Greenfield Arts Walk
September 29, 2023
5 - 8 PM
Location: downtown Greenfield, MA
On last Friday of the month downtown Greenfield comes alive in a celebration of the local arts scene! The Greenfield Arts Walk is a town-wide event featuring a cohort of local arts organizations including Madhouse Multi-Arts, Hawks & Reed, and Greenfield Gallery to name a few. The Arts Walk's mission is to grow the local creative community and economy by attracting interest from beyond the region while strengthening the connections within. During the Arts Walk, many featured destinations showcase work submitted by local artists, providing them with an excellent opportunity to gain a stronger local following and sell their work. www.madhousemultiarts.com/greenfieldartswalk
The Hungry Lion Bike Tour
September 30, 2023
Vermont is ranked the 11th hungriest state in the nation and according to the US Census, 13% of Vermonters (27,000 children) cannot afford either enough food or nutritious food for their households. We developed the annual ‘Hungry Lion Bike Tour’ to raise funds for our all-volunteer project, the Holiday Baskets food campaign and to support other groups working to end hunger in our communities. Please join us in making this event a great success and have fun riding in the beautiful fall colors of Vermont! www.hungrylionbiketour.com
Jake White Haystack Trailhead Kiosk Dedication
September 30, 2023
9 AM
Join the Wilmington Trail Committee, Chimney Hill Owners Association, and friends and family of Jake White at the Haystack Mt. trailhead kiosk for the presentation of a new double-sided display. One panel side will feature updated trail information for hikers and the opposite side will present a memorial exhibit honoring Jake. Jake's daughter, Michelle O'Neil, will share a few words followed by a hike to the summit of Haystack for those interested. *In case of severe weather the dedication will be held in the Chimney Hill Clubhouse.
21st Annual Walk for Animals
September 30, 2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brattleboro Elk’s Lodge, 75 Putney Rd., Brattleboro, VT
The 2023 Walk begins and ends at the Brattleboro Elk’s Lodge front lawn (across from the Common). Registration opens at 9 a.m., and the Walk begins at 10 a.m. (we will walk an approximately 1.5 mile loop through Downtown Brattleboro) followed by treats for both humans and pups, games, and prizes back at the Elks Lodge lawn. This year, Walkers can look forward to: Live music by Hazelnuts, providing the perfect soundtrack to the day. An Ask the Vet and Ask the Trainer booth - bring your questions, learn something new, and collect helpful tips and tricks. Games! Can you guess the difference between a cookie made for humans vs. a cookie made for dogs? Can your dog sniff-and-seek out our list of hidden scents? Will we have a new champion at our Peanut Butter Licking contest?
If you can’t be there in person, please consider a donation. This is WCHS only Fall Fundraiser. https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=5ed83dc9-8109-44a7-a113-4f84d37ddc29
Trolley Fest
September 30, 2023
11 AM - 5 PM
Location: Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum, 14 Depot St., Shelburne Falls, MA
Museum visitors will be able to ride on No. 10 and the pump car, visit the restored Vermont Central caboose, and Speeder rides will also be available. There will be wooden and electric trains for youngsters to play with. A Morse code demonstration. John Boyd will present a blacksmith demonstration. There will be hands-on demonstrations of cider making, butter making, weaving, and other activities for young folks. There will be some vendors, music and snacks. $5.00 all-day pass for adults, $3.00 ages 6 to 17, Under 6 free. www.sftm.org
Harvest Festival
September 30, 2023
1 - 6 PM
Location: Weeping Willow Yoga, 453 VT Rte. 112, Jacksonville, VT
Local artists, crafts, produce, wellness and more! www.weepingwillowyoga.com
NECCA student demos at New England Street Food Festival
September 30, 2023
11 AM - 5 PM
Location: Brattleboro Town Commons, 1 Park Place, Brattleboro, VT
The New England Center for Circus Arts will offer student demonstrations featuring aerialists and acrobats who train for fun and profession at Brattleboro’s own world class circus school. NECCA attracts students locally and from around the world and they will amaze and entertain as they share their high-flying and creative achievements! Performances at 1:45 pm & 3:15 pm.
Fall Open Studio Tour
September 30 - October 1, 2023 10 AM - 5 PM
Open Studio Weekend is a statewide celebration of the visual arts and creative process, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to meet a variety of artists and craftspeople in their studios, some of whom are only open to the public during this event. Those who experience Open Studio gain an appreciation for the creative process and the role that artists and craftspeople play in the vitality of Vermont’s communities. Participating small galleries and art centers show the work of local artists.
Twice a year the self-guided tour features both long time participants and those new to the tour, giving faithful Open Studio visitors new destinations. The studio tour brings visitors to historic Vermont villages and along back roads with spectacular vistas.
Martha Fitch, the director of the Vermont Crafts Council that organizes the event, says the allure of the Open Studio tour is that “it takes you through small towns and backroads, with the yellow Open Studio signs and the Vermont Studio Tour map easily guiding visitors to the studio location.” This year’s tour includes the work of glassblowers, jewelers, printmakers, potters, furniture makers, weavers, metal workers, painters, sculptors, and fiber artists working with silk and felt.
The free Vermont Studio Tour booklet contains maps and directions. The maps, along with the yellow wayfinder signs placed along the roads, guide visitors to arts sites. Pick up a tour guide from Vermont Welcome Centers, galleries, and studios, or download a pdf from the website vermontcrafts.com.
Jatoba - Vermont Groovegrass
September 30, 2023 7:30 PM doors open, 8 PM show
Location: Memorial Hall, 14 W. Main St., Wilmington, VT
Presented by Friends of Historic Memorial Hall. Special guest: Ida Mae Specker.
Morning Hike
October 1, 2023
9 AM
Location: Fairview Ave. Boat Launch, Wilmington, VT
Join us for a morning hike in honor of our new residents. We encourage ALL to join us on the hike to create new connections! Meet at the Fairview Ave. boat launch in Wilmington to begin at 9 am and hike the Hoot Toot & Whistle Trail about 2 miles into downtown and fuel up at The Village Roost with coffee and muffins before we begin the 2 mile hike back to our starting point. Please remember to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated and water proof shoes. Please RSVP to wilmingtonworks@gmail.com and feel free to email with any questions. We look forward to connecting with you all soon!
Fall Migration and other Wild Wonders at Hogback
October 1, 2023
9 - 11 AM
Join naturalist Cherrie Corey for a fall migration walk at Hogback Mountain Conservation Area and an exploration of many other wild residents and wonders along the trail in early autumn. We’ll be watching for birds, butterflies, and dragonflies as they wing their way southward. Learn to read the autumnal landscape by color while we look out for mushrooms and mosses, ballooning spiders, and late blooming wildflowers and their pollinators along the way. Meet at the Tower Trail trailhead kiosk, behind and to right of the Vermont Distillers building. Plenty of parking across Rte. 9 in the large parking lot. Registration is required; contact hmca@hogbackvt.org to reserve a spot. Program presented by Hogback Mountain Conservation Association.
Orchard Aid Benefit Concert
October 1, 2023
1 - 7 PM
Location: Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT
Come out and support your local fruit growers while enjoying some spectacular local music and food!
This past May 18th, all local orchards lost virtually their entire apple and fruit crop to a severe freeze. All ticket sales from the concert event will directly support 5 local orchards impacted by the frost: Scott Farm, Green Mountain Orchards, Dwight Miller & Son Orchard, Dutton Berry Farm, and Harlow's Sugar House. By banding together, the event will provide a fun, family-friendly opportunity to support these farmers and their value to the local economy and food system.
The talented and renowned local music lineup includes: Zara Bode and Stefan Amidon (of Little Big Band), Pete Bernhard (of The Devil Makes Three), Slow Pony, Peter Siegel & Friends (of Gaslight Tinkers), Madame Sherri's Bathwater Guzzlers, Jatoba, Hazelnuts, Vermont Timbre.
Local food trucks and exclusive merch will add to the flavor and make for a fun-filled, can’t miss event.
This is an outdoor event. Picnic tables are available, but we recommend bringing your own blanket or chair. No outside food and beverages are permitted. Service dogs are welcome.
Tickets: $25 | Kids Under 12: FREE www.retreatfarm.org
Gallery Walk
October 6, 2023 5 - 8 PM
Location: downtown Brattleboro, VT
Join your community & local galleries for this special and historical event reimagined by Downtown Brattleboro Alliance. This experience features 13 galleries, a makers' market in the Harmony Lot, live music in blocked off Elliot St. and pop-up art stations around town! www.brattleboro.com/downtown/gallery-walk
25th Annual Mount Snow Oktoberfest
October 7, 2023 11 AM - 5 PM
Location: Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT
Mount Snow Oktoberfest is back with the beer, bratwurst, and Oom-pah music that you love. Enjoy a selection of beers from German and domestic breweries as well as authentic German fare. Don't miss annual games like the keg toss, yodeling contest, and stein holding. The Kids Zone will have games and fun. Please remember that all adults will need to bring a valid ID to enter the event. All ticketed events are pet-free. Adult tickets include admission, a 16oz glass, and 1 drink ticket. Minors are ages 7 to 20. Ages 6 and under are free. Please remember that all adults will need to bring a valid ID to enter the event. All events are pet-free. Pre-sale will end Thursday, October 5 at 11:59 p.m. Day-of tickets will be available to purchase at the Clocktower ticket windows on Saturday morning. NEW FOR THIS YEAR: $5 Designated Driver & Minor tickets: proceeds from all Designated Driver and Minor admission tickets will be donated to a local organization dedicated to feeding children in our community, as well as a thank you gift from Mount Snow for your donation. Oktoberfest Select Tasting Bundle: Provides early festival admission, 2 drink tickets, and entrance to the VIP Select Brewers tasting area, which will feature breweries and beers that are exclusive for VIPs only.* *Limited quantity available, while supplies last. www.mountsnow.com
Southern Vermont Homebrew Festival
October 7, 2023 Noon - 4 PM
Location: Bennington Sports Center, 230 School St., Bennington, VT
They are bringing all the Fall feels with fresh apple cider, apple cider donuts, LIVE music, pies, and bonfires! The Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival was founded in 2015 and is meant to highlight the unbelievable talent of the home brewers in their region, many of whom now have their own professional breweries! They will tap the finest home brewing talent from Vermont, Mass, NY, and beyond! Plan to join us for their Award Winning Festivals for an experience like no other! Enjoy unlimited beverage sampling (beer, wine, cider, mead) and vote on your favorite beverage!
Event Highlights: 30+ of the Best Regional HomeBrewers, Unlimited Beverage sampling - 4oz samples, Over 100 unique beverages you can ONLY sample at their festival, Beverages include Beer, Cider, Wine, Mead, Expect a variety of styles to include Sours, Pastry stouts, NEIPA's, Porters, Pilsners, Fruited Mead, Belgians, Hard Ciders, White and Red Wine, and more!
This is an OUTDOOR EVENT! Vote on your Favorite Home Brewery, Favorite Beer, Favorite Non-Beer, and VIP Hour Beverage. Enjoy shopping with many unique vendors including Hot Sauces, Jams and Jellies, Spice Blends, Beef Jerky, Roasted Nuts, and Kettle Fudge to name a few! Refunds will be honored until 10/6/23 and not after that date unless event is cancelled. The festival puts safety first and foremost and will follow any and all VT State Health and Safety Guidelines. www.vthomebrewfests.com
Newfane Heritage Festival
October 7 - 8, 2023 10 AM - 4 PM
Location: on the common, Newfane, VT
Join us for the 52nd Newfane Heritage Festival, open from 10-4 Saturday October 7th and Sunday October 8th! The 60+ vendors will be selling crafts, the food tent will be bustling with ativity, the smell of apple pie will waft through the air, and live music will entertain! www.newfaneheritagefestival.org
Crafts of Colrain Pop Up Weekend
October 7 - 8, 2023 10 AM - 5 PM
Location: 102 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls, MA
This year 16 of the Crafts of Colrain artists will show their wares Columbus Day weekend in Shelburne Falls. Stay tuned for more details!
Colrain, MA is one of the last great "undiscovered " places. Tucked beneath the VT state line and above the Deerfield River, Colrain has long been a refuge for creative people looking for a beautiful place to do their work, while appreciating and preserving the area's pastoral past.
The following Crafts of Colrain artists will be participating in the Shelburne Falls Pop-Up: Peggy Davis/Joe Kurland, Cliff Daniels, Kevin French, Cynthia Herbert, Jim/Jill Horton-Lyons, Inge Jockers, Jen Kapitulik, Ken Noyes, Bob/Helen Olson, Tony Palumbo, Sarah Schoedel, Olga Solomita,Leslie Brooks. www.craftsofcolrain.com
Photographing Fall at Merck Farm
October 7, 2023 10 AM - 4 PM
Location: Merck Farm, 3270 VT Rte. 315, Rupert, VT
Celebrate the colors and creatures of fall at Merck Forest & Farmland Center. This will be a beautiful day of walking, talking and discovery, as you explore techniques for making interesting and dramatic images. Visit wooded streams, vistas, pastures and barns–including animal enclosures not usually open to the public. If you’ve ever wanted to climb into the pig pen to make portraits, this is your chance! (But the pig pen is optional.)
Teaching artist Thom Williams welcomes photographers at any level. Advanced photographers can ask any question about the fine points of camera function; those newer to the artform will learn the basics of strong composition. Chat with Merck staff about the natural history of their spectacular site and their thoughtful land and livestock management; meet friendly fellow photographers and exchange ideas.
Open to anyone with a camera or cell phone.
Get a sense of the magnificent setting here: www.merckforest.org
Empty Bowls 20th Annual Dinner
October 7, 2023 5 - 7 PM
Location: Landmark College, 19 River Rd. S., Putney, VT
This event benefits the food shelf at Groundworks Collaborative in Brattleboro, Vermont, an organization formed in 2015 via the merger of the Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center and Morningside Shelter. Each ticket includes a handcrafted bowl you choose at the dinner to keep with a simple meal of homemade soup, bread and cheese—OR— if you can't join us for the dinner, you can purchase a bowl to support Foodworks. Many thanks for your support of the Empty Bowls Dinner—benefitting Foodworks, the region’s most heavily utilized food redistribution program, operated by Groundworks Collaborative. Adult Tickets: $25 Advance purchase through Sept. 30 / $30 Online starting Oct. 1 and at the door. Youth Tickets: $15 (Ages 7 - 15) - 6 and under are free. Individual Bowls: $25 each. www.groundworksvt.org
Annual Pie Festival and Crafts Fair
October 8, 2023 9:30 AM - 2 PM
Location: Dummerston Congregational Church, 1535 Middle Rd., Dummerston, VT
Be part of a local tradition in Dummerston by coming to the 54th Annual Pie Festival! Whole pies, slices, Grafton cheese, cider donuts, cider, coffee and ice cream will be for sale.
Heirloom Apple Day
October 8, 2023 10 AM - 6 PM
Location: Scott Farm Orchard, 707 Kipling Rd., Dummerston, VT
Every year, the Scott Farm welcomes visitors of all ages, from near and far, for Heirloom Apple Day-a one-day celebration of apples of all shapes, colors, tastes and their histories! Mark your calendars! This year we will gather on Sunday, October 8th, for our 20th Annual Heirloom Apple Day.
Tastings and talks at 11 am and 1:30 pm
Featuring two well beloved apple lovers and social media stars:
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Sean Turley is a lifelong fruit enthusiast and an amateur apple picker and sleuth. Every Fall, Sean dedicated himself to locating and devouring as many of Maine’s heritage and wild apple varietals as possible. Sean posts his finds on Instagram @therighteousrusset.
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Additional presenters TBD
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Guests will also learn about the enlightening history of Scott Farm orchard and some of its 130 varieties of ecologically grown fruits. There will be apple tastings after each talk.
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After the talk and tasting, guests can fill totes with the heirlooms they like best, to purchase and take home, along with freshly pressed heirloom cider.
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In the event room, we will display our traditional table displaying our collection of heirloom apples
Farm Market and Pick Your Own apple orchard
Our Farm Market and Pick Your Own Orchard will be open to the public starting at 10 am and until 6 pm. For more details on what varieties are available, check the home page of the website.
Food trucks (Jamaican Jewel’s and Jaci’s BBQ joint) + Scott Farm famous crêpes!
Food vendors will be cooking so that guests can enjoy lunch at picnic table overlooking the Farm's scenic mill ponds, barns, and stone walls. In the event room, we will also be making savory lunch and dessert crêpes to go. If you have been to one of the crêpe nights this summer, you are probably hooked on crêpes and your cravings for sweet crêpes will be satisfied.
New kids' activities this year include pumpkin painting, corn hole, ladders, Jenga and more! Come celebrate with us, rain or shine! Admission and activities are free. No dogs please.
www.scottfarmvermont.com
Shelburne Falls Art Walk
October 8, 2023 1 - 4 PM
Location: Shelburne Falls, MA
Join us each second Sunday through October for an afternoon of art and beauty in our magical village.
Bandwagon Summer Series - Soggy Po' Boys
October 8, 2023 3 - 5 PM
Location: West River Park, 333 West River Rd., Brattleboro, VT
The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series and Twilight Music present an evening of brass-fueled, swinging music of New Orleans by the Soggy Po Boys. The jazz septet brings The Big Easy to street corners, clubs, festivals, and concert halls, celebrating the sounds and stories of New Orleans.
The Soggy Po' Boys have spread the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond since 2012. Stu Dias (vocals, guitar), Eric Klaxton (clarinet, soprano sax), Josh Gagnon (trombone), Nick Mainella (tenor sax), Mike Effenberger (piano), Brian Waterhouse (drums), and Scott Kiefner (bass) explore the vast musical traditions of New Orleans, looking beyond NOLA jazz to include traditional Caribbean tunes, Meters funk, soul, and brass band/street beat music.
The Bandwagon Summer Series is a family-friendly outdoor cultural performance series running from early May through mid-October. More than 20 performances ranging from a diverse group of musical styles, circus arts, dance, and theater will take place at ballfields, farms, and parks throughout Windham County. Kids under 12 always get in for free, and a dedicated play area will be available at all shows. Refreshments are sold onsite, including the return of the hugely popular Barr Hill cocktails. Bring a picnic and a blanket or fold-up chair to enjoy our concerts. www.nextstagearts.org
Brattleboro Literary Festival
October 13 - 15, 2023
Location: downtown Brattleboro, VT
Festival headquarters this year will be located in the Brooks House Lobby at 132 Main Street, Corner of Main Street and High Street —you can enter from Main Street or from the Harmony Parking lot. Inside you will find the Festival’s pop-up bookstore, hosted by Wild Book Company in Newfane, VT which will stock all festival titles for the weekend plus other fun things and will be open from 9-4 each day. Coffee and information about the festival will also be available in the lobby along with seating, restrooms and an ATM machine. www.brattleborolitfest.org
Vintage Days in Greenfield
October 13 - 15, 2023
Location: downtown Greenfield, MA
Sidewalk Sales, Vintage Car Show, Demos, Vendors, Farmers Market, Trolley Rides... and more! Events at Court Square and throughout downtown.
Harvest Festival
October 14, 2023 10 AM - 5 PM
Location: downtown Bennington, VT
Harvest Fest returns to Downtown Bennington on Saturday, October 14, 2023 to close out the summer event season. The festival will close down Main Street, School Street, and Pleasant Street with activities, vendors, food, music, and more. Merchants Park will host three bands on Thomson Family Stage as well as a couple of bouncy houses and games for the kids to enjoy. The festival starts at 10 am and ends at 5 pm. Bring your entire family to downtown Bennington for a fun-filled day to celebrate the season! This event is free and open to the public with plenty of parking downtown.
The Better Bennington Corporation will host over 50 vendors, 25 activities including a downtown Scavenger Hunt, 4 stages with unique performances, wandering characters, and a demonstration by the Medieval Jousters. Several downtown restaurants will be serving on the street with food trucks rounding out the culinary options including Filipino, Polish, Mexican, and Jamaican.
Grownups and kids alike will have Pleasant Street to play pickleball, cornhole, and more. We have a pumpkin carving/painting station where kids of all ages will have access to the materials needed to create their masterpieces with adult guidance. Of course, we will have a station to continue creating artistic rocks for the growth of Benny, the Caterpillar.
The two BBC info booths will provide guessing games, option to participate in judging the windows of the downtown shops, and downtown merchant gift baskets that will be raffled off as well as the highly popular 50/50. Watch the website and Facebook for details.
Adults will have the option to enjoy adult beverages outside at Farm Road Brewing, The Angry Egg II, Madison's Brewery, and Your Belly's Deli and several of the downtown merchants will offer specials and sales and the full list of these will be available on the website, DISTRX, the FB event page, and the info booths. www.betterbennington.com
Cyrus Chestnut Trio
October 14, 2023 7:30 PM
Location: VT Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, #222, Brattleboro, VT
From the church to the conservatory to jazz festivals worldwide, Cyrus Chestnut is one of the most soul-satisfying pianists on the scene. He transmits transcendent joy to the audience at every opportunity. Perhaps this is because of his deep connection to spirit: “I believe the ability to play music is a gift from God and every time I play, I’m thankful. Every time I sit down to play, for me, is worship and expression,” he told DownBeat magazine. As a result his music is filled with both the fire and the peace of the Black church. In an interview with NPR he affirmed that recurring theme when asked about how the church affected his playing: “At any given time if you can hear a gospel riff, it’s just who I am…it’s in my DNA. The church is in my DNA. I think now I have a much deeper passion to simply be able to play, and so it’s all there. It’s all there – it’s always been there and will always be there.” The confidence and beauty that Chestnut projects has been recognized by myriad legends who have asked him to join their recording projects including Betty Carter, Little Jimmy Scott, Carl Allen, Wynton Marsalis, James Carter, Freddie Cole, Kevin Mahogany, Dee Dee Bridgewater and many others. And the critics love him too – The Guardian claims his performance on his latest album is “like Oscar Peterson in his heyday.” www.vtjazz.org
Mountainfilm on Tour
October 14, 2023 7 - 9:30 PM
Location: Southern Vermont Arts Center, 860 SVAC Drive/West Rd., Manchester, VT
SVAC is proud to bring Mountainfilm on Tour to Southern Vermont for the first time. One of North America’s oldest film festivals, Mountainfilm is the ever-popular outdoor film festival based in Telluride, Colorado. Dubbed one of the “coolest fests in the world” by Outside Magazine, Mountainfilm is inspiring audiences for its 45th edition. Using the power of film, art and ideas, Mountainfilm inspires audiences to create a better world. Mountainfilm on Tour showcases documentary films that celebrate adventure, activism, social justice, environment and indomitable spirit.
www.svac.org
Comedian Bob Marley
October 20, 2023 7:30 PM
Location: Latchis Theatre, 50 Main St., Brattleboro, VT
Comedian Bob Marley returns to the Latchis Theatre on Friday, October 20, at 7:30pm.
Always a sold-out show, Marley lives in Maine and mines life in New England for a lot of his comedy. He’s featured regularly on Sirius XM radio, and he even won their Superbowl of Comedy! He has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. He was inducted into The Guinness Book of World’s Records for “the longest stand-up comedy show by an individual” at 40 hrs of straight stand-up. He’s been on over 100 TV shows including Leno, Letterman, Conan, Jimmy Fallon, Craig Ferguson, and Comedy Central. He co-starred in “Boondock Saints” I and II “All Saints Day” playing Detective Greenly. He has toured the U.S., Europe, Canada, Kuwait, and Iraq.
For tickets, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedian-bob-marley-brattleboro-vermont-tickets-622650082157?aff=aff0bandsintown&bit_userid=54133571&comeFrom=267&artist_event_id=104362151
Gilfeather Turnip Festival
October 21, 2023 10 AM - 2 PM
Location: Wardsboro, VT
The 20th annual Gilfeather Turnip Festival and Gilfeather Turnip Contest will be held Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m in Wardsboro VT. Free admission. Rain or shine. At the Town Hall, the Wardsboro Public Library and The Big Tent – all on Main Street. America’s best turnip culinary event! Join the whole town for Gilfeather turnip soup at the outdoor soup kiosk, turnip flavored treats, farmers’ market, craft vendors, children’s games, 1000+ lbs of turnip, library book sale and turnip seeds. Also on sale, turnip-themed gifts, and more. Enter the Turnip Contest! Awards for the largest Gilfeather turnip grown from seed or seedling, in or out of town & most creative name – enter yours to win! Parking $5 donation.
Sponsoring Organization: Trustees of the Wardsboro Public Library. With support from the Friends of the Wardsboro Library, The Wardsboro School Club and Boy Scout troop 461. www.wardsboropubliclibrary.org
Burlington Taiko
October 21, 2023 3 PM
Location: Cooper Field, 41 Sand Hill Rd., Putney, VT
For more than thirty years, Burlington Taiko has educated New England communities about Japanese culture and entertained with traditional Taiko drumming.
Honored three times by the International Taiko community, the group has been invited to perform in Japan. With hundreds of performances under their belt, they've performed for an estimated half a million people.
The Bandwagon Summer Series is a family-friendly outdoor cultural performance series running from early May through mid-October. More than 20 performances ranging from a diverse group of musical styles, circus arts, dance, and theater will take place at ballfields, farms, and parks throughout Windham County. Kids under 12 always get in for free, and a dedicated play area will be available at all shows. Refreshments are sold onsite, including the return of the hugely popular Barr Hill cocktails. Bring a picnic and a blanket or fold-up chair to enjoy our concerts.
This concert is funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.
Food from the HAngry Traveler and Vermont Gelato will be available for purchase! $20 Advance / $25 Gate / Children under 12 free | Advance ticketing closes two hours before showtime. www.nextstagearts.org
Folk Music Showcase
October 21, 2023 8 - 10 PM
Location: Southern Vermont Arts Center, 860 SVAC Drive/West Rd., Manchester, VT
Married musicians Ash & Eric have a style characterized by their warm harmonies, swirling acoustic guitars, and easy stage presence, earning them a dedicated following in the emerging US folk scene. Multi-instrumentalists Carling & Will combine elements of traditional music with contemporary melodic instrumentation to create a collection of American tunes and folksongs. Singer-songwriter Heather Maloney has eight compelling studio album releases under her belt, each one marked by inspiring collaborations with musicians, songwriters and producers. www.svac.org
Greenfield Arts Walk
October 27, 2023
5 - 8 PM
Location: downtown Greenfield, MA
On last Friday of the month downtown Greenfield comes alive in a celebration of the local arts scene! The Greenfield Arts Walk is a town-wide event featuring a cohort of local arts organizations including Madhouse Multi-Arts, Hawks & Reed, and Greenfield Gallery to name a few. The Arts Walk's mission is to grow the local creative community and economy by attracting interest from beyond the region while strengthening the connections within. During the Arts Walk, many featured destinations showcase work submitted by local artists, providing them with an excellent opportunity to gain a stronger local following and sell their work. www.madhousemultiarts.com/greenfieldartswalk
Deerfield Valley Rotary Winter Sports Sale
October 28, 2023 8 AM - 1 PM
Location: Mt. Snow Sundance Base Lodge, W. Dover, VT
We will have many items from skis, skates, snowshoes, snowboards and much, much more. But we are still accepting gently used winter sport items. (no clothes, hats, helmets)
Drop off your items on Oct 7 - 8, 8 - 10 AM. Then come back Oct 28 to shop and get a good deal! www.rotarydfv.org
Gallery Walk
November 3, 2023 5 - 8 PM
Location: downtown Brattleboro, VT
Join your community & local galleries for this special and historical event reimagined by Downtown Brattleboro Alliance. This experience features 13 galleries, a makers' market in the Harmony Lot, live music in blocked off Elliot St. and pop-up art stations around town! www.brattleboro.com/downtown/gallery-walk
Holiday Craft Market
November 11 - 12, 2023 10 AM - 5 PM
Location: Southern Vermont Arts Center, 860 SVAC Drive/West Rd., Manchester, VT
Join us for a weekend of holiday shopping! The SVAC Holiday Craft Market will host vendors from around the region. You will find various arts and crafts including baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, wearable fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, and wood. The SVAC Holiday Craft Market is the perfect place to find handmade, local gifts items. www.svac.org
Crafts of Colrain Open Studio Tour
November 11 - 12, 2023 10 AM - 4 PM
Location: throughout Colrain, MA
This year come explore the studios of 22 craftspeople and artists during Crafts of Colrain Open Studio Tour Veterans Day Weekend! Many new items will be seen that weekend for the first time.
Colrain, MA is one of the last great "undiscovered " places. Tucked beneath the VT state line and above the Deerfield River, Colrain has long been a refuge for creative people looking for a beautiful place to do their work, while appreciating and preserving the area's pastoral past. www.craftsofcolrain.com
Putney Craft Fair
November 24 - 26, 2023 10 AM - 5 PM
Location: throughout Putney, VT
You are invited to the 45th annual Putney Craft Tour, November 24th, 25th, and 26th, 10 am to 5 pm. Visit painters, jewelers, potters, weavers, glassblowers, a cheesemaker, a wood worker, an aromatherapist and even a winery! We will be having an in-person tour and are excited to welcome you into our studios and businesses. We’ll be following the guidance from the State of Vermont regarding masks and distancing.For State information check: https://www.vermontvacation.com/travel-restrictions. Individual studios may have their own requirements. Call individual studios for wheel chair accessibility. www.putneycrafts.com
Greenfield Arts Walk
November 24, 2023
5 - 8 PM
Location: downtown Greenfield, MA
On last Friday of the month downtown Greenfield comes alive in a celebration of the local arts scene! The Greenfield Arts Walk is a town-wide event featuring a cohort of local arts organizations including Madhouse Multi-Arts, Hawks & Reed, and Greenfield Gallery to name a few. The Arts Walk's mission is to grow the local creative community and economy by attracting interest from beyond the region while strengthening the connections within. During the Arts Walk, many featured destinations showcase work submitted by local artists, providing them with an excellent opportunity to gain a stronger local following and sell their work. www.madhousemultiarts.com/greenfieldartswalk
Gallery Walk
December 1, 2023 5 - 8 PM
Location: downtown Brattleboro, VT
Join your community & local galleries for this special and historical event reimagined by Downtown Brattleboro Alliance. This experience features 13 galleries, a makers' market in the Harmony Lot, live music in blocked off Elliot St. and pop-up art stations around town! www.brattleboro.com/downtown/gallery-walk
VJC Big Band featuring Alexis Cole
December 1, 2023 7:30 PM
Location: VT Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, #222, Brattleboro, VT
The VJC Big Band performs danceable tunes with New York-based vocalist Alexis Cole, who, according to Jazz Times magazine, conveys “an easy sense of swing, strongly reminiscent of Sarah Vaughan.” The VJC Big Band, under the leadership of musical director Rob Freeberg, is made up of area professional musicians who come together to enjoy the rewards of playing invigorating, challenging and historically significant repertoire while raising money for the VJC’s Scholarship Fund. This year the VJC Big Band celebrates its 20th year thanks in great part to band manager and baritone saxophonist, Sherm Fox. His continued persistence and organizational efforts have provided the glue that has held the band together since 2004. www.vtjazz.org
