June Hildene's Antique & Classic Car Show
This event features more than 900 antique and classic autos in 42 classes!
There will be a poker run, parade, flea market, food and fun for the whole
family.
The featured class this year is the MG. When: June 9 & 10, 2007 Where: Hildene's Meadowlands - Manchester,
VT For More Information: (802) 362-2100
Quechee Balloon Festival The Annual Quechee Balloon Festival & Craft
Fair All balloon flights are subject to weather conditions.
The first flight is scheduled for Friday at 6:00PM, followed
by an after-dusk Balloon Glow flight, and there are additional
flights on Saturday and Sunday at 6:00AM and 6:00PM. Balloon
rides may be reserved by calling the Quechee Chamber of Commerce
at (800) 295-5451. Sorry, pets are not permitted on the festival
or fairgrounds. Where: The Quechee Village Green is located
in the center of the Village just off Main Street. in Quechee When: June 15 - 17, 2007. Gates are open
on Friday from 3:00 to 8:00PM, Saturday from 5:30AM to
9:00PM, and Sunday from 5:30AM to 7:00PM.
Lake Champlain "Little Anglers" Derby
The Lake Champlain "Little Anglers" Derby is open to kids 14 and
under accompanied by an adult. Registration is from 10 AM to noon. Kids fish
from noon to 2 PM, and awards are given at 2:15 PM. There will be free ice
cream courtesy of Friendly's Restaurants! When: June 16, 2007 Where: Lamoille River Recreational Area,
Colchester, Vermont For More Information: (802) 879-3466
Stowe Garden Festival
This spectacular three-day garden festival is sponsored by the Trapp Family
Lodge. The festival offers a full weekend of outdoor tours, talks, walks,
classes, design workshops, and organic culinary demonstrations. Don't miss
the garden fair, which features 80 area artisans! Enjoy a delicious Sunday
luncheon buffet, accented by edible flowers and fresh herbs! Where: Stowe, Vermont When: June 29 - July 1, 2007 For More Information: (800) 247-8693
The Vermont History Expo
A two-day event, Saturday and Sunday, June 24 & 25 - chosen as a Top Ten
Event by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Join the "History on Parade" on
Saturday, June 24. Many exhibits, traditional crafts, historical presentations,
live auction,entertainment, demonstrations, Living History Encampment and much
more. Where: Tunbridge Fair Grounds, Tunbridge,
Vermont When: June 23 & 24, 2007; 10:00 am
- 5:00 pm
For More Information: http://www.vermonthistory.org/expo
Vermont Quilt Festival
Thread your way to the beautiful Lake Champlain Valley for a delightful experience
for the whole family. Be dazzled by some 400 breath taking new and antique
quilts, enjoy workshops with noted quilt artists and entertaining free gallery
talks and demos, and shop the colorful display of wares in the merchant malls.
Bring the kids for the fun kids program and bring your quilts to be appraised.
All in its new air-conditioned location at the Champlain Valley Expo with very
convenient parking. Dates: June 29 - July 1, 2007 Time: Thurs. 7pm; Fri. & Sat. 9am-5pm;
Sun 9am-3pm Admission: $10 Adult - $8 Seniors+Groups FREE
Children under 14 Location: Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction For More Information, Contact:
Sue Barrett
Phone: (802) 485-7092
Email: info@vgf.org
Web Site: http://www.vgf.org
July Vermont Quilt Festival
Thread your way to the beautiful Lake Champlain Valley for a delightful experience
for the whole family. Be dazzled by some 400 breath taking new and antique
quilts, enjoy workshops with noted quilt artists and entertaining free gallery
talks and demos, and shop the colorful display of wares in the merchant malls.
Bring the kids for the fun kids program and bring your quilts to be appraised.
All in its new air-conditioned location at the Champlain Valley Expo with very
convenient
parking. Dates: June 29 - July 1, 2007 Time: Thurs. 7pm; Fri. & Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-3pm Admission: $10 Adult - $8 Seniors+Groups FREE
Children under 14 Location: Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction For More Information, Contact:
Sue Barrett
Phone: (802) 485-7092
Email: info@vgf.org
Web Site: http://www.vgf.org
Vermont Morgan Heritage Days
Three days of competition and events, including trotting races and versatility
performance, in celebration of the Morgan, Vermont's State Animal and America's
original breed of horse. Dates: June 29 - July 1, 2007 Admission: Free Location: Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT Directions: Directly off VT Rte 110 in
Tunbridge. For More Information, Contact:
Cheryl Reed
109 Karilyn Drive
Sharon, VT 05001
Phone: (802) 763-7022
Email: csjjs@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.vtmorganheritagedays.org
Norwich Farmer's Market Summer Sunday Craft
Shows
Please join us for another year of Norwich Farmer's Market Summer Sunday craft
shows. Come find a wonderful selection of crafts by local, juried artisans
as well as tasty food and live music. Date: July 1, 2007 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Norwich, Vt. Directions: Rt. 5, 1 mile south of exit
13, I-91, Norwich, Vt. Accessibility: Handicap Accessible For More Information, Contact:
Deb Falls
Phone: 802-436-1427
Email: dvfalls@mac.com
Old Vermont 4th at Billings Farm & Museum
A family celebration featuring the reading of the Declaration of Independence
at noon, historic debates; making 1890 flags, Presidential silhouettes, and
Uncle Sam book marks; horse-drawn wagon rides, spelling bee, ice cream making,
and the egg toss! Date: July 4 Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: $3.00 - $10.00 Location: Billings Farm & Museum Directions: Route 12N & River Road,
Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 mile north of the village of Woodstock
on Route 12. Accessibility: Handicap Accessible For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org
Stowe Balloon Festival
For 20 years Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa in Stowe, VT, has hosted this
popular celebration, which has evolved into one of New England’s premier
summer events. Attracting as many as 10,000 tourists and Vermonter residents
each year, the festival is also a recipient of the AH&LA/Diners Club Stars
of the Industry Award. The colorful pageantry of the lift offs (with Mount Mansfield
as the backdrop), combined with live entertainment, refreshment/food tenets and
numerous children activities, all underscore the magic and excitement generated
by this unique occasion. Dates: July 6-8, 2007 Time: 2pm-Dark Admission: $Free in the morning - $10 for
Adults in the evening Location: Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
in Stowe, VT For More Information, Contact:
Fax: info@stoweflake.com
Web Site: http://www.stoweflake.com
Cow Appreciation Day at Billings Farm & Museum
Cow Appreciation Day at Billings Farm & Museum - Dairy education programs,
judging Jerseys with the farm manager, butter and ice cream making. Have fun
with dairy trivia in the Cowlege Bowl competition for all ages, make a cow
pizza, and more. Date: July 28, 2007 Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: $3.00 - $10.00 Location: Billings Farm & Museum Directions: Route 12N & River Road,
Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 mile north of the village of
Woodstock on Route 12. Accessibility: Handicap Accessible For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org
August
Sheep Herding with Border Collies at Billings
Farm & Museum
Sheep Herding with Border Collies - watch as these amazing shepherds demonstrate
their instincts and training as they herd sheep in the farm fields. Meet a ewe
from our Southdown flock, learn how we care for her, and why this breed was important
here a century ago. Spinning, natural dyeing and weaving. Date: August 11, 2007 Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: $3.00 - $10.00 Location: Billings Farm & Museum Directions: Route 12N & River Road,
Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 mile north of the village of Woodstock
on Route 12. Accessibility: Handicap Accessible For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org
Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour
Join Circus Smirkus, Vermont's award-winning international traveling youth circus,
for a "Tropical Vacation!"--a madcap holiday complete with trapeze,
highwire, aerials, acrobatics, juggling, clowns and more under the Big Top--an
unforgettable adventure for all ages. Dates: August 15-17 Time: 2 & 7 pm Admission: Adults (13+) $18, Children (2-12) $14, Under 2 : FREE Location: Montpelier, Montpelier High School Accessibility: Handicap Accessible For More Information, Contact:
Kathy Archer
Circus Smirkus
1 Circus Rd
Greensboro, VT 05841
Phone: 802-533-7443
Toll-Free: 877-SMIRKUS
Email: info@smirkus.org
Web Site: http://www.smirkus.org
Antique Tractor Day at Billings Farm & Museum
Antique Tractor Day - See tractors dating from the 1930s to the 1950s and learn
more from the folks who restored them; don't miss the tractor parade at 1:00
pm to see the machines running, with a narration of interesting and historic
background details. Tractor-drawn wagon rides around the Billings fields and
tractor-related activities for children! Enjoy lunch at the Teago Fire Dept.
tent. Date: August 19, 2007 Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: $3.00 - $10.00 Location: Billings Farm & Museum Directions: Route 12N & River Woodstock,
VT. Located 1/2 mile north of the village of Woodstock on
Route 12N Accessibility: Handicap Accessible For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org
September
Labor & Leisure at Billings Farm & Museum
Labor & Leisure - Work and fun on the farm! Horse-drawn wagon rides, building
a split rail fence, ice cream making, and laundry the old-fashioned way, using
a washboard and wringer! Date: September 3, 2007 Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: $3.00 - $10.00 Location: Billings Farm & Museum Directions: Route 12N & River Road, Woodstock,
VT. Located 1/2 mile north of the village of Woodstock on Route
12. Accessibility: Handicap Accessible For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org
Tunbridge World's Fair
The World’s Fair on Rte 110 in Tunbridge, Vermont, runs from September
14th through the 17th, 2006. This 135th year honors Antique Hill, a unique collection
of agricultural antiques, and the grand opening of its new museum, featuring
horse-drawn field equipment, carriages, wagons, sleighs, hearses and also, old
tractors. Shows also feature the most beautiful farm animals from cattle and
horses to sheep and poultry, pulling events with pony. Horse and oxen; harness
racing; plus garden and harvest competitions. Dates: September 13-16, 2007 Time: Thurs.& Fri. 8:30am-9pm; Sat 7:30am-10pm;
Sun 10am-6pm Admission: $6 - $9 Location: Tunbridge Fairground Directions: 1 Fairground Lane, Tunbridge
For More Information, Contact:
Rebecca Beguin
Phone: (802) 889-5555
Email: infor@tunbridgefair.com
Web Site: http://wwwtunbridgefair.com
Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival
A wonderful display of sheep breeds, goats, rabbits, llamas & alpacas, with
llama obstacle course, sheep shearing, sheep dog herding exhibitions, needle
felting, knitting & spinning demonstrations, try it yourself! Workshops,
mini-workshops & talks on animal care & crafting with fiber. Youth sheep
show, fleece & yarn competitions. Over 70 vendors with spinning, weaving,
knitting supplies, fibers, farm services, and Vermont cheese. Dates: September 8 & 9, 2007 Time: Sat. 10am-5pm & Sun. 10am-4pm Admission: $1 - $5 Location:Champlain Valley Expo., Essex Junction For More Information, Contact:
Kat Smith
Phone: (802) 446-3325
Email: katsmith@vermontel.net
Web Site: http://www.vermontsheep.org
Harvest Weekend at Billings Farm & Museum
Harvest Weekend - A Top 10 Fall Event! Join in this celebration of the Vermont
harvest featuring a traditional husking bee and lively barn dance; hands-on
activities include cider pressing, shelling corn, putting food by, threshing
grain, and historic games; hot cider & homemade doughnuts! Dates: September 29 & 30, 2007 Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: $3.00 - $10.00 Location: Billiings Farm & Museum Directions: Route 12N & River Road,
Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 mile north of the village of
Woodstock on Route 12. Accessibility: Handicap Accessible For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org
Civil War Expo, hosted by the Eighteenth
Vermont Regiment, Inc.
The 10th annual Civil War Expo will be held at the historic Tunbridge Fairgrounds
on Route 110, Tunbridge, VT on Saturday, September 30th from 10am to dusk. Civil
War re-enactor camp life, artillery, cavalry and infantry drills, speakers, historical
displays, battle scenario, live period music, educational activities for children
and adults, torchlight parade and more. Proceeds benefit historic and battlefield
preservation. Date: September 29, 2007 Time: 10am to dusk Admission: $10 - $Free- Children 15 and under Location: Chester, VT Directions: Route 110, Tunbridge For More Information, Contact:
Russ or Sue Slora
Phone: (802) 476-3580
Email: eighteenthvtregt@aol.com
Web Site: http://www18thvt.com
October Wagon Ride Weekend at Billings Farm & Museum
Wagon Ride Weekend - Capture the brilliant colors of a Vermont autumn on a
narrated, hourse-drawn wagon ride around the Billings Farm farm fields and
along the scenic Ottauquechee River. Dates: October 13-14, 2007 Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: $3.00 - $10.00 Location: Billings Farm & Museum Directions: Route 12N & River Road,
Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 mile north of the village of
Woodstock on Route 12. Accessibility: Handicap Accessible For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org
Downtown Rutland's Chili Challenge
We make it hot, hot, hot in Downtown Rutland. In 2004, people enjoyed a fall
afternoon in Center Street Alley tasting chili prepared by groups, individuals,
and restaurant professionals, and voted for their favorite. Tourists and locals
alike can enjoy an afternoon of chili tasting, live entertainment, the farmer’s
market and endless fun. Shoppers can enjoy bargains by participating retailers
and tour downtown’s window displays and cast votes in the Halloween Window
Decorating Contest. Date: October 6, 2007 Time: 11am-3pm Admission: $Free - $6 Location: Center Street Alley For More Information, Contact:
Mary Kay Skaza
Phone: (802) 773-9380
Email: info@rutlanddowntown.com
Web Site: http://rutlanddowntown.com
Pumpkin & Apple Celebration at Billings
Farm & Museum
Pumpkin & Apple Celebration - Hands-on activities and eduacational programs
highlight these two versatile fall crops and their historical importance in the
winter diets of both animals and people. Apple and pumpkin displays, apple tasting,
trivia contest, cider pressing, pruning and grafting demonstrations in the farm
orchard, apple scavenger hunt, pumpkin races, apples-on-a-string, making pumpkin
ice cream, cooking apple butter in the farmhouse, and cornhusk dolls. Take home
a Jack-Be-Little miniature pumplin or gourd. Horse-drawn wagon rides. Dates: October 6 & 7, 2007 Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: $3.00 - $10.00 Location: Billings Farm & Museum Directions: Route 12N & River Road,
Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 mile north of the village of Woodstock
on Route 12. Accessibility: Handicap Accessible For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org
A Family Halloween at Billings Farm & Museum
A Farmily Halloween - A safe and wholesome celebration designed especially for
young children. Doughnuts on a string, pumpkin carving for families, historic
games, Halloween tales, plus horse-drawn wagon rides. Costume parades around
the farm led by a Southdown ewe at 12:00 and 2:00 pm. Children in costume accompanied
by an adult admitted FREE! Date: October 28, 2007 Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Admission: $Free for children in costume Location: Billings Farm & Museum Directions: Route 12N & River Road,
Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 mile north of the village of
Woodstock on Route 12. Accessibility: Handicap Accessible For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org
Thanksgiving Weekend at Billings Farm & Museum
Thanksgiving Weeked - Visit with costumed guides as they prepare a bountiful
19th century Thanksgiving meal in the 1890 Farm House. Engaging Thanksgiving
activities for every age and programs in the Farm House parlor each day. Enjoy
a homemade treat and a horse-drawn wagon ride. Dates: November 23 - 25, 2007 Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Admission: $3.00 - $10.00 Location: Bilings Farm & Museum Directions: Route 12N & River Road,
Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 miles north of the village of
Woodstock on Route 12. Accessibility: Handicap Accessible For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org
