Sunday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. — PITTSFORD — The Pittsford Sheep Festival has been offering free family entertainment for over 25 years. This year it will be held on Sunday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Pittsford Recreation Area off Furnace Road in Pittsford. Local craft vendors, felters and spinners…

Saturday, Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. — LUDLOW — The Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) is sponsoring its 30th annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The cook-off will be located at the traffic light on Depot Street. Proceeds will benefit the Ludlow Rotary Charitable Fund to enable the LRC…

Oct. 9-10 — RUTLAND — Chaffee Art Center’s 60th annual Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival will be held on Oct. 9-10 in Main Street Park at the junction of routes 4 & 7 in Rutland.  The show features juried fine artists, craftspeople, and specialty food producers.  Rounding out the festival are food vendors,…

Oct. 9-10 — WOODSTOCK — Dig in the dirt and do-si-do at the Billings Farm & Museum’s Harvest Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend features traditional harvest activities, homemade foods, and a barn dance set against the colorful backdrop of green, red and gold…

Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 7:15 p.m. — RUTLAND — A song circle will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St. in Rutland, and virtually by Zoom, from 7:15-9:15 p.m. The song circle welcomes singers, players of acoustic instruments, and listeners. The so-called Wild Woods Song Circle has gathered acoustic…

Unconscious bias focus of 2021-2022 gallery season Oct. 3 - Nov. 6 —RANDOLPH — A new exhibit in the Gallery at Chandler Center for the Arts counters the bias that new ideas are mostly generated by the young, by showcasing artists who have been working for seven decades or longer. Titled “Changing Seasons: Innovations After…

During the height of winter, people increasingly retreat indoors and look for something to within the warm confines of home. Plenty of activities can fit the bill, but some provide the rewarding prospect of a freshly made meal or dessert. When seeking recipes for cold days, consider those comfort foods that can be enjoyed warm…

Author of 'Making Beer' speaks Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. — CHITTENDEN — William Mares will be speaking at North Chittenden Grange Hall on “From Homebrew to the House of Fermentology.” Bill Mares began making his own beer 45 years ago, when homebrewing was illegal and there were no microbreweries in America. Today there…

By Brooke Geery For hundreds of years, people have used apples to keep doctors at bay and teachers happy for good reason. Whether you prefer pies, turnovers, or chomping into them fresh and raw, apples are one of the finest fruits out there. Vermont’s climate is prime for these sweet and hardy treats, and starting…

Saturday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. — PLYMOUTH NOTCH — The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site hosts the 6th annual Plymouth Notch Antique Apple Fest on Saturday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This celebration of the harvest pays special tribute to the apple. Visit our heirloom apple orchard and sample vintage apple varieties. The…

Sunday, Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. — RUTLAND — Vermont Farmers Food Center hosts its 7th annual community fundraising dinner at VFFC. It has been working with local farmers, chefs, and restaurants to create a wonderful local, nutritious meal for our community. A drive-though take-out option is available 3-4:30 p.m. There is also safe outdoor…

Saturday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. — LUDLOW — The Ludlow Elementary School parent teacher group (PTG) is hosting its largest fundraiser of the year, Harvest Festival. The festival, located on the front lawn of Black River High School will be filled with food, crafters, farm animals, kids games and fun, including a cow-plop bingo.…

Sept. 30 - Oct. 3 — LUDLOW — Vermont Antiques Week 2021 has four shows with over 200 dealers showcasing folk art, furniture, stoneware, artwork, Americana, and much more. This year’s show includes Weston Antiques Show Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, The Black River Show Oct. 1 - 2, Antiques at The Ice House Oct.…

October 2 & 3 at 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vermont Open Studio (VOS) celebrates as it hosts its 10th annual event. After more than a year of isolation, VOS is thrilled to be able to again welcome visitors into 68 studios and small galleries around Vermont. During the event, artists will be working in…

Cavendish Historical Society hosts walking tour Sunday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. — CAVENDISH — At one time Spring Mill, better known as Fitton Mill, was located by the Cavendish Gorge. One of the largest employers in town, the area became known as “Fittonsville,” as boarding  house, tenements and even a school became part of the…