Events from June 23, 2025 – September 24, 2022 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

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Bandstand Concerts in St. Johnsbury

Courthouse Park 1126 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT, United States

The St. Johnsbury Band, the third-oldest community band in the United States, performs summer outdoor concerts with free ice cream on Monday evenings in Courthouse Park. -Courtesy photo 

Strawberry Festival in West Burke

West Burke Village Park Route 5A, West Burke, VT, United States

Come for dinner, dessert, music and dancing at the West Burke Strawberry Festival. Stop by for dinner and your annual shortcake fix. Food Trucks include Runaway Tomato (pizza and calzones) and Smokin' Something BBQ Listen to live music from Tritium Well. The Burke Chamber will be...

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St J. Final Fridays in St. Johnsbury

Depot Square St. Johnsbury 51 Depot Square, St. Johnsbury, VT, United States

Don't miss the St J Final Fridays in downtown St. Johnsbury. This free event includes art, music, food and fun on June 28, July 26 and Aug. 30. On each event date, starting at 4 p.m., Railroad Street will be closed to vehicles and filled...

Burklyn Arts Summer Craft Fair in Lyndon Center

Fenton Chester Arena 145 College Road, Lyndon Center, VT, United States

The Burklyn Arts Council invites you to its 2025 Summer Craft Fair. This juried event showcases a selection of work from artists, including clay, wood, glass, fiber, metal, fine art, photography, sculpture and mixed media.

Fireworks at Joe’s Pond in West Danville

Joe's Pond Route 15, West Danville, VT, United States

Catch the fireworks over the iconic Joe's Pond in West Danville. The fireworks will be launched near the narrows between the first and second ponds. People with boats can gather on the second pond. Or you should be able observe the fireworks from the Joe's...

Island Pond July 4th Celebration

Island Pond Brighton, VT, United States

Don't miss the Island Pond Independence Day Parade on July 5 at 11 a.m., followed by the American Legion Chicken Barbecue at noon.  At 6 p.m., enjoy live music on Catamount Stage in Lakeside Park. Be sure to stick around for fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Beer-stadt Fest in St. Johnsbury

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT, United States

Cheers to Vermont beer! Beer-stadt Fest at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum is an outdoor event serving brews from Dirt Church Brewing, Hill Farmstead, Kingdom Brewing and Red Barn Brewing. Food available from Rocky's New York Style Hot Dogs. Tickets $50 (non-drinkers free)

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Jeezum Crow Festival at Jay Peak

Jay Peak 830 Jay Peak Road, Jay, VT, United States

The 10th Annual Jeezum Crow Festival returns for two days of performances on the Stateside stage. Acts include Dark Star Orchestra, Mihali, The National Parks, LaMP, Charlie Parr, Zach Nugent’s Dead Set, Taj Farrant, Rigometrics and Dan Weintraub. Friday-only tickets are $45 in advance ($60...

Antiques & Uniques Festival in Craftsbury

Craftsbury Common Craftsbury, VT, United States

The Antiques & Uniques Festival on Craftsbury Common celebrates its 52nd year! Shop for a variety of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, quilts, pottery, woodworking, florists and more from over 100 vendors. Food trucks will be on site. The event also includes live entertainment, kids activities and more....

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Bread and Puppet Summer Circus Performances

Bread and Puppet Theater and Museum 753 Heights Road, Glover, VT, United States

The one and only Bread & Puppet circus is back.  Join at the circus field in Glove for a raucous spectacle composed of short acts ranging in mood from slapstick to the sublime, all powered by a brass band. Tickets $15. -Courtesy photo / photo by...

Kingdom Swim in Newport

Prouty Beach 386 Prouty Beach Road, Newport, VT, United States

Swimmers of all levels will gather at Prouty Beach for the annual Kingdom Swim. With events ranging from 100 yards to the epic 25-kilometer Border Buster, this weekend-long gathering is about more than just distance—it’s a full celebration of endurance, community, and the natural beauty...

Danville Community Fair

Danville Green Danville, VT, United States

The 94th 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.