By Erica Harrington Representing Killington’s Church of Our Saviour in the 2014 Rochester parade, Richard Podlesney drives a decorated Jeep while Melissa Maravell sings.from the back, in 2014 parade. Dillon Dudley garners cheers with his bike stunts in the Rochester Independence Day parade in 2014. Saturday, July 4 — ROCHESTER — Rochester runs for the Fourth! The…

Courtesy of Town of Killington Youth donning the red, white and blue walk proudly on River Road in Killington’s annual July 4 parade. Saturday, July 4 — KILLINGTON — The 4th of July Celebration and Fireman’s BBQ is one of Killington’s most popular events of the summer and a very special event. Enjoy wonderful food cooked by the…

Courtesy of PEGTV A group of ladies looks on as the professional shows them how to use a video camera. Thursday, July 2 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — PEGTV, Rutland County’s public access television station, is pleased to invite the public to their free video workshop, “Composition & Camerawork: Helpful Tips for Better Video.” The workshop…

Courtesy of BAG “Sunflowers and Apples” is an oil painting by Kathy Domenicucci, part of  “Colors of Summer” at BAG. Friday, July 3 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — Summer at the Brandon Artists Guild will focus on the fresh and vibrant work of two artists working in very different media. Althea Bilodeau creates contemporary feltwear, while…

Submitted Ramones of Comedy Friday, July 3 at 8 p.m. — BRIDGEWATER — Unrestrained laughter — that is what lighthearted folks can expect to experience at Woolen Mill Comedy Club in Bridgewater on the evening of Friday, July 3. That night, a merry band of funny fellows, the Ramones of Comedy will be in the house. Ramones of…

Courtesy of Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby Drivers pile up the way only demolition derby can, as they vie for “last engine running.” Saturday July 4 — RUTLAND —July 4 is a smashing good time in Rutland, as events hit the Vermont State Fairgrounds during the Saturday holiday this year for Summer Smash 2015. From 9 a.m.-4…

Courtesy of Town of Woodstock Fireworks light up the sky above Woodstock’s Union Arena Community Center. Saturday, July 4 — WOODSTOCK — Celebrate Saturday, July 4 in Woodstock – rain or shine!  Festivities begin early, with the 39th Annual John Langhans 7.1 Green Mile Road Race, Team Challenge & Kids Fun Run sponsored by The Spectrum Teen…

Courtesy of VINS This eagle sculpture created by artist Wendy Klemperer will be dedicated to VINS in memory of Ernest “Babe” Ciardelli, on July 4. Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will celebrate Independence Day with Bald Eagle Day on Saturday, July 4. Explore the national symbol and…

Courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort A hot dog eating contest is part of the fun at Okemo’s Great American Party, a celebration of Independence Day. Saturday, July 4 at 12 p.m. — LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo Mountain Resort will celebrate Independence Day, July 4, with the return of the Great American Party presented by Kelley Powersports.…

Courtesy of Vermont GIA A student-created parade is led down Main Street in Castleton, displaying their hard work from the week prior. Saturday, July 4 at 10:30 a.m. — CASTLETON — The Vermont Governor’s Institute on the Arts celebrates its 32nd year on July 4 as it presents a student-created samba parade to the community of Castleton.…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Photo One: Youngsters partake in patriotic presidential silhouette-making at Billings Farm & Museum. Photo Two: The sack race competitions are always a favorite activity to muster up giggles at Billings Farm & Museum’s Independence Day celebration. Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Celebrate Billings Farm & Museum’s “Old…

Courtesy of Chaffee Art Center Cynthia Rosen July 5-7 — RUTLAND — Chaffee Art Center offers a plain air workshop with Cynthia Rosen from Friday, July 5 through Sunday, July 7. Classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. This workshop will provide instruction on location in three different sites in beautiful Vermont. Students will create…

Courtesy of CCCA Chris Kleeman Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. — PROCTORSVILLE — On Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. the Vermont based master blues singer and legendary song stylist Chris Kleeman will perform at the Cavendish summer music series on the green in Proctorsville. A performer of great energy and focus, Kleeman provides a unique…

Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — Fair Haven Concerts in the Park welcomes back the award winning Spurs USA on Thursday evening, July 2. This fourth in the series of 10 concerts will showcase this talented group that  performs both traditional country western and western swing. Spurs USA plays everything country, including the music…

July 3-5 — TUNBRIDGE — Vermont Morgan Horse Association is pleased to continue its annual tradition of celebrating the versatility of America's original breed of horse - the Morgan Horse - during Vermont Morgan Heritage Days. For over 150 years, Vermont fairs have celebrated this unique and hardy horse, so representative of the rugged land in which…