JACKSON — The 2026 L.L. Bean Bill Koch League Festival will be coming to Jackson from Feb. 28-March 1. This premier New England Nordic Ski Association event for youth (grades K-8) features cross-country ski races, fun and community activities, notes Ellen Chandler, executive director of the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation.
“We have 580 children signed up. It’s a great boost to our local economy as all the families book hotel rooms and look for meals at our local restaurants,” said Chandler.
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