Wednesday, July 10th
45th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on the Green – Village Green, Middlebury, VT – 12:00-1:00pm – The 45th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green – a free, family-friendly series of performances supported by community donations and volunteers – delights audiences during the week of July 7 through 13, 2024, under the big white tent on the Village Green, Middlebury, VT. “Brown Bag” family-friendly programs are presented from Noon until 1:00 PM weekdays with evening musical performances from 7:00 until 8:30 PM on Sunday and 7:00 until 9:45 PM Monday through Saturday. Twisted Pine opens this year’s Festival on Sunday, July 7, at 7:00 PM. The fantastic lineup also features Samirah Evans & Her Handsome Devils; Eureka Shoes; Bread & Bones; Le Winston Band; Bon Débarras; Matt LaRocca & Friends; Myra Flynn Band; Tjovi Ginen; and The Krishna Guthrie Band. The “Brown Bag” family series will entertain and enchant noontime audiences and a Street Dance with the Vermont Jazz Ensemble serves as the grand finale.
Champlain Island Farmers Market – St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero, VT – 3:00-6:00pm – The Champlain Islands Farmers Market returns to Saint Joseph’s Church in Grand Isle on Saturdays and Saint Rose of Lima Church in South Hero on Wednesdays for the 2024 Summer Season.
The Champlain Islands Farmers Market is an island tradition for locals and visitors during the summer months. Vegetables, meats, baked goods, fresh fruits, wine, spirits, hand crafted items, wood working displays, pies, and much more. Walking into the farmers market is a great sensory experience. You’ll find a spectacular display of color, variety, abundance, and the friendliest sales people you’ll ever meet. The Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market is a registered 501 (c)(3) non profit organization with a mission of building community and supporting our Vermont farmers to ensure local food is available for years to come and is accessible to everyone.
Built by community for the community.
Leddy Park Beach Bites – Leddy Park, Burlington, VT – 5:00-8:00pm – Spend an evening by the lake, in the picnic area at Leddy next to the arena. Enjoy the sunset and the beach with delicious dinner, drinks, live musical entertainment, and kids’ activities!
There is plenty of free parking available or ride your bike and park it with the free Local Motion bike valet. Various local food and beverage offerings available.
Thursday, July 11th
45th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on the Green – Village Green, Middlebury, VT – 12:00-1:00pm – The 45th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green – a free, family-friendly series of performances supported by community donations and volunteers – delights audiences during the week of July 7 through 13, 2024, under the big white tent on the Village Green, Middlebury, VT. “Brown Bag” family-friendly programs are presented from Noon until 1:00 PM weekdays with evening musical performances from 7:00 until 8:30 PM on Sunday and 7:00 until 9:45 PM Monday through Saturday. Twisted Pine opens this year’s Festival on Sunday, July 7, at 7:00 PM. The fantastic lineup also features Samirah Evans & Her Handsome Devils; Eureka Shoes; Bread & Bones; Le Winston Band; Bon Débarras; Matt LaRocca & Friends; Myra Flynn Band; Tjovi Ginen; and The Krishna Guthrie Band. The “Brown Bag” family series will entertain and enchant noontime audiences and a Street Dance with the Vermont Jazz Ensemble serves as the grand finale.
Knit for Your Neighbors – South Burlington Public Library, South Burlington, VT – 2:00-5:00pm – All ages and abilities are welcome to Drop-in and Knit for your Neighbors! Thursdays- 2-5pm. The library will supply all the yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks. They also have circular looms to make hats and cowls. Knit or crochet hats and scarves to help keep our neighbors warm. All finished projects will be donated to the South Burlington Food Shelf. Instruction is not available.
Currier Park Concert Series – Currier Park, Barre, VT – 4:00-8:00pm – Get outside and enjoy live music in Currier Park in Barre every Thursday this summer. This week, The Messengers will kick off the summer concert series with their great tunes, family fun and a ton more. Plus Food Truck Thursdays offers the chance to grab a bite to eat while enjoying those great tunes. 6pm every Thursday presented by Community National Bank, The Barre Partnership, and Great Eastern Radio.
Friday, July 12th
45th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on the Green – Village Green, Middlebury, VT – 12:00-1:00pm – The 45th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green – a free, family-friendly series of performances supported by community donations and volunteers – delights audiences during the week of July 7 through 13, 2024, under the big white tent on the Village Green, Middlebury, VT. “Brown Bag” family-friendly programs are presented from Noon until 1:00 PM weekdays with evening musical performances from 7:00 until 8:30 PM on Sunday and 7:00 until 9:45 PM Monday through Saturday. Twisted Pine opens this year’s Festival on Sunday, July 7, at 7:00 PM. The fantastic lineup also features Samirah Evans & Her Handsome Devils; Eureka Shoes; Bread & Bones; Le Winston Band; Bon Débarras; Matt LaRocca & Friends; Myra Flynn Band; Tjovi Ginen; and The Krishna Guthrie Band. The “Brown Bag” family series will entertain and enchant noontime audiences and a Street Dance with the Vermont Jazz Ensemble serves as the grand finale.
Richmond Farmers Market – Volunteer Green, Richmond, VT – 3:00-6:30pm
19th Annual St. Alexander & St. Joseph Golf Classic – Harmony Golf Club, Port Kent, NY – 8:00am-3:00pm – The 19th annual St. Alexander & St. Joseph Golf Classic is being held at Harmony Golf Club in Port Kent, New York with Shotgun starts with two flights, one at 8am and the other at 1:30pm. Register by July 5th by calling Bob Robare at 518-420-3854 or Jacki Black at 518-561-5039.
Saturday, July 13th
Fallen Angel Ride – Lances Pizza, Au Sable Forks, NY – The Mountain Riders Motorcycle Club is having its Fallen Angel Ride in honor of Crue McMahon. The ride starts at Lances Pizza on Main Street in Au Sable at 11am. Registration begins at 10am at $20/bike, $10/passenger and $10 for the barbecue at the Elks Club, Elk Street in Keeseville, if you are not riding. Contact Rocket at 518-802-1069.
Burlington Farmers Market – 345 Pine Street, Burlington, VT – 9:00am-2:00pm – Located in the South End, the Burlington Farmers Market is a community and tourist destination event. It is the he perfect place for breakfast or lunch, and stocking up on fresh produce for the week.
More than 90 stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares, prepared foods, and more. People gather to wander around, chat with growers and friends, and fill their baskets with some of the best food money can buy.
Like many places in Burlington, dogs are always welcome but must be kept on a leash. They have a wide range of products from farmers selling preserves and fresh vegetables, fruits, fresh meats, cheeses, maple syrup, honey and eggs. They have ethnic foods utilizing local ingredients and we have crafters selling everything from jewelry, handcrafted metal products, pottery and children’s clothing.
Capital City Farmers Market – State Street, Montpelier, VT – 9:00am-1:00pm – Shop every Saturday all summer long (May – October) at the Capital City Farmer’s Market. Locally produced meats, cheeses, vegetables, flowers, maple, honey and more, with the benefit of the farmer available to answer all your questions – how they produce their crop, and how to prepare and serve it. Prepared foods galore, crafts, and live music make this a weekly experience.
Champlain Island Farmers Market – Saint Joseph’s Church, Grand Isle, VT – 3:00-6:00pm – The Champlain Islands Farmers Market returns to Saint Joseph’s Church in Grand Isle on Saturdays and Saint Rose of Lima Church in South Hero on Wednesdays for the 2024 Summer Season.
The Champlain Islands Farmers Market is an island tradition for locals and visitors during the summer months. Vegetables, meats, baked goods, fresh fruits, wine, spirits, hand crafted items, wood working displays, pies, and much more. Walking into the farmers market is a great sensory experience. You’ll find a spectacular display of color, variety, abundance, and the friendliest sales people you’ll ever meet. The Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market is a registered 501 (c)(3) non profit organization with a mission of building community and supporting our Vermont farmers to ensure local food is available for years to come and is accessible to everyone.
Built by community for the community.
Splash Dance – City Hall Park, Burlington, VT – 1:00-3:00pm – Soak up some summer fun with Splash Dance, BCA’s weekly DJ-fueled dance party in City Hall Park. Kids can splash the day away in City Hall Park’s interactive, wheelchair-accessible fountain while some of Vermont’s best DJs spin the decks. This program will run on Saturdays, 1-3pm, June 1 through September 28.
The splash pad runs every day, from 10 am to sundown-ish however the DJ is only there on Saturdays.
Sunday, July 14th
39th Annual Friends of the Stowe Free Library Book Sale – Stowe Free Library, Stowe, VT – 8:00am-8:00pm – The Friends of the Stowe Free Library’s 39th Annual Book Sale is held daily, dawn to dusk on the porch of the Stowe Free Library located at 90 Pond Street in the heart of the Village. Free public parking is available. There are well marked categories of books available including, but not limited to, collectibles, antique books, coffee table items and historical editions, as well as classics, history, travel, cooking, art, biography, gardening, and parenting and self-help. Children, teen and young adult books are available. The extensive book selection is restocked daily, assuring that new treasures await on each visit! There is also a permanent ongoing book sale inside the Library, to the left of the main desk. This sale is open to the public during Stowe Free Library hours. Sale runs Saturday, June 29, 2024 to Sunday, July 21, 2024.vAll proceeds benefit the Friends of Stowe Free Library, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, supporting library resources, activities and programs.
Winooski Farmers Market – 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski, VT – 10:00am-2:00pm – The Winooski Farmers Market is proud to present some of Vermont’s loveliest produce, farm fresh products, baked goods, prepared foods, and crafts. We offer over 25 vendors every week and a delightful community atmosphere! In addition to a large rotation of day vendors, we host weekly live music, monthly events, visiting nonprofits, and kids activities!
Tuesday, July 16th
Local Farmers Market at Isham Family Farm – 3515 Oak Hill Road, Williston, VT – 4:30-7:30pm – Isham Family Farm hosts a Farmers Market every Tuesday throughout July, August and September for the Burlington, VT area with the purpose of connecting locals and building community. It’s important to support one another and shop local. They invite local farmers and creators from all around the area to come to the farm and share their products with others. From locally raised proteins, produce and Isham Family Farm maple syrup, to baked goods and crafts, you’ll find it all. Make it a family night out by parking at a picnic table with dinner from a local food truck and enjoy the live music.
Wednesday, July 17th
Champlain Island Farmers Market – St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero, VT – 3:00-6:00pm – The Champlain Islands Farmers Market returns to Saint Joseph’s Church in Grand Isle on Saturdays and Saint Rose of Lima Church in South Hero on Wednesdays for the 2024 Summer Season.
The Champlain Islands Farmers Market is an island tradition for locals and visitors during the summer months. Vegetables, meats, baked goods, fresh fruits, wine, spirits, hand crafted items, wood working displays, pies, and much more. Walking into the farmers market is a great sensory experience. You’ll find a spectacular display of color, variety, abundance, and the friendliest sales people you’ll ever meet. The Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market is a registered 501 (c)(3) non profit organization with a mission of building community and supporting our Vermont farmers to ensure local food is available for years to come and is accessible to everyone.
Built by community for the community.
Leddy Park Beach Bites – Leddy Park, Burlington, VT – 5:00-8:00pm – Spend an evening by the lake, in the picnic area at Leddy next to the arena. Enjoy the sunset and the beach with delicious dinner, drinks, live musical entertainment, and kids’ activities!
There is plenty of free parking available or ride your bike and park it with the free Local Motion bike valet. Various local food and beverage offerings available.
Thursday, July 18th
Summervale at the Intervale – Intervale Center, Burlington, VT – 5:30-8:00pm – Head to the Intervale every Thursday from July 11 – August 29 from 5:30 – 8pm for a weekly summer festival with live music, local food and drink, raffle prizes, fun kids activities, and community organizations!
Knit for Your Neighbors – South Burlington Public Library, South Burlington, VT – 2:00-5:00pm – All ages and abilities are welcome to Drop-in and Knit for your Neighbors! Thursdays- 2-5pm. The library will supply all the yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks. They also have circular looms to make hats and cowls. Knit or crochet hats and scarves to help keep our neighbors warm. All finished projects will be donated to the South Burlington Food Shelf. Instruction is not available.
Currier Park Concert Series – Currier Park, Barre, VT – 4:00-8:00pm – Get outside and enjoy live music in Currier Park in Barre every Thursday this summer. This week, The Bressetts take over Currier Park for an evening of great music, family fun and fresh air. Plus, Food Truck Thursdays offers the chance to grab a bite to eat while enjoying those great tunes. 6pm every Thursday presented by Community National Bank, The Barre Partnership, and Great Eastern Radio.
Friday, July 19th
Richmond Farmers Market – Volunteer Green, Richmond, VT – 3:00-6:30pm
Saturday, July 20th
Burlington Farmers Market – 345 Pine Street, Burlington, VT – 9:00am-2:00pm – Located in the South End, the Burlington Farmers Market is a community and tourist destination event. It is the he perfect place for breakfast or lunch, and stocking up on fresh produce for the week.
More than 90 stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares, prepared foods, and more. People gather to wander around, chat with growers and friends, and fill their baskets with some of the best food money can buy.
Like many places in Burlington, dogs are always welcome but must be kept on a leash. They have a wide range of products from farmers selling preserves and fresh vegetables, fruits, fresh meats, cheeses, maple syrup, honey and eggs. They have ethnic foods utilizing local ingredients and we have crafters selling everything from jewelry, handcrafted metal products, pottery and children’s clothing.
Capital City Farmers Market – State Street, Montpelier, VT – 9:00am-1:00pm – Shop every Saturday all summer long (May – October) at the Capital City Farmer’s Market. Locally produced meats, cheeses, vegetables, flowers, maple, honey and more, with the benefit of the farmer available to answer all your questions – how they produce their crop, and how to prepare and serve it. Prepared foods galore, crafts, and live music make this a weekly experience.
Champlain Island Farmers Market – Saint Joseph’s Church, Grand Isle, VT – 3:00-6:00pm – The Champlain Islands Farmers Market returns to Saint Joseph’s Church in Grand Isle on Saturdays and Saint Rose of Lima Church in South Hero on Wednesdays for the 2024 Summer Season.
The Champlain Islands Farmers Market is an island tradition for locals and visitors during the summer months. Vegetables, meats, baked goods, fresh fruits, wine, spirits, hand crafted items, wood working displays, pies, and much more. Walking into the farmers market is a great sensory experience. You’ll find a spectacular display of color, variety, abundance, and the friendliest sales people you’ll ever meet. The Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market is a registered 501 (c)(3) non profit organization with a mission of building community and supporting our Vermont farmers to ensure local food is available for years to come and is accessible to everyone.
Built by community for the community.
Splash Dance – City Hall Park, Burlington, VT – 1:00-3:00pm – Soak up some summer fun with Splash Dance, BCA’s weekly DJ-fueled dance party in City Hall Park. Kids can splash the day away in City Hall Park’s interactive, wheelchair-accessible fountain while some of Vermont’s best DJs spin the decks. This program will run on Saturdays, 1-3pm, June 1 through September 28.
The splash pad runs every day, from 10 am to sundown-ish however the DJ is only there on Saturdays.
Sunday, July 21st
39th Annual Friends of the Stowe Free Library Book Sale – Stowe Free Library, Stowe, VT – 8:00am-8:00pm – The Friends of the Stowe Free Library’s 39th Annual Book Sale is held daily, dawn to dusk on the porch of the Stowe Free Library located at 90 Pond Street in the heart of the Village. Free public parking is available. There are well marked categories of books available including, but not limited to, collectibles, antique books, coffee table items and historical editions, as well as classics, history, travel, cooking, art, biography, gardening, and parenting and self-help. Children, teen and young adult books are available. The extensive book selection is restocked daily, assuring that new treasures await on each visit! There is also a permanent ongoing book sale inside the Library, to the left of the main desk. This sale is open to the public during Stowe Free Library hours. Sale runs Saturday, June 29, 2024 to Sunday, July 21, 2024.vAll proceeds benefit the Friends of Stowe Free Library, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, supporting library resources, activities and programs.
Winooski Farmers Market – 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski, VT – 10:00am-2:00pm – The Winooski Farmers Market is proud to present some of Vermont’s loveliest produce, farm fresh products, baked goods, prepared foods, and crafts. We offer over 25 vendors every week and a delightful community atmosphere! In addition to a large rotation of day vendors, we host weekly live music, monthly events, visiting nonprofits, and kids activities!
Ongoing: The American Red Cross is always looking for blood donations—accepting donors at the Blood Donation Center at 32 North Prospect Street in Burlington 365 days a year, and conducting Blood Drives on both sides of Lake Champlain throughout the year. For more information, or to locate a blood drive in your community, visit RedCrossBlood.org.
