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January
Stowe Winter Carnival, Stowe, January 16-29, 2012
Weeklong winter festival with snowgolf, snowvolleyball, Professional Ice Carving Competition and demonstrations, and parties!
Smugglers' Notch Primitive Biathlon, Jeffersonville, January 28-29, 2012
Using snowshoes and muzzle-loaders. Winner receives the Marilyn Grice Memorial Trophy.
February
15th Annual Green Mountain Club Showshoe Festival, GMC Visitor Center, Waterbury Center, February 4, 2012
Enjoy your favorite trails on guided hikes - easy, medium and challenging. Bring friends and family for indoor and outdoor kids' activities, nature walks, workshops, raffle, snacks, cocoa, and more.
10th Annual Northern Vermont Snowshoe Race and Family Snowshoe Festival, Smugglers' Notch Resort, February 5, 2012
Smugglers' and TSL Snowshoes present this exciting day of treks, walks and races on snowshoes.
August: Osage County, Johnson State College, February 9-11, 2012
Tracy Lett's contemporary tragicomedy. Dibden Theater, 7 PM
Johnson Winter Carnival, Johnson, February 19, 2011
Village festival.
Disney Family Fun Magazine Winter Carnival, Smugglers' Notch Resort, February 23, 2012
Music, live entertainment, bonfire and BBQ. Festivities begin at 2PM on the Village Green.
Stowe Derby, Stowe, February 26, 2012
Ski race from the top of the Toll Road to the Village of Stowe (10 miles). First begun on a challenge in 1945.
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Johnson State College, February 29, 2012
One-woman performance of the 1861 slave narrative by Harriet Jacobs. Dibden Theater, 8 PM
March
Rail Jam, Smugglers' Notch Resort, March 2, 2012
This special Rail Jam benefits the Molly Rowlee Fund, which supports families with children undergoing treatment for cancer. Registration at 5PM.
Vermont Quilt Shop Hop, statewide, March 16-25, 2012
Quilters, gather your friends and visit 16 participating shops to hunt for the perfect fabric for all your projects, collect free patterns - and have the opportunity to win even more fabulous prizes than before!
Maple Open House Weekend, statewide, March 24-25, 2012
Vermont Maple Syrup Producers open their sugar houses to you.
Spring Awakening, Johnson State College, April 18-21, 2012
Based on Fran Wedekind's 1914 play exploring the "tragedy of youth.' Dibden Theater, Wed, Apr 18 10 AM Matinee, Thurs, Fri, Sat 7 PM.
Vermont Maple Festival, St. Albans, April 27-29, 2012
Come celebrate all things maple!
May
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hyde Park Opera House, May 4-6 & 11-135, 2012.
Shakespeare's comedy of elves, mistaken identities, wild fantasies, and the absurd. Lamoille County Players Production, 7PM Fri/Sat, 2PM Sun
Vermont Crafts Council Open Studio Weekend, statewide, May 26-27, 2012
Vermont artisans open their studios to you.
June
Vermont Dairy Festival, Enosburg Falls June 2-5, 2011
Crafts, horse pulling, stage shows, two-hour parade Saturday, continuous entertainment Friday night, Saturday following the parade and Sunday.
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, Burlington June 3-12, 2011
10 days of music in June
Stowe Wine and Food Classic, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe June 24-26,2011
13th Annual celebration of fine wine and superb cuisine. Proceeds support Copley Hospital Founation. (802) 253-0399
Vermont Quilt Festival, Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex June 29-30 & July 1, 2012
New England's oldest and largest quilt event! (802) 872-0034
Songs for a New World, June 22-25 & 29-30, 2011.
Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe, 8PM curtain.
July
Vermont Quilt Festival, Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex June 29-30 & July 1, 2012
New England's oldest and largest quilt event! (802) 872-0034
Songs for a New World, July 1-2 & 6-9, 2011
Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe, 8PM curtain.
Independence Day Activities, July 4
Moscow Parade & Foot Race 10 AM
Cambridge Parade, 10 AM
Morrisville Parade, 11 AM, Booksale at Centennial Library starting at 10 AM, Food and Fun at People's Academy after the parade, including Fiddlers Contest, Fireworks at Dusk.
Stowe Celebration, Stowe Events Field Festivities start at 5:30 PM Fireworks start at dusk.
Stowe Hot Air Balloon Festival, 25th Anniversary, Stoweflake Resort, Stowe, July 8-10, 2011
Launches at 6:30 PM Friday and Saturday and 6:30 AM Saturday and Sunday, Weather Permitting.
Craftsbury Antiques & Uniques Festival, Craftsbury Common July 9, 2011
Come for the annual festival of antiques, art and crafts on the Craftsbury Common 10AM - 4PM.
Kenji Bunch and his Bluegrass Allstarts, Craftsbury Common, July 10, 2011
7 PM, 800-639-3443 Free Concert.
Music in the Meadow Concert Series
Concert Meadow, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe July 10, 2011
7:30 PM, Gates open for picnicing at 5 PM
Vermont Symphony Orchestra "The Birds and the Bees"
Craftsbury Chamber Players, Hardwick Town House, July 14, 2011
8 PM, 800-639-3443 Selections by Mozart, St-Saens, Roussel, and Brahms.
The Hardwick Town House is at 127 Church Street in Hardwick.
The Sound of Music,Hyde Park Opera House, July 19-22 & 26-29, 2012.
The classic musical of the Von Trapp Family. Lamoille County Players Production, 7PM Thur/Fri/Sat, 2PM Sun.
Music in the Meadow Concert Series
Concert Meadow, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe July 17, 2011
Crooked Still, nu-folk and bluegrass. 7 PM, Gates open for picnicing at 5 PM
Andrew Lippa's "Wild Party", July 21-24 & 27-30, 2011
Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe, 8PM curtain.
Craftsbury Chamber Players, Hardwick Town House, July 21, 2011
8 PM, 800-639-3443 Selections by Kreutzer, Beethove, and Janacek.
The Hardwick Town House is at 127 Church Street in Hardwick.
Lamoille County Field Days, Johnson, July 22-24, 2011
Arts & crafts, produce and agricultural exhibits, horse, pony and ox pulling, lumberjack roundup, talent show, bingo, 4-H exhibits, draft horse show, live entertainment, antique tractor pull, Vermont pedal pull, maple center, animal barn -- all for one price admission.
Music in the Meadow Concert Series
Concert Meadow, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe July 24, 2011
Fireworks Ensemble, modern American chamber music. 7 PM, Gates open for picnicing at 5 PM
Craftsbury Chamber Players, Hardwick Town House, July 28, 2011
8 PM, 800-639-3443 Selections by Schubert, Jean Francaix, and Brahms.
The Hardwick Town House is at 127 Church Street in Hardwick.
Taste of Stowe Arts Festival, Topnotch Field, Stowe, July 29-31 , 2011
10 AM - 5 PM (802) 425-3399
August
Craftsbury Chamber Players, Hardwick Town House, August 4, 2011
8 PM, 800-639-3443 Selections by Mozart, Chopin, and Turina.
The Hardwick Town House is at 127 Church Street in Hardwick.
Craftsbury Chamber Players, Hardwick Town House, August 11, 2011
8 PM, 800-639-3443 Selections by Martinu, Shostakovich, and Smetena.
The Hardwick Town House is at 127 Church Street in Hardwick.
Stowe Antique and Classic Car Meet,
Nichols Field, Stowe August 12-14, 2011
8 AM - 5 PM, Rain or Shine.
Craftsbury Chamber Players, Hardwick Town House, August 18, 2011
8 PM, 800-639-3443 Selections by Villa-Lobos, Bartok, and Walton.
The Hardwick Town House is at 127 Church Street in Hardwick.
Oklahoma!, August 17-20 & 24-27 & 31, 2011
Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe, 8PM curtain.
Music in the Meadow Concert Series
Concert Meadow, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe August 28, 2011
Leahy, Canadian musical family. 6:30 PM, Gates open for picnicing at 5 PM
September
Oklahoma!, September 1-3, 2011
Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe, 8PM curtain.
The British Invasion, Stowe, September 16-18, 2011
North America's largest British classic sports car and motorcycle event, Stowe Events Field
Stowe Oktoberfest, Stowe, September 23-25, 2011
Grand Parade (Sat, 10AM), German food and entertainment, Jackson Arena. Vermont Chamber of Commerce Top Ten Fall Event!
Vermont Fine Furniture & Woodworking Festival, Woodstock, September 24-25, 2011
Premier woodworking event with opportunities to buy Vemont made wood products. Vermont Chamber of Commerce Top Ten Fall Event!
Steve Martin's "Picasso at the Lapin Agile", September 21-24 & 28-30, 2011
Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe, 8PM curtain.
Vermont Fall Foliage Festival--Walden, September 26, 2011
Arts and crafts demos, tours, country music and a hymn sing.
Vermont Fall Foliage Festival--Cabot, September 27 2011
Craft show and tours of historical buildings and the Cabot Creamery.
Vermont Fall Foliage Festival--Plainfield, September 28, 2011
Foliage tours, including Rock of Ages quarry, glassblowers, Grand View Winery, and scenic spots. Hike to Owls Head. Cafeteria Lunch & BBQ Chicken & Baked Bean Dinner.
Vermont Fall Foliage Festival--Peacham, September 29, 2011
Historic exhibits, blacksmith demos, ghost walk, scenic bus tours, lunch and spaghetti dinner.
Vermont Fall Foliage Festival--Barnet, September 30, 2011
Bus tour to Goodwillie House, Ben Thresher's Mill, scenic back roads.Arts & crafts. Lunch, European Coffee Hour, and ham dinner
Forever Plaid, Hyde Park Opera House, September 27-30 & October 4-7, 2011.
A "deliciously goofy" revue with beloved songs of the 1950s and delightful patter. Lamoille County Players Production, 7PM Thur/Fri/Sat, 2PM Sun.
October
Vermont Fall Foliage Festival--Groton, October 1, 2011
Book sale, parade (1:30 PM), tours of the Peter Paul Historical House, music in the bandstand. Light lunch & Chicken Pie Supper.
Vermont Fall Foliage Festival--St. Johnsbury, October 2, 2011
Arts & Crafts Fair, Cookie Walk, parade, Farmer's Market, historic walking tour, town band concert, and historic cemetery walk. Planetarium shows at Fairbanks Museum. Athenaeum & Art Gallery Pancake / Ham Brunch.
Danville Autumn on the Green, October 2, 2011
A showcase for artists, crafters, cottage industries, and businesses. Danville is on US Rte 2 west of St. Johnsbury
Steve Martin's "Picasso at the Lapin Agile", October 1 & 5-8, 2011
Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe, 8PM curtain.
Forever Plaid, Hyde Park Opera House, September 27-30 & October 4-7, 2011.
A "deliciously goofy" revue with beloved songs of the 1950s and delightful patter. Lamoille County Players Production, 7PM Thur/Fri/Sat, 2PM Sun.
Vermont Crafts Council Open Studio Weekend, statewide, October 6-7, 2012
Vermont artisans open their studios to you.
Champlain Valley Antiques Festival, Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction October 1-2, 2011
The Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival, October 1-2, 2011 Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge
A special two-day event for sheep enthusiasts, and everyone interested in learning more about the wonders of sheep and the many products they produce. Displays of sheep breeds adn fiber animals (llamas, alpaca, angora, goats and rabbits); sheep dog, shearing and spinning demonstrations; yarns, knitting supplies, beautiful wool and fiber products for sale; workshops on sheep, fiber and farm development skills; music, food & much more.
Stowe Foliage Art and Craft Festival, October 7-9, 2011 Topnotch Field, Stowe
10 AM - 5 PM, (802) 425-3399
South Hero Apple Fest and Craft Show, October 9-11, 2010 South Hero
Vermont's largest apple festival. Free entertainment, music, craft show, flea market, petting zoo, quadricentennial events, and lots of apples! Friendly folks and a feast of fall flavors!
Greg Melville, Johnson State College, October 12, 2011
Author of "Greasy Rider," Melville will talk about his escapades travelling the country in his vegetable oil powered vehicle. Dibden Theater, 8 PM
Laugh Lines, October 26-29, 2011
Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe, 8PM curtain.
November
Laugh Lines, November 2-5, 2011
Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe, 8PM curtain.
Little Women, Johnson State College, November 3-5 2011
Louisa May Alcott's play about a group of women facing the challenges of life after the Civil War. Dibden Theater, 7 PM Admission $5
Danville Game Supper, November 19 2011
The menu features venison, moose, bear, rabbit, beaver, chicken and other game as available. Homemade pies for dessert. Reservations Required! 802-684-3666
A Christmas Story, Hyde Park Opera House, November 30 - December 2 & December 7-9, 2012
The story of Ralphie Parker and his quest for a Red Ryder BB gun. Lamoille County Players Production, 7PM Fri/Sat, 2PM Sun.
December
Craft Fair Weekend,
December 3, 2011 Craft fairs at the Hyde Park Elementary School, Sterling View Community Center (Hyde Park), Trinity Assembly of God (Hyde Park), North Hyde Park Fire Station, Bishop Marshal School (Morrisville), Morrisville Festival of Lights, and the GRACE Holiday Art Sale (Hardwick)
A Christmas Story, Hyde Park Opera House, November 30 - December 2 & December 7-9, 2012
The story of Ralphie Parker and his quest for a Red Ryder BB gun. Lamoille County Players Production, 7PM Fri/Sat, 2PM Sun.
Stowe Festival of Trees & Members Art Show & Sale, December 3, 2010 - January 2, 2011.
Helen Day Art Center in Stowe celebrates the holidays with their Festival of Trees and art by their members. Come get in the spirit of the season!
Sancta Lucia Festival of Lights, December 11, 2010
Enjoy the pagentry of this Swedish festival, along with a light supper of Swedish foods, at the Covenant Community Church in Jericho. 4pm & 6:30PM
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