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Events Calendar - 2025

Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music, festivals, comedy, outdoor fun, boat cruises, excursions for families and kids, food, wine and beer tastings.

Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. Also be sure to read our list of Great Things To Do in New England. Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

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Find the dates you plan to travel or simply search the full events list below.

Antiques Auctions Children & Families Cultural Events Fairs & Festivals Farmers Markets Food, Wine, Beer Science & Nature Shows & Exhibits
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Antiques

Craftsbury Antiques & Uniques

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 Craftsbury Common, North Craftsbury Rd. Craftsbury Common, VT 05827

Join us for the 52nd Annual Antiques & Uniques on Saturday, July 12, from 9 AM to 3 PM on historic Craftsbury Common in Vermont. This one-day outdoor festival features over 100 vendors offering antiques, vintage finds, fine art, handmade crafts, specialty foods, live music, and more. Enjoy a day of discovery, community, and local flavor in one of Vermont’s most scenic settings.
9:00AM-3:00PM
Free to attend. Donations are appreciated.

Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo

Oct 17, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction, VT 05452

For over 40 years, the Champlain Valley Exposition has proudly hosted this beloved event, bringing together the finest handmade works and rare antique treasures from across the region. Visitors can explore a vibrant marketplace filled with one-of-a-kind artisan creations and unique vintage finds, making this a must-visit destination for craft and antique enthusiasts alike. Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo is held indoor, rain, snow or shine with acres of free parking.
Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM
$12 per adult, children under 14 free.

Auctions

Great Brandon Auction - Inside

Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 1 Conant Square Brandon, VT 05733

The Great Brandon Auction indoor location will be open for 9 days and items will be available for silent auction bidding AND Ebay style “Buy It Now” format -- you can walk out the door with your treasures if you can’t wait! Enjoy Brandon's revitalized downtown!
Varies
free
802-247-6401

Children & Families

Hello Summer Party at Vermont Teddy Bear

Jun 21, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025 6655 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT 05482

Join us for our annual Hello Summer Party at the Teddy Bear Factory from 10 am- 2pm on June 21st! Join us for a fun day of: -Face Painting and Crafts in our VIP lounge - Food Vendors -Outdoor Games & Activities -Interacting with Ted Our life sized Teddy Bear -Daily Factory Tours -Inside Scavenger Hunt Bingo Summer fun for the whole family at Vermont Teddy Bear!
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free
802-985-1319

Cultural Events

Abenaki Heritage Weekend & Native Arts Market

Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025 4472 Basin Harbor Road Vergennes, VT 05491

Citizens of Vermont’s Elnu, Nulhegan, Koasek, and Missisquoi Tribes share perspectives on life in the Champlain Valley. Storytelling, craft demonstrations, drumming, singing, and children’s play area. Featured arts include jewelry, wampum, quillwork, stonework, woodworking, and more.
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Free

Fairs & Festivals

Do Good Fest - Montpelier, VT

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 1 National Life Drive Montpelier, VT 05604

Get ready for Do Good Fest, featuring multi-platinum band The Fray as headliner, with two-time Grammy-nominated Plain White T’s and festival favorite Sammy Rae & The Friends, all on our beautiful back lawn. In addition to the music, enjoy food trucks, a beer garden, a VIP lounge, and a Nonprofit Village to learn about local causes, capped off with an exciting fireworks display. Advance tickets are required, starting at a minimum donation of $5, with all proceeds benefiting the Vermont Foodbank to help end childhood hunger, one of National Life’s core corporate causes..
1:30 PM-9:00 PM
$5 General Admission (minimum donation), $200 VIP

64th Annual Art in the Park Summer Festival

Aug 9, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025 Main Street Park, South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701

64th Annual Art in the Park Summer Festival August 9 & 10 (and Fall Foliage Festival on October 11 & 12). Juried fine artists, craftspeople, and specialty food producers will be featured. Rounding out the festival are food vendors, live music, Free kids’ activities, and demonstrations of works in progress held throughout the weekend. A voluntary donation is appreciated. Shows will be held rain (snow) or shine in Main Street Park at Junction of Routes 4 & 7 in Rutland, Vermont. APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED https://www.chaffeeartcenter.org/art-in-the-park/exhibitor-information/. Shows draw attendees from Vermont and adjacent states plus tourists who travel to/through Vermont. Estimated attendance 6000+. Exhibitors consistently report good sales and a high degree of satisfaction with the events. 802-775-0356
10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun
Free, donation appreciated
802-775-0356

Vergennes Day 2025

Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025 City Park Vergennes, VT 05491

Join us for the 43rd annual Vergennes Day presented by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce. The event features more than 50 vendors, live music on the bandstand, a pancake breakfast, Lions Club Chicken BBQ and the Little City Road Race. Don’t miss the bubble pit at the fire station and free horse and wagon rides. Shop local merchants and enjoy a fun-filled day with activities for all ages. For more details, visit www.VergennesDay.com
10:00 am
free

Bristol Harvest Festival

Sep 27, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025 Bristol Town Green Bristol, VT 05443

Join the 26th annual Bristol Harvest Festival presented by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce with support by the Bristol Recreation Department. The event features more than 70 vendors displaying local crafts and terrific food options on the green. All day live music at the bandstand with kids’ activities, an ADA-compliant children’s playground and a horse and wagon ride. After visiting the festival, continue strolling through the charming downtown and shop the local businesses.
10:00 am
free

Farmers Markets

Chelsea Farmers Market

May 23, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025 Chelsea North Common at the Intersection of VT Route 110 and VT Route 113 Chelsea, VT 05038

Seasonal outdoor farmers market featuring local farmers, bakers, artisans and makers. Live music on the green every week in a family-friendly atmosphere.
3pm-6pm
Free

Food, Wine, Beer

Burlington Wine & Food

Jun 21, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025 Hula Lakeside - 50 Lakeside Avenue Burlington, VT 05401

Vermont's largest wine and food event celebrates 14 years on June 21! Burlington Wine & Food showcases hundreds of fine wines from around the globe and a carefully curated selection of Vermont-made spirits, all served side-by-side with delectable samples from local food producers and creations from the area's best restaurants. Your ticket also includes wine and food seminars, live jazz and spectacular views of the water.
Choose from two sessions: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m.
80
802-316-1163

Science & Nature

Summer Birding at the Cold Hollow Sculpture Park in Enosburg

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 4280 Boston Post Road Enosburg Falls, VT 05450

Join members of the Green Mountain Audubon Society for an extraordinary outing that combines an appreciation of both art and nature as we explore the environs of Cold Hollow Sculpture Park. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the trails while observing birds in breeding plumage and viewing the spectacular work of world-renowned artist David Stromeyer. For more information about the park, see https://www.coldhollowsculpturepark.com - To ensure an enjoyable experience, this outing is limited to twenty participants. Registration for this event will open on July 5, 2025.
8:00AM
Free

Autumn Birdwatching at the Cold Hollow Sculpture Park

Sep 6, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025 4280 Boston Post Rd Enosburg Falls, VT 05450

The Green Mountain Audubon Society returns to beautiful Cold Hollow Sculpture Park to observe birds before many depart our region for warmer climes. Participants will explore the trails in search of different species while also having the opportunity to appreciate the spectacular work of world-renowned artist David Stromeyer. To ensure an enjoyable experience, this outing is limited to twenty participants. Registration for this event will open on August 30.
8:00AM
Free

Shows & Exhibits

Bennington Quiltfest

Sep 13, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025 747 East Road Bennington, VT 05201

Presented by the Quiet Valley Quilters’ Guild; Our show features new quilts, featured quilter Maria Ferri Cousins on-site with free lectures both days, guild ‘miniature’ challenge quilts, a special exhibit of Semiquincentennial quilts, vendors, raffle quilt and baskets, and a consignment and gift boutique. The on-site Quiltfest Café serves breakfast and lunch each day. The café features homemade breakfast sandwiches, pastries, soups, quiche and gourmet sandwiches.
9:00AM,5:00PM; 10:00AM, 3:00PM
$10