VermontVacation.com 11 Mad Marathon, Mad Half & Relays Warren, Waitsfield July 9, 2023 | madmarathon.com The Mad Marathon and Mad Half courses have been designed to enhance the rural and unique setting of the Mad River Valley while highlighting Vermont’s exceptional farmlands. Winding through 26.2 miles of brilliant landscapes with panoramic views of the Green Mountains, runners are mesmerized by their surroundings and fascinated by the working homesteads, vast acres of summer corn, barnyard animals, curious cows and majestic horses. Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Middlebury August 23-27, 2023 | middfilmfest.org The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival supports, promotes, and exhibits the dynamic and imaginative efforts of new filmmakers from around the world. MNFF’s unwavering commitment is to offer a level playing field to the new and emerging voices in independent filmmaking, to give audiences an opportunity to discover fresh and engaging talent, and to give filmmakers a chance to be discovered in a setting that is all about their work, from start to finish. Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival | Plymouth September 2-3, 2023 | plymouthfolk.com During Labor Day Weekend, the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site comes alive with authentic folk and blues music. Stars from Vermont and internationally known musicians team up for a lively two-day festival of folk and blues music performed in the pure country air of historic Plymouth Notch, birthplace of the 30th U.S. President. von Trapp Oktoberfest | Stowe September 16, 2023 | trappfamily.com Celebrate Oktoberfest at the von Trapp Brewing Bierhall with beer, food, a stein holding contest, and more. Enjoy music by The Inseldudler band and take in the spectacular mountain views at this 2,600-acre mountain resort by the family that inspired “The Sound of Music.” Vermont Wine & Harvest Festival West Dover, Wilmington September 22-24, 2023 | vtwinefest.com Set in the backdrop of Vermont’s world-renowned fall foliage, discover, savor, and enjoy Vermont vintners, small specialty food producers, chefs, painters, publishers, cheese makers, potters, jewelers, photographers, farmers, and more. Woodstock’s Wassail Weekend | Woodstock December 8-10, 2023 | woodstockvt.com/events/wassail-weekend The weekend of events features twinkling lights, horse-drawn wagon rides, musical events, carolers, and a Victorian themed horse and carriage parade. This magical event will enchant visitors of all ages. Make an ornament, enjoy a roaring bonfire, and sing carols on the Green. Winter Rendezvous | Stowe January 2024 | winterrendezvous.com Enjoy Stowe’s LGBTQ Winter Pride Festival and experience a diverse lineup of activities and entertainment over five days of wintry bliss. Ski and snowboard on Mount Mansfield or snowshoe at the Trapp Family Lodge. Other outdoor activities include ice skating, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowmobiles, dog sledding, hot tubs, and bonfires. Harris Hill Ski Jump | Brattleboro February 2024 | harrishillskijump.com Celebrate a 102-year tradition where an international field of competitors vie to break the 341-foot hill record on New England’s only Olympic-size 90-meter ski jump. Watch the daring flight of jumpers soaring at speeds up to 60 miles per hour. Enjoy a festive atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, with music, food, souvenirs, bonfire, beer tent, and more. Want more Vermont events? Check out: Plan.VermontVacation.com/Events TIME HONORED EVENTS Burlington Discover Jazz Festival | Burlington | June 7 – 11, 2023 | flynnvt.org Vermont Quilt Festival | Essex Junction | June 21 – 24, 2023 | vqf.org Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival | Readsboro, Whitingham, Jacksonville, Wilmington, Dover July 28 - August 6, 2023 | vermontblueberryfestival.com Garlic Town U.S.A. | Bennington | September 2, 2023 | garlictownusa.com South End Art Hop | Burlington | September 8 – 10, 2023 | seaba.com Stowe Winter Carnival | Stowe | January 18 – 21, 2024 | stowewintercarnival.com Vermont Maple Festival | St. Albans | April 2024 | vermontmaplefestival.com
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