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Things To do

In addition to the usual seasonal activities (skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, golfing, boating, etc.), you'll find quite an assortment of events in the area. Here's a listing of things going on nearby, as provided by the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing.

This listing is primarily Rutland County (sorted by date). Events for the rest of the state are available here.

West Rutland Jul 5 through Aug 10, 2008
Sculpture by Joseph Wheelwright
Sculpture by Joseph Wheelwright-Stone Carvings & Bronze Castings
Carving Studio & Sculpture Center Gallery (259 Marble Street)
Saturdays & Sundays, 1-4 PM
802-438-2097 | Map

Brandon Jul 11 through Jul 13, 2008
Basin Bluegrass Festival
12 bands play. Food and craft vendors and lots of field pickin'. Workshops on the weekend
Wyman's Fields (Wyman Road)
Friday& Saturday, 10 am-10 pm Sunday, 9 am-4:15 pm
Adm
802-247-3275 | Map

Rutland Jul 12 through Jul 13, 2008
29th Annual RAVE Car Show & Flea Market
Over 400 vehicles - all makes and years, food drive at show, large flea market, profits donated to charity
Vermont State Fairgrounds (Route 7 South)
Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm
Donation
802-2658026 | Map

Tinmouth Jul 12 through Jul 13, 2008
SolarFest 2008 - Vermont's Renewable Energy Festival
For 14 years, we've been celebrating the power of renewable energy, the arts, and community action to change the world
Forget-Me-Not Farm (12 McNamara Road)
Saturday, 10 am-midnight. Sunday, 10 am-7 pm
Adm
802-235-1513 | Map

Killington Jul 17 through Jul 20, 2008
7th Annual Killington Wine Festival
A four day mountain tasting event
Killington Resort
800-337-1928 | Map

Killington Jul 18, 2008
The Italian-Argentinean Connection
Part of the yearly Killington Wine Fest, dinner on Friday of the three day festival explores the connection of Italians
Hemingway's Restaurant (4988 US Route 4)
Fri, 7PM
Adm
802-422-3886 | Map

Clarendon Jul 21, 2008
Thrill of the Grill
AIWF members, Byran and Cathy Johnson, generously open their home and hearts to host a scholarship fund raiser for Vermo
Johnson's (East Road)
Monday
Adm
802-446-2860 | Map

Brandon Jul 22, 2008
Great Brandon Auction
Auction featuring antiques, treasures, collectibles, art and much more
Brandon's Central Park (Junction of Routes 7 and 73 East)
Preview, 2 pm Auction, 4 pm
Free
802-247-6401 | Map

Danby Jul 24 through Jul 26, 2008
Old Country & Bluegrass Festival
Country & Bluegrass Bands on stage. Open seating under tents, bring own chairs. Camping available. 293-5206
Powers' Field (245 Tifft Rd)
Thursday 5-10 pm, Friday 12-10 pm, Saturday 10am-10pm
Adm
802-293-5206 | Map

Rutland Jul 24 through Jul 26, 2008
Children of Eden
Stephen Schwartz' musical Children of Eden directed by Rip Jackson
Paramount Theatre (Center Street)
7:30 pm Saturday matinee at 2 pm
Adm
802-775-0903 | Map

Brandon Jul 25, 2008
Brandon Free Summer Concert Series - Jon Gailmor
Music for humans - prenatal through prehistoric, spanning the entire emotional spectrum
Brandon's Central Park (junction Routes 7 and 73 East)
6:30 pm
Free
802-247-6401 | Map

Brandon Jul 25 through Jul 27, 2008
SOAR Summerfest
The culmination of the SOAR Summer Program and a celebration of the arts
Primarily Downtown Brandon & Central Park
Friday, 5-8 pm Saturday, 8:30 am-8 pm Sunday, 9-1pm
Free
802-247-6422 | Map

Poultney Jul 26, 2008
Rick & the Ramblers in Concert
High energy danceable western swing and Vermont-grown original music
Lake St. Catherine State Park (3034 Vermont Route 30 South)
2 pm
802-287-9158 | Map

Castleton Jul 30 through Aug 3, 2008
KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Camp and Festival
Live & study with some of the world's finest drum and percussion artists
Castleton State College (86 Seminary Street)
Adm
514-482-5554 | Map

Killington Aug 1 through Aug 4, 2008
The 2008 Pipers' Gathering
A musical convention celebrating alternative bagpipes, including Sat & Sun evening concerts featuring world-class pipers
Killington Grand Hotel, Snowshed Lodge (228 E Mountain Rd)
Sat & Sunday evening concerts at 7:30pm Vendors & workshops by day (no charge for vendor area)
Adm
802-223-2242 | Map

Brandon Aug 2, 2008
Yard Sale Day
Town-wide yard sales
Central Park (Park Street)
9 am
Free
802-247-6401 | Map

Mount Holly Aug 2 through Aug 3, 2008
Mount Holly Artfest
Vermont Artists & Artisans Sale on the Belmont Village Green
Belmont Village Green (Belmont)
Sat, 10-4 pm Sunday, noon-4 pm
Free
802-228-5830 | Map

Poultney Aug 2 through Aug 3, 2008
5th Annual Vermont Lakes Region Cycling Weekend
13 bicycle routes over two days. Benefits the Poultney Food Shelf and local educational initiatives
Green Mountain College
Adm
802-287-9190 | Map

Killington Aug 6, 2008
Hungry Town
Hungry Town- Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson with Jenny Jenkins and Billy Kent
Gifford Woods State Parks
802-241-3655 | Map

Killington Aug 6 through Aug 13, 2008
48th Annual Convention of the American Society of Dowsers
Learn basic dowsing, presentations on water & map dowsing,earth energies, sacred geometry, sacred sites and much more
Killington Grand Resort and Conference Center (Killington Access Road)
Adm
802-684-3417 | Map

Rutland Aug 9 through Aug 10, 2008
Art in the Park Summer Festival
47th Annual Art & Craft Show featuring a variety of exhibitors, free kids activities, live musical entertainment
Main Street Park (Junction of Routes 4 & 7)
10am to 5pm
Donation
802-775-0356 | Map

Brandon Aug 13, 2008
Corny Street Fest & Street Dance
We're going corny by celebrating all things Corn
Brandon's Central Park (junction Routes 7 and 73 East)
3 pm
Free
802-247-6401 | Map

Brandon Aug 13, 2008
Brandon Free Summer Concert Series - Mango Jam
The band draws its inspiration from Louisiana, the Caribbean, Zydeco, Cajun, New Orleans R&B and Mardi Gras and ska
Brandon's Central Park (junction Routes 7 & 73 East)
6:30 pm
Free
802-247-6401 | Map

Rutland Aug 15 through Aug 17, 2008
Rutland Long Trail Festival 08
A celebratory gathering to inspire individuals to participate in the outdoors
Vermont State Fairgrounds (175 South Main Street)
12noon to 12 midnight
Free
802-282-2237 | Map

Fair Haven Aug 16, 2008
Raptor Encounter Program - VINS
Vt. Institute of Natural Sciences
Bomoseen State Park (22 Cedar Mountain Road)
7:00 pm
802-265-4242 | Map

Hubbardton Aug 16, 2008
By the Light of the Silvery Moon (full moon is August 16)
Watch the Full Moon Rise Over the Taconics
HUBBARDTON BATTLEFIELD STATE HISTORIC SITE (5696 Monument Hill Road)
Saturday 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Adm
802-273-2282 | Map

Hubbardton Aug 16, 2008
Bennington Battle Day
State Holiday--Free Admission to State-Owned Historic Sites
HUBBARDTON BATTLEFIELD STATE HISTORIC SITE (5696 Monument Hill Road)
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Free
802-273-2282 | Map

Killington Aug 22 through Aug 24, 2008
2nd Annual Killington Film Festival
The event will feature 3 days of short and feature length films from New England filmmakers
Killington Grand Resort Hotel
800-337-1928 | Map

Rutland Aug 29 through Sep 7, 2008
Vermont State Fair
Vermont's second largest fair. Horse & cattle shows and exhibits, farm museums and much more
Vermont State Fairgrounds (175 South Main Street)
Adm
802-775-5200 | Map

Hubbardton Aug 30, 2008
Star Light, Star Bright Star Night
Celestial Show
HUBBARDTON BATTLEFIELD STATE HISTORIC SITE (5696 Monument Hill Road)
Saturday 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Adm
802-273-2282 | Map

Hubbardton Sep 11, 2008
Day of Remembrance
Honoring Past Heroes
HUBBARDTON BATTLEFIELD STATE HISTORIC SITE (5696 Monument Hill Road)
Thursday 9:30 - 5:30 PM
Free
802-273-2282 | Map

Hubbardton Sep 20, 2008
Hike the Military Road
Guided Hike on the Military Road-Vermont Archaeology Month Program
HUBBARDTON BATTLEFIELD STATE HISTORIC SITE (5696 Monument Hill Road)
Saturday 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Adm
802-273-2282 | Map

Brandon Sep 27 through Sep 28, 2008
Maple View Farm Alpacas Fall Open House
Enjoy the farm in the Fall while visting the alpacas
Maple View Farm (185 Adams Road)
11-4 pm
Free
802-247-5412 | Map

Brandon Oct 4, 2008
Brandon Harvestfest
Make harvest people - scarecrows - with the experts
Brandon's Central Park (Route 7)
10 am
Free
802-247-6401 | Map

Castleton Oct 4, 2008
Castleton Colonial Day
Tour period homes, galleries and historic sites in picturesque Castleton
Main Street
10-4 pm
Adm
802-468-5691 | Map

Brandon Oct 11, 2008
Brandon Art Project Auction
The auction for Brandon's boxes
Brandon Town Hall
5-8 pm
802-247-4956 | Map

Poultney Oct 11 through Oct 12, 2008
6th Annual Horace Greeley Foundation Writers' Symposium
Featuring as keynote speaker acclaimed author Joni B. Cole, author of Toxic Feedback
Green Mountain College (Main Street)
Adm
802-287-5750 | Map

Poultney Oct 11 through Oct 12, 2008
The Horace Greeley Writers' Symposium
Writers' Workshop
East Room of Withey Hall Green Mountain College (One Brennan Circle )
Sat/Sun 9 to 4
Registration Fee
802-278-8020 | Map

Rutland Oct 11 through Oct 12, 2008
Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival
47th Annual Fine Art & Craft Show featuring a variety of exhibitors, free kids activities, live musical entertainment
Main Street Park (Junction of Routes 4 & 7)
10am to 5pm Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm Sunday
Donation
802-775-0356 | Map

Rutland Nov 10, 2008 through Jan 4, 2009
Art of Vermont: The State Collection
20th anniversary of the Art in State Buildings Program and the 150th birthday of the State House
Chaffee Art Center (16 Main Street)
802-775-0356 | Map

Brandon Nov 29 through Nov 30, 2008
Maple View Farm Alpacas Holiday Open House
Enjoy the farm in the holiday season while visting the alpacas
Maple View Farm (185 Adams Road)
11-4 pm
Free
802-247-5412 | Map

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