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Our community welcomes you to engage in our extensive offerings of activities , events , and culture . Enjoy music of all genres . Explore the historic and the scenic on foot , by car , or on a bike . Shop our stores , fairs , and farmers ’ markets . Celebrate the spectacular surroundings of Southern Vermont !
JIMMY IENNER , JR .
ART EXHIBIT AT DORSET PUBLIC LIBRARY JUN .
All month during open hours . Lesley Heathcoate , artist . Dorset Village Public Library , Rte . 30 and the Green , Dorset . 802-867-5774 or dorsetvillagelibrary . org
MEET AND FEED AT MERCK JUN . -SEPT . 4
Get to know our sheep , horses , chickens , and pigs during our daily routine . 3pm . Merck Forest & Farmland , 3270 Rte . 315 , Rupert . 802-394-7836 or merckforest . org
EXPLORATION BACKPACKS AT HILDENE JUN . -OCT .
Looking for a fun way to nurture your child ’ s appreciation for the natural world ? Check out one of our Exploration Backpacks which contain all the essential tools for hands-on discovery on Hildene ’ s trails . Suggested for ages 5 to 10 , the adventure is intended to take between 1-2 hours . Hildene , 1005 Hildene Rd ., Manchester . 802-367-7960 , stephanie @ hildene . org or hildene . org
STRATTON MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK JUN . -OCT .
Five miles of hand-shaped and machine-crafted downhill mountain bike trails . The park features eight downhill mountain bike trails for beginner to advanced mountain bike skill levels . Stratton Mountain Bike Park , 5 Village Lodge Rd ., Stratton Mountain . 1-800-STRATTON or stratton . com
STRATTON MOUNTAIN GOLF JUN . -OCT .
It ’ s time to start using your irons and working on your putts , because golf season is here ! Keep an eye on the website for additional details . 251 Stratton Mountain Rd ., Stratton Mountain . 1-800-STRATTON or stratton . com
STRATTON MOUNTAIN SCENIC GONDOLA RIDES JUN . -OCT .
The summit of Southern Vermont ’ s highest peak is only a scenic ride away , with views that stretch clear across four states . Hike to the historic fire tower or explore the walking trails . Ride down to explore shops and restaurants in Stratton Village , 5 Village Lodge Rd ., Stratton Mountain . 1-800-STRATTON or stratton . com
SOUTHERN VERMONT ARTS CENTER JUN . -DEC .
Classes , camps and workshops for all ages throughout the summer , fall and winter . Art and Artists , Summer Creative Community , Nature Photography , Puppet Week , Animation and Coding , The Chosen Image and many more ! 930 SVAC Dr ., Manchester . 802-367-1306 or svac . org
PARKS AND RECREATION JUN . -DEC . 31
The Bennington Museum ’ s major annual exhibit will explore the history and artistic depictions of Vermont ’ s state parks and the role they ’ ve played in helping to make year-round outdoor recreation an integral aspect of the state ’ s identity . Bennington Museum , 75 Main St ., Bennington . 802-447-1571 or benningtonmuseum . org
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE ! JUN . 2-SEPT . 29
Join us for a new weekly event series ! We will be featuring a wide variety of diverse acts , including : Wanda Houston , Otha Day Drumming , and Tendai Muparutsa Marimba ! Every Thursday 5-7pm . Better Bennington Corporation , Merchant ’ s Park in Downtown Bennington . 802-681-5625 or admin @ betterbennington . com
“ MEET ME AT THE MARKET !” - OPENING DAY JUN . 3
As we enter into our fifth year , we are excited to see what this season brings . Our catchphrase for this year is “ Meet me at the market !” and we hope to be a spot where local friends and neighbors can gather to meet , shop , sell , and network with each other . Live Music from Julie Shea ! 4-7pm . Arlington Village Farmers Market , Arlington Rec . Park , 148 Rec . Park Rd ., Arlington . 802-430-3578 or arlingtonvillagefarmersmarket . com
CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD JUN . 3-SEPT . 2
Join us for this free outdoor concert series featuring regional performers , food and drink , and kids activities . Bring your own chair , and check facebook for weather cancellations . Fridays 5-7pm . Bennington Museum , 75 Main St ., Bennington . 802-447-1571 or benningtonmuseum . org
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