The Covid pandemic is still leaving its mark on one of Vermont’s most beloved and well-attended events: the Darn Tough sock sale.
The yearly two-weekend event has been postponed for the third year in row, said Courtney Laggner, the iconic company’s brand and community marketing manager.
“It’s of the utmost importance for us to keep our employees safe, so we have made the decision to forgo the sock sale again this year as Covid (unfortunately) is still looming,” Laggner said. “That said, we are happy to be donating more socks than ever to those in need here in Vermont and around the country.”
The sale, held every year until 2019 at the company’s Northfield factory, draws thousands of holiday shoppers.
As for next year?
“We’ll cross the bridge when we get there,” said Laggner.
— Fred Thys
