summer
sensations
EARTH SKY TIME COMMUNITY FARM
NIGHT DINNER PARTIES
JUN.–SEP.
Every Wednesday, enjoy organic vegetarian
farm-to-table dinners and live bluegrass
music served on the outdoor terrace of the
Wilburton Inn. 7pm. Reservations required.
257 Wilburton Dr., Manchester.
802-362-2500 or earthskytime.com
MANCHESTER STREET FESTS
JUN. 14 & JUL. 19
Manchester’s Main Street closes down
for a town-wide block party two Friday
evenings in the summer (between Thai Basil
and Mountain Goat) for the community
to gather, listen to live music, taste local
specialty food, browse booths, and more.
Main St., Manchester. manchester-vt.gov
WANDERLUST AT STRATTON MOUNTAIN
RESORT
JUN. 20–23
Explore mindful living in all its forms at the
Wanderlust Festival, which brings together
new and old friends to nourish and inspire
mind, body, and soul with classes, hikes,
concerts, adventures, activities, and more.
Beginners and well-seasoned yoginis all
converge during four days with instruction
from the best. Stratton Mountain Resort.
wanderlust.com
MANCHESTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
JUN. 22–AUG.15
Open to all as an inspiring gathering place
for the community, providing opportunities
and resources for personal enrichment and
growth. Stop in for workshops and events
including the Summer Reading Program
Kick-Off, Summer Reading Programs,
and Summer Reading Story Times. 138
Cemetery Ave., Manchester. 802-362-2607
or mclvt.org
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ISRAEL CONGREGATION OF MANCHESTER
TAG SALE STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT
MOUNTAIN FRIENDS AND FREEDOM
JUN. 23 JUL. 5–7
With more than 150 contributing households
each year, and more than 5,000 square
feet, you will find everyday items, incredible
clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares,
prints, paintings, furniture, linens, jewelry,
and treasures. 6025 Main St., Manchester.
802-362-4578 or icmvt.org
HEALTH YOGA LIFE
JUN. 29–JUL. 13
At the end of this two-week intensive 200-
hour yoga teacher training you’ll be certified
to teach yoga. This amazing opportunity
leaves time for great hikes, terrific food,
and wonderful friends all in a great learning
environment. 1-800-STRATTON or
stratton.com
VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL
JUL. 2–AUG. 11
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. Harold Beebe Farm,
2971 Vermont Rte. 7, East Dorset.
802-489-4945 or vt-summerfestival.com
TOWN OF MANCHESTER INDEPENDENCE
DAY CELEBRATION
JUL. 4
An all-day
celebration that
includes live
music, games,
family activities,
fireworks, and
more. Dana
L. Thompson
Memorial Park,
Manchester.
manchester-vt.gov
TIMOTHY PETERS
A weekend-long celebration where adults
will enjoy food specials, music, local brews,
and yoga. Hayrides, a hot dog eating
contest, and three-legged races for children.
Join in for some old-fashioned fun and
include your four-legged pet for the North
Face Doggie and Me Hike. Fireworks on
Jul. 5. 1-800-STRATTON or stratton.com
CIRCUS SMIRKUS BIG TOP TOUR
JUL. 12–13
Performing under traditional European-
style circus tents, the award-winning circus
company consists of some 80 people
including teen performers, professional
circus coaches, tent and technical crew, and
a live circus band performing an original
score each year. Fri. and Sat. 1pm and 6pm.
Presented by the Town of Manchester and
Manchester Parks & Recreation. smirkus.org
B THE CHANGE CELEBRATION OF NEW
ENGLAND B-CORPS
JUL. 13
Eileen Fisher encourages Manchester
to “B the Change” at their outdoor
celebration. Find out what a B-Corp is
and why it matters. Enjoy free samples
from King Arthur Flour, Stonyfield Farm,
Seventh Generation, Cabot Cheese, Badger
Balm, Prosperity Candle, Lake Champlain
Chocolates, and Vermont Creamery.
802-768-8736 or eileenfisher.com
ISRAEL CONGREGATION OF MANCHESTER
JEWISH FILM SERIES
JUL. 15–AUG. 5
Israel Congregation of Manchester is
proud to present their Jewish Film Series,
with showings on Monday evenings at
the Manchester Community Library. 138
Cemetery Ave., Manchester. 802-362-4578
or icmvt.org