Events from August 4, 2023 – August 5, 2023 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

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Centennial of Calvin Coolidge’s Presidential Inauguration in Plymouth Notch

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

On August 3, 1923, Vice President Coolidge was vacationing in his hometown when President Warren Harding passed away. At 2:47 a.m. he took the presidential oath of office in his father’s house and assumed the presidency. Witness a reenactment on Aug. 3, 2023 of Calvin...

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Festival of Fools in Burlington

Church Street Marketplace Church Street, Burlington, VT, United States

Every year, Festival of Fools brings over 100 free performances to Burlington, Vermont's historic Church Street, with acrobatics, dancers, sketch comedy, and more. The festival features the best international street performers from around the globe. The three-day event features continuous street theater and performances to Church Street and...

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Burger Night in Shelburne

Bread and Butter Farm 200 Leduc Farm Road, Shelburne, VT, United States

Bread and Butter Farm hosts a magical summer evening with music and food. Bring your family, bring your friends. Rain or shine. Tickets $12-$35. Purchase tickets at breadandbutterfarm.com.

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Free First Fridays at Shelburne Museum

Shelburne Museum 6000 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT, United States

Celebrate summer at Shelburne Museum with Free First Friday Eve events. Enjoy an evening of live music, lawn games, food trucks, and special exhibitions. Free and open to the public. July 7, Aug. 4, and Sept. 1 at 5-7:30 p.m.

Lake Paran Day Firework Celebration in North Bennington

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

Come to Lake Paran Day and enjoy food trucks, live music by Gas Money Machine, snow cones, swimming, face painting, fireworks and more. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Admission at all Lake Paran Access Points: $5 per person; children 3 years and under free, $20...

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Friday Night Cookouts in Adamant

Adamant Co-op 1313 Haggett Road, Adamant, VT, United States

What started as a small neighborhood gathering has grown into a popular community summer event. Bring chairs or a blanket or find seating under a large canopy or on the Adamant Co-op's porch. The menu typically includes burgers, hot dogs, salads, black bean burgers, desserts...

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First Fridays in Randolph

Downtown Randolph Merchants Row, Randolph, VT, United States

Enjoy live music, sidewalk vendors, and kids craft table on Merchants Row on the first Friday of the month through October. Merchants Row is closed to traffic during the event.

Music for Flood Relief at Magic Mountain

Magic Mountain 495 Magic Mountain Access, Londonderry, VT, United States

“Bands and Beats Give Back” presents an evening of music at Magic Mountain to raise funds for local mountain communities and individual businesses and homeowners dealing with the effects of flooding—all of whom are not covered by insurance. The show's headlines are the duo of...

Town-Wide Yard Sale in Brandon

Downtown Brandon Park Street, Brandon, VT, United States

Every year, hundreds of people descend upon Brandon for its Annual Yard Sale Day, which helps recycle and reuse. With dozens of yard sales registered on the official listing and scores more set up around town, Brandon will be a busy place. Although most sales...

Danville Community Fair

Danville Green Danville, VT, United States

The 92nd annual Danville Community Fair includes a parade, live music, food, dancing, kids’ games, bouncy house, inflatable obstacle course, dunk tank, face painting, lawn games and more. This year’s theme is Supporting Danville’s History. Schedule: Bear Crawl 5K at 9:30 a.m. Grand Street Parade at 10:30 a.m....

4th Annual Lavender 5K in Derby

Lavendar Essentials Farm 2103 Herrick Road, Derby, VT, United States

Imagine running a 5K that begins and ends at a lavender farm—and indulging in gourmet mac and cheese afterward!  Join the 4th Annual Lavender 5k, and 2nd Annual Mac & Cheese Fest! This is a family event, all ages are welcome, walkers and runners. The...

Mac & Cheese Festival in Derby

Lavendar Essentials Farm 2103 Herrick Road, Derby, VT, United States

The 2nd Annual Mac & Cheese Festival features some of best restaurants and food purveyors from the area dishing up their best Mac & Cheese. Admission includes samples of macaroni and cheese, entry for door prizes, and the opportunity to vote for the best! Tickets:...