Vermont Guides

Event Snapshot:

When: August 26 & 27, 2023 (Rain or Shine)
Saturday 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Sunday10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Okemo Field @ Route 103 & Bixby Road, Ludlow, VT

The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is again hosting the third annual Best of Vermont Summer Festival scheduled for Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27 in Ludlow, Vermont. The event will take place at Okemo Field on Route 103 (& Bixby Road).

This festival is another great opportunity for everyone including locals, new residents, second homeowners, and visitors! Some of the program highlights include live music, craft beverage producers (beer, wine, distilleries), artisan products, specialty foods, fine art, antique tractors & vintage equipment, kids zone, etc. This year gate proceeds from the festival will support the new Explore Okemo Valley App project. This festival  information page will continue to be updated, as more information becomes available. Follow updates on our Best of VT Summer Festival Facebook page!

Thank you to the following Okemo Valley Chamber member sponsors who have helped to make this event possible. (Those with an asterisk* are returning sponsors from prior years):

• William Raveis Vermont Properties* – Presenting Sponsor
• Okemo Mountain/Vail Resorts* – Lead Sponsor
• Engel & Volkers Real Estate* – Lead Sponsor
• Mary W. Davis Realtor & Associates* – Lead Sponsor
• Diamond Realty* – Lead Sponsor
• Meiomi Wine/Constellation Brands* – Lead Sponsor
• LaValley’s Building Supply* – Foundation Sponsor
• Cape Air* – Foundation Sponsor
• The Vermont Country Store* – Foundation Sponsor
• Brewfest Beverage* – Foundation Sponsor
• Magris Talc* – Program Sponsor
• Aubuchon Hardware – Program Sponsor

Throughout the weekend attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the following special family-friendly activities:

• Antique Tractors & Vintage Machines: New this year, Dan Moore of Barker Farm will now be showcasing his Antique Tractors & Vintage Machines! Barker Farm is known for hosting their annual Autumn Roundup show in Ludlow in September. This is a showcase of Vermont made engines & machinery including working exhibits from the 1900s.
• Kids Zone: sponsored by Mary W. Davis Realtor & Associates including Troy Wunderle of Big Top Adventures offering clowning & circus fun and face painters.
• Food Tent: sponsored by Diamond Realty featuring Mount Holly Beer, Mr. Darcy’s (Wagyu Burgers), Coleman Brook Tavern at Okemo, Crowley Cheese & more.
• Wine Tasting: sponsored by Meiomi Wines & Constellation Brands.
• Yarn Spinning: with Six Loose Ladies.
• Vendor Raffle: vendors generously donate prizes.
• Gate Donation Proceeds: benefitting the Explore Okemo Valley App.
• Live Music: both days with the support of lead music sponsor Engel & Volkers. Each day will feature live music including our HEADLINERS:

Saturday 8/26 from 12-7 pm:

12-2 pm: Ida Mae Specker
2-4 pm: Eric King & the Rustie Bus Band
4-7 pm: Jenni Johnson & the JAZZ JUNKETEERS

Sunday 8/27 from 10 am – 4 pm:

10 am-12 pm: Jeb Porter & Friends
1-4 pm: Christine Malcolm & the SUGARLEAF BAND

So far here is our participating vendor lineup (Those with an asterisk* are returning vendors from prior years. Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Members are in bold):

• 802 Heat Hot Sause*
• AJ’s Catering* (Fried Dough)
• Antiquities*
• Apsara
• A&R Woodworks
• Barred Owl Bags
• Black River Action Team*
• Botanical Tribe Apothecary*
• Bunky Glass
• Coleman Brook Tavern*
• Crowley Cheese
• Curdeous Cow
• Deegan & Brim Crystals & More
• Diamond Realty*
• Eat More Pie*
• Engel & Volkers Real Estate – Okemo*
• Fireside Commodities
• Form & Function Pottery
• Frenchy & Balloo’s BBQ
• Fresh Start (a craft company)
• Hangry Hogg
• Ellen Howard Handmade
• Hulett Farm
• Jamaica Cottage Shop*
• Jeezum Crow Smoked Foods*
• Kettle Fresh Fudge*
• The Lazy Cow*
• Leash Pet
• Mach’s Mobile Wood-Fired Pizza
• Magnabilities Jewelry
• Mad River Distilleries*
• Mason House Pottery*
• Mary W. Davis Realtor & Associates*
• M David Gallery
• Meiomi Wine/Constellation Brands*
• Mettowee Valley Maple*
• MI-BOX of Vermont*
• Miracle Mary’s (Cooking Essentials)
• Miranda Kae Jewelry*
• Pat Moore Art & Photography*
• Mount Holly Beer*
• Mr. Darcy’s* (burgers)
• Natural Kore Laboratories
• Northern Vermont Woodturnings
• The Nutty Bavarian* (roasted nuts)
• O’Donnell Design* (featuring the 2023 Commemorative Festival Poster!)
• Okemo Mountain/Vail Resorts*
• Palatial Farm & Confections
• Papa John’s Sugar Shack
• Phoenix Dragon*
• Pieces by Patricia
• pscg studio gallery*
• Pure Romance
• Robert Patterson Woodturning* (bowls & cut boards)
• Rockledge Farm Woodworks*
• Rustic Effects
• Salsa Sisters*
• Scrumph
• Six Loose Ladies*
• Smokeshire Design*
• Soijen* (art)
• Stewart Maple & Marketplace* 
• Stone Creek Workshops*
• Stunad’s Italian Ice
• Sylamore Tye Dye
• Ted’s Wicked BBQ Sauce*
• Treeline Terrains
• Trinkets From Trees
• Vermont Bike & Brew*
• Vermont Sensory Store
• Vermont Vines*
• Whimsical Boutique/QuimBeads/Kimberly’s Travel
• Wildebeary Crafts*
• Wild Hart Distillery*
• William Raveis Vermont Properties*
• Wunderle’s Big Top Adventures*

The Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce extends its gratitude to the Best of Vermont Festival organizing committee, led by co-chairs Scott Duffy of Rockledge Farm Woodworks and Anna Tumber of Okemo Mountain Resort. Other members include Stephen Plunkard of  Q4! Associates, Sarah Sheehan of William Raveis VT Properties and Selina Meisenhelder of One Credit Union.

This annual event is a terrific way to amplify your brand. Please consider providing support as a:

• Volunteer to help staff the festival

Inquiries may also be directed to Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce director Carol Lighthall at [email protected].