TUES 8/15 5 p.m. Gates open 5-9 p.m. 4-H Bldg, Horse, Dairy, Small Farm Exhibit open 5-10 p.m. Buildings open 5p.m. Carnival Rides open 5:30 p.m. John Bloom Dino/Magic 5:30-8 p.m. Ryan Fuller (Sugarhouse Stage) 5:30 p.m. Arestov’s Acrobatics 6 […]
Category: Arts, Dining & Entertainment
The Vermont State Fair observes its 177th year, bringing a vibrant agricultural background and a rich historical tradition
Tuesday-Saturday, Aug. 15-19— RUTLAND—The Vermont State Fair, famous for its thrilling rides, exciting tractor pulls, adrenaline-pumping demo derbies, horse racing, games, vendor concessions, arts and crafts and more, is also remembered as a historical landmark of Vermont, especially with […]
The 100 on 100 Relay provides a challenging100-mile, scenic Vermont experience
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11-12 at 4:40 a.m.—STOWE—The 100 on 100 Relay race is a team-based distance running event that takes place along scenic route 100. The race offers participants the chance to challenge themselves while enjoying scenery along […]
The Outside Story: Spicebush swallowtails: Beauty and defense
At first, I suspected it was the deer that had almost completely defoliated the northern spicebush sapling I had planted just weeks earlier. Only days prior, it had been brimming with new growth, and now all that remained were […]
Local speakers provide double feature program in Chittenden
Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. — CHITTENDEN —This Tuesday evening, two distinguished local Chittenden residents will present their research into two radically different subjects. The first program’s topic will be given by this year’s recipient for the Society’s […]
Billings Farm and Museum offers farming camp
Monday-Friday, Aug. 7-11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.—Woodstock—Farm Discovery Camp is a hands-on program for young people, ages 11-14. At Farm Discovery Camp, campers will meet local professionals and farmers who are leaders in their fields — the Billings Dairy Farm […]
Grace Church offers Clash of Gold and Silver concert
Sunday, Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — Grace Congregational Church will offer a concert on Sunday at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary. The event, Clash of Gold and Silver, will include Grace Church’s music minister, Alastair Stout, and Vermont musicians […]
Brandon annual yard sale day takes place on the first Saturday in August
Saturday, Aug. 5 at 9 a.m.—Brandon—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 […]
The 16th annual Mount Holly garden tour will be held on Saturday
Saturday, Aug. 5, at 9:30 a.m.—Mount. Holly—A self-guided tour of diverse high-altitude gardens that display truly creative landscaping ideas is available for interested garden aficionados. The gardens are designed around Vermont’s natural features, such as huge rock formations, ledges, […]
Calvin Coolidge Oath of Office Centennial anniversary offers historic experience
Wednesday, Aug. 2-5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.—Plymouth—On August 2, 1923, Vice President Calvin Coolidge was vacationing in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, when word came that President Warren Harding had suddenly passed away. Coolidge’s own father, Colonel John Coolidge, was a notary […]