SLED RACE AND FIREWORKS AT NO CHARGE!
Jumpfest Weekend Schedule of Events
100th Annual Jumpfest 2026
NOTICE: ADMISSION TO COMMUNITY NIGHT IS FREE THIS YEAR!
Friday, Feb. 6
- Community Night - Gates open at 6:00pm
- Target Jumping Under the Lights 7:00pm
- Fireworks sponsored by NBT Bank
- Human Dogsled Races 8:30pm
Saturday, Feb. 7
- Junior Competition on 20M jump - 9:00am
- Salisbury Invitational Ski Jumping Competition, Practice 11:00am-noon; Competition 1:00pm
- Snow Ball at the Lakeville Town Grove, 8:00- 11:30pm, Live music by the Steve Dunn Band, $20 entry fee, children 12 and under free
Sunday, Feb. 8
- Eastern U.S. Ski Jumping Championships, Practice 11:00am-noon; Competition 1:00pm - The eastern division Junior National Team will be named after Sunday's competition.
Please note: Children 12 and under free to all ski jumping events.
Things to Keep in Mind
We make our own snow. Even if the winter looks brown outside your window, it's white over at Satre Hill thanks to our state-of-the-art snow guns.
February weather can be quirky- temperatures at Jumpfest can range from the single digits up to the forties, so bring warm clothes.
If you have never seen ski jumping live, you have never truly witnessed the sport. Standing amidst the ringing cowbells, with crowds cheering on their favorites, hearing skis slapping against the landing hill as these brave jumpers soar up to 200 feet through the air at speeds up to 50 miles an hour, is something you must experience.
Jumpfest 2026 will be live streamed all three days. Go to Jumpfest.org to click on the fun!
Proceeds from Jumpfest fund SWSA youth skiing programs.
Please check jumpfest.org for program changes and schedule updates.
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