The Best of Vermont Events
STAYING IN STOWE? DON'T MISS EVENTS IN NORTHERN VT
Quilts in Bloom: A Bouquet of Textile Art: Shelburne
Museum: Shelburne, VT
May 18 – October 26, 2008
A dazzling display of flower quilts that includes award winning contemporary
works along with works from the museum’s world-renowned collection.
Jun 13rd - Sun, Jun 224h
Spring Bounty Festival and Food Classic: Stowe
Wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, gala wine pairing evening, live
and silent auctions... if it has to do with fine food you'll find it at
this town wide event. Be sure to visit the Farmer's Market on the
Mountain Road on Sunday morning!
Mary Cassatt Friends and Family : Sheburne
Museum, Shelburne, VT
June 21 – October 26, 2008
A new loan exhibition of the great Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt that
focuses on her close friendships with influential artists and collectors
June 27-June29
Stowe's Garden Festival
20+ garden related events celebrate the start of summer and the
explosion of blooms in area gardens. Seminars, tours, open houses and
area garden markets sponsor sales.
July 11-13
Stoweflake Balloon Festival: Stowe
Live band, food, beer and wine garden, and, naturally, hot air
balloons! Balloon launches at 6:30 am and 6:30 pm at the Stoweflake
Resort and Spa, Mountain Road, Stowe. Tethered rides for $10!
July 11-13
Solar Fest: Tinmouth VT
A celebration of alternative energy options including (naturally)
solar power, but also wind and micro-hydro, alternative fuels, and conservation.
Camping on site. More
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Fri, Jul 25th - Sun, Jul 27th
Stowe Celebrates Summer Art & Craft Festival
Meet the artists who carry on the old ways of making useful and beautiful
objects... one at a time by hand. 150 juried artists and artisans, contemporary
crafts and fine art, specialty food section, spa treatments, cooking demos
and wine tastings, delicious food, live entertainment. Rain or shine under
Camelot tents.
Times: Friday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Stowe Events Field
Admission: Adults $8
AUGUST 8-10 51st ANNUAL ANTIQUE
& CLASSIC CAR MEET-- STOWE
Flea market, car corral, parade of antique vehicles, costume contest...
if you like antique cars, this is a must see event. Locals set up lawn
chairs all along the parade route, complete with picnics. www.vtauto.com
August 23 - September 1
Champlain Valley Exposition
Champlain Valley Fairgrounds, Essex Junction, VT
Vermont's largest fair, as befitting a fair situated right outside of
Burlington. The home and hearth exhibits now vastly outnumber the animals,
and the midway is the largest in the state. Two tents of petting zoos,
some agricultural events and displays but primarily a rollicking good
time in fair food, fair stuff, and whirly rides.
September 6-7
Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival
Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT
An annual event sponsored by Vermont's sheep and goat farms, this is the
place to buy fine Vermont wools, meet an alpaca, pat a bunny, and learn
about sheep and goats in Vermont. A must for anyone dreaming of having
their own backyard flock... an essential for anyone who appreciates wonderful
wool! To visit a Vermont farm, try The Icelandic
Sheep Farm at Morrison Corner
September 18-21
The British Invasion: Stowe
The all British classic car show. British cultural activities,
shops, crafts, car corral; over 600 cars on the field and 1000 (approx)
visit the town. If you like 'em Mini or flashy with a sophisticated
accent, this is the show for you!
September 11-14
Tunbridge World's Fair
Tunbridge, VT
Huge history section in this traditional and respected old fair.
Some home displays but primarily a small country fair. We saw our
first demolition derby here, and had so much fun peeping through the fence
we intend to buy tickets next year!
October 8-9
South Hero Applefest & Craft Show
South Hero, VT
A little Applefest which grew and grew and is now the largest in the state.
A great day for kids and adults, some people plan their foliage touring
around spending an hour or two sampling the delicious pies and picking
out new apple varieties to carry home by the sackful.