Some of these events are one-time activities each year while others
continue for weeks or months at a time. This is an overview of selected
events and therefore is just a sampling of what may be going on when you
are here in the Waterbury, Vermont area. We suggest you check with your
lodging establishment to learn what other events will be occuring during
your visit.
All information is subject to change. We make an effort to be
accurate but the information is not guaranteed. Please verify the
information presented here.
Waterbury Vermont Winter Farmers' Market
Saturdays, November 14, December 12, 2009
January 23, February 13, March 13, April 10 and 24, 2010
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Thatcher Brook Primary School
Vermont produce, prepared foods, eggs, honey, maple syrup, locally
raised meats and poultry, high quality crafts. It's a great way to meet and
chat with some friendly Vermont folks.
Buy Local Night
Michael's On The Hill restaurant
Route 100
Waterbury Center, VT
www.michaelsontheill.com
Every Thursday Evening is "Buy Local Night." Tell us that you buy local
and receive 15% off food and wine bottles. Continues through June 20th
and resumes November 1 to December 10, 2010.
Vermont Mozart Festival
Winter Series
www.vtmozart.org
Mozart's Birthday Celebration
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Trapp Lodge, Stowe
North American Telemark Organization Telemark Ski Festival
Mad River Glen Ski Area
Fayston, VT
March 13 and 14, 2010
www.telemarknato.com/festival
Telemark skiers from around the world converge on Mad River Glen ski
area for a big weekend of freeheel skiing, racing, learning, equipment
demos, and partying.
Photo (c) Michael's On The Hill
Michael's On The Hill
“Culinary Dinner Theatre"
Cooking Demonstration Dinner Series
Thursday, March 18; Wednesday, April 7; Thursday, May 20
6:00 pm
Enjoy a three-course dinner as you watch Chef Michael demonstrate your
meal preparation
$60 per person; $85 per person with wine pairing
Tax and 20% gratuity will be added to your bill
Space is limited - advance reservations are respectfully requested
Call 802-244-7476
www.michaelsonthehill.com
Menus:
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Maine Crabcakes with Sauce Verte & Herb Salad
Winter Vegetable Gnocchi with Truffle Butter
Vermont Apple Buttermilk Shortcake
Green Mountain Coffee or Vermont Artisan Tea Selections
Thursday, April 7, 2010
Arugula Salad with Roasted Mushrooms & Hazelnuts
Lentil Crusted Scallops with Lemon Mascarpone Risotto
Warm Chocolate Gateau
Green Mountain Coffee or Vermont Artisan Tea Selections
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Local Ramp & Potato Soup with Ramp Pesto
Duck Confit with Local Bean Ragout & Dried Cherry Jus
Maple Crème Brulée
Green Mountain Coffee or Vermont Artisan Tea Selections
The Alchemist Pub and Brewery
Main Street, Waterbury VT
Special Presentation: The Art of Fermentation
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
In conjunction with the Vermont Arts Council and its Art of Action
Program, “The Art of Fermentation“ is a presentation on the
history and art of fermentation, with The Alchemist’s Executive
Chef Jeff Lang, Brewer John Kimmich, and Red Hen Bakery
owner Randy George. Samples of kombucha, kimchee, bread
and beer will be served. The admission is just $5.00 with the
proceeds going to Revitalizing Waterbury and The
Waterbury-Duxbury Food Council.
NOTE: seating is limited to 30 people. Use the link above to get to
the online ticket order form.
The Art of Action exhibit
April 1 - 15, 2010
American Legion Hall, 16 Stowe Street, Waterbury, VT
www.vermontartscouncil.com
Waterbury is one of 23 towns in Vermont selected as hosts for The Art of
Action exhibition. The exhibit will visit here April 1 - 15, 2010, at the
American Legion Post 56 at 16 Stowe Street. Ten artists were
commissioned to create artwork that addresses Vermont's future,
espcially in the areas of the economy, environment and social aspects.
The Art of Action: Shaping Vermont’s Future Through Art is the result of a
partnership between the Vermont Arts Council and philanthropist Lyman
Orton, owner of the Vermont Country Store in Weston and Rochester, VT
Open Craft Studio Weekend May 29 and 30, 2010
http://vermontcrafts.com
Vermont's Open Studio Weekend is a very popular statewide event held
each Memorial Day weekend during which about 200 Vermont
craftspeople and artists open their studios to the public for
demonstrations of their work and sales. In many cases, this is a
once-a-year chance to see some working studios that are not normally
open to the public. The website has a link where you can download a map
of the studios or order a printed version.
Waterbury Flea Market, Sat, Sun, holidays, May - Oct
Route 2 West, Waterbury, VT
Vermont Flea Markets
A short drive from the village of Waterbury. Take exit 10 from I-89 and follow
Route 2 West. Times vary but usually early morning to late afternoon. Up to
100 vendors on ten acres selling everything from antiques and attic treasures
to new merchandise. Food vendors also there. Free parking and no admission
charge. Click the link above to see information on other Vermont flea markets.
Waterbury Farmers' Market
May to October, 2010
Rusty Parker Park, Main Street, Waterbury, VT
Held each Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00 at the Rusty Parker Park on
Main Street in downtown Waterbury.
Waterbury Rotary Concerts in the Park
June - August, 2010, 6:30 pm
Rusty Parker Park, Main Street
Held each Thursday after the Farmers' Market, the Waterbury Rotary concerts
vary from swing, bluegrass, and folk to jazz and rock 'n roll oldies.
12th Annual Stowe VT Wine and Food Classic, June 18 - 20, 2010
www.stowewine.com
Wine seminars, tastings of more than 100 wines, fine wine auction, gala
dinner.For both expert and novice wine and food enthusiasts.
Vermont Quilt Festival, June 24 - 27, 2010
Champlain Exposition Center and St. Michael's College
Essex Junction, VT
[Shown above is the 2009 Best of Show, 'A New Look at a Grand Old
Lady' by Suzanne Louth, Springfield, MO]
www.vqf.org
Selected as a Top Ten Summer event by the Vermont Chamber of
Commerce. Exhibits, workshops, lectures, appraisals, merchants mall,
kids programs. One of the largest quilt shows in the northeast. More than
400 quilts in two buildings: antique quilt section, works by the festival
teachers, and special exhibits. Leading the way is a judged show with
some 180 quilts entered in the annual contest. From the youngest
beginner to the most practiced expert, contestants provide something for
every taste, from the most traditional to the avant-garde. Also, there are
daily gallery talks about some of the principal exhibits. The curators or
other knowledgeable Festival staff will offer informal 30 to 45 minutes talks
once or twice each day and answer questions about the quilts. Classes
begin June 23.
July 23 - 25, 2010
Crossroads Motorcycle Rally
Waterbury VT
www.crossroadsmotorcyclerally.com
Crossroads Motorcycle Rally Facebook page
For more information, email Candy at sidecarcandies@aol.com or Ted at
tedsflyinghogs@aol.com, or call them at 802-244-9960
Proceeds benefit Rhythm of the Rein, a non-profit organization providing
therapeutic riding activities and therapies for the special needs
community of Central Vermont and Northeast Kingdom.
Live music, bonfire, photo shoot - get your and your bike's picture taken,
tattoo contest/show, wet T-shirt contest, Rob's dyno, gunshow by Parro's
Gunshop, bikini bike wash, fashion show, bike builders, trike pullers, bike
show - antique/custom/people's choice, burnout contest, comedy show,
blessing of the bikes, guided rides, wheelie contest, poker tournament,
loud pipes contest, arm wrestling contest, tallest apes contest, maple
syrup wrestling, VT National Guard climbing wall, balloon rides, face
painting.
Third Annual Vermont Mountain Bike Festival
Waterbury, VT
July 17 - 18, 2010
www.vermontmountainbikefestival.com
www.vmba.org
VMBA Festival Facebook page
Group rides, kids rides, women’s rides, skills clinics, action workouts.
All riders and all abilities welcome. Rides will take place on the trails in
Waterbury, Stowe & Waitsfield, and other area trails, and will be led by
experienced local guides.
Vendors, bike demos, live music, mountain bike movies, BBQ, on-site
camping, raffles and prizes.
Registration opens spring 2010
Vermont Brewers Festival, July 16 and 17, 2010, Waterfront Park, Burlington:
www.vermontbrewers.com
Rated as one of Vermont's Top 10 Events and Featured as one of ten Great
Beer Festivals by USA Today. The Vermont Brewers Festival is the longest
running outdoor brewers festival in the East, and it's no wonder since Vermont
is home to more breweries per capita than any other state. Brewers
participating in this event do so by invitation only, based on brewery capacity,
distinctiveness, and product quality. Enjoy a wide range of offerings, including
traditional lagers, ales, and unique products such as fruit beers, barleywines,
and Belgian-style white beers. You'll also enjoy gourmet foods, demonstrations,
and top quality entertainment. A lot of fun in a beautiful location overlooking
Lake Champlain. Great sunsets there too.
Waterbury's Stowe Street Arts Festival, July 16 and 17, 2010
www.revitalizingwaterbury.org/events.php
Waterbury's historic Stowe Street is closed to vehicle traffic and is
transformed into an art gallery, music hall, dance floor, and food court.
The Stowe Street Arts Festival weekend includes the popular Waterbury
chicken barbeque and Art Hop dance, kid's chalk drawing, bicycle
parade, art work for sale, artist demonstrations, live music, the 'Great
Gourmet Burger Cook-off" competition with chefs from local restaurants,
and a lot of relaxing and chatting.
Vermont Mozart Festival, July 18 - August 8, 2010
www.vtmozart.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Vermont-Mozart-Festival
The largest of many musical events throughout the state. Held at various
venues, many of them in beautiful outdoor settings.
Vermont Festival of the Arts
Aug 1 - Labor Day, 2010
www.vermontartfest.com
Facebook page for Vermont Festival of the Arts
Twitter @VTArtFest
Painting, sculpture, photography, crafts, printmaking, woodcarving,
glassblowing, poetry, flower arranging, chamber music, chorale, concerts,
dance, culinary workshops, cheesemaking workshops, theatrical performances,
Art in the Garden Tour, street fairs, film festivals, historic barn tours, farmer's
markets, and much more. Whew! It's big.
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The Vermont Departrment of Tourism has an excellent database of events
throughout the state:
www.vermontvacation.com/TravelPlanner/
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Past Events
Most of these VT events are annual so they will be repeated every year.
Waterbury 4th of July Celebration
June 27, 2009
Many communities around Waterbury have 4th of July parades and
fireworks so Waterbury has its own event the weekend before. The parade
takes place on Main Street from the VT State Office complex on south
Main Street to the Dac Rowe Field at the north end of the village.
Fireworks at the state office complex at dusk.
4th of July Festivals and Fireworks, July 3 and 4, 2009
Stowe Resort will have fireworks with live music at 8:30 on July 3. On the
morning of July 4th, Warren VT will hold its 60th annual parade, a highly
popular event. There will be fireworks at nearby Sugarbush Resort that
evening. Burlington will also have a community celebration with fireworks
on the waterfront July 3.
Vermont Morgan Horse Assocation Heritage Days, July 3 - 5, 2009
Tunbridge VT
www.vtmorganheritagedays.org
Open carriage driving competition; junior/amateur horse show; breeders'
futurity; stallion exhibition, performances, parade; half-mile race; saddle
equitation; 500-pound stoneboat pull.
39th Annual Antiques & Uniques Festival, July 11, 2009
Craftsbury Common VT, 10:00 to 4:00 rain or shine
www.vtcas.org/calendar
One hundred vendors of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, quilts, pottery,
woodworking, and more. Bake sale tent and grill, live music, free
children's activities. A VT Chamber of Commerce Top Ten Summer Event
in one of Vermont's most picturesque villages.
Taste of Stowe VT Arts Festival, July 24, 25, and 26, 2009
This Stowe Craft Producers Show is now in its fifth year and getting bigger
every year. Enjoy specially prepared foods by some of northern Vermont's
finest chefs, taste Vermont brewed beers, shop extensive displays of artwork
and crafts, listen to music, and enjoy the beautiful field with Vermont's highest
mountain in the background. Last year the Taste of Stowe was named one of
Vermont's Top Ten Summer Events and the organizers are working to make it
even better this year.
52nd Annual Stowe Antique and Classic Car Show, August 7 - 9, 2009
Nichols Field on Route 100 south of Stowe
Over 800 antique cars, trucks, military vehicles, and fire engines on display.
Antique car auction, parade, fashion contest, Car Corral, antique car related
Flea Market, food. One of the top car shows in the eastern USA.
Green Mountain Coffee Visitor Center & Café
Music on the Porch 2009
Most Wednesdays June 3 through August 26, 2009
5:30 - 8:00pm
www.waterburystation.com
Located at Waterbury's beautifully restored train station and Rusty Parker Park
at the corner of Main Street and Park Row.
June 3 Blues Busters
June 10 Rich Magnuson & the Swingin’ Vermont Big Band
June 17 Steve Lotspeich
July 1 Isn’t It Romantic? The Jazz Standards of Rogers and Hart
July 8 Rich Magnuson & the Swingin’ Vermont Big Band
July 15 Taryn Noelle
July 22 Small Axe
August 5 Gordon Stone Band
August 12 AbolTabol
August 19 Steve Lotspeich
August 26 Rich Magnuson & the Swingin’ Vermont Big Band
Mad River Valley Craft Fair, September 5 and 6, 2009
www.madrivercraftfair.com
For more than 30 years, the Mad River Valley Craft Fair has been held in the
Valley. About 100 good quality artists and artisans display their paintings,
pottery, handmade clothing, carvings, jewelry, basketry, weavings, furniture.
Live entertainment and good quality food.
Comedy Festival and Talent Contest, September 8, 2009
Hope Davey Field, Waterbury Center VT
First Annual Waterbury Center Comedy and Talent Festival
This is ridiculous. It's just nuts. Well, of course . . . it's a comedy festival!
Bring the kids and watch them pee in their pants from laughing so hard. Children
of all ages love slapstick comedy and they'll get a kick out of the First Annual
Waterbury Comedy Festival. Acrobatics, comedy, juggling, zany antics - this
variety show has it all in three shows on Sunday, September 8 at Hope Davey
Field in Waterbury Center VT.
Vermont Balloon Rally, September 4th -7th, 2009,
Shelburne Museum, Route 7, Shelburne Vermont
Vermont Balloon Rally
During the 4 days that span Labor Day Weekend, this family friendly event will
have the skies over Vermont dotted with nearly 30 colorful hot air balloons.
With the stunning backdrop of the Shelburne Museum, you'll be able to walk
among the colorful, enormous balloons as they come to life, then gently lift
into the skies carrying delighted passengers, including you if you choose!
The Glowing Museum!! A Balloon Glow like no other in the U.S. will take
place on Saturday night on the beautiful grounds of the museum. Imagine
glowing hot air balloons at night looking like huge "luminaries" casting their
light on the magnificent 220' Ticonderoga steam ship, the light house, the
carousel, and more. We will add to the magical atmosphere with entertainers,
music and special lighting. Watch from the decks of the Ticonderoga, next to
the spinning carousel, or on your lawn chairs on the green. (*rain date:
Sunday night)
Children's attractions will be offered, including face painting, a bounce house,
and more.
Music in the Meadow July 5, July 12, August 30, September 6, 2009
www.stowearts.com/meadow.html
Presented by Stowe Performing Arts at the meadow behind the Trapp Family
Lodge, the Music in the Meadow series of performances is highly popular.
Picnics two hours before the concert.
July 5, 7:30 pm, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
“The Lake Effect” Anthony Princiotti, Principal Guest Conductor
A salute to Samuel de Champlain, the first European to explore what is now
known as Lake Champlain and Vermont.
July 12, 7:00pm, Chuck Mangione
World famous Jazz trumpet.
August 30, 5:30 pm, Asleep at the Wheel
For 37 years, Asleep at the Wheel has emerged as a famed and evolving
western-swing, boogie, and roots-music group.
September 6, 5:30 pm, United States Air Force Jazz Band
FREE Concert
From Glenn Miller to contemporary big band jazz.
Held at the Trapp Family Lodge Meadow. Opens two hours before concert
time for seating (bring your own lawn chair or blanket) and picnicing. If there
is rain, the event will move to the Jackson Arena in Stowe Village.
Purchase tickets online or at the gate.
Farmer's Dinner, Thursday, September 10, 2009, 7:00 pm
Michael's on the Hill Restaurant
The Barn Dining Room at Michael's on the Hill
$65/person; $95/person with wine pairing
Tax and 20% gratuity not included
Menu
- Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup with Lemon Thyme
- Smoked Mountain Foot Farm Trout with Roasted Corn & Bean Salad & Sauce
Vert
- Shuttleworth Farm Lamb Navarin with Fennel & Potato Hash, Brussels
Sprouts, House Made Pancetta & Crabapple Jus
- Honeydew Granité & Verbena Ice Cream with Pinenut Crisp
- El Rey Chocolate Blackberry Truffles
- Organic Green Mountain Coffee or Vermont Artisan Tea Selections
Reservations: (802)244-7476
Michael's on the HIll
4182 Waterbury-Stowe Road
Route 100 North
Waterbury Center, Vermont 05677
mail@michaelsonthehill.com
British Invasion Car Show, September 18 - 20, 2009
www.britishinvasion.com
North America's largest all British classic and sports car show plus British
cultural activities, shops, crafts, Auto Jumble, car corral. MG and Lotus are the featured marques this year.
Architecture and Design Film Festival, September 24 - 27, 2009
Waitsfield VT
Architecture and Design Film Festival
More than 30 feature-length films, documentaries and shorts about the
creative processes of architects and designers, at the Big Picture Theater in
Waitsfield VT, about 20 minutes south of Waterbury.
"The films profile visionary architects, the creative design process,
environmental issues and the brilliant designs that we see and use every day."
Filmmakers, architects and designers will also be leading discussion
sessions.
Advance ticket sales are available on the website.
Siptemberfest Beer Festival, September 26, 2009
Mad River Glen Ski Area, Fayston VT
20 minute drive from Waterbury.
Siptemberfest website
Beer, food, beer, music, beer, chair lift rides to the top of the mountain for
foliage viewing (bring your camera!), beer. Benefits The Mad River Path
Association, an organization encouraging walking by building pathways
in the Mad River Valley area.
Stowe Oktoberfest, September 25 - 27, 2009
www.stoweoktoberfest.com
A Stowe Rotary event for the entire family. Grand parade, oompah bands,
continuous singing and dancing, authentic German food and desserts,
Vermont micro-brewed beer, children's tent with puppet theatre, pumpkin
painting. Huge silent auction. Raffle prizes.
"Hogtoberfest" October 3, 2009
www.tedsflyinghogs.com/
Motorcycle festival at Ted's Flying Hogs
Rain or shine
Second annual! Hogtober 3rd ALL DAY FESTIVITIES. Live music by
"Seven Pounds of Pork" band, food, swap meet, contests, fashion show,
and lots of fun & entertainment for everyone. Blow-out sales throughout
the store. Starts at 9:00 am; music at 1:00 pm; fashion show at 1:30 pm.
Located a couple of minutes from the center of Waterbury on Route 2 east.
See the website for directions and map.
Champlain Valley Antiques Festival, October 3 and 4, 2009
www.antiquingvermont.com
From the 2005 news release: dealers from eleven states, including each New
England state, and New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and
Maryland. This CVAF will be the biggest indoor antiques show ever in
Vermont, including 200 dealers, with 40 of these in room-setting booths.
Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival, October 3 and 4, 2009
www.vermontsheep.org/festival.html
See a large part of rural Vermont life. Sheep, llamas, alpacas, angora goats,
rabbits. Shearing demonstrations, dog herding, llama obstacle course, spinning,
knitting, rug hooking. More than 60 vendors. Workshops and classes.
Leaf Peepers Half-Marathon and 5K, Sunday October 4, 2009
www.cvrunners.org/cvrraces
Vermont State Office Complex
Main Street, Waterbury
Note: preregistration only. Half marathon limited to 900. No entrant limit
for the 5K. Online registration for both races closes at midnight EST
September 16. For further information, contact: Roger Cranse, 802 223-6997
or rcc59@comcast.net
Stowe Foliage Art and Craft Show, October 9 - 11, 2009
www.craftproducers.com
190 juried artisans, music, shopping, great food in the beautiful village of
Stowe. Wide variety of crafts from jewelry to wood products, from dry flower
arrangements to homemade fudge, surrounded by beautiful fall foliage.
Shelburne Farms, all summer and fall: Shelburne VT
www.shelburnefarms.org
Great variety of music, educational, family events, campfires, etc. This is a
beautiful place near Lake Champlain. Children welcome.
ECHO Aquarium and Science Center, open year around
www.echovermont.org
Located at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington lake front. Echo
has 60 species of fish, a hundred hands-on exhibits, theater. An excellent place
to take children where they will be entertained for hours.
Shelburne Museum
www.shelburnemuseum.org
One of Vermont's gems, Shelburne Musuem is an extensive facility with
homes, huge barns, gardens, Lake Champlain steamship, carriage collection,
covered bridge, general store, lighthouse, pioneer village, large collection of
Impressionist paintings, antique carousel, small gauge train, much more. Takes
at least two days to cover completely. You will be impressed.
2009 Special Exhibits:
Louis Comfort Tiffany: furniture, ceramics, metalwork and jewelry .
June 20 - October 25, 2009
Full Throttle: vintage motorcycles, custom choppers, and racing
May 17 – October 25, 2009
Piecing Together the Past: The Quilts of Florence Peto
May 17 – October 25, 2009
Waitsfield Farmers' Market, Saturdays, May - Oct 17, 2009
www.waitsfieldfarmersmarket.com
A great way to start the weekend each Saturday morning from mid-May to
mid-Oct, 9:00 - 1:00. Lots of fresh produce, flowers, crafts, great
entertainment, horse-drawn wagon ride, people watching. It's a good place to
meet and chat with some Vermont locals, plus sample some good food.
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, May - October, Vergennes VT:
www.lcmm.org
Featured Exhibit:
1609-2009: Navigating the Champlain Valley
Late May through mid-October
History of Lake Champlain.
Champlain Longboats Launch Day May, 2009
"LCMM’s on-water season officially begins with the launching of a 25-foot pilot
gig. This beautiful watercraft is built at the LCMM Boat Shop from January to
May by students and staff from the Diversified Occupations Program of the
Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Student boat builders speak about their
experiences and then lead an on-water “parade” of student-built pilot gigs."
Kids Pirate Festival June 6-7, 2009
"Come in costume and swashbuckle your way back to the era of discovery and
exploration – enjoy exciting, pirate-themed activities and live performances
with guest artists. Participatory music, dramatic play, and make-and-take crafts
for the whole family."
Native American Encampment June 13-14, 2009
"Dressed in clothing faithful to 1609, members of El-nu and Missisquoi
Abenaki and other visiting artisans and scholars welcome visitors demonstrate
Native American songs, traditional life skills, diplomacy, and weapons."
Gala Raffle Fundraiser June 27, 2009
Small Watercraft Festival August 8-9, 2009
A chance to see a wide variety of small boats, talk to the builders, and even try
some of the boats on the water. The very popular Kids Duct Tape Regatta will
be on Saturday; Really, Really Small Boat Regatta and three-mile Lake
Champlain Challenge Race rowing or paddling competition will be on Sunday.
Archaeology Weekend September 26-27, 2009
"Nautical archaeologists present On-Water field trips, special demonstrations in
the Conservation Lab, lectures and films."
Storytelling Festival October 17-18, 2009
"Gather on board a wooden ship, beside a crackling fire, or in the
museum’s intimate theater to hear storytellers, historians and
musicians share the lake’s history and legends in song and story.
Field trips and on-water excursions, and a chance to record your own
tales of lake adventure."
Green Mountain Club Events Calendar
Green Mountain Club News and Events
Green Mountain Club Fall Education Workshops, September - December, 2009
Please register before the workshops by calling 802-244-7037 or emailing
gmc@greenmountainclub.org or register online at www.greenmountainclub.org
Workshops have a fee.
More information is available on the club's website
OUTDOOR SKILLS
Map and Compass I: Land Navigation Basics
Saturday, October 17, 9 am – 4 pm
Saturday, November 7, 9 am – 4 pm
GMC Visitor Center, Waterbury Center
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION SKILLS
Chainsaw Sawyer Workshop for Trail Maintainers
Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25, 9 am – 5 pm
USFS Mount Tabor Work Center, Danby
FIRST AID
SOLO Wilderness First Aid
Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6, 9 am – 5 pm
GMC Visitor Center, Waterbury Center
Sign up early – this course fills quickly.
YOUTH, FAMILY, AND INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS
Young Adventurers Club (YAC)
The Young Adventurers Club (YAC) is a Green Mountain Club program
designed to get kids six and under and their parents outdoors to hike, play,
learn, and make friends.
Eleva Chamber Players, November 7 + 8, 2009
www.elevachamberplayers.org
Waterbury based Eleva Chamber Players presents BRILLIANT! An Evening
of English String Music, Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 North Main
Street, Waterbury, November 7 at 7:30 pm; and a second performance at
First Church of Barre Universalist, 19 Church Street, Barre VT, November 8
at 3:00 pm .
"Rock Solid" annual stone sculpture show,
September 29 - November 7, 2009
Studio Place Arts, Barre VT
www.studioplacearts.com
Main Gallery: Rock Solid - Ninth Annual Stone Show: In its ninth year, this
show includes figurative carvings, abstract forms, stone assemblages and
paintings that show the beautiful qualities of stone.
Second Floor Gallery: Paintings and Drawings by Lauren Bulakowski
Third Floor Gallery: Nature Under Construction by Jeanne Bisson
Hooked Rug Show
Shelburne Museum, November 7 - 15, 2009
www.shelburnemuseum.org
www.gmrhg.org
The annual rug hooking event showcases contemporary hooked rugs
created by members of the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild.
Workshops with expert rug hookers throughout the week-long event.
Champlain Valley Quilters' Guild Show
November 14 and 15, 2009
www.cvqgvt.org/QuiltShow2009
The Champlain Valley Quilters' Guild of Vermont 2009 "Ladies of the
Lake" quilt show and competition will be at the Coach Barn at Shelburne
Farms, Shelburne, Vermont, located on Harbor Road off Route 7. Ample
free parking on site. Named in honor of the 400th anniversary of the
discovery of Lake Champlain, the show includes a display of quilts, wall
of silent auction quilts, raffle quilt, prizes, handmade crafts, merchant mall,
demonstrations and special exhibits. Lunch and refreshments will be
available on site. Saturday 10:00 to 5:00, Sunday 10:00 to 4:00.
Admission $6.00
The Festival of Sweets (formerly the Vermont Chocolate Show)
November 21 & 22, 2009
Doubletree Hotel – Burlington
www.festivalofsweets.com
The Festival will include educational programs, cooking demonstrations
and some of the finest cake makers, chocolatiers and confectioners in
the region. Vendors will be selling delicious products, just in time for the
holidays. The event will also include specialty cake and sculpture
competitions, which will be on exhibit. The Festival hours are Saturday,
10:00 am – 6:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Admission is $10
for adults, $6 for children 12 and under. Advance tickets are available
online at www.festivalofsweets.com. The purpose of the Festival of
Sweets is to promote the artistry and craftsmanship of confectioners from
Vermont, New England, New York, and beyond.
Sugarbush Resort
North American Telemark Organization Telemark Skiing Workshop
November 28 and 29, 2009
www.telemarknato.com
"The most complete two-day on snow Telemark ski clinic offered in North
America. Day one is held at a lift facility, learning beginner to advanced
Telemark skiing from an alpine point of view. We cover it all, from the DNA
of basic Telemark skiing to high-end hybrid free heel techniques including
step, jump, and hop Tele's, linking smooth turns, and free heel parallel. A
special section on skiing moguls and steep and packed surface's round
out the day. Day two takes us into beautiful backcountry settings to learn
techniques needed for powder, tree, & trail skiing, skiing with a pack,
gaining power and grace in weird snow, and the secrets of mastering
backcountry Telemark skiing. For more information: Contact NATO at
info@telemarknato.com or 802-496-4387"
Ski, Ride & Skate Swap
December 4 and 5, 2009
Cambridge VT
www.smuggs.com/pages/winter/
Friday is drop off from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Cambridge Elementary in
Jeffersonville. Sale Saturday and Sunday, pick up unsold items Sunday,
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Waterbury Holiday Stroll
December 5 and 6, 2009
www.revitalizingwaterbury.org/events
A weekend of holiday dining, shopping, and celebration with a tree lighting
in Rusty Paker Park on Main Street, Santa in the Park, extended
shopping hours, live music, wagon rides, and open houses at local
businesses.
Bridgeside Books first annual Holiday Open House
29 Stowe Street, Waterbury VT
Saturday, December 5th 9:30am-7:00pm
www.bridgesidebooks.com
Bridgeside Books' Facebook Page
During this day-long event enjoy hot mulled cider, delicious homemade
Christmas cookies (baked by my lovely Aunt Jane!) and sample Laughing
Moon Chocolates assorted chocolate confections. Start and finish your
shopping with a great selection of books for everyone on your list,
personal recommendations or special ordering available. Gift certificates
are always a great gift for those hard to buy for folks on your list.
Complimentary gift wrapping available!
Local young adult author Linda Urban will be here at 1:00pm-2:30pm
signing her wonderful book A Crooked Kind of Perfect. Stop by to meet
her and pick up a copy of this great book!
After 5pm stop by to enjoy wine & hors d'oeuvres and celebrate the
season with friends & family!
SOLO Wilderness First Aid
December 5 and 6, 2009
Green Mountain Club Visitor Center, Waterbury Center VT
www.greenmountainclub.org
"Sign up early – this course fills fast! This sixteen-hour, hands-on course
will prepare you to deal with medical emergencies in the field. The focus
is on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of backcountry injuries
and illnesses. Wilderness First Aid certification or WFR recertification
provided upon completion. Instructors: SOLO staff. Limit: 30. Fee: $180.
To Register: Voice: (802) 244-7037 E-mail: gmc@greenmountainclub.org
Register online at www.greenmountainclub.org "
Bolton Valley Resort
December 7, 2009
Opening Day for skiing and riding. Bolton Valley has the lowest lift ticket
prices of any resort in Vermont and is known for being family friendly.
www.boltonvalley.com
Moretown Artisans Sale
Moretown, VT
December 12, 2009
http://moretownartisan.wordpress.com
Photo collage courtesy First Night Burlington (c)
First Night
Burlington and Montpelier, VT
December 31, 2009
www.firstnightburlington.com
www.mdca.org/first_night_montpelier
Both First Night events are alcohol and subtance-free events for the whole
family to celebrate 2009 and welcome 2010. The Burlington event
features many music performances, parade, story tellers, movies,
cartoons, do-it-yourself crafts, and more. The Montpelier event features
activities such as skating, swimming, cross country skiing, picnic, 5K
race, music, etc.
You can see the full schedule for First Night Burlington here
And the full schedule for First Night Montpelier here
Vermont Mozart Festival
Winter Series
www.vtmozart.org
Handel's Messiah
Thursday, December 17, 2009 in Stowe and Friday, December 18, 2009
in Burlington
Stowe ice carver with appreciative audience
Stowe Winter Carnival
January 18 - 29, 2010
www.stowewintercarnival.com
Stowe's Winter Carnival is a town-wide celebration featuring professional
ice carvers creating beautiful sculptures throughout the village, and an
assortment of events such as International Snow Golf Calcutta and
Tournament, SnowVolleyball Tournament, Super G Ski Race, Snowshoe
Races, Kids Carnival, and the ever popular Village Night Celebration Block
party on Main Street.
Green Mountain Club 14th Annual Snowshoe Festival
GMC Headquarters
Route 100 N, Waterbury Center, VT
Saturday February 6, 2010
Free snowshoe demonstrations, guided snowshoe hikes to local peaks
and trails, workshops, nature walks, gear displays, raffle, hot chocolate,
and more. Demo snowshoes available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Special activies for kids are scheduled. Click here for map/directions to
GMC.
Hen of the Wood restaurant
Febuary 16, 2010, 6:00 pm
Robert Sinskey Vineyards Wine Dinner
Reservations: 802-244-7300
www.henofthewood.com
www.robertsinskey.com
Four course dinner with five Robert Sinsky Vineyard wines. Hen of the
Wood will be joined by Robert Boehne of VT Wine Merchants and Mark
Neville of Rober Sinsky Vineyards.
Stowe Derby
Sunday, February 28, 2010
www.stowederby.com
www.facebook.com - Stowe Derby page
Very popular Stowe cross country ski racing event now in its 65th year.
The main race starts at the top of Mount Mansfield and ends in the village
of Stowe 16 km later. Includes team races and a family friendly 6 km race
on flat ground.
Ben & Jerry's 8th Annual Winter Festival
Waterbury, VT
Saturday, March 6, 2010 11:00-4:00
