Friday, July 13, 5 p.m.—Downtown Rutland’s Friday Night Live is a free concert series featuring live music, outdoor dining, children’s activities and more. Headliners perform in the “Pit” parking lot, which is transformed into a unique, amphitheater-like concert venue. Merchants and vendors set up along the street in open air fashion with fun for the…

Saturday & Sunday, July 14-15—RUTLAND—The Rutland Area Vehicle Enthusiasts (R.A.V.E.) are pleased to invite everyone to attend the 39th annual R.A.V.E. Car Show and Flea Market on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland. 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Chevy truck as well as the 40th…

Sunday, July 15, 4 p.m.—ROCHESTER—A popular destination on a Sunday afternoon, with chamber music as it was meant to be, the small venue and intimate setting at the Rochester Federated church is a mainstay of the Rochester Chamber Music Society. Known for the high quality of chamber music, and presenting world-class musicians for the past…

July 12-14—LUDLOW—Okemo Mountain Resort will be celebrating some of the biggest musical acts of our time during New England’s premier tribute-band event that will feature the music of Neil Diamond, Talking Heads, David Bowie, Queen, The Beatles and more. Okemo’s All Come Home Music Festival is scheduled for July 12, 13 and 14 at Okemo Jackson Gore base area. The festival includes two concert venues.…

Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Join Killington Boot Camp for its fourth annual Race to the Peak, Saturday, July 14 with a 9 a.m. start time. Organizers have dubbed it “The hardest 5K you’ll ever run.” The race starts from Snowshed Base Lodge at Killington Resort. Participants will run or hike to the peak of Killington…

July 12-15—TUNBRIDGE—The Woodstock Dog Club has joined forces with the Green Mountain Dog Club once again to bring dog lovers the annual Vermont Scenic Circuit Dog Show. Hundreds of dogs and their owners will get the chance to strut their stuff in the show ring Thursday through Sunday, July 12-15 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds, 1 Fairground Lane, Route 110, Tunbridge. Events…

Tuesday, July 17, 2 p.m.—BRANDON—Bring family and friends to Brandon on Tuesday, July 17 for the 30th annual Great Brandon Auction sponsored by the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce to benefit the Community Projects of the Chamber. The auction is being held in Estabrook Park, one mile north of town on Route 7. Preview begins…

Saturday, July 14, 7:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—In a benefit for the Vermont State Troopers Association, the American Vinyl All Star Band will be giving a concert on Saturday, July 14 at the Woodstock Town Hall Theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; showtime is at 7:30 p.m. The American Vinyl All Star Band is made up of members…

July 12-15—WOODSTOCK—On July 12 -15, members of the Downing College Chapel Choir from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom will be hosted by St. James Episcopal Church in Woodstock for the Sixth Liturgy Festival, “From Contemplation to Celebration: The Power of Words, Music and Silence in Worship and Prayer.” The event includes a keynote…

Wednesday, July 4, 9:45 p.m.—RUTLAND—Don’t miss the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Extravaganza in celebration of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4. The pyrotechnics begin promptly at 9:45 p.m. at the Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 S. Main St. The Rutland County Agricultural Society will also be holding its 2018 Summer Smash Demo Derby at the Vermont State…

Wednesday, July 4—WOODSTOCK—Celebrate Wednesday, July 4 in Woodstock – rain or shine! Festivities begin at 8:30 a.m. with the 42nd Annual John Langhans 7.1 Green Mile Road Race and Kids Fun Run. Runners and walkers will enjoy a challenging course through Woodstock, starting and finishing at the Village Green. The Kids Fun Run (for age 10 and under) is a short…

Wednesday, July 4, 9 a.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH—On Wednesday, July 4, the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site celebrates the birth of our nation and the birthday of our 30th president. The special activities honoring the only U.S. president born on Independence Day are scheduled for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This year’s celebration has been selected as a “Top 10 Summer…

Wednesday, July 4, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Celebrate the Billings Farm & Museum’s Old Vermont 4th on Wednesday, July 4, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring traditional music, flag-making, hand cranked ice cream, horse-drawn wagon rides, patriotic speeches, and an historic debate. Throughout the day, families can make their own 43-star flags (the flag of 1890), Uncle Sam bookmarks, fireworks stencils, and…

Wednesday, July 4, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Held annually, the Town of Killington celebrates the Fourth of July with a day of activities on businesses along River Road. At 9 a.m., the Friends of the Library will holds a book and gift sale at Sherburne Memorial Library, through 12 noon. The parade starts at 100 a.m., beginning at…

Sunday, June 24, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, invites the public to its 35th anniversary celebration on Sunday, June 24. Admission is free for the entire day. Activities and programs for all ages are planned and will include a farm animal parade, 1860s baseball, ice cream making, 19th century magic performed by Robert…