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FAMILY•FOOD FAMILY•FOOD FUN! FUN! Open all year 7 days a week! •Open to the public everyday. •Birthday Parties •Group Parties •Large tent areas with seating •Fundraisers •Cruise Ins•Car shows •C •Mini Golf•Arcade•Snack Bar •Ice Cream activities & events CELEBRATIONS, FAIRS & FESTIVALS MAYFEST CRAFT FESTIVAL Downtown Bennington transforms into a festival of arts, crafts, activities, food, and entertainment with more than 125 crafters and artisans from across New England. May 26. Downtown Bennington. 802-442-5758 or betterbennington.org 1800 Route 7 Danby VT 05739 802-293-9200 www.ottercreekfuncenter.com JAPAN WEEK Jun. 18–23, Café Sora and SVAC will be celebrating Japanese culture, cuisine, and art with an exhibition of original woodblock prints by Ando Hiroshige, sushi making classes, and more. The week culminates with the Japan Festival on Saturday. 930 SVAC Dr., Manchester. 802-362-1405 or svac.org MANCHESTER STREET FESTS Main Street will close down fortwo Friday evenings (between Thai Basil and Mountain Goat) for the community to gather, listen to live music, taste local specialty food, browse booths, and more. Jun. 15 and Jul. 20. Main St., Manchester. manchester-vt.gov INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Manchesterw hosts an all-day celebration that includes live music, games, family activities, fireworks, and more. Jul. 4. Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park, Manchester. manchester-vt.gov SOUTHERN VERMONT ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL Now in its 40th year, nearly 200 juried fine art and craft exhibitors line outdoor paths and fill soaring white tents with expertly handcrafted creations. Aug. 3–5. Camelot Village, Bennington. craftproducers.com GRACE COTTAGE FAIR DAY This old-fashioned country fair features activities to please the whole family. Free admission. Free parking. Aug. 4. Townshend Common, Townshend. 802-365-9109 or gracecottage.org 24 manchester life | manchesterlifemagazine.com BONDVILLE FAIR The oldest, continuously running fair in Vermont, located at the fairgrounds across from the Stratton access road. Live entertainment, rides, concessions, animal and truck pulls, a quilt show, and more! Aug. 24–26. Rte. 30, Bondville. 802-297-2927 or bondvillefair.org “B THE CHANGE” CELEBRATION OF NEW ENGLAND B-CORPS Eileen Fisher encourages Manchester to “B the Change” at their outdoor celebration in conjunction with King Arthur Flour. Find out what a B-Corp is and why it matters. Enjoy free samples from B-Corps like King Arthur Flour, Stonyfield, Seventh Generation, Cabot Cheese, Badger Balm, Preserve, Prosperity Candle and Vermont Creamery. Jun. 7. 802-768-8736 or manchesterdesigneroutlets.com SOLARFEST Since 1995, SolarFest connects people, the arts, ideas, and technology, fostering partnerships and activism to create a vibrant present and a sustainable future. Attend the Northeast's premier renewable energy and arts festival Aug. 18–19 to experience a wide range of sustainable living topics. Stratton Mountain Resort. solarfest.org GARLIC & HERB FESTIVAL Join garlic lovers from throughout New England to browse and sample food and crafts from hundreds of vendors. Now in its 23rd year, the festival has grown to include more than 200 garlic vendors and features a children’s activity zone, food vendors, a beer and wine garden, and live music. Sep. 1–2. Camelot Village, Bennington. lovegarlic.com PERU FAIR This old-fashioned fair, now in its 38th year, includes a pig roast, live music, family entertainment, Vermont crafts, antiques and art exhibitions, pony rides, and Vermont food and fare. Plus, don’t miss draft craft beer, wine, cocktails, and more under the J.J. Hapgood Hospitality Tent. Sep. 22. Main St., Peru. perufair.org MANCHESTER FALL ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL In its 30th year, more than 140 talented artists and artisans display and sell contemporary craftwork under large tents. Meet the artists, hear their stories, and buy their creations. Specialty foods, Vermont fare, and live entertainment are also featured. Sep. 28–30. Riley Rink at Hunter Park, Manchester. craftproducers.com