Ongoing Events & Places of Interest
Movies in West Dover
Location: 4 Mountain Park Plaza, W. Dover, VT
Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
Location: 7599 VT. Rte. 9, W. Marlboro, VT
The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum fosters an interest in nature, the environment and the natural sciences through exhibition and educational activities. The museum displays one of New England's largest collections of native species along with live animal exhibits, ecology, geology and natural history exhibits. With nearby access to over 600 protected acres of hiking trails, the family fun and adventure can continue outside year-round. www.vermontmuseum.org
Brattleboro Museum and Art Center
Location: 10 Vernon St., Brattleboro, VT
Bennington Museum
Location: 75 Main St., Bennington, VT
Mass Moca: Museum of Contemporary Art
Location: 87 Marshall St., N. Adams, MA
Sterling & Clark Art Institute
Location: 225 South St., Williamstown, MA
Wilmington Flea Market
Location: 225 Route 9 East, Wilmington, VT
Every Saturday & Sunday. www.vtflea.com
Brattleboro Farmers' Market
Location: near the covered bridge, 570 Western Ave., Brattleboro, VT
Every Saturday, 9 AM - 2 PM
Fresh local agricultural products, specialty foods such as baked goods, local wine and spirits, and preserves, international prepared foods, and crafts! All of them homegrown, homemade and handcrafted. Live music most Saturdays from 11 am to 1 pm.
Specific Dates
13th Annual 1LT Mark Dooley 5K Race and Kids Fun Run
September 18, 2021
Location: Wilmington, VT
1LT Mark Dooley was killed in action on September 19, 2005 while deployed to Ar Ramadi, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 1LT Dooley was assigned to the Vermont Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 172nd Mountain Infantry Regiment, 42nd Infantry Division, Jericho, Vermont. At the time of his deployment Mark was police officer for the Town of Wilmington, Vermont.
This event has been a wonderful success thanks to the tremendous generosity of many sponsors, supporters, participants and volunteers.
Proceeds benefit the 1LT Mark Dooley Memorial/Scholarship Fund. Follow this link for more information about how we give back to the community in Mark Dooley's name.
Baconfest 2021
September 18, 2021 11 AM - 4 PM
Location: Kampfires Campground, 792 US Rte. 5, Brattleboro, VT
The Peak Radio presents - The Brattleboro Baconfest, "Bacon, Blues, and Brews", will be held at THE PIT at Kampfires Campground! Join us for a day of everything bacon: candied bacon, bacon beer, bacon coffee, bacon burgers, bacon covered bacon (just kidding, but why not?), pretty much anything you can think of but with bacon! Brought to you by The Peak,, Kampfires Campground and The Whetstone Station. Music provided by BOOMBOX, stay tuned for updates!
Wine Stroll and Soup Contest
September 24, 2021 5 - 7 PM
Location: downtown Wilmington, VT
With over 20 soups to sample and judge and close to 30 wines to taste! Enjoy the historic village of Wilmington, VT, and the fantastic soups crafted by our valley chefs. After party at The Wilmington Inn to announce soup contest winner and draw raffle prizes. www.visitvermont.com
Wine & Harvest Festival
September 25, 2021 10 AM - 5 PM
Location: Mt. Snow Resort, W. Dover, VT
Set in the backdrop of our world-renowned Vermont fall foliage, attendees of the 12th Annual Vermont Wine & Harvest Festival will discover, savor and enjoy Vermont vintners, small specialty food producers, chefs, painters, publishers, cheese makers, potters, jewelers, photographers, and farmers. We are pleased to share that the Vermont Wine & Harvest Festival has been designated as one of North America’s Top 100 events by the American Bus Association, the only Vermont event to have made the list! There will be over 70 vendors, including over 20 Vermont wineries, distilleries, cideries, and breweries to enjoy. Festival-goers may shop, taste, and savor a truly unique Vermont experience in the tented festival area at Mount Snow Resort. Take a break from the tents and ride the Bluebird lift for a summit view of Southern Vermont’s glorious fall foliage. www.vtwinefest.com
Hungry Lion Bike Tour
September 25, 2021
The HLBT was created in 2011 to help raise funds to fight hunger in Southern Vermont. To date, the event has raised more than $50,000 for the Lion’s annual Holiday Food Basket program, and for local food pantries.
“Hunger affects nearly one in five Vermonters,” said Lions president Julie Muller. “People don’t see it because so many hungry people are very private about it. But hunger and food insecurity are definitely a problem in our community. Fortunately, we can do something about it! Our Lions Club – and our partners in the Deerfield Valley Rotary Club and Readsboro Lions -- are working hard to ensure that local families and seniors get the nutrition they need, through our Holiday Food Basket program and through donations to local Food Banks.”
We began by serving a warm holiday dinner. Although it was a treat for many, there were no long-term benefits. Today, we provide enough food to literally fill the cupboards of those in need all across the Deerfield Valley, when it is most needed - the weekend before Christmas. The groceries are all delivered in reusable canvas bags and are overflowing with various staples and perishables. In recent years we've joined forces with other nonprofit, all-volunteer service clubs and are able to serve approximately 500 people in the nine surrounding towns. www.hungrylionbiketour.com
23rd Annual Mount Snow Oktoberfest
October 9, 2021 10 AM - 5 PM
Our Mount Snow Oktoberfest is back! This year’s version will be scaled back, but will still offer the beer, schnitzel and Oom-pah music that you love. Enjoy a selection of beers from German and domestic breweries as well as authentic German fare. If safety protocols allow, we’ll have annual games like the keg toss, yodeling contest and stein holding. Tickets will be available to purchase soon and they will be limited! Cost: $65 www.mountsnow.com
Brattleboro Literary Festival
October 14 - 17, 2021
The Festival is a four-day celebration of those who read books, those who write books, and of the books themselves. Located in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont, the Festival includes readings, panel discussions, and special events, featuring emerging and established authors etc. www.brattleborolitfest.org
Wilmington Women's Weekend 2021
October 16 - 17, 2021
The Perfect Girls' Weekend: featuring the 10th Annual Quilt & Craft Show in Memorial Hall, along with other events around town including author visits, music, & other special events throughout town. More details to come! www.visitvermont.com
More events can be found at..https://vermontvacation.com/stay-and-play/events/southern