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Great Chili Cook-Off in White River Junction

The Main Street Museum 59 Bridge Street, White River Junction, VT, United States

The Great Chili Cook-Off at The Main Street Museum includes the tastiest chili and music by 89 No. Want to bring your A-game and serve up your finest chili? Click here to sign up.

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Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival in Arlington

The Arlington Common 3938 Vermont Route 7A, Arlington, VT, United States

Join the third annual Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival. This year’s festival provides a rich variety of presentations and workshops celebrating the wild brown and brook trout of the Battenkill Watershed and the art of fly fishing. Festival highlights include: -Keynote Presentation by Tom Rosenbauer, Orvis's Chief...

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Gallery Walk in Brattleboro

Gallery Walk in Brattleboro Elliott Street, Brattleboro, VT, United States

Visit Downtown Brattleboro to explore and enjoy galleries, live music, food trucks, Brattleboro Flea and interactive art stations at the community's monthly Gallery Walk. Between May and October, Elliot Street and Harmony Lot will be closed to traffic so visitors and locals can all enjoy...

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!...

Kingman Fest in St. Albans

Kingman Street St. Albans, VT, United States

The Kingman Fest is a free community outdoor block party for the community. Enjoy music, children's activities, business showcases, food, drinks and more. Rain or shine. Proceeds from the event will be donated to St. Albans For The Future to assist in its mission to...

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.  

Brattleboro Brewers Festival

World Learning 1 Kipling Way, Brattleboro, VT, United States

The Brattleboro Brewers Festival celebrates "Cheers to 15 Years" The festival is a tri-state event and raises thousands of dollars for local charities. Sample 100 brews and ciders, enjoy tasty food and live music. Tickets $39.50

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BBQ & Brew in Rutland

Vermont State Fairgrounds 175 S. Main Street, Rutland, VT, United States

The BBQ & Brew Festival is a Festival of local restaurants, beloved food trucks and an assortment of beers all participating in a two-day outdoor event. Local bands and DJ’s will perform a variety of music to set the vibe and keep the energy high....

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Vermont Brewers Festival in Burlington

Burlington Waterfront Park 10 College Street, Burlington, VT, United States

The 31st annual Vermont Brewers Festival on the Burlington Waterfront is the premier Vermont beer event of the year. Tickets will be going on sale at 10 a.m. on May 3, 2024. Sign up for the Vermont Brewers Association newsletter or visit vermontbrewers.com for details...

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Champlain Valley Fair in Essex Junction

Champlain Valley Expo 105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, VT, United States

The Champlain Valley Fair, Vermont's largest event, features amusement rides, a monster truck show, live entertainment, music, a demolition derby, farm animals, exhibits, food, vendors and more.

Garlic Town, USA in Bennington

Downtown Bennington Bennington, VT, United States

Celebrating all things garlic at Southern Vermont's largest stinkin' festival. Garlic Town brings together over 125 vendors, including garlic growers, craft vendors and food trucks. Also, enjoy live bands, beer, wine and garlic cocktails, live chef demonstrations, family activities, sidewalk sales and more.  

Rutland Whoopie Pie Festival

Downtown Rutland Center Street & Merchants Row, Rutland, VT, United States

Don't miss the Rutland Whoopie Pie Festival! Sample delicious whoopie pies from vendors across the East and vote for your favorite. Watch the Dream Maker Bakers Team assembles a massive whoopie pie. Enjoy activities, entertainment and tasty food options.