Some of these events are one-time activities, some are held each year, and some 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 for up-to-date information on the events that will be occurring 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.
Music on the Porch - Sunday afternoons 1:00 - 3:00
Presented by Green Mountain Coffee
On the Porch of the Train Station
At Rusty Parker Park, Main Street, Waterbury VT
802-882-2700 | WaterburyStation.com
FREE to attend and all are welcome
Donations accepted for Food 4 Farmers
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
June 23 Doug Perkins
Bluegrass and Jazz Originals
June 30 HouseRockers
Classic Rock and Blues
July 7 Dave Keller
Grammy Award-Winning Original Blues and Soul
July 14 Twangtown Paramores
Sophisticated Americana
July 21 Mark LeGrand
Original Americana, Blues, and Country
July 28 Hard Scrabble
Acoustic, Bluegrass, and Blues
August 4 The Weigands and Friends
Cabaret Favorites
August 11 William Lee Ellis
Memphis Acoustic Blues and Slide Guitar
August 18 The Growlers
No Nonsense Acoustic Blues, Country, and Rock & Roll
August 25 Jim Charonko
Folk, Rock, and Familiar Oldies
September 1 Seth Yacovone
Acoustic Blues Guitar Singer/Songwriter
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Chalkboard Menu Mondays
Hen of the Wood restaurant
92 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
802-244-7300
www.henofthewood.com
Mondays starting June 10, 2013
If you are new to the Hen then you may not remember our Monday evening specials but people are constantly asking us why we stopped our 'locals' night. It took us a while but we are bringing them back in a few weeks.
Expect lots of small plates & tartines, oysters, entrees that are below $20, wine & cocktail specials & unique beers on tap.
Call for reservations or if it's a nice day just show up and have a drink on the patio until a table is available. No reservations by email please.
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 4, 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8, 156, 22, 29
September 5, 12, 19, 26
October 3, 10
3:00 - 7:00 pm, rain or shine
Locally grown root vegetables and meat, skilled bakers featuring delicious breads, and sweet treats such as: cookies, cupcakes, and gourmet hand dipped chocolates. Enjoy some prepared hot foods while you relax with some live music. EBT and debit cards accepted.egetables.
Waterbury VT Farmers Market Facebook page
Waterbury VT Farmers Market website
2013 Waterbury Rotary Club Concert in the Park Series
Admission is FREE
Thursday evenings 6:00 pm, at the end of Waterbury Farmers Market
Rusty Parker Memorial Park
South Main Street
Waterbury VT
Rain or shine (the rain site is Thatcher Brook Elementary School on Stowe Street)
June 20 The Michelle Fay Band: Swing & Blue Grass
Sponsored by Waterbury Veterinary Hospital & Paul Frank & Collins P.C.
June 27 Cash is King: Alternative Country, Folk Rock
July 4: Phil n’ the Blanks: High Energy Cover Band
Sponsored by Evergreen Gardens of Vermont & Stowe Tree Experts
July 11 Rick & The Ramblers: Western swing
Sponsored by Darby Stearns Thorndike Kolter & Ware, LLP & Grenier Engineering PC
July 18 Mr. French: All around Dance Band
Sponsored By Hannon Home Center & Aubuchon Hardware Store
July 25 John Lackard Blues Band: Smoken Blues
Aug 1 Atlantic Crossing: Traditional Celtic Music
Aug 8 What’s Good: Soul, Jazz what’s good groove music
Aug 15 A Fly Allusion: Horn-driven, Funky Hip-hop
Sponsored by The Alchemist
Mad River Green Shopping Center
Saturdays, 9:00 to 1:00, mid May 19 to mid Oct
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
September 7, 14, 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19
The Waitsfield Farmers Market is a very popular local event in the Mad River Valley and just a short, scenic drive south of Waterbury. It has produce, flowers, seedlings, honey, wool, eggs, meat, cheese, local crafts, baked goods, and prepared foods. Live entertainment provided by local musicians. Displays and information booths by community groups such as the Vermont Festival of the Arts, Localvores, local libraries, fire departments. Visitors are welcome to bring their well-behaved pets ON LEASH. See more information on the Facebook page.
Stowe Farmers Market
Every Sunday through October 14, 10:30 to 3:00, rain or shine.
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
September 7, 14, 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19
Route 108, Mountain Rd., about 2 miles from the intersection of Route 100 and Route 108 in Stowe village. The market is next to the Red Barn Shops and across the street from The Stoweflake Resort. There are usually about 40 to 50 vendors each week plus a variety of changing entertainment including local musicians, demonstrations on makng crafts, cooking demonstrations, hands on activities, petting zoos, animal demonstrations, etc. See the Facebook page and website for further information.
Wine Dinner - Michael's on the Hill Restaurant
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Schug Carneros Estate Winery & Vermont Wine Merchants
Menu
Maine Crab Salad with Cantaloupe, Avocado,
Lime & Toasted Peanuts
Schug Chardonnay '11 Carneros
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Grapevine Smoked Lac Brome Duck Breast with Platine Bleue Poached Egg, Purple Potatoes & Banyols
Schug Pinot Noir '10 Carneros
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Homegrown Mint Sorbet
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Roasted Local Lamb Loin with Ratatouille & Farro
Schug Cabernet '09 Sonoma
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Maplebrook Farm Ricotta Butter Cake with Toasted Vanilla Meringue, Strawberries & Rhubarb
Schug Late Harvest Riesling '12 Lake County
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Organic Green Mountain Coffee or
Vermont Artisan Tea Selections
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Fair Trade Dark Chocolate Truffle
Vegetarians and special dietary needs happily accommodated.
6:30 pm in the Barn Dining Room
$75 per person plus tax and gratuity
4182 Waterbury-Stowe Rd
Rt 100 North Waterbury Center, VT 05677
802-244-7476
www.michaelsonthehill.com
Strings & Vines
June 21 - 23, 2013
Photo: Shelburne Vinyards
Eleva's annual concert tour of Vermont Wineries. Enjoy a friendly, social evening featuring wine & cheese tastings and inspiring classical music.
$25 - $250 Donation Requested
RSVP (at)elevachamberplayers.org or call 802-244-8354
Friday, June 21, 2013
6:00 PM
Fresh Tracks Farm
4373 VT Route 12, Berlin, VT
Saturday, June 22, 2013
6:00 PM
Lincoln Peak Vineyard
142 River Road, New Haven, VT
Sunday, June 23, 2013
5:00 PM
Shelburne Vineyard
6308 Shelburne Road (Route 7), Shelburne, VT
Eleva Chamber Players
607 Crossett Hill
Waterbury, VT 05676
802-244-8354
Annual Stowe VT Wine and Food Classic
June 21 - 23, 2013
www.stowewine.com
Stowe Wine and Food Classic Facebook page
Wine seminars, tastings of more than 100 wines, fine wine auction, gala
dinner. For both expert and novice wine and food enthusiasts.
Burlington Wine and Food Festival
Waterfront Park
Saturday, June 22, 2013
www.burlingtonwineandfoodfestival.com
Presented by Vermont Wine Merchants
Featuring importers, wine makers, and representatives for some of the
world's finest vineyars showcasing over 300 wines. Seminars by celebrity
vintners and master sommeliers. Tickets include 15 wine tasting tickets, a
souvenir wine glass, a restaurant food token, admission to food and wine
seminars, unlimited Vermont artisan breads and cheeses, all accompanied
by live jazz music. Light fare including raw bar, artisan cheese and breads,
and more. There are two sessions: one from noon to 4:00 pm, and the
other from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.
Admission: $50 per person in advance, $60 at the door. Additional wine tasting tickets may be
purchased for $1.00/wine. Additional restaurant tokens may be purchased
for $5.00/plate. Age 21+ positive ID required. One thousand tickets are available for each session.
Tickets on sale starting April 1, 2013 at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Box
Office. Call (802)86-FLYNN or visit flynntix.org
Annual Waterbury Strawberry Festival
Friday, June 28, 2013
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Waterbury Congregational Church
8 North Main Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
$12 Adults, $8 Children 12 & under, $4 Dessert only. Tickets available at the door.
The Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 North Main Street, will host a buffet supper to kick off the Fourth of July festivities on Friday, June 28th from 5 - 7 pm. The public is invited to eat at the church or take out both dinner and dessert. The menu will consist of homemade dinner delights and, of course, strawberry shortcake for dessert. Handicap accessible.
Strawberry Festival Facebook events page
June 28 - 30, 2013
Champlain Exposition Center and St. Michael's College
Essex Junction, VT
Vermont Quilt Festival Facebook page
New England's Oldest and Largest Quilt Event
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.
Ben & Jerry's Summer Outdoor Movie Festival 2013
Illustration of the Ben & Jerry's Waterbury factory is (c) Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
Saturdays at the factory in Waterbury; Thursdays outside the Scoop Shop on Church Street in Burlington
Ages: 0 - 14+
Cost: Free
Features: Stroller-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Handicap Accessible, Take Out
Shows begin at dusk
Bring your own blankets/chairs
Free ice cream samples
At the ice cream factory
1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road
Route 100, one mile north of highway I-89 exit 10
6/29 The Hobbit
7/6 Rise of the Guardians
7/13 The Lorax
7/20 Brave
7/37 Wreck it Ralph
8/3 Madagascar 3
8/10 Escape from Planet Earth
8/17 The Avengers
On Church Street in Burlington:
7/2 The Hobbit
7/9 Rise of the Guardians
7/16 The Lorax
7/23 Brave
7/30 Wreck it Ralph
8/6 Madagascar 3
8/13 Escape from Planet Earth
8/28 The Avengers
Vermont Paddleboard Festival
June 30, 2013, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Waterbury Center State Park
The Vermont Paddleboard Festival will feature activities for everyone. Fifty models from 13 manufacturers will be available for people to test paddle. There will be short instructional clinics for beginners and fun BIC races every hour.
$3 Day Use Fee, $5 Vermont Paddleboard Festival Fee, donated to Friends of the Winooski River. Sponsored by Canoe Imports, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Umiak Outfitters WND & WVS and Vermont Paddling
Follow Reservoir Road from Route 100 in Waterbury Center http://goo.gl/maps/TBgbJ
Vermont Paddleboard Festival Facebook page
Vermont Morgan Horse Association Heritage Days
July 5 - 7, 2013
Tunbridge VT
Open carriage driving competition; junior/amateur horse show; breeders' futurity; stallion exhibition, performances, parade; half-mile race; saddle equitation; 500-pound stoneboat pull.
The Morgan is America's oldest original breed and was founded in Vermont. It is the official state animal of Vermont.
Waterbury Arts Fest (formerly the Stowe Street Arts Festival)
Friday and Saturday,July 12 - 13, 2013
Downtown Waterbury VT
Mid-summer in the Green Mountains will once again be enlivened by the 12th annual Waterbury Arts Fest, (formerly the Stowe Street Arts Festival), a free event that combines a variety of artists, musicians and the performing arts. The Fest starts on pedestrian-only Stowe Street on Friday, July 12, with Nimble Arts and Josh Panda and the Hot Damned. Saturday, July 13, features more than 60 vendors showcasing fine art, food and fun. Waterbury celebrates its 250th anniversary this year and is easily accessible at the intersection of I-89 (exit 10), Route 2 and Route 100. To learn
more, please visit waterburyartsfest.com.
For more information or questions contact Laura Parette, laura@lauraparette.com
July 19 & 20, 2013
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
July 19 and 20, 2013
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.
Vermont Festival of the Arts
August 1 - Labor Day, 2013
Facebook page for Vermont Festival of the Arts
Entertaining events scheduled everyday including 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!
(New 2013 poster available later)
September 12 - 15, 2013
1 Fairgrounds Lane, Tunbridge Vermont
The little fair with a big name. This year's schedule includes livestock events and judging, live entertainment, rides, antique tractors, history displays, crafts, food, horse and oxen pulls, harness racing, horse shows, walk around clowns. Named by the VT Chamber of Commerce as one of the state's Top 10 Fall Events. The Tunbridge World’s Fair has run continuously since 1867 except in 1918, due to the great flu epidemic, and during World War II.
Northern Decadence Vermont
September 15, 2013, Noon - 5 PM
Battery Park, Burlington, Vermont
Taking Place at the Vermont Pride Festival
VERMONT'S LGBT-FRIENDLY FOOD & TRAVEL EXPO
Vermont has the best things in life: Maple syrup, gourmet ice cream, award-winning cheeses, microbrews, wines, sauces and other specialty foods. Beautiful natural scenery, world-class restaurants, family attractions, shopping, entertainment, arts and culture.
Produced by the Vermont Gay Tourism Association, the Northern Decadence Food & Travel Expo will take place during the Vermont Pride Festival at Battery Park.
British Invasion Car Show, Stowe VT
September 20 - 22, 2013
www.britishinvasion.com
North America's largest all British classic and sports car show plus British cultural activities,
shops, crafts, Auto Jumble, car corral. Triumph and Morgan are the featured marques in 2011. Held
at the Stowe Events Field 1/4 mile north of Stowe village on Route 108 and Weeks Hill Road.
Northeast Street Rod Nationals
September 20 - 22, 2013
Champlain Valley Exposition
Burlington, Vermont
The Northeast Street Rod Nationals is the largest hot rod gathering in the northeast each year.
Green Mountain Club
Waterbury Tourism Council member, the Green Mountain Club maintains the
famous Long Trail which runs the length of Vermont. The club's headquaters
is on Route 100 in Watebury Center. It is an excellent source of information
about hiking throughout Vermont and offers many books and maps of the
trails in the state.
Green Mountain Club Events Calendar
Green Mountain Club News and Events
Green Mountain Programs and Workshops
ECHO Aquarium and Science Center, open year around
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.
There are many daily activities and adventures ECHO in addition to the main exhibits.
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For more event information
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 will be repeated every year.
Waterbury 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, June 30, 2012
The late morning 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. Daytime festival and fireworks at the state office complex at dusk.
Independence Day Events in Stowe VT
July 4
Parade, games, music, food, carnival, kids activities, fireworks.
July 6 - 8
Stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival! Daily balloon launches, tethered rides, food, music, childrens activities. Remember to bring your camera!
July 4 - 8
Stowe's Seven Miles of Sales
Waterbury's Stowe Street Arts Festival
July 13 and 14, 2012
Stowe Street, Waterbury VT
Stowe Street Arts Festvial Facebook page
For one weekend in July, Waterbury VT's historic Stowe Street is closed to traffic so artists, musicians, dancers, and appreciators of good eats and fine art can take over. The weekend includes a wide variety of Vermont artist exhibitors,
Barre Heritage Festival and Homecoming Days
July 25-29, 2012
Downtown Barre VT
The Barre Heritage Festival and Homecoming Days is a five-day celebration of community, culture, history and
the arts. This year's festival will be comprised of a parade, live music, comedy, entertainment, exhibits,
ethnic heritage food tent with foods from 15 countries, bike and fitness festival, bicycle race, vendors, Saturday car show, workshops, and community interaction. The Festival has a Facebook Events page too.
Taste of Stowe VT Arts Festival
July 29, 30, 31, 2011 [NOTE: this event has been cancelled for 2012 but may return in 2013]
Topnotch Field, Route 108, Stowe VT
*150 Artists and Artists
* Rain or Shine under Camelot Tents
* Friday: Localvore Lunch, Celebrity Chef cooking contest
* Saturday: Vermont BBQ and Beer, Starline Rhythm Boys
* Sunday: Taste of Stowe - local Chef tasting menus
* Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00AM - 5:00PM
* Adults $8
* Children Free
* Free Parking
* No Pets, Please
The next event is scheduled for August 2014
Stowe VT
A unique festival celebrating life in Vermont: displays, demonstrations, education, and entertainment about food, farms, and forests.
State Street Slam
Vermont 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Montpelier
Saturday August 25, 2012
Got game? Bring it.
Vermont's state capital of Montpelier hosts a downtown basketball tournament for teams of three to four players in age brackets from grade 3 through adults, all ability levels. Pre-registration deadline, which includes a t-shirt is Friday, August 3, 4:00 pm. Registrations will be taken until Monday, August 13, 4:00 pm. Facebook page here.
September 1, 2012
Bolton Valley Resort
Bolton VT
Online registration closes August 30st. Race day registration will be open from 8am- 9am for any remaining spots.
Everyone who enters is automatically entered into a drawing for a 2012-13 Bolton Valley All Access Season pass. Must be present to win.
Course: 5K Trail Run on Bolton’s Nordic trails., a scenic run that proceeds primarily through wooded trails with moderate up and down grades Trails will range from groomed to muddy and semi-rocky terrain. The race begins at the Bolton Valley Sports Center. Bathrooms and showers are available.
Start time: 10:00AM. Rain or shine. Race day check-in required before 9am
Fee: $35.00 and 100% of the proceeds will benefit ReBuild Waterbury
See the website for race categories and prizes.
September 1 and 2, 2012
www.madrivercraftfair.com
About 100 good quality artists and artisans display their paintings,
pottery, handmade clothing, carvings, jewelry, basketry, weavings, furniture.
Live entertainment, kids activities, and food court.
September 2, 2012
Hope Davey Field, Waterbury Center VT
Waterbury Center's Annual Comedy Festival
Acrobatics, comedy, juggling, zany antics, children's activities. Family friendly. See the YouTube video from last year.
Vermont Archaeology Heritage Center Grand Opening
September 13, 2012
3:30-6:30 pm
Vermont History Center
Barre VT
A partnership of the state’s archaeological “treasures” with the historical treasure trove at the Vermont Historical Society's Center. Tour the newly renovated spaces at the Vermont History Center and enjoy the inaugural archaeology exhibit entitle "How Do You Know That?" Unraveling the Past Through Archeology.”
Stowe Street, Waterbury VT
This monthly downtown event kicks off for four last Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m., on June 27, July 25, Aug. 29, and Sept. 26. Live music, food vendors, in-store promotions, and naturally - ART IN THE ALLEY , Stowe Street, Waterbury VT
Date Theme
Sept. 26 Fall Harvest
September 28 - 30, 2012
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.
September 28 and 29, 2012
Mad River Glen Ski Area, Fayston VT
20 minute drive from Waterbury.
Beer, food, beer, music, beer, chair lift rides to the top of the mountain for
foliage viewing (bring your camera!), beer. The coasters shown above will be at local watering holes in early August. Scan the QR code on the coaster with your mobile device and get tickets to SIPtemberfest.
Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival
September 29 and 30, 2012
Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT Hosting the Eastern Cashmere Goat Show; knitting workshops with Beth Brown-Reinsel; sheep shearing and dog herding demonstrations; knitting; spinning; weaving; vendors; contests. Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival website.
After Irene Floodgates Art Project Exhibit
Hours through October 7:
Thursdays and Fridays: 6-9pm
Saturdays: 4-8pm
Sundays: 1-5pm
Wednesday Sept. 26 (Art in the Alley) 5-8pm
3 Elm Street, downtown Waterbury
After Irene is a "Community-Created Visual Art Collection Brims with Personal, Public Responses" to the damage created by Tropical Storm Irene on August 28 last year. Extensive sections of Waterbury were flooded damaging homes and commercial buildings. Since then, the town has recovered well but not fully.
This art project created literal blank slates for people to transform into individual works of art. More than 250 of these slates have been submitted with images created using a wide variety of media – paint, collage, photographs, print and more. Artists range in age from preschool and elementary school children in Waterbury, Moretown and the Mad River Valley to elderly residents working together at the local senior center. The works are unique to each person’s point of view and experience but they share the common theme of the storm, the flood and its aftermath.
Special supporters of this project include Revitalizing Waterbury and the Episcopal Church of Vermont. The gallery space is handicapped accessible. For more information, contact Sarah-Lee Terrat via email: Sarahlee@revitalizingwaterbury.org.
Shipwreck Tours at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
2012 Schedule
Saturday September 22, 11am - Noon
Saturday October 6, 11am - Noon
Looking for something different to do? Explore a shipwreck - without getting wet! There are more than 300 documented and intact shipwrecks in Lake Champlain dating from native American, French, British, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, shipping vessels, pleasure boats, and more. While underwater viewing is popular with scuba divers, it's now possible for non-divers to tour these wrecks from a surface boat equipped with a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) camera. This robot camera sends back live images to an on-board monitor while an expert from LCMM describes the sunken ship's history. It's a fun history lesson for both adults and children.
Preregistration required for these hour-long tours. Check in at LCMM 20 minutes before the tour departs from our neighboring waterfront Basin Harbor Club. Youth $18; Adult $22
If you are a diver, you can get more information about the shipwreck historic preserves at the same website.
October 5, 6, 7, 2012
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
90 Weeks Hill Rd
Stowe VT
The Stowe Foliage Arts Festival at Stowe Events Field. 200 juried artisans exhibit and sell craft work as well as original art, photography, sculpture, and specialty food products.
Food court with organic wood fired pizza, grass fed burgers, soups and salads, sweet potato fries, local apple cider, tacos, pulled pork and all the trimmings, grilled cheese Paninis, a dozen Vermont beers, plus Vermont cheese and sausages.
Live music on Saturday and Sunday.
Stowe Foliage Arts Festival Facebook page
The Circus is Coming to Barre VT!
October 6, 2012, 7:00 pm
Barre Opera House
Ruckus: A Cirque Spectacular arrives at the Barre Opera House on October 6 with an internationally renowned cast of award winning trapezists, jugglers, contortionists, and more! Ruckus is the creation of the Nimble Arts troupe, a company based in Brattleboro, Vermont that was started by circus performers with a background in Cirque du Soleil and Ringling Brothers. The Nimble Arts troupe grew out of Brattleboro's New England Center for Circus Arts.
Ruckus: A Cirque Spectacular is a unique show that embodies the excitement and mystique of a circus mixed with dance and theater. It is close up and personal, dazzling and upbeat combining the fun of old vaudeville shows and is perfect for the entire family.
Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival
Sunday, October 7th, 2012
The Boyden Family Farm
44 Vermont Route 104 (at the intersection with Route 15)
Cambridge, VT 05444
tel: 802-644-6363
Gates open at 11 am for spectators
Catapults, trebuchets and other siege devices converge on a farm in Vermont to see who can launch a pumpkin the farthest. It really is amazing to see how far they can throw a pumpkin. (We don't know what they have against pumpkins.)
Chelsea Ingram, Miss Vermont 2012 and the weekend meteorologist for Fox44 and ABC22 News in Burlington, VT, will sing the national anthem at the start of the Pumpkin Chuckin' competition.
12:00 noon: 1st round of trebuchet competition
1:00: 2nd round
2:00: 3rd and final round with awards immediately following
Magic Hat Oktoberfeast
October 20, 2012, noon - 5:00
Magic Hat Brewing's first Oktoberfeast features Vermont food producers and purveyors samples and sales in a farmers market setting. Outdoor beer garden featuring limited edition brews. Live music. Brewer led tours of the Magic Hat brewery on Barlett Bay Road off Route 7 south of Burlington. Five dollar entry fee goes to the Vermont Food Bank. Facebook Event page here.
Champlain Valley Quilters Guild 30th Annual Quilt Show
October 20 & 21, 2012
The Field House
166 Athletic Drive
Shelburne, VT
One mile from the Shelburne Museum
Sat: 10:00 – 5:00 / Sun: 10:00 – 4:00
More than 100 contemporary and traditional quilts, silent auction, craft table, vendors, raffle for the Vermont Star Quilt shown above, displays, including Vermont quilts from the Vermont Historical Society, family quilts of Vermont quilt historian Mrs. Nola A. Forbes, and Somali Bantu needlework sponsored by the Vermont Folklife Center. Lunch and refreshments are available. Also see the Facebook page for updates.
Vermont History on display at Vermont State Archives
October 16 and 25, 2012
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Attention history fans: the state of Vermont Archives will have a rare public opening October 16 and 25. The most prominent parts of the state's records on idsplay will be the 1777 Vermont Consitution establishing it as an independent republic, Vermont's copy of the Bill of Rights, and maps of the 1927 flood and last year's Tropical Storm Irene. State archivists will also be giving tours of the archive and records building which is located at 1078 US 2 in Middlesex VT. The Vermont Historical Society has some background on the constitution on its website.
October 11 - 28, 2012, Thursdays through Sundays
Lost Nation Theater
39 Main Street, Montpelier VT / 802-229-0492
One of the greatest plays of all time. An action "thriller" and psycological "thriller" at the seam time, full of suspense, intrigue, mystery, betrayal, revenge but also a few moments of humor. Shakespear packed it all into this masterpiece and he did it with the greatest of poetry. There may be more famous quotes from this play than any other since then. The Lost Nation Theater is one of the leading play houses in New England and is located in downtown Montpelier.
Vermont International Film Festival
October 19 - 28, 2012
An annual presentation of groundbreaking films from around the world, mostly emphasizing the environment, human rights, and war and peace. Mosts screenings will be at the Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, ECHOPavilion, and North End Studios - see the website
and Facebook page for details.
Michael's on the Hill Restaurant Week
October 21 - 27, 2012
Stowe Restaurant Week Special Menu Option
Featuring a special four course Farm to Table tasting menu
. Cheese Tasting Menu
. Roasted Mushroom Soup with Lemon Thyme & Artisan Cheese Crouton
. Taylor Farm Smoked Gouda Fritters with Cress & Accoutrements
. Winding Brook Farm Pork Loin with Brussels Sprouts, Fig & Gruyère Bread Pudding & Whole Grain Mustard Sauce
. Maple Mascarpone Filled Donuts with Vermont Apple Compote
. Green Mountain Coffee or Vermont Artisan Tea Selections
$35 fixed price. Tax and gratuity are extra.
Regular ala carte menu also available. Reservations recommended.
(802)244-7476
www.michaelsonthehill.com
4182 Waterbury-Stowe Road; Route 100 North; Waterbury Center
The Alchemist Brewery Hosts High Five on Tap Fund Raiser
Sunday October 28, 2012
2:00 - 5:00
The Alchemist Brewery is hosting a fund raiser for the High Fives Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes who have suffered a life-altering injury while pursuing their dream in the winter action sports.
Fall Vermont Antique Expo and Sale
and 32nd Annual Essex Fall Craft & Fine Art Show
October 26, 27, and 28, 2012
Friday noon-6:00; Saturday 9:00-6:00 & Sunday 10:00 – 4:00
Champlain Valley Exposition
105 Pearl Street
Essex Junction, VT 05453-0209
info@cvexpo.org, 802-878-5545
The Fall Vermont Antique Expo and Sale will be expanding to a three-day show, October 26, 27 and 28. The Expo will be the same weekend as the 32nd Annual Fall Essex Craft & Fine Art Show, Vermont’s largest craft show. The two separate shows will be offered for one price, only $8.00 (admission valid for re-entry all show days).
The antique show brings established antique and vintage item dealers and individual sellers together. Champlain Valley Exposition has been the home of fall antique shows for over a decade and that tradition continues with this locally produced show, sponsored by Vermont
Public Television.
The Essex Fall Craft & Fine Art Show, has been recognized as one of the top shows in the country. Meet the artisans and purchase original artwork from many nationally acclaimed artists. A small sampling includes hand blown and stained glass, fine scents and herbal soaps, forged iron, garden accents, original oils and watercolors, weathervanes, candles, pottery, music, leather and sheepskin, calligraphy, note cards, furniture, jewelry, baskets, florals, and gourmet specialties such as dips, sauces, vinegars, and sweet treats. There will be craft demonstrations and a gourmet marketplace of culinary food.
Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to The Chittenden County Emergency Food Shelf.
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Freaky 5K Run
Sunday, October 28, 2012
10:00 am
(Kids shorter run starts at 9:15 am)
This race starts and finishes at the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps West Monitor Barn on Route 2 in Richmond. The race goes through dark forests, open meadows, old logging roads, single-track trails, and the VYCC’s working farm. Details of the course are on the VYCC website. All proceeds benenfit VYCC. Refreshments and prizes after the race, including one for the best costume! All runners receive a goodie bag and a skully.
November 3 and 4, 2012
Eleva's Annual Orchestral Concert brings you the best of American music.
Saturday, November 3, 2012, 7:30 PM
United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church
8 N. Main Street
Waterbury, Vermont
Sunday, November 4, 2012, 3:00 PM
First Church Universalist of Barre
19 Church Street
Barre, Vermont
PROGRAM:
Copland: Hoe-Down from Rodeo
William Grant Still: Danzas de Panama
Samuel Barber: Dover Beach
Arthur Foote: Suite in E for Strings
Leonard Bernstein: America
Art at the Coach Barn
Shelburne Farms' 25th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale
October 18-November 4, 2012
Daily, 10 am - 5 pm
To commemorate the 25th year of the Art Exhibition and Sale, and the 40th year of Shelburne Farms, it is hosting a retrospective, showcasing artists who've exhibited at there over the past 25 years. More news is on the Facebook page
The Ice Center Hosts Bauer Demonstration
Friday, November 9, 2012
3:00 - 6:00 pm
The latest hockey equipment lines from Bauer will be available for testing on ice with Bauer representatives and coaches in attendance. There will more than 150 pair of skates, helmets, 200 sticks, and more. Free admission. The Ice Center is located at 546 River Road, Waterbury. See the Ice Center Facebook page for updates.
33rd Annual Waitsfield Ski & Skate Sale
November 10 - 11, 2012
Waitsfield Elementary School
Main Street (Route 100)
This very popular event draws a large crowd looking to get excellent deals on both new and used alpine, nordic, snowboard, hockey, and snowshoe gear. Leading outdoor retailers such as Nordic Barn, Alpine Ski Shop, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Plymouth Ski and Sport, and others will have expert staff on hand to assist with fitting. You will surely see somethting you would like to have.
Madsonian Museum of Industrial Design
Made in the Shade Exhibit
September 16 - November 16, 2012
Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 12-4 pm.
45 Bridge Street, Waitsfield, Vermont
Summer vacation lives on! This fall, the Madsonian Museum celebrates the fabulous designs of the American summer vacation experience with the "Made in the Shade" exhibit. Enjoy the beautiful classics from Thermos bottles to canoes, and swimsuits to surfboards. Sept 16 - Nov 16, 2012.
Hooked Rug and Fiber Art Exhibit
November 10 ~ 17, 2012
Shelburne Museum Round Barn
Shelburne VT
"Hooked in the Mountains," the world's largest hooked rug exhibit, is held each year at the Shelburne Museum and includes about 450 rugs. The exhibit includes featured artists, workshops, guest speakers, classes, children's education programs, silent auction, raffle rug, vendors. A video by Eva Sollberger from Seven Days newspaper about last year's show is here.
The Holiday Queen City Craft Bazaar
Saturday November 17, 2012
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Union Station, 1 Main Street, Burlington VT.
Queen City Craft features indie craft in which the artisans look outside traditional crafts by reusing, recrafting, and creating. Indie craft is distinctive because it an alternative art form. The Boston Globe newspaper described "Indie craft [as] a bit of a punkier, funkier craft." The Queen City Craft Bazaar features about 40 of the best indie crafters, artists and designers from Vermont and the surrounding area. It is a juried show which includes a diverse mix of indie crafters, artists and designers who produce unique handmade items created with the DIY spirit. This event is FREE!
Helen Day Art Center, East Gallery
November 2 -25, 2012
Rory was voted the winnter of the Helen Day Art Center People's Choice Award. Visitors to the Taste of Stowe Arts Festival vote for their favorite artists and the winning artist gets a show at the HDAC East Gallery. Jackson’s historically representational and vibrant land and seascape paintings are influenced by Ghana and Vermont, two places he has called home. The Gallery is located at 5 School Street in Stowe. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm and by appointment.
Black Bear Inn Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
November 22, 2012
4010 Bolton Valley Access Road Bolton Valley, VT 05477
(800) 395-6335
The menu is available here. Call ahead to make reservations.
Stowe Street Emporium Sale
Wed. 11/21, Fri. 11/23, Sat. 11/24
19th Anniversary Sale – 19% off Storewide
23 Stowe Street, Waterbury VT
"Shop Small With a Big Heart"
Website / Facebook page
20th Annual Vermont International Festival
Friday, November 30 5 pm to 8 pm
Saturday, December 1 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, December 2 10 am to 5 pm
Champlain Valley Exposition
Route 15/Pearl Street
Essex Junction (Burlington area), Vermont
People, crafts, food, clothing, music and dance from countries around the world. The Vermont International Festival was named a Top Ten Winter event by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. The event's Facebook page is here.
Waterbury Holiday Artisan Boutique
Saturday, Dec 1: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm. Sunday, Dec 2: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
2 North Main Street, Suite 2 Waterbury, VT
FREE Admission. Shop local and unique this holiday season. Come meet Central Vermont area artists and discover the variety Waterbury has to offer! Fun, funky, functional and traditional gifts for all budgets. Like us on Facebook at I heART Waterbury.
December 8, 2012
Downtown Waterbury VT
This annual event sponsored by Revitalizing Waterbury is the town's kickoff celebration for the holidays and features a parade, snowmen greeters, retail and restaurant special offerings and events, artisans boutique, extended shopping hours at the local shops.
Bridgeside Books Fourth Annual Open House
December 8, 2012
Stowe Street, Waterbury VT
Enjoy homemade gingerbread cookies and other delicious treats, along with a warm mulled cider. One of Vermont's favorite authors, Archer Mayor, will be signing copies of his new book, 'Paradise City' beginning at 11:00am. Catch the best seat in town for the River of Light Lantern parade, and enjoy hors d'oevres and libations beginning at 4:30pm. The River of Light parade begins at 5:00pm and winds its way past Bridgeside Books around 5:20pm.
Waterbury Community Band website
Saturday, December 8, 3:30 pm
Waterbury Food Shelf Concert
Waterbury Congregational Church
Wrap It Up & Win
Nov 23 - Dec 23, 2012
Waterbury VT
Customers who shop at more than 30 participating Waterbury retailers and restaurants receive a stamp on a playing card. When the card has five stamps, it can be dropped off at designated locations. Cards are drawn each week for a total of 60 prizes. There is no limit to the number of times customers can enter. To find Wrap It Up & Win locations, look for the snowmen around Waterbury. More information and prize winners will be posted on Revitalizing Waterbury's website and Facebook page.
Holiday Week Events
Bolton Valley Resort
Dec 26, 2012 - Jan 1, 2013
Bolton Valley Resort has an indoor amusement center, inflatable games, snowshoe tours, bonfires with hot chocolate, ice cream social, torchlight parade, fireworks, live music, teen dance, general merriment!
First Night Celebrations
December 31, 2012
Burlington and Montpelier VT
Two nearby towns, Burlington (30 minutes north of Waterbury) and Montpelier (15 minutes south), have First Night celebrations, this coming Monday, December 31. featuring music, dance, theatrical performances, comedy, children's activities, and more.
January 18 - 20, 2013
downtown Watebury
Nordic races, skating party, bonfire, cross country ski tour, snowshoe tour, high school hockey games, fun run, broom ball tournament, mountain bike race. See the Facebook page and blog for more details.
Green Mountain Club Annual Snowshoe Festival
February 2, 2013, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Green Mountain Club Visitor Center
4711 Waterbury-Stowe Road
Waterbury Center VT
17th Annual Snowshoe Festival starts at 8:30 a.m. plus there is an indoor party from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The festival will include free snowshoe demos that participants can use at the visitor center or on one of the dozen off-campus guided hikes being offered. The day will also include an array of events for younger adventurers, including snowshoe scavenger hunts, indoor crafts and face painting, a bonfire, nature hikes and tracking tutorials, and the ever-popular dog sledding demonstrations. This annual event supports the club’s education programs. Registration fees are $8 for GMC members and $10 for the general public. Become a Green Mountain Club member at the event and receive free admission and a complimentary Century in the Mountains: Celebrating Vermont’s Long Trail coffee table book!
Contact: Megan Duni (802) 241-8213
(Photo courtesy of Green Mountain Club Archives)
February 1 - 3, 2013
Montpelier VT
Lots of fun indoor and outdoor activities including art walk, mountain bike race, jazz dance and concert, winter hike, story walk, pancake breakfast, 5K run, scavenger hunt, sledding, chili dinner, indoor swimming, ballroom dancing, hooping, and more.
Ben & Jerry's Winter Festival
March 2, 2013. 11:00 - 4:00
FREE!
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory
1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road (Route 100)
One mile north of highway I-89, exit 10
Factory tours, snow shoeing, wintery games, samples of 2013 flavors, giveaways, raffles, raptor bird demonstrations, sugar on snow, DJ music, hilarity, frivolity, laughter - that kind of stuff.
Magic Hat Mardi Gras
Burlington VT
March 1 - 3, 2013
One of the most anticipated and popular events in Burlington every year. Lots of live music and entertainment plus a grand parade on Saturday that begins at 3:00.
Intergalactic Winter Croquet Tournament
March 9, 2013, 8:00 am -
Rusty Parker Park
Main Street
Waterbury VT
Our little town of Waterbury, Vermont is proud to host the annual Intergalactic Winter Croquet Tournament to celebrate the last weekend of winter. Come watch the antics!
North American Telemark Organization Festival 
March 9 and 10, 2013
Mad River Glen
Fayston VT
"The Mother of All Tele Festivals" with clinics, demonstrations, races, party. See NATO website and Facebook page for more information.
Bridgeside Books Annual Sale
March 15 - 17, 2013
Bridgeside Books
29 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
802-244-1441
10% off everything; some items up to 75% off. Gift certificates, special orders, free gift wrapping.
Maple Syrup Open House Weekend
All around Vermont
March 23 – 24, 2013 (all-day)
Visit Vermonters in their "sugar houses" and watch them boiling maple syrup during their high holy days of sap runs and "sugarin'"
Here is a list of maple syrup makers open to the public
Free Cone Day!
April 9, 2013, noon - 8:00
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory
1281 Waterbury Stowe Rd, Waterbury, VT 05676
Facebook page
Waterbury Winter Farmers Market
Second Saturday of each month: December 8, 2012; January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13, 2013
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thatcher Brook Primary School Gym
Indoor market with lots of great vendors, veggies, fresh cut flowers, meats, eggs, chocolate massage, crafts and more. EBT and debit cards accepted. Facebook page and website,
The 2013 Gravel Grinder Spring Classic Dirt Road Ride
Sunday, April 21st
Kick off the riding season with the Stowe Mountain Bike Club by covering 25+ miles of the finest hills and dirt roads the Waterbury area has to offer. Whatever the road and weather conditions, we’re expecting an excellent early season adventure with all of our cycling friends. Frida's Taqueria and Grill will be catering the event, filling your bellies with delicious food after long hours in the saddle!
Registration: 8am
Ride time: 9am
Where: Pilgrim Park, Waterbury, VT
Route: Similar to last year with a few twists!
How much: $35 (online until April 14th) and $50 (day-of)
Registration includes ride food, t-shirt, and post ride meal catered by Frida's!
All funds raised will go towards trail maintenance for the Perry Hill trails in Waterbury, VT.
May 25 and 26, 2013
Vermont's Open Studio Weekend is a very popular statewide event 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 an
opportunity 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.
Brew-Grass Festival
Sugarbush Resort
June 15, 2013
Celebrate the beginning of summer with craft brewed beers, music, and food in the beautiful Sugarbush village setting at the bottom of Lincoln Peak mountain.
