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Smugglers' Notch Area Events Calendar
More Summer vacation fun to explore!
Clicking on one of the months below will open up the events for that month. We'll be adding more events as information becomes available.
June
June 18
Green Mountain Relay Race. This 200-mile race runs north to south through beautiful Vermont and kicks off right down the road in Jeffersonville! Team registration is open through May 28 or when the 100-team limit is reached. Resort lodging is available for teams; please call 1-800-521-0536. Green Mountain Relay Race registration and information.
Rattling Brook Bluegrass Festival. The 26th 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: 802-644-1118.
June 22 - July 9
Stowe Theatre Guild presents "Songs for a New World," a revue telling the story of turning points in the characters' lives with a wide range of music from pop to gospel to swing to funk. For tickets and additional information, visit www.stowetheatre.com
June 24-26
Vermont Quilt Festival. New England's oldest and largest quilt event celebrates 35 years! Displays of more than 400 new and old quilts, vendors, workshops, appraisals. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. Info: www.vqf.org
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Green Mountain Relay Race. This 200-mile race runs north to south through beautiful Vermont and kicks off right down the road in Jeffersonville! Team registration is open through May 28 or when the 100-team limit is reached. Resort lodging is available for teams; please call 1-800-521-0536. Green Mountain Relay Race registration and information.
Rattling Brook Bluegrass Festival. The 26th 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: 802-644-1118.
June 22 - July 9
Stowe Theatre Guild presents "Songs for a New World," a revue telling the story of turning points in the characters' lives with a wide range of music from pop to gospel to swing to funk. For tickets and additional information, visit www.stowetheatre.com
June 24-26
Vermont Quilt Festival. New England's oldest and largest quilt event celebrates 35 years! Displays of more than 400 new and old quilts, vendors, workshops, appraisals. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. Info: www.vqf.org
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July
July 3
Mush 101. Ever wondered what it would be like to be a dogsled driver? Get a first taste of the sport of dogsledding, satisfy your curiosity, and enjoy a fun and relaxing day with Eden Dogsledding's champion Alaskan Huskies! The workshop will be held at Eden Dogsledding in Eden Mills from noon to 5:00 pm. For more information, please visit http://www.edendogsledding.com
July 4 - Independence Day!
Smugglers' Notch Resort and Jeffersonville. An old-fashioned July 4th celebration in Jeffersonville with parade, carnival with games and vendors, food and live entertainment by Slick Martha's Hot Club playing gypsy jazz. Don't forget the world famous frog jumping contest at 1:30!
And back at Smugglers' ... Starting at 5:00 pm, the Resort hosts a tasty Firemen's Barbecue on the Green with proceeds benefiting the local fire department. Goodtime Charlie spins great tunes for all ages on the Green from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The Vermont National Guard 40th Army Band plays their mix of classic favorites and patriotic tunes beginning at 8:00 pm. At dusk, enjoy the spectacular fireworks against the backdrop of the Green Mountains. It's a full day of celebration! Info: Ron Carter, 802-644-1118.
July 8-10
The 24th annual Stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival. 25 colorful balloons will be launched over the course of the weekend. Balloon rides and tethered rides. Children's activities, live band, and food. Stoweflake Resort and Spa in Stowe, Route 108. Info: (802) 253-7355, x5538.
July 10
Music in the Meadow. The Vermont Symphony Orchestra presents a salute to musical "royalty" including America's own Duke Ellington! This special evening features fireworks. Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, Stowe. 7:30 pm. Info: 802-863-5966 or www.stowearts.com
Flynn Garden Tour. Tour of selected exceptional gardens located in St. Albans, nestled in a northern valley between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains. Proceeds from the tour benefit 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.org
July 15-16
Vermont Brewers' Festival. 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.com
July 17
Music in the Meadow. Crooked Still presents non-traditional bluegrass portrayed in original compositions and familiar favorites. Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, Stowe. 7:30 pm. Info: 802-863-5966 or www.stowearts.com
July 21 - August 6
Stowe Theatre Guild presents "Wild Party." For further information, please visit www.stowetheatre.com
July 21-24 and July 28-31
Lamoille County Players present the classic 1970s musical, "Godspell." Historic Hyde Park Opera House, Hyde Park, Route 15. For additional information, please visit www.lcplayers.com
July 22-24
Lamoille County Field Days. Country fair with horse show, music, food, crafts, livestock exhibition. Johnson. Info: 802-635-7113 or www.lamoillefielddays.com
July 28-31
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.
July 29-31
Taste of Stowe Arts Festival. More than 100 juried artists and artisans featuring jewelry, pottery, furniture, clothing, fine cuisine and more. Stowe Events Field at Topnotch on Route 108. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Adults, $8. Info: 802-425-3399.
Champlain Valley Folk Festival. A weekend celebration of traditional music and dance with performances by accomplished artists from across the nation. Waterfront Park in downtown Burlington. For more information, visit cvfest.org
July 30
Green Mountain Draft Horse Field Day. Watch demonstrations of draft horses plowing, haying and logging, using modern and antique equipment. Mini horse demonstrations and wagon rides too! Shelburne Farms, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Info: 802-985-8442.
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Mush 101. Ever wondered what it would be like to be a dogsled driver? Get a first taste of the sport of dogsledding, satisfy your curiosity, and enjoy a fun and relaxing day with Eden Dogsledding's champion Alaskan Huskies! The workshop will be held at Eden Dogsledding in Eden Mills from noon to 5:00 pm. For more information, please visit http://www.edendogsledding.com
July 4 - Independence Day!
Smugglers' Notch Resort and Jeffersonville. An old-fashioned July 4th celebration in Jeffersonville with parade, carnival with games and vendors, food and live entertainment by Slick Martha's Hot Club playing gypsy jazz. Don't forget the world famous frog jumping contest at 1:30!
And back at Smugglers' ... Starting at 5:00 pm, the Resort hosts a tasty Firemen's Barbecue on the Green with proceeds benefiting the local fire department. Goodtime Charlie spins great tunes for all ages on the Green from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The Vermont National Guard 40th Army Band plays their mix of classic favorites and patriotic tunes beginning at 8:00 pm. At dusk, enjoy the spectacular fireworks against the backdrop of the Green Mountains. It's a full day of celebration! Info: Ron Carter, 802-644-1118.
July 8-10
The 24th annual Stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival. 25 colorful balloons will be launched over the course of the weekend. Balloon rides and tethered rides. Children's activities, live band, and food. Stoweflake Resort and Spa in Stowe, Route 108. Info: (802) 253-7355, x5538.
July 10
Music in the Meadow. The Vermont Symphony Orchestra presents a salute to musical "royalty" including America's own Duke Ellington! This special evening features fireworks. Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, Stowe. 7:30 pm. Info: 802-863-5966 or www.stowearts.com
Flynn Garden Tour. Tour of selected exceptional gardens located in St. Albans, nestled in a northern valley between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains. Proceeds from the tour benefit 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.org
July 15-16
Vermont Brewers' Festival. 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.com
July 17
Music in the Meadow. Crooked Still presents non-traditional bluegrass portrayed in original compositions and familiar favorites. Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, Stowe. 7:30 pm. Info: 802-863-5966 or www.stowearts.com
July 21 - August 6
Stowe Theatre Guild presents "Wild Party." For further information, please visit www.stowetheatre.com
July 21-24 and July 28-31
Lamoille County Players present the classic 1970s musical, "Godspell." Historic Hyde Park Opera House, Hyde Park, Route 15. For additional information, please visit www.lcplayers.com
July 22-24
Lamoille County Field Days. Country fair with horse show, music, food, crafts, livestock exhibition. Johnson. Info: 802-635-7113 or www.lamoillefielddays.com
July 28-31
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.
July 29-31
Taste of Stowe Arts Festival. More than 100 juried artists and artisans featuring jewelry, pottery, furniture, clothing, fine cuisine and more. Stowe Events Field at Topnotch on Route 108. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Adults, $8. Info: 802-425-3399.
Champlain Valley Folk Festival. A weekend celebration of traditional music and dance with performances by accomplished artists from across the nation. Waterfront Park in downtown Burlington. For more information, visit cvfest.org
July 30
Green Mountain Draft Horse Field Day. Watch demonstrations of draft horses plowing, haying and logging, using modern and antique equipment. Mini horse demonstrations and wagon rides too! Shelburne Farms, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Info: 802-985-8442.
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August
August 11-14
Lake Champlain Maritime Festival. Commemorating the past, present and future of beautiful Lake Champlain! Lake Champlain maritime exhibits; free sailboat, kayak and paddleboard rides; vintage boat show; U.S. Coast Guard exhibit; live musical performances; food and crafts. On the Burlington Waterfront, from Perkins Pier to the Community Sailing Center. More information at lcmfestival.com
August 12-14
53rd Annual Stowe Antique and Classic Car Meet. 800-plus vehicles on display, parade, flea market, food. Nichols Field, Stowe, Route 100. $10 adults, children under 12 free.
August 13
Arts Festival in Jeffersonville. Celebrating the creativity of local artists! Two lovely galleries and 40 Vermont and regional artists display their work along Jeffersonville's charming Main Street. Children's activities include special art activities and face painting. Delicious food from local restaurants and toe-tapping music from Z-Jazz and the Green Mountain Swing Band. Parking available at Cambridge Elementary. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Information: www.artsfestvt.com
August 18 - September 3
Stowe Theatre Guild presents the classic musical "Oklahoma." For further information, please visit www.stowetheatre.com
August 21
Cambridge Music Festival. The Cambridge Music Festival is a one-day, all-day event showcasing talented Vermont-based musicians, singers, and songwriters. The event will be held at The Barn at Boyden Farms in Cambridge, Vermont, about 10 minutes from the Resort. All proceeds from the event will benefit Cambridge 360, a local organization with the mission of raising funds for community-supportive projects like building a community center. For more information, please visit www.cambridgemusicfestival.com
August 27 - September 5
Champlain 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.org
August 28
Music in the Meadow. A Canadian powerhouse of eight musical brothers and sisters, Leahy presents their crowd-pleasing unique blend of musical styles and genres with instrumentals, songs, and dance. Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, Stowe. 6:30 pm. Info: 802-863-5966 or www.stowearts.com
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Lake Champlain Maritime Festival. Commemorating the past, present and future of beautiful Lake Champlain! Lake Champlain maritime exhibits; free sailboat, kayak and paddleboard rides; vintage boat show; U.S. Coast Guard exhibit; live musical performances; food and crafts. On the Burlington Waterfront, from Perkins Pier to the Community Sailing Center. More information at lcmfestival.com
August 12-14
53rd Annual Stowe Antique and Classic Car Meet. 800-plus vehicles on display, parade, flea market, food. Nichols Field, Stowe, Route 100. $10 adults, children under 12 free.
August 13
Arts Festival in Jeffersonville. Celebrating the creativity of local artists! Two lovely galleries and 40 Vermont and regional artists display their work along Jeffersonville's charming Main Street. Children's activities include special art activities and face painting. Delicious food from local restaurants and toe-tapping music from Z-Jazz and the Green Mountain Swing Band. Parking available at Cambridge Elementary. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Information: www.artsfestvt.com
August 18 - September 3
Stowe Theatre Guild presents the classic musical "Oklahoma." For further information, please visit www.stowetheatre.com
August 21
Cambridge Music Festival. The Cambridge Music Festival is a one-day, all-day event showcasing talented Vermont-based musicians, singers, and songwriters. The event will be held at The Barn at Boyden Farms in Cambridge, Vermont, about 10 minutes from the Resort. All proceeds from the event will benefit Cambridge 360, a local organization with the mission of raising funds for community-supportive projects like building a community center. For more information, please visit www.cambridgemusicfestival.com
August 27 - September 5
Champlain 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.org
August 28
Music in the Meadow. A Canadian powerhouse of eight musical brothers and sisters, Leahy presents their crowd-pleasing unique blend of musical styles and genres with instrumentals, songs, and dance. Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, Stowe. 6:30 pm. Info: 802-863-5966 or www.stowearts.com
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