Past Events from December 9, 2023 – September 10 › Cities and Towns › Manchester › – Happy Vermont

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Bird Walk at Hildene in Manchester

Hildene 1005 Hildene Road, Manchester, VT, United States

Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Appropriate for birders of all skill levels, the walks run along forest and meadow trails and around the main house. Free. Some background: In 2000, Vermont was...

Dark & Dangerous Tales Christmas in Manchester

Manchester Community Library 138 Cemetery Avenue, Manchester Center, VT, United States

Join Vermont author Joseph A. Citro at the Manchester Community Library for holiday ghost stories that explore the darkest shadows of the Green Mountain State. Citro collects and publishes the legends, lore and strange-but-true history of his native Vermont. His mission is to keep these...

Spirit Distiller Masterclass in Manchester

Ellenbogen Gallery 4620 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT, United States

Will Drucker, master distiller of Split Spirits, will guide you through a tasting of origin spirits at Ellenbogen Gallery in Manchester. Afterward, get a lesson in the core principles for creating craft cocktails at home.

Storytime with Children’s Book Authors at Northshire Bookstore

Northshire Bookstore 4869 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT, United States

Join children's book authors Roberta Stone, K. Despres and Ginger Ragaishis at the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester.  I Have Four Eyes by Roberta Stone  "Why must I have four eyes when most of us have two?" asks a little girl who dislikes wearing glasses. Mama tells her...

Country Blues Duo Paul Rishell & Annie Raines Perform in Manchester

Southern Vermont Arts Center 860 Southern vermont Arts Center Drive, Manchester, VT, United States

Join country blues performers Paul Rishell and Annie Raines at a concert benefiting the Manchester Community Library. Collaborating as a team for 31 years, the duo has recorded six albums, including the award-winning Moving to the Country. They have also performed and recorded with John Sebastian...

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Master Class in Manchester

Ellenbogen Gallery 4620 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT, United States

Learn about terroir and the wine-making process and taste your way through the Joseph Phelps' portfolio of internationally renowned wines.  

Manchester Street Fest

Main Street in Manchester Route 7A, Manchester Center, VT, United States

Experience Street Fest in Manchester, where the town's historic Main Street becomes a pedestrian-only destination for food, fun and live music by the Andris Berry Band. Please note that Main Street between the Bonnet Street roundabout and Memorial Avenue will be closed to traffic between...

Fireworks in Manchester

Dana Thompson Memorial Park 340 Rec Park Road, Manchester Center, VT, United States

Catch a July 4th fireworks show in Manchester at the town recreation park.

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The Dead of Summer Music Festival in Manchester

Hunter Park 410 Hunter Park Road, Manchester, VT, United States

Celebrate music and camping in the Green Mountains featuring Pink Talking Fish Ensemble, Max Creek, Saints and Liars and many others! This rain-or-shine event will take place at Hunter Park on 35 beautiful acres with live music, vendors, food, and craft beer. This is a...

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Southern Vermont Art & Craft Festival in Manchester

Riley Rink Events Field 410 Hunter Park Road, Manchester Center, VT, United States

The Southern Vermont Art & Craft Festival in Manchester features over 125 artists and artisans selling handmade creations in a beautiful outdoor setting. Enjoy live music in the dining tent hall and delicious local fare, beverages, beer and wine. Admission $10 at the gate, weekend...

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Concerts on the Farm at Earth Sky Time in Manchester

Earth Sky Time 1547 Main Street, Manchester, VT, United States

Spend an evening at Earth Sky Time in Manchester for concerts. Beer, wine, pizza and desserts available. Tickets $15; students/farmers $10; kids free. See the full line-up here: earthskytime.com Rain or shine.  

Ansel Adams: The Man and His Photography

Southern Vermont Arts Center 860 Southern vermont Arts Center Drive, Manchester, VT, United States

Learn about Ansel Adams during a talk by writer and photographer Christopher Dant at the Southern Vermont Arts Center. Take a personal and in-depth look into America’s most celebrated photographer and environmentalist, a man who was the most influential and beloved photographer and conservationist of...