FAIRS AND FESTIVALS > VERMONT
JUNE 13, 14, AND 15 — BALLOON FESTIVAL, FINE ART, MUSIC, AND CRAFT FAIR
Address: Village Green, Quechee, VT
Phone: 800.295.5451 or 802.295.7900
Web: www.vtliving.com/events/quecheeballonfestival/
Featuring craft vendors, food stands, artists, live music, an assortment of acrobats, and, of course, balloon rides. Open on Fri at 3 pm, with the first flights departing at 6 pm. On Sat and Sun, flights leave at 6 am and 6 pm. Balloon rides may be booked in advance through the Hartford Vermont Chamber of Commerce office or at the festival. Rides cost $195 per person, plus the cost of admission. Admission $10, $5 for children six to 12, free for children under six.
JUNE 14 AND 15 — ETHAN ALLEN DAYS
Address: Hildene Meadowlands, 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT
Phone: 802.362.1788
Email: info@hildene.org
Web: www.hildene.org/html/ethan_allen_days.html
Enjoy battle re-enactments, tour the encampments by candlelight, and purchase period wares. Period crafts and demonstrations. Events run on Sat from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm, and on Sun from 10 am to 1 pm. Admission $8, children $4.
JUNE 27, 28, AND 29 — VERMONT QUILT FESTIVAL
Address: Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT
Phone: 603.444.7500
Email: info@vqf.org
Web: www.vqf.org
New England's oldest and largest annual quilt event. New and antique quilts, classes, lectures, and appraisals. Most classes will be held at St. Michael's College in Colchester. Open on Fri and Sat from 9 am to 6 pm, and on Sun until 3 pm. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and groups, free for children under 14. Two- and three-day passes available.
JULY 2 — Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Address: Hildene Meadowlands, 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT
Phone: (800) 876-9293.
Email: events@hildene.org
Web: www.hildene.org
A concert of traditional pops and light classics at Hildene's Meadowlands starting at 7:30 pm. Gates open for picknicking at 6 pm. Show followed by fireworks. Call for ticket prices.
JULY 4 — WARREN PARADE AND VILLAGE PARTY
Address: Warren, VT
Phone: 800.517.4247
Email: info@warren4thofjuly.com
Web: www.warren4thofjuly.com
Now in its 60th year, the "60 Years: Back to the Future" themed parade starts at around 10 am. Related events include a street dance, athletic activities, pony rides, and live music. Designated a top-10 summer event by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. $1 suggested donation.
JULY 5 AND 6 — BATTLE OF HUBBARDTON REVOLUTIONARY WAR ENCAMPMENT
Address: Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, Hubbardton, VT
Phone: 802.273.2282
Email: Hubbardton@HistoricVermont.org
Web: www.historicvermont.org
This two-day commemoration of the only Revolutionary War battle fought on Vermont soil features re-enactments of tactical maneuvers from the era of George Washington. Open on Sat from 9:30 am to 8 pm, and on Sun 8 am to 5 pm. Candle-guided camp tour on Sat at 7 pm, followed by a memorial service at 8 pm. Admission $2, free for children under 14.
JULY 9 — WASHINGTON COUNTY BAND CONCERT
Address: Hildene, 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT
Phone: 802.362.1788
Email: events@hildene.org
Web: www.hildene.org
Variety of pop and old favorites in Hildene's event tent. Gates open for picnicking at 5:30 pm. Concert begins at 7 pm, rain or shine. Admission $2.
JULY 13 THROUGH 19 — MIDDLEBURY FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN
Address: Town Green, Middlebury, VT
Phone: 802.462.3555
Email: festival@festivalonthegreen.org
Web: www.festivalonthegreen.org
The festival features folk, world music, jazz, bluegrass, a big band, and storytelling. A "Brown Bag Lunch" is offered each day at noon and features a vibrant hodgepodge of puppeteers, storytellers, magicians, and dance acts. Street dance and evening concert performances. All events are free.
JULY 26 — COW APPRECIATION DAY
Address: Billings Farm & Museum, Rte 12 and River Rd, Woodstock, VT
Phone: 802.457.2355
Web: www.billingsfarm.org
The annual celebration includes a “Cowledge Bowl” dairy trivia competition, butter and ice-cream making, and answers to all your questions about the bovine cultural experience. Open from 10 am to 5 pm. Museum admission $11 $10 for seniors, $6 for children five through 15 years old, $3 for three-to-four-year-olds, free for children two and under.
AUG 1, 2, AND 3 — SOUTHERN VERMONT ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL
Address: Hildene Meadowlands, 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT
Phone: 802.425.3399
Email: info@hildene.org
Web: www.hildene.org
More than 200 artisans display and sell original works at the 26th annual fesitval. Craft demonstrations, music, and food in a beautiful setting. Open on Fri and Sun from 10 am to 5 pm, and on Sat until 6 pm.
AUG 1 THROUGH 31 — VERMONT FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Address: Mad River Valley, VT
Phone: 800.517.4247 or 802.496.6682
Email: info@vermontartfest.com
Web: www.vermontartfest.com
The 11th annual month-long festival includes visual arts, theater, film, music, dance, and workshops in Warren, Waitsfield, Moretown, and Fayston. Call or check the Web site for detailed events.
AUG 6 THROUGH 13 — AMERICAN SOCIETY OF DOWSERS ANNUAL CONVENTION
Address: Killington Grand Hotel and Resort, Killington, VT
Phone: 802.684.3417
Email: asd@dowsers.org
Web: www.dowsers.org
Dowsers search for underground water and minerals using nothing but a stick and their psychic energy. Find out about all the modern advances in the craft at this annual gathering. (Digital sticks?) Dowsing schools run July 30 through Aug 1, convention runs Aug 6 through 8, and the post-convention workshop runs Aug 12 and 13. Call or visit the Web site for registration fees.
AUG 16 and 17 — BENNINGTON BATTLE DAY
Address: 15 Monument Circle, Bennington, VT
Phone: 802.447.0550
Email: Bennington@HistoricVermont.org
Web: www.historicvermont.org
A town-wide celebration of the infamous Battle of Bennington. The weekend's events include a spirited battle re-enactment and a march on Sat.. The Bennington Battle monument is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Free.
AUG 23 — QUECHEE SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
Address: Quechee Polo Field, Clubhouse Rd, Quechee, VT
Phone: 802.295.5351
Email: info@quecheescottishfestival.com
Web: www.quecheescottishfestival.com
Scottish games, a rugby match, sheep-dog trials, Highland dancing, and Scottish food (yum). Open from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Free parking. Check the Web site for schedule and ticket information.
AUG 30 AND 31 — MOUNT SNOW BREWER'S FESTIVAL
Address: Mt. Snow Resort, VT
Phone: 802.464.4174
Email: gfisher@mountsnow.com
Web: www.mountsnow.com
Try a variety of ales, lagers, stouts, and hefeweizens from more than 60 brewers, plus food and live music. Admission $20 for one day, $30 for both days. Discounts available for underage guests. Admission includes a souvenir pint glass and a beer ticket each day.
