Calendar Of Events

January

Stowe Winter Carnival, Stowe, January 18-24, 2010
Weeklong winter festival.

Smugglers' Notch Primitive Biathlon, Jeffersonville, January 30-31, 2010
Using snowshoes and muzzle-loaders.

February

Johnson Winter Carnival, Johnson, February 6, 2010
Village festival.

Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Johnson State College, February 16-18, 2010
An absurdist comedy with Albert Einstein & Pablo Picasso in Paris, by Steve Martin. Dibden Theater, 7 PM, plus 10 AM matinee on February 16th.

Disney & Family Fun Winter Carnival, Smugglers' Notch Resort, February 25, 2010
Music, live entertainment, children's activities, food, and bonfire beginning at 2 PM on the Village Green.

Stowe Derby, Stowe, February 28, 2010
Ski race from the top of the Toll Road to the Village of Stowe (10 miles). First begun on a challenge in 1945.

March

Dear Edwina, Johnson State College, March 4-6, 2010
Cheery, fast-paced musical focusing on 13-year old Edwina Spoonapple and friends hosting an "advice-giving" show for the neighborhood. Dibden Theater, 7 PM

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror with Alloy Orchestra, Johnson State College, March 9, 2010
The F.W. Murnau classic silent vampire film with music performed by a three-man ensemble. Dibden Theater, 8 PM

Anthony Geraci Sextet, Johnson State College, March 10, 2010
A mix of originals adn jazz standards from their CD "The Gift." Dibden Theater, 8 PM

Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, Johnson State College, March 12, 2010
Sugar Ray Norcia and Anthony Geraci perform the blues. Dibden Theater, 8 PM

Vermont Quilt Shop Hop, statewide, March 12-21, 2010
Quilters, gather your friends and visit fourteen 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!

The Yes Men, Johnson State College, March 17, 2010
Representatives of this "gender-less, loose-knit association of ... imposters" with be on campus to give a talk. Dibden Theater, 8 PM

Dog Sees God, Johnson State College, March 19-20, 2010
A loose parody of "Peanuts" has Charlie Brown pondering the nature of life and death after losing his dog to rabies. Dibden Theater, 7 PM, plus 10 AM matinee on March 19th.

Maple Open House Weekend, statewide, March 26-28, 2010
Vermont Maple Syrup Producers open their sugar houses to you.

April

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Johnson State College, April 15-20, 2010
A musical comedy during a fictional spelling bee where the competitors learn winning isn't everything. Dibden Theater, 7 PM.

Micro-Cars for Earth Day, Ye Olde England Inne, Stowe, April 17-19, 2010
Rare and unusual micro-cars from Europe and the Far East. (802) 253-5320

Vermont Maple Festival, St. Albans, April 30 - May 2, 2010
Come celebrate all things maple!

May

Vermont Maple Festival, St. Albans, April 30 - May 2, 2010
Come celebrate all things maple!

Mark Twain's "Is He Dead", May 7-9 & 14-16, 2010. Lamoille County Players production at the Hyde Park Opera House.

Vermont Crafts Council Open Studio Weekend, statewide, May 29-30, 2010 Vermont artisans open their studios to you.

June

Vermont Dairy Festival, Enosburg Falls June 3-6, 2010
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 4-13, 2010
10 days of music in June

Stowe Wine and Food Classic, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe June 18-20, 2010
11th Annual celebration of fine wine and superb cuisine. Proceeds support Copley Hospital Founation. (802) 253-0399

Vermont Quilt Festival, Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex June 25-27, 2010
New England's oldest and largest quilt event! (802) 872-0034

Edward Albee's Seascape, June 14-30, 2010. Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe.

Stowe Garden Festival, Stowe June 25-27, 2010
Annual tour of private gardens plus lectures and demonstrations. $10 per day or $25 for a weekend pass.

July

Edward Albee's Seascape, July 1-3, 2010. Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe.

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, Stoweflake Resort, Stowe, July 9-11, 2010
Launches at 6:30 PM Friday and Saturday and 6:30 AM Saturday and Sunday, Weather Permitting.

Craftsbury Antiques & Uniques Festival, Craftsbury Common July 10, 2010
Come for the 40th annual festival of antiques, art and crafts on the Craftsbury Common.

Kenji Bunch and his Bluegrass Band, Craftsbury Common July 11, 2010
7 PM, Free Concert - Contributions Welcome. Presented by Craftsbury Chamber Players, 800-639-3443

Music in the Meadow Concert Series
Concert Meadow, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe July 11, 2010
7 PM, Gates open for picnicing at 5 PM
Vermont Symphony Orchestra "The Birds and the Bees"

Craftsbury Chamber Players, Hardwick Town House, July 15, 2010
8 PM, 800-639-3443 Selections by Mozart, Bunch, and Ginastera.
The Hardwick Town House is at 127 Church Street in Hardwick.

South Pacific, July 15-18 & 22-25, 2010. Lamoille County Players production at the Hyde Park Opera House.

Music in the Meadow Concert Series
Concert Meadow, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe July 18, 2010
John Pizzarelli, jazz guitarist and singer. 7 PM, Gates open for picnicing at 5 PM

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, July 21-24 & 28-31, 2010. Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe.

Craftsbury Chamber Players, Hardwick Town House, July 21, 2010
8 PM, 800-639-3443 Selections by Pilss, Rebecca Clarke, and Beethoven.
The Hardwick Town House is at 127 Church Street in Hardwick.

Lamoille County Field Days, Johnson, July 23-25, 2010
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.

Craftsbury Chamber Players, Hardwick Town House, July 28, 2010
8 PM, 800-639-3443 Selections by J.S. Bach, Debussy, and Brahms.
The Hardwick Town House is at 127 Church Street in Hardwick.

Taste of Stowe Arts Festival, Topnotch Field, Stowe, July 30-31 & August 1, 2010
10 AM - 5 PM (802) 425-3399

Vermont Mozart Festival
Concert Meadow, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe July 25, 2010
7 PM, Gates open for picnicing at 5 PM
"Sunday Serenade" with selections by Rossini, Mozart, and Brahms (802) 862-7352

August

Taste of Stowe Arts Festival, Topnotch Field, Stowe, July 30-31 & August 1, 2010
10 AM - 5 PM (802) 425-3399

Vermont Mozart Festival
Concert Meadow, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe August 1, 2010
7 PM, Gates open for picnicing at 5 PM
"Fresh Air" with selections by Piston, Copland, Barber, plus jazz improvisations by Steve Wilson (802) 862-7352

Craftsbury Chamber Players, Hardwick Town House, August 4, 2010
8 PM, 800-639-3443 Selections by Beethoven, Damase, Bax, and Dvorak.
The Hardwick Town House is at 127 Church Street in Hardwick.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, August 4-7, 2010. Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe.

The Opera House Tour 2010, Hyde Park Opera House, August 8, 2010
Featuring Carol Ann Jones & the Superchargers with special guests Keeghan Nolan & Tracy Lord. Benefits the VT National Guard Charitable Foundation.

Craftsbury Chamber Players, Hardwick Town House, August 11, 2010
8 PM, 800-639-3443 Selections by Bartok, Gershwin / Heifetz, Hindemith, and Faure.
The Hardwick Town House is at 127 Church Street in Hardwick.

Stowe Antique and Classic Car Meet, Nichols Field, Stowe August 13-15, 2010
8 AM - 5 PM, Rain or Shine.

Craftsbury Chamber Players, Hardwick Town House, August 18, 2010
8 PM, 800-639-3443 Selections by Mozart, Janacek, Brahms.
The Hardwick Town House is at 127 Church Street in Hardwick.

Ride for Freedom: Teen Challenge Summerfest 2010, Common Acres Campground, Hyde Park August 20-22, 2010
Motorcycle Ride, Pig Roast, Concert Event and more...

Vermont Mozart Festival
Concert Meadow, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe August 8, 2010
7 PM, Gates open for picnicing at 5 PM
"Royal Encore" with selections by Korngold, Medelssohn, and Mozart (802) 862-7352

The Sound of Music, August 18-21 & 25-28, 2010. Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe.

Music in the Meadow Concert Series
Concert Meadow, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe August 29, 2010
Natalie MacMaster, Cape Breton Fiddler 6:30 PM, Gates open for picnicing at 5 PM

Lucky Stiff, September 30 - October 3 & October 7-10, 2010. Lamoille County Players production at the Hyde Park Opera House.

September

The Sound of Music, September 1-4, 2010. Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe.

Music in the Meadow Concert Series
Concert Meadow, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe September 5, 2010
United States Air Force Band of Liberty 6:30 PM, Gates open for picnicing at 5 PM Free Concert.

The British Invasion, Stowe, September 17-19, 2010
North America's largest British classic sports car and motorcycle event, Stowe Events Field

The Light in the Piazza, September 22-25 & 29-30, 2010. Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe.

October

The Light in the Piazza, October 1-2 & 6-9, 2010. Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe.

Lucky Stiff, September 30 - October 3 & October 7-10, 2010. Lamoille County Players production at the Hyde Park Opera House.

The Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival, October 2-3, 2010 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 8-10, 2010 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!

All In The Timing, October 20-23 & 27-30, 2010. Stowe Theater Guild production at the Town Hall Theater, Stowe.