activities & events
TIMOTHY PETERS
SPECIAL EVENTS
DORSET EQUINE RESCUE ANNUAL
BARNYARD BALL
Now in its fifth year, this fundraising
event includes appetizers, a buffet dinner,
cash bar, live music by The Truck Stop
Troubadours, dancing, door prizes, and
live and silent auctions. Jul. 15. The Inn at
Manchester, Manchester. 802-366-1300 or
dorsetequinerescue.org
GREEN MOUNTAIN ACADEMY FOR
LIFELONG LEARNING
MOONLIGHT IN VERMONT GALA
Join Green Mountain Academy for
Lifelong Learning on Jul. 27 for their
annual fundraising dinner with a live
auction and dancing at the Kimpton
Taconic Hotel. Limited seating. Early
reservations recommended. 802-867-0111 or
greenmtnacademy.org
SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT
HEALTH CARE
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
On Jun. 10, SVHC will hold a community-
wide 100th anniversary celebration. The
day will feature
free food, games,
children’s activities,
entertainment, and
more. Southwestern
Vermont Medical
Center, Bennington.
802-447-5019 or
svhealthcare.org
VERMONT SUMMER
FESTIVAL
Top equestrian riders
from across the
United States and
Canada compete for
prizes, points, and
national recognition
at northern New
England’s largest
“AA”-rated hunter and jumper show.
Spectators welcome. Jul. 3–Aug. 12.
Harold Beebe Farm, East Dorset.
802-362-7548 or
vt-summerfestival.com
ISRAEL CONGREGATION OF MANCHESTER
100-YEAR CELEBRATION
Join the Israel Congregation of Manchester
in honoring Lana and Ben Hauben for their
devotion to ICM, Manchester, and Jewish
Life at ICM’s 100-Year Celebration at Barrows
House Inn & Restaurant. Aug. 19.
802-362-4578 or icmvt.org
SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT HEALTH CARE
JINGLE BELL
The Jingle Bell reflects the giving spirit of
the season and provides local businesses
and community members the opportunity
to demonstrate their support for SVHC
in a fun and festive way. Highlights of the
Jingle Bell include dinner, dancing, and a live
auction featuring an exceptional selection
of donated items. Dec. 1. Equinox Resort,
Manchester. 802-447-5019 or
svhealthcare.org
ITVFest Awards Ceremony
30 manchester life | manchesterlifemagazine.com
INDEPENDENT TELEVISION
FESTIVAL
An annual festival gathering of
television filmmakers, executives,
and fans from around the
world to celebrate outstanding
independent small screen
productions. Now in its 13th year
and in its permanent home in Manchester,
the festival welcomes names in the television
industry to Vermont during prime fall foliage.
The public is welcome to attend screenings
and panels. Oct. 10–14. Manchester.
itvfest.com
MARBLE HOUSE PROJECT GALA
Join Marble House Project on Aug. 4 and
celebrate five years of supporting artists.
Food, drinks, entertainment, and a silent and
live auction. 1161 Dorset West Rd., Dorset.
marblehouseproject.org
GREEN MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS & ROOTS
Taking place Aug. 16–19, this four-day music
festival features a variety of bluegrass, roots
and Americana music performed by talented
artists such as Upstate Rubdown, the Lonely
Heartstring Band, Mile Twelve, the
Goodbye Girls, Eli West, Bobby
Britt, and many more. The festival
features a main stage, dance tent,
camping, kids activities, local
food trucks, Vermont craft beer
and wine, and a magical Green
Mountain setting that you can
only get in Vermont. Hunter Park,
Manchester. 802-824-3575 or
greenmountainbluegrass.com