Events from May 4 – September 11 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

The Walloomsac Inn Exhibition Opening

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

Pre-show viewing and reception for the new Walloomsac Inn exhibition with the curators. Elijah Dewey built the tavern later known as the Walloomsac Inn in 1771. Dewey's tavern was among sites used by the legislature of the independent Republic of Vermont, which lasted from 1777...

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South End Truck Stop

Coal Collective 377 Pine Street, Burlington, VT, United States

A festive, free outdoor block party every Friday night from late May to late September in Burlington's South End. Food truck vendors include Kitsune Japanese Soul Food, Farmers and Foragers, Taco Truck All Stars, Church Street Cheesesteaks, and many more. Free admission. Leashed, well-behaved dogs...

Aware Fall Foliage Craft Fair

Hardwick Elementary School 135 South Main Street, Hardwick, VT, United States

Shop for handmade jewelry, candles, pottery, soaps, pies, fine crafts, and more. There will be $25 shopping spree drawings. Proceeds from the pie sale will benefit AWARE, a domestic and sexual violence service organization. Refreshments and lunch available.

Hike the Crown Point Road

Tyson Congregational Church 39 Dublin Road, Tyson, VT, United States

Enjoy a three-mile hike along the route of the Crown Point Road in Plymouth. Visit the Crown Point Road Association Marker 34 and pay respects to Vermont's Unknown Soldier, who died here traveling home during the American Revolution. Continuing hiking eastward, inspecting the foundations of...

Plymouth Notch Antique Apple Fest & 5K Race

President Calvin Coolidge Historic Site 3780 VT-100A, Plymouth, VT, United States

Start the day with the fourth annual Coolidge 5K Race (and one-mile walk) at 10:00. Activities include cider pressing, vintage apple tastings, wagon rides, historic farm and craft demos, cheese making, and more.

Harvest Festival

Retreat Farm 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT, United States

Featuring cider pressing, Abenaki storytelling, campfire cooking, antique tractors, live music, donut hangs, pumpkin painting, food trucks, Vermont craft beer, hay wagon rides and more fantastic fall fun.

More than a Market: A Walking Tour of Burlington’s Local Markets

More than a Market Tour 7 Pine Street, Burlington, VT, United States

Visit locations of past and present-day, immigrant-owned markets in Burlington's Old North End to hear stories of market owners, their customers, and their communities, framed within local immigration history. Learn about their importance as sources of traditional foods, community connection, and social support. Following the...

Foraged Materials Sculpture Workshop

Brattleboro Museum & Art Center 10 Vernon Street, Brattleboro, VT, United States

Artist Beth Galston leads a workshop at River Gallery School on making sculptures with natural foraged materials.

Bears and Brews

Fairbanks Museum 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT, United States

This outdoor event features beer, food, and music. Explore the museum’s galleries and take in a planetarium show. Enjoy brews from Hill Farmstead Brewery, Whirligig Brewing, Schilling Beer Co., and more.

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Stowe Foliage Arts Festival

Topnotch Field 3420 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT, United States

The event features creations by more than 150 artists and artisans, plus live music, magical acts, food and drinks, and live craft demonstrations. 10/7, 10/8, 10/9, 10am–5pm

Art Walk in Montpelier

Downtown Montpelier Montpelier, VT, United States

Susan Calza presents stories and images from the "Red Oculus," along with live music by Ray Moshe Burnett. Stop by the Vermont State house card from for "Democracy Together," or the Supreme Court Gallery for collage and sculpture by Axel Stohlberg.

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Gallery Walk

Downtown Brattleboro Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, United States

Every month, Gallery Walk turns Brattleboro into a town wide art festival. Visit galleries, pop-up art stations, a makers market, food trucks, and even an outdoor stage with live performances.