Events from April 22, 2025 – September 24, 2022 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

Stargazing in Middlebury

Join the Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT) and Catherine Miller, observatory specialist at Middlebury College, to view the Lyrids Meteor Shower. Materials, such as telescopes, will be provided. Bring snacks and water and weather-appropriate clothing. Free. More info, exact location and registration is at www.maltvt.org/events.

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Vermonster 4×4 Deep Mud Competition in Bradford

Bradford Fairgrounds 66 Carson Lane, Bradford, VT, United States

The legendary Vermonster Deep Mud Competition in Bradford features head-to-head mud drag racing at the Bradford Fairgrounds. This year's 20th anniversary features an obstacle course race for drivers to attempt to navigate a course with mud holes, jumps, corners and straight aways. Witness the TRENCH—a...

Bridgewater Raft Race

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

The 51st 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...

The Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival in Bennington

Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival 113 Depot St, Bennington, VT, United States

The Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival in Bennington showcases over 100 different beverages to sample, a street festival vibe, food trucks, live music, vendors and more. Tickets: $30-$60 -Courtesy photo / Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival

All Species Day Parade in Montpelier

Downtown Montpelier Montpelier, VT, United States

Come dressed as your favorite species and join in celebrating our interdependence with all of life at the All Species Day Parade in Montpelier. Opening ceremonies begin in Hubbard Park at noon. At 1:15 p.m., a parade of people dressed as animals leads to the...

Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival in Bellows Falls

Herricks Cove 4 Herricks Cove Road, Bellows Falls, VT, United States

The Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival in Bellows Falls is a family-oriented outdoor educational event featuring nature-based programs, activities, walks, hands-on experiences, food and craft vendors and more. Suggested donation at entrance or online: $2 per person or $5 per family. Presented by Ascutney Mountain Audubon...

Grace Cottage’s Family-Friendly 5K in Townshend

Townshend Common Route 30, Townshend, VT, United States

The 16th 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...

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Vernon Food Truck Fridays

Governor Hunt House Community Center 322 Governor Hunt Road, Vernon, VT, United States

Enjoy Vernon Food Truck Fridays on the third Friday of the month from May to October. The event includes bingo at 6 p.m.

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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...

Race Around the Lake in Barnard

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

Race routes circle Silver Lake on town roads, dirt roads and single-track wooded trails with intermittent views of the lake. Early Registration Fees (through May 9, 2025) 5k Adults: $40 10k Adults: $50 12 and under: $25 (age-based pricing kicks in automatically) Sign up by...

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Live Music at The Tillerman in Bristol

The Tillerman 1868 N. 116 Road, Bristol, VT, United States

The Tillerman hosts live music at its barn every Wednesday. The outdoor kitchen and bar are in full swing serving tacos, rice and beans, popsicles, margaritas, beer and wine. Rain or shine.  Free admission. -Courtesy photo / The Tillerman