activities & events
PERU FAIR
This old-fashioned fair, now in its 37th year, includes
a pig roast, live music, family entertainment,
Vermont crafts, antiques and art exhibitions, pony
rides, and Vermont food and fare. Sep. 23. Main St.,
Peru. www.perufair.org
VERMONT ANTIQUE DEALERS’ ASSOCIATION
SHOW
Find your next antique treasure over two days in
the Green Mountains. Jul. 21-22 and Sep. 29-30.
Stratton Mountain Resort. 1-800-STRATTON or
www.stratton.com
PETS ETC. 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WESTON ANTIQUES SHOW
Bring your four–legged friends to Pets Etc. for
their 30th birthday party. Vendors will be on hand
with samples, special treats, and toys for your pet.
Look for food for animals and humans along with
giveaways and contests. Jul. 29. Manchester.
www.petsetcvt.com One of the oldest shows in the country and
widely regarded as one of the best small shows,
the Weston Antiques Show is distinguished by
its dealers and location in the charming Weston
Playhouse. Includes a gala preview on Sep. 28.
Show is Sep. 29–30. 703 Main St., Weston.
www.westonantiquesshow.org
SOUTHERN VERMONT ART AND CRAFT
FESTIVAL
Nearly 200 juried fine art and craft exhibitors line
outdoor paths and fill soaring white tents with
expertly handcrafted creations. Aug. 4–6. Camelot
Village, Bennington. www.craftproducers.com
WESTON CRAFT SHOW
This juried exhibition of exceptional Vermont
artisans, representing works in baskets, ceramics,
folk art, jewelry, lighting, mosaics, sculpture,
wood, and more provides a pleasurable
shopping experience for those looking for
something special. Oct. 6–8. 703 Main St.,
Weston. www.westoncraftshow.com
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SPECIAL EVENTS
& GALAS
BURR AND BURTON ACADEMY
FUNDRAISING GALA
Burr and Burton Academy’s spring fundraising gala
is the premier event to kick off the summer season
in Manchester and the Mountains. This year’s
theme, Sail into Summer: Charting the Course for
Student Success, is all about raising support for the
many programs offered at the Academy. May 26.
Taconic Hotel, 3835 Main St., Manchester.
802-549-8201 or www.burrburton.org
DORSET EQUINE RESCUE’S ANNUAL
BARNYARD BALL
This fundraising event includes appetizers, a buffet
dinner, live music by the Starline Rhythm Boys,
mechanical bull rides, and live and silent auctions.
Jul. 9. The Inn at Manchester, 3967 Main St.,
Manchester. 802-366-1300 or
www.dorsetequinerescue.org