Category: Signature Events

Read Blog Post: Vermont Circus Festival • Brattleboro • Nov. 1-8, 2026 Two trapeze artists perform.

Vermont Circus Festival • Brattleboro • Nov. 1-8, 2026

02-11-2026 | John Behn | Signature Events

Brattleboro • Nov. 1-8, 2026 • The Vermont Circus Festival, presented by the New England Center for Circus Arts, brings people together to celebrate the joy of circus through workshops, performances, and community events. Activities include classes in trapeze, trampoline, juggling and tight wire, an afternoon on the skating rink with clowns, and much more. Three different shows will be offered, with a featured guest company, a cabaret, and an open mic night for experimental circus acts.

Read Blog Post: Rocktoberfest • Morrisville • Sept. 26, 2026 A rock band performs on an outdoor stage.

Rocktoberfest • Morrisville • Sept. 26, 2026

02-11-2026 | John Behn | Signature Events

Morrisville • Sept. 26, 2026 • The 14th annual Rocktoberfest transforms Portland Street into a vibrant street festival with two live bands, the popular Adirondack Chair Auction, dance performances, family games, and food and retail vendors. This free, family-friendly event welcomes visitors and residents alike to celebrate community, creativity, and fall fun in the heart of Morrisville.

Read Blog Post: Cores and Pours Farm to Cider Tasting Event •  Woodstock • Sept. 18, 2026 A person pours cider into a stemmed glass.

Cores and Pours Farm to Cider Tasting Event •  Woodstock • Sept. 18, 2026

02-11-2026 | John Behn | Signature Events

Woodstock • Sept. 18, 2026 • Visitors sip their way through Vermont’s dynamic hard cider scene at this special dinnertime event, which celebrates the artistry, tradition, and innovation of small-batch cider-making around Vermont. Guests meet some of Vermont’s top artisanal cider-makers and enjoy a cider tasting led by local pommelier, or cider expert. The indoor event includes local fare available for purchase.

Read Blog Post: Vermont Cheese Week • Statewide • Sept. 13-20, 2026 A vendor cuts cheese for a patron at an outdoor market.

Vermont Cheese Week • Statewide • Sept. 13-20, 2026

02-11-2026 | John Behn | Signature Events

Statewide • Sept. 13-20, 2026 • This statewide celebration of Vermont cheese includes cheese-themed restaurant specials, farm tours, dinners, special events, and lodging packages. The week centers around learning, tasting, pairing, and authentic Vermont experiences that celebrate the state’s award-winning cheesemakers among the land and animals that form their foundation.

Read Blog Post: Puppets in the Green Mountains • Brattleboro • Sept. 11-20, 2026 A puppeteer demonstrates a puppet.

Puppets in the Green Mountains • Brattleboro • Sept. 11-20, 2026

02-11-2026 | John Behn | Signature Events

Brattleboro • Sept. 11-20, 2026 • This biennial, international festival celebrates the art of puppet theater as a means of enhancing perspectives, fostering compassion, and celebrating the human spirit. The performances appeal to all ages, with shows for families and adults, workshops, and forum discussions, all in and around the Brattleboro area.

Read Blog Post: New World Festival •  Randolph • Sept. 6, 2026 A view from the stage of a music festival.

New World Festival •  Randolph • Sept. 6, 2026

02-11-2026 | John Behn | Signature Events

Randolph • Sept. 6, 2026 • The annual New World Festival celebrates Celtic and Quebecois traditional music and dance with a lineup of talented artists from all over the world. Featuring over a dozen acts on five stages, kids’ activities, street performances, called dances, and food and drink from local vendors in historic downtown Randolph.

Read Blog Post: Jeezum Crow Festival • Jay • July 10-11, 2026 A large outdoor performance stage.

Jeezum Crow Festival • Jay • July 10-11, 2026

02-11-2026 | John Behn | Signature Events

Jay, Vermont • July 10-11, 2026 • National and regional acts enliven this high-energy summer music event, held in the northern end of Vermont's Green Mountains at Jay Peak Resort. Visitors can enjoy two days of live performances, local food and craft vendors, and a laid-back mountain atmosphere perfect for music lovers of all ages. Past performers have included Del McCoury, Dark Star Orchestra, Yonder Mountain String Band, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and The Infamous Stringdusters.

Read Blog Post: Naulakha Estate Rhododendron Tour • Dummerston • June 5-7, 2026  A row of flowering bushes.

Naulakha Estate Rhododendron Tour • Dummerston • June 5-7, 2026 

02-11-2026 | John Behn | Signature Events

 Dummerston • June 5-7, 2026 • Naulakha, the estate of author Rudyard Kipling and the site where he wrote “The Jungle Book,” is normally open only to overnight guests. On this June weekend, it welcomes visitors for self-guided tours. Visitors have open access to the three buildings and the grounds of this historic landmark, including the spectacular football-field-length rhododendron tunnel at a time when the flowers are likely to be in bloom. Many people bring a picnic and enjoy the views.

Read Blog Post: Community Concerts on the Green • Middlesex • Weekly May 22 through Sept. 6, 2026 A crown enjoys an outdoor concert.

Community Concerts on the Green • Middlesex • Weekly May 22 through Sept. 6, 2026

02-11-2026 | John Behn | Signature Events

Middlesex • Weekly May 22 through Sept. 6, 2026 • Camp Meade’s Community Concerts on the Green bring people of all ages together for free live music with a community vibe from celebrated local performers. Every Friday and Sunday from Memorial to Labor Day, hundreds gather at the campus’s bandstand and handcrafted pavilion for three hours of live performances, art activities, open artisan studios, drinks, creemees, and wood-fired pizza.

Read Blog Post: M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay • Burlington • May 23-24, 2026 People compete in a running race.

M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay • Burlington • May 23-24, 2026

02-11-2026 | John Behn | Signature Events

Burlington • May 23-24, 2026 • Thousands of runners test their mettle against a spectator-friendly course that showcases Burlington’s historic streets and its sweeping lake and mountain views. Vermont’s largest single-day sporting event, the marathon is preceded by a sports and fitness expo on Saturday and by mini-marathons for young athletes ages 4 to 14. The marathon Sunday is followed by a festive post-race festival in Waterfront Park.

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