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Bridgewater Raft Race

Bridgewater Corners Bridge Route 100A, Bridewater Corners, VT, United States

The 50th Annual Bridgewater Raft Race is a time-honored tradition that is less about the competition and more about reveling in the journey. Sign up at 11 a.m. Race starts at noon. In April 1974, two guys named Hippy Jim and William Bear took to...

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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...

Spring Bird Walk in West Pawlet

West Pawlet Bird Walk 39 Eggs Street, West Pawlet, United States

Join Rutland County Audubon and Southern Adirondack Aububon for a bird walk on the D&H Rail Trail in West Pawlet. Meet at D&H parking area where 39 Eggs Street meets VT 153 in West Pawlet Village. For a rideshare or assistant with navigation, meet on...

Grace Cottage’s Family-Friendly 5K in Townshend

Townshend Common Route 30, Townshend, VT, United States

The 15th Annual Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital’s Spring into Health 5K starts on the Townshend Common. You can run, walk, roll, stroll, or push your stroller at this fun, family-friendly event. Registration is $20 per participant (children under the age of 18 are free with...

Vermont Sun 5K, 10K and Half Marathon at Lake Dunmore

Branbury State Park 3570 Lake Dunmore Road, Brandon, VT, United States

Enjoy this scenic race at Branbury State Park for novice and advanced athletes. Pre-registration/bib pick up between 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. sharp at Branbury State Park on race morning. All races start at 9 a.m. Entry fees: $28-$58. Spectators $2-$4. Dogs welcome but must be...

Dandelion Run in Derby

Derby Beach House 220 4H Road, Derby, VT, United States

This annual event offers a challenging half-marathon run (as well as less challenging 10K, four-mile, two-mile and one-mile options) on dirt roads through the beautiful dandelion fields of the Northeast Kingdom. The race helps support Umbrella. Celebrate the coming of high spring and honor the...

Meet the Lambs at Merck Forest

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Meet the lambs at Merck Forest’s springtime open house. See new lambs, chicks, piglets and more. Enjoy activities and exploration for the whole family. Food will be available as well. Suggested donation of $5.

Race Around the Lake in Barnard

Silver Lake State Park 20 State Park Beach Road, Barnard, VT, United States

Known as “The most beautiful race in Vermont,” this is a fundraiser for BarnArts Youth Programming. Events include a 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, Virtual 10k and 5k.   The 10K race starts at 10:30 a.m. and the 5K race is at 11 a.m. Sign-up by April 30 to...

Mayfest Arts & Crafts Festival in Bennington

Downtown Bennington 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.

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Vermont Open Studio Weekend

Artists across Vermont open their work spaces to share their tools, equipment and inspirations. Whether in small towns or at the ends of back roads, studios are interesting places to visit because they reflect the dynamic yet organized process used to design and produce a...