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Manchester
YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERT II—Mendelssohn, Bartók, Shaw, Dvořák
Taconic Music
Talented young performers tackle Mendelssohn’s Quartet Op. 13, Bartók’s intense Quartet No. 3, Caroline Shaw’s imaginative “Plan & Elevation,” and Dvořák’s beloved Piano Quintet Op. 81. Free-will offering (suggested...
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Leo Toltstoys Kreutzer Sonata
Manchester
Discovery Lecture: Leo Tolstoy’s Kreutzer Sonata
Manchester Music Festival / Green Mountain Academy
Scholar Michael R. Katz unpacks Tolstoy’s scandalous novella and its links to Beethoven’s sonata.
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Burlington
Military Appreciation Night!
Vermont Lake Monsters
6:35PM Start TimeFree Entry for Military Members and Immediate FamilyJoin us for Military Appreciation Night, honoring our local military. Active, reserve, and retired military personnel with valid ID, plus their...
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MMF The Kreutzer Sonata
Manchester
The Kreutzer Sonata
Manchester Music Festival
Beethoven’s Kreutzer, Janáček SQ No. 1 & Schumann Quintet; readings from Tolstoy & Rita Dove. Michael Stephen Brown, Philip Setzer, Paul Neubauer.
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Burlington
Star Wars Night!
Vermont Lake Monsters
6:35 PM Start TimeStar Wars Night makes its triumphant return to Centennial Field on Friday, July 18th! Meet members of the 501st Legion and see the Lake Monsters in special Star Wars-themed jerseys, which will be...
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Billings Backyard Mixology Workshop: Summer’s Fresh Deli
Billings Farm & Museum
Celebrate the height of summer with refreshing and vibrant flavors. This session highlights the lush, verdant tastes from the summer garden. In partnership with James Beard Award-nominated, Wolf Tree, we’re bringing...
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Enosburg
Artist Talk: Garfield Morgan
Cold Hollow Sculpture Park
Multidisciplinary artist Garfield Morgan is Cold Hollow Sculpture Park's first Artist-in-Residence for 2025. On July 19 at 2pm, we invite you to meet Garfield, see his temporary exhibition on-site and learn about his...
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Manchester
MCL Summer Music Series: Wild Goose Chase
Manchester Community Library
Join us on the Library lawn for the Annual Summer Music Series! Held on select Saturdays throughout the summer from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, this beloved outdoor concert series features live performances by local and regional...
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Essex Junction
44th Annual Champlain Valley Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show
Burlington Gem and Mineral Club
Come to the 44th Annual Champlain Valley Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show — the largest gem, mineral and fossil show in Vermont! Thousands of beautiful natural specimens and jewelry are available at affordable prices...
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FILM SCREENING Wojnarowicz: F**k You F*ggot F**ker
Hall Art Foundation
FILM SCREENINGWojnarowicz: F**k You F*ggot F**kerDirected by Chris McKim, 2021105 minutes, English. Adult content.Presented in conjunction with our exhibition, David Wojnarowicz. Free with the price of admission.Each...
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MMF Family Program
Manchester
Family Program: Ferdinand the Bull
Manchester Music Festival
Philip Setzer & Linda Setzer bring Ridout’s charming violin-and-narrator tale of peace-loving Ferdinand to life.
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Burlington
Christmas in July
Vermont Lake Monsters
5:05PM Start TimeJoin us for a Christmas-themed night at the ballpark, complete with festive fun and surprises!Bobblehead GiveawayThe first 1,000 fans will receive a free Snowglobe Bobblehead (1 per person). Courtesy...
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Manchester
Storytime on the Farm
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
Put on your overalls and boots, then step through the magical book barn door to join the farmers in the dene for a different interactive story time each week featuring one of our many farm animal friends. This...
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Manchester
Young Artists on Tour – Chamber Music
Manchester Music Festival
First of three YA concerts spotlighting chamber repertoire from MMF’s elite 18–26-yr musicians.
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MMF The Wordless Voice of the Clarinet
Manchester
The Wordless Voice of the Clarinet
Manchester Music Festival
NY Phil principal Anthony McGill joins Philip Setzer & friends for Prokofiev, Brahms and Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet.
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Woodstock
Moos & Brews & Cocktails Too!
Billings Farm & Museum
Join us for a summer evening full of cows and cocktails, featuring local flavors, live music, and Jersey moos! Guests 21+ can enjoy strolling through the Farmstead Gardens while sipping on Vermont's finest beers and...
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Enosburg
Slow Birding Outing at Cold Hollow Sculpture Park
Cold Hollow Sculpture Park
Join Bird Diva Bridget Butler for a Slow Birding Outing that will offer up a mindful approach to birding that will connect you with birds, the land, and yourself. Bridget will lead you on an outcome-free outing that...
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Manchester
Storytime on the Farm
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
Put on your overalls and boots, then step through the magical book barn door to join the farmers in the dene for a different interactive story time each week featuring one of our many farm animal friends. This...
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Manchester
Young Artists Concerto Concert
Manchester Music Festival
MMF Young Artists shine in solo concerti with orchestra; program announced on-site.
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Burlington
Hot Dog Hysteria!
Vermont Lake Monsters
6:35PM Start TimeHot Dog Hysteria!Get ready for 25-cent McKenzie Hot Dogs all game long!Senior NightTuesdays are Senior Nights at Centennial Field! All seniors (60+) can purchase half-price reserved tickets ($6) and...
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MMF Birding By Ear
Manchester
Discovery Talk: Birding by Ear
Manchester Music Festival
Composer Perry Goldstein & author Richard Powers discuss their avian-inspired song cycle ahead of its July 31 premiere.
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Burlington
Department of Labor Job Fair
Vermont Lake Monsters
6:35 PM Start TimeJob Fair on the ConcourseLocal businesses will be set up on the concourse for the Vermont Department of Labor Job Fair — a great opportunity to explore employment options in the area!Kids Eat Free...
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Burlington
Keurig Dr Pepper Night!
Vermont Lake Monsters
6:35PM Start TimeCoffee Tumbler GiveawayThe first 500 fans will receive a free coffee tumbler — courtesy of Keurig Dr Pepper!
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MMF Music Inspired by Song and Birdsong
Manchester
Music Inspired by Song and Birdsong
Manchester Music Festival
Randall Scarlata & ensemble perform Goldstein’s Birding by Ear, Beethoven, Schubert’s Trout Quintet & more.
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Burlington
Summer of Love
Vermont Lake Monsters
Join us for the Summer of Love Night as we celebrate like it’s 1967! Don’t miss the Lake Monsters taking the field in their new tie-dyed jerseys for the night!Summer of Love Poster GiveawayThe first 500 fans will...
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Burlington
802 Night
Vermont Lake Monsters
6:05 PM Start TimeJoin us for an incredible night celebrating everything that makes Vermont special!Mystery GiveawayDon’t miss out on a mystery giveaway, courtesy of 802 Credit Union!Post-Game Fireworks ShowStick...
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Dorset
Historic House Tour in Dorset and East Rupert
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning is excited to present Architectural Gems: Historic House Tour in Dorset and East Rupert. Explore five unique historic houses at the self-guided GMALL Historic House Tour...
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Manchester
MCL Summer Music Series: Clarke Comollo
Manchester Community Library
Join us on the Library lawn for the Annual Summer Music Series! Held on select Saturdays throughout the summer from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, this beloved outdoor concert series features live performances by local and regional...
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MMF Family Program
Manchester
Family Program: The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant
Manchester Music Festival
Poulenc’s beloved music-with-narrator classic performed by Paula Nassivera & ensemble—perfect for kids.
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Burlington
Champ's Birthday!
Vermont Lake Monsters
5:05PM Start TimeJoin us for a fun-filled celebration of CHAMP’s birthday! We don’t know how old he is exactly (he won’t say), but he’s excited to celebrate with all his friends!Lake Monsters Baseball Card Giveaway...
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Enosburg
Art Making on the Land: A Monthly Walking Tour
Cold Hollow Sculpture Park
Every month, join a Park Guide for a lively walking conversation about the art, history, and landscape of the Cold Hollow Sculpture Park. From fabrication techniques, to use of color and play with perspective, we’ll...
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Manchester
Young Artists on Tour – Chamber Music II
Manchester Music Festival
Final YA concert featuring fresh chamber works and festival favorites; free-will donations welcome.
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Jamaica, Vermont
Pikes Falls Chmaber Music Festival Garden Party
Pikes Falls Chamber Music Festival
On August 5 from 5:30-7:30 pm, a garden concert and potluck celebration will be held at 3417 Vermont Route 30.Pikes Falls Chamber Music Festival (PFCM) is returning to celebrate the 2025 summer season with an...
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Jamaica, Vermont
Pikes Falls Chamber Music Festival- Ensemble Amphion Baroque
Pikes Falls Chamber Music Festival
On August 6 at 7:00pm, the Ensemble Amphion Baroque will perform at the Jamaica Town Hall. This group specializes in music of the baroque and uses historical techniques and instruments to capture the true spirit and...
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Burlington
Vermont Creemees Night
Vermont Lake Monsters
6:35PM Start TimeFor one night only, the Lake Monsters will take the field as their alternate identity, the Vermont Creemees!Creemee Trucks on SiteIndulge in sweet treats with two Creemee trucks on-site, serving up...
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MMF Grand Finale
Manchester
Grand Finale - Cabaret Songs & Stravinsky
Manchester Music Festival
Christine Goerke (soprano), David Strathairn & Paul Watkins lead Stravinsky’s dramatic Soldier’s Tale + cabaret selections; MMF Young Artists open.
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Burlington
Fan Appreciation Night
Vermont Lake Monsters
6:35PM Start TimeJoin us for the regular-season finale full of fun, surprises, and prizes to show our appreciation for all Lake Monsters fans!2025 Team Photo GiveawayThe first 1,000 fans will receive a free 2025 Team...
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Manchester
MCL Summer Music Series: Sugar House Fire
Manchester Community Library
Join us on the Library lawn for the Annual Summer Music Series! Held on select Saturdays throughout the summer from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, this beloved outdoor concert series features live performances by local and regional...
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Manchester
Morning in the Formal Garden
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
Enjoy a morning stroll through the flower gardens of Hildene with a horticulturist. Learn a little bit about the history of the Formal Garden and beyond, along with current ecological gardening techniques. Ask your...
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Rutland
64th Annual Art in the Park Summer Festival August 9 & 10
Chaffee Art Center
Chaffee Art Center's 64th Annual Summer and Fall Art in the Park Festivals will take place on August 9 & 10 and October 11 & 12. Juried fine artists, craftspeople, and specialty food producers will be featured...
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Manchester
Shakespeare in the Woods 2025 Season
Shakespeare in the Woods
Shakespeare in the Woods (SitW) celebrates its 5th anniversary season of revelatory, experimental classical theatre in Southern Vermont, with radical and modern reimagined productions of RICHARD II and LOVE'S LABOUR'S...
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Stowe
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! In Concert
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Picnic in the concert meadow and enjoy the Oscar- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical score brought to life in concert by a full orchestra, soloists, and chorus, conducted by Christopher Ray. Set in Oklahoma in 1906...
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Stowe
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! In Concert
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Picnic in the concert meadow and enjoy the Oscar- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical score brought to life in concert by a full orchestra, soloists, and chorus, conducted by Christopher Ray. Set in Oklahoma in 1906...
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Woodstock
Billings Backyard: Charcuterie Workshop
Billings Farm & Museum
Celebrate the peak of summer with an array of fresh flavors, from Billings Farmstead Gardens.  Try your hand at making lemon-chive compound butter and a simple basil pesto to elevate your...
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Stowe
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! In Concert
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Picnic in the concert meadow and enjoy the Oscar- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical score brought to life in concert by a full orchestra, soloists, and chorus, conducted by Christopher Ray. Set in Oklahoma in 1906...
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South Burlington
WAX at Higher Ground
Higher Ground
In an unorthodox move in the digital age, the multi-faceted musician Wax (singer/rapper/songwriter/guitarist) will be releasing his new album on VINYL ONLY. The album, Lifetime Achievement Award, was imagined as a...
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Jamaica
Jamaica Day
Jamaica Historical Foundation
Join us for the annual celebration of Jamaica Day! Live music, food, craft vendors, Kid activities, Touch-a-Truck, Quilt Raffle, Civil War reenactment, Live Entertainment and so much more! Bring the whole family for a...
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Castleton Vermont
Castleton Colonila Day House Tour
Castleton Womans Club
Step back in time as hostesses in Colonial attire greet guests in homes along Castleton's historic Main Street during the 85th Annual Colonial Day House Tour, Saturday August 16th. The Castleton Woman’s Club sponsors...
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Stratton
Red Not Chili Peppers – Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute Band
Stratton Mountain Resort
Join us at Stratton Mountain Resort as the summer music series continues with Red Not Chili Peppers, a dynamic tribute band that honors the legendary funk rock quartet Red Hot Chili Peppers. Known for their...
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Vergennes
Vergennes Day
Addison County Chamber of Commerce
Join us for the 43rd annual Vergennes Day presented by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce. The event features more than 50 vendors, live music on the bandstand, a pancake breakfast, Lions Club Chicken BBQ and the...
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Vergennes
Vergennes Day
Addison County Chamber of Commerce
Join us for the 43rd annual Vergennes Day presented by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce. The event features more than 50 vendors, live music on the bandstand, a pancake breakfast, Lions Club Chicken BBQ and the...
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Goshen
Camp Thorpe's Ultra Camp: Dirty Dancing Edition
Camp Thorpe
Welcome to Camp Thorpe's Ultra Camp: Dirty Dancing Edition,This immersive, overnight two-day event, designed specifically for adults aged 21 and over, will take place on August 23-24 at Camp Thorpe, located on 14...
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Reading
BENEFIT CONCERT
Hall Art Foundation
BENEFIT CONCERTSunday, 24 August 2025 | 4 - 5:30 PM (early admission to galleries at 3 PM)Hall Art Foundation544 VT ROUTE 106, READING, VT 05062 Each free ticket grants admission to our galleries from 3pm for...
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Enosburg
Slow Birding Outing at Cold Hollow Sculpture Park
Cold Hollow Sculpture Park
Join Bird Diva Bridget Butler for a Slow Birding Outing that will offer up a mindful approach to birding that will connect you with birds, the land, and yourself. Bridget will lead you on an outcome-free outing that...
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Manchester Center
Country Festival on the Farm
North Meadow Farm
Join us on Saturday, August 30th from 10-4 for North Meadow Farm's Country Festival! In place of our annual fall festival you know and love our country festival will include all of the same fun just earlier in the...
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Enosburg
Artist Talk: Mitch Weiss
Cold Hollow Sculpture Park
Large-format photographer Mitch Weiss is CHSP's August Artist-in-Residence. Throughout his residency, Weiss will explore the connection between the Park’s sculptures and the natural environment through his...
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Middlebury
20th Annual Kelly Brush Ride
Kelly Brush Foundation
Celebrate 20 Years of the Kelly Brush Ride – Saturday, September 6 in Middlebury, Vermont! Join the 20th Annual Kelly Brush Ride, powered by Union Mutual, and help empower people with spinal cord injuries to lead...
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Enosburg
Autumn Birdwatching at the Cold Hollow Sculpture Park
Cold Hollow Sculpture Park
The Green Mountain Audubon Society returns to beautiful Cold Hollow Sculpture Park to observe birds before many depart our region for warmer climes. Participants will explore the trails in search of different species...
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Enosburg
Art Making on the Land: A Monthly Walking Tour
Cold Hollow Sculpture Park
Every month, join a Park Guide for a lively walking conversation about the art, history, and landscape of the Cold Hollow Sculpture Park. From fabrication techniques, to use of color and play with perspective, we’ll...
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Woodstock
Billings Backyard Mixology Workshop: Last Taste of Summer
Billings Farm & Museum
Savor the rich, lingering flavors of summer’s final harvest with cocktails that highlight deeper, earthier notes-the perfect way to welcome fall! In partnership with James Beard Award-nominated, Wolf Tree, we’re...
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Manchester
Morning in the Formal Garden
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
Enjoy a morning stroll through the flower gardens of Hildene with a horticulturist. Learn a little bit about the history of the Formal Garden and beyond, along with current ecological gardening techniques. Ask your...
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Reading
FILM SCREENING Wojnarowicz: F**k You F*ggot F**ker
Hall Art Foundation
FILM SCREENINGWojnarowicz: F**k You F*ggot F**kerDirected by Chris McKim, 2021105 minutes, English. Adult content.Presented in conjunction with our exhibition, David Wojnarowicz. Free with the price of admission.Each...
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Montpelier
2025 WALK for Safe and Happy Childhoods
Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
The 2025 WALK for SAFE and HAPPY Childhoods, PCAVT’s signature fundraiser, is a day dedicated to bringing the community together to make a tangible difference in the lives of Vermont’s children. Through the collective...
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Springfield, VT
Crown Point Country Club Golf Tournament
Okemo Mountain School
Enjoy a great day of golf at Crown Point Country Club on Saturday, September 27! Come out for a fun 18 holes with new and old friends. Shotgun start at 1 pm, lunch and registration start at noon. Lunch, a beverage...
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Bristol
Bristol Harvest Festival
Addison County Chamber of Commerce
Join the 26th annual Bristol Harvest Festival presented by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce with support by the Bristol Recreation Department. The event features more than 70 vendors displaying local crafts and...
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Bristol
Bristol Harvest Festival
Addison County Chamber of Commerce
Join the 26th annual Bristol Harvest Festival presented by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce with support by the Bristol Recreation Department. The event features more than 70 vendors displaying local crafts and...
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MIDDLEBURY
Quilting in the Land of Milk & Honey
Milk & Honey Quilters Guild
“Quilting in the Land of Milk & Honey” Quilt ShowSaturday, October 11, 2025 / 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, October 12, 2025 / 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Over 200 Quilts ▪ Sacred Threads 2025 Travel Exhibit ▪ Quilts of Valor...
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Rutland
64th Annual Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival
Rutland Area Art Assoc., Chaffee Art Center
August 9 & 10 and October 11 & 12. Juried fine artists, craftspeople, and specialty food producers will be featured. Rounding out the festival are food vendors, live music, Free kids’ activities, and demonstrations...
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Reading
IN CONVERSATION with JOEL STERNFELD
Hall Art Foundation
IN CONVERSATION with JOEL STERNFELDSaturday, 11 October 2025 | 4 PMJoel Sternfeld in conversation about his exhibition currently on view. Tickets: $25 pp [ 50% discount for Reading residents ]Each ticket grants...
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Middlebury
Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival
Addison County Chamber of Commerce
Join us in Middlebury for the 4th annual Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival. Main Street will close to welcome 75 classic cars and trucks. Food trucks, 30+ vendors, music, kids' activities and more! Free for...
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Woodstock
Billings Backyard: Charcuterie Workshop
Billings Farm & Museum
Embrace the flavors of fall with a charcuterie board that features honeynut squash and other ingredients from the Billings Farmstead Garden. Participants will learn skills like making maple bacon compound butter and...
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Reading
FILM SCREENING Hairy Who & The Chicago Imagists
Hall Art Foundation
FILM SCREENINGHairy Who & The Chicago ImagistsDirected by Leslie Buchbinder, 2014105 minutes, English. Presented in conjunction with our exhibition, Gladys...
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Woodstock
Billings Backyard Mixology Workshop: Cozy Autumn Libation
Billings Farm & Museum
Settle into the cooler season with rich, warming flavors and classic fall-inspired cocktails crafted from late-harvest ingredients. In partnership with James Beard Award-nominated, Wolf Tree, we’re bringing the art of...
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