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Paran Plunge and Winter Festival in North Bennington

Lake Paran 269 Houghton Street, North Bennington, VT, United States

Support Paran Recreation by diving into Lake Paran in the middle of winter! Help raise funds for Lake Paran and the North Bennington Fire Department. Start to form your team and practice the art of cold plunging. Enjoy food, refreshments and more. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m....

Catch and Release Ice Fishing Derby in North Bennington

Lake Paran 269 Houghton Street, North Bennington, VT, United States

Lake Paran will be holding the 6th Annual Catch and Release Ice Fishing Derby with cash prizes of up to $200 for largest pike and perch. The event is open to the public, Registration begins at 5 a.m. Cost is $30 per person. Proceeds from...

The Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival in Bennington

Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival 113 Depot St, Bennington, VT, United States

May the Fourth Be With You at the the Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival! The event includes over 100 different beverages to sample, a street festival vibe, food trucks, live music, vendors and more. Plus, dress up like your favorite Star Wars character and win prizes!...

Mayfest Arts & Crafts Festival in Bennington

Downtown Bennington 479 Main. Street, Bennington, VT, United States

Mayfest Arts and Crafts Festival, an annual street fair, is one of Bennington's favorite traditions! Enjoy entertainment, food, activities, arts, crafts and more.

North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show

North Bennington Village North Bennington, United States

The 27th Annual North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show (NBOSS) is the longest-running outdoor sculpture exhibition in Southern Vermont. The 2024 event includes more than 40 sculptures in North Bennington and 20 sculptures at Bennington Museum. NBOSS offers local residents and visitors a unique opportunity to...

Bennington Fourth of July Celebration + Fireworks

Willow Park East Road, Bennington, VT, United States

Head over to Willow Park at 5 p.m. for a clogging performance followed by live music. There will be a variety of food trucks serving fried dough, hot dogs, sausages, kettle corn, soda, cotton candy and more. Fireworks are scheduled to begin around 9:30 p.m.

Bennington Trailfest

Bennington Community Center 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, United States

The 3rd annual Bennington Trailfest offers activities for trail hikers and the community. Enjoy free food, non-alcoholic beverages, live entertainment, trail skill demonstrations and participate in hiking workshops. Long-distance hikers will be provided transportation to and from the Route 9 Trailhead, along with an in-town...

Downtown Bennington Food Truck Festival

Downtown Bennington 479 Main. Street, Bennington, VT, United States

The 6th Annual Downtown Bennington Food Truck Festival includes a variety of delicious eats from food trucks and vendors, as well as live music, a crafts market, beer garden and kids activities.

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Concerts in the Courtyard at Bennington Museum

Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT, United States

Spend a summer Friday evening at Bennington Museum's Concerts in the Courtyard weekly series. The museum will remain open during the concerts, which are from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be free children’s activities, and food and beverages may be purchased from the Avocado...

Garlic Town, USA in Bennington

Downtown Bennington 479 Main. Street, Bennington, VT, United States

Celebrating all things garlic at Southern Vermont's largest stinkin' festival. Garlic Town brings together over 130 vendors, including garlic growers, craft vendors and food trucks. Also, enjoy live bands, beer, wine and garlic cocktails, live chef demonstrations, family activities and more.  

Stone Skipping Festival in North Bennington

Lake Paran 269 Houghton Street, North Bennington, VT, United States

Don't miss the annual Stone Skipping Festival in North Bennington. Throw with the Pros, New England's only stone skipping event. Watch the world champions or enter the competition yourself. Food trucks and local craft brewers will be on-site. Free admission. Pay a small fee to...