On August 10, 2018

Top 5 events for the weekend

Have you ever wanted to see what the Long Trail is all about? This weekend is your chance to be guided on a day-long hike with a leader.

If hiking isn’t your thing, Taste of Woodstock, with local food, local chefs, fun music and entertainment is another can’t-miss event.

Here are our top picks for the weekend:

Go for a hike: Killington Section GMC 

Aug. 11 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Long Trail Hike Day! Call leader to determine: 802-293-2510.

 Magnificent Mammals at VINS
 Aug 11  10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

VINS hosts magnificent mammals program 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Meet live animals, learn about bats and other mammals, see puppet show, more. 149 Natures Way, Quechee. Admission. vinsweb.org.

Craft & Flea Market

Aug 11 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

5th annual Craft and Flea Market on the Stockbridge Common, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Spaces available – 802-746-8150.

Taste of Woodstock 

Aug 11 all-day

Taste of Woodstock, in the village of Woodstock. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Featuring live music, local foods, beer, wine, crafts, and fun for all ages. Info, 802-457-3555. Free!

 Aug 11 all-day

Welcome Home music festival and cookout to honor local soldiers, combat Veterans and their families, at WRJ VA Medical Center, Veterans Drive, White River Junction. 9:30 a.m. opening ceremony. 10 a.m. bands begin (The Ramblers, Chris Kleeman, Brothers Band Together, Ted Mortimer Trio, Bow Thayer). 11 a.m. cookout begins. Closing ceremony 3:30 p.m. Open to the public.

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