June 13
Free Fishing Day. On this day, residents and non-residents are welcome to enjoy fishing in Vermont's lovely waterways without a license.
June 13-14
Vermont Days. The weekend to celebrate the arrival of Summer and enjoy a free sample of Vermont’s excellent fishing, state parks, and historic and cultural resources. All Vermont State Park day areas, state-owned historic sites, and the Vermont Historical Society Museum in Montpelier will be open at no charge.
June 20
Rattling Brook Bluegrass Festival. The 25th anniversary of this popular event. Multiple bands play from mid-day into the evening at the Belvidere town pavilion. Rain or shine. Admission $15 per adult at the gate. Info: 802-644-2751.
June 19-21
Vermont Quilt Festival. Displays of more than 400 new and old quilts, vendors, workshops, appraisals. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. Info:
www.vqf.orgJune 26-28Green Mountain Chew Chew. Food and music festival featuring Vermont food producers and Burlington area restaurants. Heaven for food lovers! Waterfront Park, Burlington. Info: 802-864-6674 or
www.greenmountainchewchew.comJune 26-28Stowe Garden Festival. A lovely weekend for gardening enthusiasts featuring speakers, garden tours, workshops, crafts. Everything from annuals to shiitakes! Daily pass $10, multi-day rates available. Info: 802-253-7321 or
www.stowegardenfestival.comCLOSE July 1-3
Circus Smirkus. New England's favorite circus presents a magical mix of fairy tales in "Smirkus Ever After"! Shows at 12:00 noon and 6:30 pm. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. Info: 802-878-5545 or
www.smirkus.orgJuly 4Smugglers' Notch Resort and Jeffersonville. An old-fashioned July 4th celebration in Jeffersonville with parade, carnival, food and live entertainment. Return to the Resort for a tasty Firemen's Barbecue on the Green and fireworks at dusk. Info: Ron Carter, 802-644-1118.
July 5
Music in the Meadow. The Vermont Symphony Orchestra presents a salute to Vermont's Uncle Sam; that is, Samuel de Champlain, discoverer of Lake Champlain! Fireworks. Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, Stowe. 7:30 pm. Info: 802-863-5966 or
www.stowearts.comJuly 10-12
The 23rd annual Stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival. Children's activities, live band, food, balloon launches at the Stoweflake Resort and Spa in Stowe. Info: (802) 253-2232.
July 12
Music in the Meadow. Legendary jazz musician Chuck Mangione. Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, Stowe. 7:00 pm. Info: 802-863-5966 or
www.stowearts.comJuly 17-18Vermont Brewers' Festival. Thirty of the finest brewers from Vermont, New England, and New York. Tastings, gourmet food and entertainment. Waterfront Park in Burlington. Info: 802-244-6828 or
e-mail:
www.vermontbrewers.comJuly 19Flynn Garden Tour. Tour of selected exceptional gardens located in the beautiful Champlain islands that benefits the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in Burlington. Box lunches and an afternoon tea available. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Info:
www.flynntix.orgJuly 24-26Lamoille County Field Days. Country fair with horse show, music, food, crafts, livestock exhibition. Johnson. Info: 802-635-7113 or
www.lamoillefielddays.comJuly 24-26Taste of Stowe Arts Festival. More than 100 juried artists and artisans featuring jewelry, pottery, furniture, clothing, fine cuisine and more. Stowe Events Field on Route 108. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Adults, $8. Info: 802-425-3399.
July 26
Mozart Festival Kids' Event. One of our state's favorite events, the Vermont Mozart Festival brings music lovers of all ages to celebrate the music of Mozart and other noted composers. This concert presents
Tubby the Tuba, a musical introduction for children. The concert begins at 11:00 am. (Subsequent children's concerts will be held on August 2 and August 9. Info and box office information:
www.vtmozart.comJuly 29-31Annual Church Street Marketplace Sidewalk Sale. Over 100 stores participating in this extravaganza of bargains. Burlington.
July 30 - August 2
Franklin County Field Days. Agricultural and 4H displays, cattle show, crafts, games, rides, music, tractor and horse pulling, antique tractor pull, draft horse show and demolition derby. Airport Road in Highgate.
CLOSE August 7-9
51st Annual Stowe Antique and Classic Car Meet. 800-plus vehicles on display, parade, flea market, food. Nichols Field, Stowe. $8 adults, $5 children. Info:
www.vtauto.orgAugust 15
Arts Festival in Jeffersonville. Celebrating the creativity of local artists on Saturday, August 15, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Three lovely galleries and 40 regional artists display their work along Jeffersonville's charming Main Street. Music, children's activities, and local food. Parking available at Cambridge Elementary.
August 29 - September 7Champlain Valley Exposition. The Champlain Valley Fair caps the Summer season in Vermont! Vendors, midway rides and games, entertainment, food, agricultural exhibits, nationally recognized performers and more. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. Info: 802-878-5545 or visit
www.cvexpo.orgAugust 30
Music in the Meadow. Asleep at the Wheel, a Western swing favorite for almost four decades. Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, Stowe. 5:30 pm. Info: 802-863-5966 or
www.stowearts.comCLOSE