Historic Hathaway Farm celebrates 20 years of corn mazes with brand new mazes this year, along with the Big Maze and the Mini Maze, and a new activity in the play area called Punchin’ Pumpkins. The livestock barn gives guests […]
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Vermont Fairy Tale Festival returns to Killington, Saturday
Saturday, Sept.16—SHERBURNE—The Vermont Fairy Tale Festival is a unique event that showcases the work of Vermont’s public libraries. Each library that participates sponsors a booth dedicated to a specific fairy tale. These booths become immersive worlds where families can […]
Chester Festival kicks off fall season
For over 40 years, this annual event has been held as a hallmark kick off the fall foliage season here in our Vermont town, where hundreds of people converge on our historic Green from all over New England. This is […]
The Forest Festival returns to Woodstock this Saturday
Saturday, September 16—WOODSTOCK—The Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park on 54 Elm St. (Route 12N) Woodstock, will hold its Forest Festival this Saturday, Sept. 16. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, try your hand at woodworking, or explore the forest on a […]
Spartan Race schedule of events Saturday and Sunday
SEPT. 16 ULTRA 50K 60 OBSTACLES 6:15 a.m. Age Group Compete against your Age Group 6:30-6:45 a.m. Open Challenge Yourself 6 a.m. Elite Race Against the Best BEAST 21K 30 OBSTACLES North American Championship Race 7:15-8 a.m. Age Group North […]
Spartan Race returns to Killington
Athletes conquer boundaries and embrace resilience on an unknown course through the mountains Sept. 16-17—KILLINGTON—This weekend, the rugged terrain of Killington Ski Resort in Vermont will bear witness to a formidable spectacle of human endurance and spirit—the Spartan Race. […]
Leaf peepers beware: One of Vermont’s most photographed foliage spots closed to tourists
Thousands of flannel-clad visitors flock to Sleepy Hollow Farm every autumn for an Instagram photo op, creating a dangerous nuisance for the town and local residents. By Ethan Weinstein, VT Digger Amid social media-induced traffic jams, the towns of Pomfret […]
How Dream Makers Bakers plans to build and transports a 700 pound Whoopie Pie
Saturday, Sept. 16—RUTLAND—The Rutland region’s now infamous Whoopie Pie Festival will return to Center Street and Merchants Row downtown this Saturday. The highly anticipated event was a huge success last year as Dream Makers Bakers of Killington impressed crowds […]
Experiencing adventures, fun at Okemo
We started with the Sunburst Six chairlift ride, and they were admittedly both nervous and excited. But not afraid. Their father, my son Jim, on the other hand, had developed a fear of heights so he filled out the […]
Thriving outdoor farmers’ market bustles with activity and fresh foods
Scenes from recent summer farmers’ markets show a vibrant , community gathering hotspot. A diversity of products can be found in downtown Rutland on 15 Evelyn St., which runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There is also a mid-week summer market […]