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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
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•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