Events from May 24, 2025 – September 24, 2022 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

Mayfest Arts & Crafts Festival in Bennington

Downtown Bennington 479 Main. Street, Bennington, VT, United States

The 38th Mayfest Arts and Crafts Festival, an annual street fair, is one of Bennington's favorite traditions! Enjoy entertainment, food, activities, arts, crafts and more. Free admission.

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Vermont Open Studio Weekend

Vermont Open Studio Weekend is when 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...

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Art on the Trails Walk and Outdoor Open House in Middlebury

Wright Park Seymour Street Extension, Middlebury, VT, United States

Join Middlebury Studio School and Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT) during Vermont Craft Council’s Open Studio Weekend for a unique event designed to bring art to the outdoors. Participants are invited to hike a short self-guided gallery walk along a TAM trail, with Mira Cabrera’s...

Poultney Arts Day

Poultney Poultney, VT, United States

Poultney Arts Day is block party to celebrate the power of art, imagination and more. Enjoy music, performance and dance at a variety of locations on Main Street. See a regional student art show in window displays along Main Street. The purpose of the event is...

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Summer Concert Series in South Hero

Snow Farm Vineyard 190 West Shore Road, South Hero, VT, United States

Visit Snow Farm Vineyard for free, weekly concerts on Thursdays all summer long. Enjoy an evening outside with music and wine. Local artists perform live on the vineyard grounds in the Champlain Islands while you hang out (and dance!) with friends and drink handcrafted wine. The...

Art Array Opening Reception in Putney

Next Stage Arts 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT, United States

Next Stage Arts presents Art Array, a solo exhibition of work by Vermont-based painter Ricky McEachern. Join the opening reception and artist talk. The event is free and open to the public. A recent transplant from Boston with deep New England roots, McEachern brings a keen...

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South End Get Down Block Party in Burlington

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

Enjoy a free outdoor block party every Friday night in Burlington's South End through the summer.  The South End Get Down is a weekly event that's perfect for families, food lovers and large groups. Enjoy music, drinks and more than 45 food vendors throughout the...

Play Every Town Performance in Pittsford

Congregational Church in Pittsford 121 Village Green, Pittsford, VT, United States

In 2022 composer-pianist David Feurzeig embarked on Play Every Town: free concerts in each of Vermont’s 252 towns to confront climate change through the power of community and music. In Pittsford, his performance will include Mozart’s very first pieces, composed in 1761, the year the...

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Burlington Discover Jazz Festival

Downtown Burlington Main Street, Burlington, VT, United States

From June 4-8, the Flynn celebrates the 42nd anniversary of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Enjoy free shows across Burlington, from Church Street to the Waterfront, and ticketed performances at the Flynn Main Stage. -Courtesy photo / Discover Jazz Festival 

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Concerts in the Courtyard at Bennington Museum

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

Spend a summer Friday evening at Bennington Museum's Concerts in the Courtyard weekly series. The museum will remain open during the concerts, which are from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be free children’s activities, and food and beverages may be purchased. Free admission. Please...

St. Johnsbury Pet Parade

Downtown St. Johnsbury St. Johnsbury, VT, United States

Don't miss the 75th Annual St. Johnsbury Pet Parade, the community's longest-running event. All animals are welcome to participate. The parade begins on Main Street, followed by live entertainment, free face painting and animal-themed arts. The event also includes a Blessing of the Animals, pet...

Adamant Blackfly Festival

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

The annual Adamant Blackfly Festival is a family-friendly "bug-centric" celebration at the Adamant Co-op. Enjoy a parade, nature walk, live music, food and a big sense of community.