Posts tagged “Vermont”

New England Fall Festivals, October 2026: Apple, Pumpkin and Harvest Weekends

A weekend-by-weekend guide to October 2026's apple, pumpkin and harvest festivals across New England, with dates and towns for Southington, Milford, Keene, Damariscotta, Mystic and more.

New England Christmas Strolls and Village Holiday Celebrations 2026: Dates, Costs and How to Plan Each Trip

New England's town-wide Christmas weekends and candlelit historic-village evenings for 2026, side by side: the Kennebunkport Prelude, Nantucket Stroll, Strawbery Banke, Christmas in Edgartown, Old Sturbridge Village, the Newport Mansions, Blithewold, Wassail Weekend and St. J Sparkles, with dates, costs and booking tips.

Holiday Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets in Vermont 2026: A Weekend-by-Weekend Guide

Vermont's 2026 holiday craft fairs, Christmas markets and village holiday weekends, from the Williston Craft Show on November 7 to Woodstock's Wassail Weekend in mid-December, with dates, hours and admission checked against each organizer.

Vermont Farmers Markets 2026

Vermont Renaissance Faire 2026: Visitor's Guide

The Vermont Renaissance Faire returns June 27-28, 2026 to the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction — jousting, fight demos, medieval encampments, artisans, music, and mead. Here's what to expect.

Vermont Brewers Festival 2026: 30th Annual Visitor's Guide

The Vermont Brewers Festival is the longest-running state-level beer festival in New England, with the 2026 edition marking 30 consecutive years on the Burlington waterfront. This guide covers the festival's history, the Vermont Brewers Association behind it, ticket strategy, what to expect on festival day, and how to plan a weekend that combines the festival with The Alchemist, Lawson's, and the Mad River Valley breweries.

Vermont Breweries 2026: Hill Farmstead, Heady Topper, and the State's 59 Breweries

Vermont's 59 breweries earn the state a reputation that punches above its population. The Alchemist invented the New England IPA. Hill Farmstead has been ranked the world's best by RateBeer. Lawson's Sip of Sunshine sells out on schedule. This guide covers the state's brewery scene region-by-region, plus the 30th annual Vermont Brewers Festival.

New England Breweries 2026: The Complete Guide to 500+ Craft Brewers

A pillar guide to the 500+ craft breweries across New England, organized by state — from Massachusetts' Boston taproom scene and Vermont's legendary IPA destinations to Maine's Portland brewery district and the New Hampshire seacoast circuit. Includes the year's major beer festivals and trail events.

Burlington South End Art Hop 2026: Visitor's Guide

The Burlington South End Art Hop is New England's largest open-studios event. Our guide covers what to expect, visitor strategy, and how to experience the festival.

Quechee Hot Air Balloon & Craft Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide

The Quechee Hot Air Balloon & Craft Festival combines spectacular hot air balloons with a craft fair. Our guide covers what to expect, balloon rides, and visitor tips.

Stowe Foliage Arts Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide

The Stowe Foliage Arts Festival returns in 2026 with juried fine craft and peak fall foliage. Our guide covers the festival, artist details, and visitor logistics.

Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide

The Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival celebrates fiber arts, sheep farming, and handmade textiles. Our guide covers what to expect, visitor tips, and logistics.

Craft Fairs in Vermont 2026: A Vendor's and Visitor's Guide

A 2026 guide to Vermont's craft fair and artisan market scene — anchored by the Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival and Vintage Market Days, plus the year-round artisan markets in Stowe, Burlington, Brattleboro, and Quechee. Vendor application tips included.

Gun Shows in New England 2026: Your Complete Schedule and Guide

A complete schedule of every gun show in New England for 2026, covering all six states — Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island — with dates, locations, admission prices, and tips for first-time attendees.

Collecting Vintage Firearms at New England Gun Shows

New England gun shows are a goldmine for collectors — military surplus, New England-made firearms, vintage sporting rifles, and antiques. Here's what to look for and how to buy smart on the regional circuit.

What to Bring to a Gun Show: A Checklist for Buyers and Sellers

Heading to a gun show? Here's a checklist of what to bring whether you're buying, selling, or just browsing — from ID and cash to bore lights and price references.

First-Time Gun Show Buyer's Guide: What to Know Before You Buy

Walking into a gun show for the first time? Here's what to bring, how the buying process works, how to get a good deal, and the etiquette every first-time buyer should know.

Vermont Gun Shows in 2026: What to Expect and Where to Find Them

A guide to Vermont's gun show circuit in 2026 — what to expect when you walk through the door, tips for first-time attendees, and how to find shows across the broader New England schedule.

New England Fair Food Bucket List: What You Have to Try

From Big E cream puffs to Maine lobster rolls to Vermont maple creemees, here's the definitive New England fair food bucket list — plus state-by-state specialties and tips for eating your way through fair season.

Tunbridge World's Fair: Vermont's Most Storied Agricultural Fair

The Tunbridge World's Fair has been running since 1867 and remains one of Vermont's most authentic agricultural fairs — dairy cattle, ox pulls, harness racing, and a freewheeling energy you won't find anywhere else.

Vermont Maple Products at Fairs: A Tasting Guide for Visitors

Vermont fairs are maple country — syrup, cream, candy, creemees, and more. Here's a guide to the maple products you'll find at Vermont fairs, how to taste the different grades, and what's worth bringing home.

Vermont Fall Foliage and Fairs: How to Combine the Best of Both

Vermont's fair season and fall foliage overlap perfectly in late September and October. Here's how to combine agricultural fairs with scenic drives through peak color for the ultimate Vermont fall experience.

Vermont Agricultural Fairs 2026: Your Guide to the Best Fairs in the Green Mountain State

Vermont's agricultural fairs are rooted in real farming tradition — dairy cattle competitions, ox pulls, maple syrup vendors, and scenery that makes a September afternoon feel like a gift. Here's your guide to the best Vermont fairs in 2026.