BrewView Vermont Summer 2023

DIRT CHURCH BREWING COMPANY

AN OUTDOOR LOVERS HAVEN

OUTDOOR SPACES IN VERMONT

RELAX, GRAB A BREW AND A BITE TO EAT

ZEN AND THE ART OF SANDWICHES

WE TASTED SOME OF THE BEST AROUND

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Located in Milton, our location and beautiful views will be the perfect setting for your Vermont Wedding. Now booking for 2024-2025.

Our award-winning wines are crafted by the Brooks family on land that’s been in the family since the 1600’s.

Enjoy The Summer!

Nothing is better than enjoying the sunset over your favorite mountain while savoring your craft beverage of choice. We have personally enjoyed this summer ritual for many years now. In the issue, we run down quite a few places you can hang outside and enjoy a beverage—from Marlboro to the Northeast Kingdom.

And summer is the season of burgers and sandwiches, so we put the challenge out to see what tasty creations exist. Crafters in the state didn’t disappoint! Check out “Zen and the art of sandwiches and burgers.” We guarantee you’ll be jonesing for a good burger after reading!

Dirt Church Brewing is spotlighted in this issue. This great little place offers an incredible view of Burke and a terrific lineup of beers. We run down new releases, biz buzz, and as always, tasting rooms, and “The Map” in the back.

Cheers!

Enjoy the summer!

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Favorite local delicacies!

With all the cool things to do in Vermont this summer, we thought we’d ask the experts for recommendations on the right local delicacy to bring along. Kristen from Brewfest Beverage Company, and Greg Meuleman of Meuleman’s Craft Draughts are here to help. Read more at www.brewviewvt.com

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Welcome to Biz Buzz! Send us your awards, accolades, announcements, and way-to-gos and we’ll get them recognized in the next issue. Just send them to: brewviewvt@gmail.com

THE VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS

sold over 8,100 hot dogs on a night in June for the McKenzie TWENTY-FIVE CENTHOT DOG NIGHT! That’s right. Twenty-five cents a dog! Don’t worry, you can attend the next one on July 18!

Snow

Republic

Brewery in West Dover just paved their parking lot in time for a visit after hiking or biking Mount Snow. Cheers!

www.snowrepublicbrewery.com

SWITCHBACK BREWING CO. WINS BIG AT 2023 CRAFT BREWERS CONFERENCE

Switchback Brewing Co. claimed platinum and bronze awards at the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference. The brewery took home a bronze award in the 2023 World Beer Cup®, a global beer competition that evaluates beers from around the world and recognizes the most outstanding brewers and their beers. Awards were given in 103 beerstyle categories during the World Beer Cup award ceremony on May 10, 2023, at the Music City Center in Nashville. www.switchbackvt.com

Barr Hill Gin and Lawson’s Finest Liquids have partnered on some cool summer cocktails

Lawson’s is getting it done with Barr Hill Gin!

Lilac Lemon Haze Cocktail

•INGREDIENTS •

3/4 oz lemon juice

1/2 oz lilac syrup or simple syrup

2 oz of Barr Hill Gin

Hazy Rays IPA

•FOR LILAC SYRUP •

Incorporate sugar into water over heat. Steep lilac flowers for 8 hours in the syrup. Strain and chill.

•FOR CLASSIC SIMPLE SYRUP •

1 part water

2 parts sugar

Incorporate sugar into water over heat, then remove from heat and chill.

•COCKTAIL DIRECTIONS •

Shake lemon juice, lilac syrup or simple syrup, and gin with ice. Strain over ice into a highball. Top with Hazy Rays.

www.lawsonsfinest.com

www.barrhill.com

VERMONT BREWERS ASSOCIATION

Little late, we know, but worth it. The Board of Directors of the Vermont Brewers Association is pleased to announce that Emma Arian has been named as the new association director, effective April 7, 2023. Arian succeeds Melissa Corbin, who has served as the executive director for the past eight years and will leave the association to pursue new opportunities.

Don’t forget the Vermont Brewers Association Beer Festival is on July 21 on the Lake in downtown Burlington!

www.vermontbrewers.com/festivals/ vermont-brewers-festival-burlington

KRAEMER AND KIN

GARLIC MUSTARD SAISON

This traditional farmhouse Saison is infused with the spicy, herbaceous, and invasive plant garlic mustard.

SUMAC AMBER

A classic amber-style that is infused with the slightly tart and berry-esk staghorn sumac.

BASIL WHEAT

This is a light wheat ale infused with earthy and subtly spiced Tulsi basil, which is grown by Blue Heron Farm in Grand Isle. www.kraemerandkin.com

FARM ROAD BREWING

VT HELLES 5.3% LAGER

Check out new beer and a great deal on Vermont Brewers Association glassware. VT Helles is perfect beer for these warmer days. Enjoy your beer in an amazing @vermontbrewers glasses. For $15, get the glass and a pint of our VT Helles.

www.farmroadbrewing.com

WHETSTONE BEER CO.

BIG STONER

This little sample of Big Stoner is looking mighty juicy. At just below 8% ABV, our Double IPA packs a punch and is bursting with dank and fruity notes.

BEER ON THE COB

We’ve got an a-maize-ing new brew for you: Beer on the Cob. This smooth and crushable cream ale—brewed with corn—is available exclusively at the taproom. www.whetstonebeer.com

Photo by: Good Bites & Glass Pints

GOOD MEASURE BREWING PURPLE GHOST

This is a mixed fermentation fruited sour ale with VT grapes, coming in at 8.5% ABV. It’s $18 for 750 ml.

RED GHOST

The Red Ghost is a mixed fermentation fruited sour ale with sour cherries, at 5.7% ABV. Get 750 ml for $18.

TOWNIE

Our beloved lager, Townie, is a beautiful expression of the style. So easily approachable, yet sophisticated. Crisp, refreshing, and available for your summer adventures. www.goodmeasurebrewing.com

DIRT CHURCH

“TRAIL ANGEL” VERMONT PALE ALE 5%

This is the summer crusher not to miss. Light, bright, citrusy, and the perfect balance of flavor to fun. Pairs perfectly with your favorite summertime activity! (“Trail angel” is a term of endearment originating from the hiking community, for someone who performs acts of kindness and generosity.)  www.dirtchurchvt.com

LAWSON FINEST LIQUIDS KINGDOM TRAILS IPA

A summertime favorite, the Kingdom Trails IPA is back! Every summer, we partner with Kingdom Trails to bring back this fan-favorite beer. Crisp and zippy with a mild bitterness and overflowing with fruity floral notes, this 6.2% IPA hits the mark every time. With amazing teamwork, we worked with Kingdom Trails to package, run the canning line, fill up kegs, and load up the trucks.

NATIVE LAND

The Native Land National Beer Collaboration is crafted by the creative minds of Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. Their mission in this project is to support Native American communities and native lands across the country. For every brewery’s Native Land beer, profits are donated to a Native American nonprofit of their choice. Proceeds from Lawson’s Finest, Native Land will be donated to the Vermont Indigenous Heritage Center who aim to learn and teach Vermont Abenaki culture and heritage.

Lawson’s Finest would like to acknowledge that we sit on the ancestral lands of the Missisquoi Abenaki Tribe. Archaeological studies indicate that the Mad River Valley acted as a thruway for hunters and fisherman, and we honor the Abenaki people, both past and present, for being stewards of this land.

This year’s Native Land recipe is a Mexican-style lager, and we have brewed it with flaked maize, Saaz hops, and Magnum hops from our friends at Champlain Valley Hops. At 4.7%, this is one crushable good brew for a cause! Now available in cans and pouring on our Lukr faucet at the taproom.

BEACH PARTY

Bring the party, with Beach Party! Our thirst-quenching, low-ABV IPA (3.4%) is back for all your beach days and party waves. Brewed with Strata, Lotus, and Lemondrop hops

PHIRST LIGHT

A 5.9% IPA made in collaboration with Upper Pass Beer Co., this is now available at the taproom. This is brewed with Cascade, Centennial, and Nugget hops from Champlain Valley Hops and barley from Vermont Malthouse. The IPA shines bright with zesty, citrus flavor and radiates a zippy bitterness in each sip. www.lawsonsfinest.com

KINGDOM BREWING CHILLER 6% IPA

Our Freezer DIPA’s little brother is made with generous amounts of Simcoe hops, but kept light and tropical for sipping outside in the summertime while listening to live music.

DIVERSITY—CBG— CRANBERRY BLOOD ORANGE GUAVA

Continuing our celebration of diversity, this brew amps up the fruit and ensures you have the right to be recognized and should not hide in the shadows of fear. Just like this beer, you are unique, and individual, and recognized.

www.kingdombrewingvt.com

BENNINGTON THE GATEWAY TO VERMONT

DID YOU KNOW?

The Bennington Museum has the largest collection of Grandma Moses paintings in the world? Anna Mary Robinson Moses or Grandma Moses did not start painting until she was 78 years old. Her paintings depicted many rural New England scenes. The painting above is titled Bennington, 1953.

The Battle of Bennington Monument is the tallest building in the state—306 feet! Want to catch an incredible view? Take the elevator to the observation deck.

There is an area called the Bennington Triangle where there have been mysterious disappearances, and some have reported alien abductions and paranormal activity. So when you check it out, let us know!

YOUR CRAFT JOURNEY BEGINS HERE

LOCAL EVENTS

BENNINGTON BATTLE DAY

AUGUST 16

Bennington Battle Day commemorates the victory of American and Vermont forces over British forces at the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War in 1777. This year marks the 245th year of the battle.

GARLIC TOWN, USA

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 10AM–5PM

Bennington will transform into “Garlic Town, USA” in celebration of all things garlic.

HARVEST FESTIVAL

OCTOBER 14TH, 10AM–5PM

Join the folks of Bennington at their Fall Harvest Festival! They'll have all the cozy sweater-weather activities you love including activities, entertainment, food, drink and vendors!

WHETSTONE BEER CO.

Tim’s Awesome Burger has been a staple at Whetstone since the doors opened in 2012. Tim’s Awesome Burger tops Whetstone's signature beef blend patty with smooth peanut butter, maple glazed bacon, and tangy red onions. The combination might surprise you, but the mix of savory and a touch of sweet and tangy balance each other. The non-traditional pairing was discovered after a late night of sampling some beers by co-founder Tim Brady. When he asked his new chef to put it on the menu, the chef balked and said that he didn’t want his name on such a thing, and so he called it the “Tim Burger.” When Tim saw that on the menu, he revised the name to Tim’s Awesome Burger as a joke with the chef. Over 10 years later, Whetstone has made over 20,000 Tim’s Awesome Burgers, and it continues to be one of their most popular items. Tim’s Awesome Burger pairs incredibly well with Whetstone Rug Life Amber Ale or I’m Down Brown Ale. www.whetstonebeerco.com

ZEN AND THE ART OF SANDWICHES & BURGERS

DIRT CHURCH BREWING COMPANY

Anna and Bruce at Dirt Church always offer something different that perfectly complements their location in Burke Mountain country. Next time you roll in, order a Hangover. No, not that kind of Hangover—the sandwich kind, and it’s delicious!

Pair it with their Trail Angel and you’re all set. www.dirtchurchvt.com

Summertime means burgers and sandwiches. So sit back, read on, and crave some of the best choices found here in Vermont.

KRAEMER AND KIN

Time for a trip to the Islands— Alburgh, Vermont, specifically. Kraemer and Kin deliver a classic cheeseburger (below). The beef is raised in North Hero, just 7 miles south of the brewery, and topped with island greens, tomato, onion, and Vermont cheddar on a brioche bun. Local and delicious!

And keeping it local is the Alburgh BLT (left)—the bacon is from Northern Meats out of Alburgh and includes islands green and tomato on sliced deli bread from VT Bake Shop, also located in Alburgh. Yes please!

www.kraemerandkin.com

WHIRLIGIG BREWING COMPANY

Whirligig Brewing’s new kitchen uses fresh, locally baked Shokupan-inspired bread for its sandwiches, made with house smoked meats and cheeses. Try their House Smoked Rib Sandwich (left) with smoked dry rub baby back ribs, house honey miso BBQ sauce, house chipotle mayo, cotija cheese, cilantro, lettuce, and tomato. whirligigbrewing.square.site

HOGBACK MOUNTAIN BREWING INC.

After some very kind words, Sam from Hogback delivered The Back Yard Burger, available every Thursday at the taproom courtesy of Lucky Star Kitchen. This quarter pounder smashburger (right), made with all Northeast raised beef, is served up with American cheese, house pickled maple cider onions, and smash sauce on a toasted brioche bun. Make it a double or add bacon. Pair it with the Life’s a Pitch Pale Ale, and you’ve got a taste of summer perfection! www. hogbackbrew.com

IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY

Sometimes you just have to go with a classic! And Idletyme brings theirs with the classic Reuben—yum. The Idletyme Reuben (right) stacks pastrami, corned beef, sauerkraut, hot cherry peppers, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on toasted rye bread. www.idletymebrewing.com

STONE CORRAL BREWERY

Stone Corral comes in hot with Billy’s Cheesesteak (left), consisting of shaved ribeye steak, pan fried onion and peppers, horseradish mayo slaw, topped with an American and Plymouth cheddar blend on grilled sourdough. And as soon as you order a Billy, make sure to grab a Palomino Pale Ale. Layers of Pilsner, Vienna, and wheat malt are balanced by Sterling and Amarillo hops in the brewery exclusive Palomino Pale Ale. This pale ale is the perfect sandwich companion. www.stonecorral.com

KINGDOM BREWING

The perfect northeast Kingdom day ends with a hot slice of wood fired Buffalo Chicken Pizza and a fresh, cold Chiller IPA while watching the area’s best live music @theBrewCabin. Every pizza is made by hand with fresh chicken, blue cheese, and a special hot sauce and cooked to order in a custom brick pizza oven for the freshest slice possible. When paired with the tropical but light taste of a 6% Chiller IPA and a Jay Peak sunset, you’ll be set for a perfect evening in the Kingdom.

www.kingdombrewingvt.com

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BLACK FLANNEL

So we checked in with Chef Christian Kruse at Black Flannel, he started and ended with one thing. S-M-A-S-H Burger! (right) Perfect! Single smash patty, American cheese, shredded lettuce, pub cheese, onion, dill pickle, brioche bun. We say go for the fries, and you can pair it with just about anything they make, beer or local cocktail. We enjoyed a Disco Montage with ours! www.blackflannel.com

SNOW REPUBLIC BREWING COMPANY

Wow, Snow Republic comes in with something that puts us at a loss for words. The Mac Sally (left). A maple buffalo dipped fried chicken, topped with lettuce and a pickle. But it doesn’t stop there. The crew then adds their blue cheese mac salad! Yes, you heard right—blue cheese mac salad. And it WORKS! Boy does it work! Delicious. www.snowrepublicbrewery.com

PROHIBITION PIG

Next time you’re in Prohibition Pig in Waterbury, check to see if the house made bologna sandwich (left) is on the menu. If it is, you can thank us after. WOW!

www.prohibitionpig.com

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Wine Tastings at Maquam Barn and Winery with Stunning Views

Nestled in the rolling hills of Vermont, Maquam Barn and Winery boasts the most pristine views and sunsets the state has to offer. Founded in 2016 by John Brooks, a third-generation farmer, the Brooks family continues creating delicious wines together. With multiple acres of land along the shores of Lake Champlain, they produce award-winning, limited-production grape and fruit wines that will satisfy anyone’s taste.

GATHER AROUND

A perfect location to enjoy yourself with family and friends, this family-owned winery aims to bring people together. “We tell anyone who has not yet visited Maquam that the pictures do not do justice to the experience. You will have a one-of-a-kind experience at Maquam. You will take in every aspect of the property, from an operating vineyard, surrounding farmland, and sweeping views of the Adirondack Mountains, all while enjoying a glass of wine from the fire pits on our expansive, covered patio,” shared Shaun Brooks, owner of the winery. The winery is open for the

season, ready to entertain for special occasions or offer a casual tasting with friends.

The tasting room is open every Sunday from 1 to 5pm and Thursday from 4:30 to 9pm, with music on Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30pm and Thursday from 6 to 8pm. Along with your wine (or beer), music, and breathtaking scenery, you can

enjoy charcuterie boards with local ingredients and occasionally food vendors from the community.“We are excited to continue expanding our vineyard to offer our customers something unique and exciting,” Shaun said.

WINES FOR EVERY TASTE

The fruit trees, bushes, and grapes benefit from the proximity to Lake Champlain’s nearby shoreline, resulting in an extended fruit growing season. The still waters of St. Albans Bay and the temperate climate allow black currants plenty of time to ripen, resulting in deep color and amplified

complexity of flavor in Maquam’s wines.

With the opening of the new winery in Milton, Vermont, the winery has planted acres of grapes annually and looks forward to introducing those grape wines into their portfolio. Chief Winemaker and Sommelier Dominic Rivard, with 20-plus years of experience in traditional winemaking techniques, employs extended barrel aging to bring out the best in Maquam’s wines.

With taste being first and foremost what customers are looking for in a good wine—and the focus of Maquam’s winemaking process—

balance is the second most important. Maquam’s wines are well-balanced, offering a smooth and enjoyable drinking experience for all palates. They are confident you will find a wine that’s perfect for your visit.

PASSIONATE WINEMAKING

Maquam Barn and Winery stands as a testament to the Brooks family’s passion for winemaking in the heart of Vermont’s picturesque landscapes. The scenic beauty of the vineyard, the surrounding farmland, and the panoramic vistas of the Adirondack Mountains create an unparalleled setting to enjoy a glass of their award-winning wines no matter the occasion. Whether you are visiting for a tasting or celebrating a wedding, Maquam Barn and Winery welcomes you to join them in the heart of Vermont’s wine country. U

A Cocktail Crafted in Vermont with Real Ingredients

| @BARRHILLGIN

Award-winning Barr Hill Gin combined with our house-made tonic, crafted with real lime, raw honey and real cinchona bark. Refreshing, distinctive.

OUTDOOR SPACES in

KINGDOM BREWING, CHILL IN THE HILLS

The expanded outdoor lawn and patio at Kingdom Brewing will be serving thirsty adventurers from June to October with live music, outdoor games, fire pits, and some of the most amazing sunsets you will ever see over Big Jay Peak. Come to the wild side and catch the relaxed vibe of the area’s best music in a natural amphitheater while you munch on brick oven pizza, sip fresh craft drafts from the brewery, and take in the majesty of the Northeast Kingdom. This kid and dog friendly location welcomes all like they are family on the 150-foot heated patio or spacious lawn outdoors the way it should be. Just don’t mind the grazing Angus herd if they get a little caught up in the music.

www.kingdombrewingvt.com

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Relax, grab a brew and a bite to eat. Enjoy summer on the patio or the backyard, and enjoy the view!

DIRT CHURCH BREWING

Dirt Church Brewing Company has a dog friendly beer garden overlooking Burke Mountain Ski area as well as the historic East Haven Chapel, which was built in 1876 and is open to the public during brewery hours. It’s the perfect place to end your day after playing in the mountains and lakes surrounding the Northeast Kingdom. www.dirtchurchvt.com

VERMONT DISTILLERS

At Vermont Distillers in Marlboro you can enjoy a cocktail with a 100-mile view from their back deck. Order a maple old fashioned or a berry spritzer to enjoy with the sweeping views of southern Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

www.vermontdistillers.com

HOGBACK MOUNTAIN BREWING INC.

Looking for an inviting riverside dining experience? The covered patio and beer garden at Hogback Mountain Brewery & Taproom has just the thing. Located just one mile from the center of Bristol, the brewery and taproom has something for everyone. Bring the whole family, including the dog, for yard games and local music during the Outdoor Summer Concert Series. Sit under the covered patio, at picnic tables in the yard overlooking the New Haven River, or in the front patio area, which is perfect for people watching.

www.hogbackbrew.com

FOLEY BROTHERS

Foley Brothers beer can now be enjoyed at its three locations around the state. Each location is family and pet friendly, offers tons of outdoor seating, freshly made food, and of course, a delicious lineup of brews.

The brewery location at 79 Stone Mill Dam Road in Brandon is where the beer is made! Tastings are held in the 1800s barn along with light fare.

Foleys Taco and Bean on 22 Park St. in Brandon features fresh tacos, burritos, beer, and margaritas.

Foleys Beer Garden, 20 Quechee Gorge Village Dr. in Quechee, is less than a mile from one of Vermont’s most visited tourist attractions— the Quechee Gorge—and the first Shaved Ice operation in Vermont.

www.foleybrothersbrewing.com

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STONE CORRAL BREWERY

Whether wrapping up a ride on the vast Richmond Vermont Mountain Biking Trails, finishing up a paddle or a float down the river, or just looking for a change of scenery, Stone Corral Brewery’s Bier Garden is ready for you. A short drive from Burlington, discover over 12 craft beers on draft, plenty of options for to-go beverages, and a food menu designed to please. Not feeling a beer? That’s ok—an extensive cocktail program and a range of house-made NA beverages, including root beer, kombucha, and seltzer, are available to quench your thirst. There is truly something for everyone. Well-behaved dogs welcomed, but no racoons—never again. www.stonecorral.com

CALEDONIA SPIRITS

The Gin Lane patio at the Barr Hill distillery, located in Montpelier, offers a welcoming space along the sun-soaked banks of the Winooski River, perfect for lounging and relaxing through the warm summer months.

Enjoy locally inspired al fresco cocktails highlighting their award-winning spirits, along with beer, wine, mocktails, and a delicious array of small plates to pair with your libations.

Throughout the summer the patio hosts frequent live music, pop-up food trucks, and a variety of fun community events. It’s the perfect place to soak up the majesty of summer inVermont.

www.caledoniaspirits.com

THE WHETSTONE BEER CO. BIER GARTEN

The Whetstone Beer Co. Bier

Garten is an amazing rooftop deck and bar, perched along the Connecticut River at the confluence of the brewery’s namesake, Whetstone Brook.  Open every day in season, the Bier Garten features expansive and amazing views of the river valley and offers 14 of Whetstone’s draft beers as well as a full pub menu. Sunday afternoons from Memorial Day through Labor Day you can also enjoy live music while you watch the sunset over the green mountains.

www.whetstonebeer.com

BY RACHAEL GOMEZ

TAKE ME TO DIRT CHURCH

Dirt Church Brewing Company is an outdoor lovers haven

Dirt Church is a term of endearment often associated with the outdoor activities people participate in on Sunday mornings, like hiking, gardening, or bike riding. One of these “dirt churches” brought together brewery owners Anna Cronin and Bruce Lindsay and gave inspiration to their East Haven venture, Dirt Church Brewing Company.

GOING TO THE CHAPEL

Anna, a former professional athlete and strength coach, and Bruce, an arborist and horticulturist, met years ago while mountain biking in Circumburke, a difficult and grueling 26-mile

bike race around Burke Mountain. After striking up a conversation, the two became fast friends before falling in love and starting a long distance relationship.

When COVID struck in 2020, so much uncertainty hit their lives. It gave the couple the time to grow closer while quarantining and riding bikes, but both of their careers were now up in the air.

But with this uncertainty came a level of freedom. They were now given the chance to do anything they wanted. As Anna shared, “We were given the chance to live our most joyful and authentic life, which began with the purchase of

the historic 1876 East Haven Chapel.” This building, spotted by Bruce years prior, was an icon in the community. Having hosted New Englanders for over a century for celebrations and gatherings, the duo dreamed of renovating the chapel to preserve its rich history. “We simply hoped to expand on this heritage with new and innovative ideas,” Anna said.

And so Dirt Church Brewing Company began. With the newly renovated chapel, Anna and Bruce added the taproom and Party Barn, which offered plenty of space for weddings, events, and social gatherings for everyone—dogs included. “We sought to create a space for all who enjoy outdoor recreation and a reverence for the land to celebrate life and enjoy a craft beer to savor it all,” Anna said.

BUILDING ON THEIR BREWS

Bruce, while a former tree warden by trade, was an avid home brewer and spent some time working at New England Brewing Co. in Woodbridge, Connecticut. There, he gained his commercial brewing experience and grew his love of craft beers, which shows in the brewery’s vast array of offerings.

Recently, the brewery added Owen Hartman to their team as the new head brewer.

Owen comes with a craft beer background from his experience at Livingood’s Restaurant & Brewery in New York and Fiddlehead Brewing Company in Shelburne, Vermont. His dedication and passion for making fantastic craft beer is evident in everything the brewery produces.

Currently on the menu in the taproom, one can find amazing beers such as their Church Key Lager, Queen of Essex New England IPA, and the Full Vermonty Hefeweizen, among many others. They plan on releasing a number of new offerings soon, including a Rye IPA, an Altbier, and an Oktoberfest Marzen.

ALWAYS STAYING ACTIVE

To go along with the beer, Dirt Church holds an annual Oktoberfest complete with traditional music, German cuisine, stein-holding competition, keg toss, costumes, and of course, plenty of beer. This year’s event is slated to be held on Saturday, Sept. 30.

In addition to Oktoberfest, the brewery hosts group bike rides throughout the summer and has live music almost every weekend. You will find the most up-to-date information for their events on their social media pages @dirtchurchvt. So grab your friends, family, and pups, and take a ride to church—Dirt Church that is.

BY TOM BRANDES

TRAILS

LAMOILLE VALLEY BIKE TOURS

OFFER A FUN, AUTHENTIC VERMONT EXPERIENCE

What better way to experience the beauty of Vermont than on a carfree bike trail that follows a scenic river and passes through several towns? That’s the idea Jim and Yva Rose had in mind when they started Lamoille Valley Bike Tours.

“We saw this as an opportunity to start a business on what will be the longest recreational rail trail in New England—the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail,”

LAMOILLE VALLEY BIKE TOURS

19 Creamery St. Johnson, VT (802) 730-0161

lamoillevalleybiketours.com

said Jim. “By renting e-bikes, we can get more people out on the trail and they can bike farther, travel faster, and see more in less time. They’ll also arrive less sweaty, as e-bikes provide a pedal assist up to 20 miles per hour.”

Located near the trailhead in Johnson, Lamoille Valley Bike Tours offers bike and e-bike rentals and both self-guided and guided tours. Although the business is mobile and group rentals and tours can be arranged off

the trail, the business is focused on the 17-mile trail between Cambridge and Morrisville, and the 93 miles from the Connecticut River to Lake Champlain. Recently, the business launched a full trail, 14-passenger shuttle service for people, bikes, and luggage for those who want to travel the trail by bike and need transportation back to their vehicles. The shuttle service provides bike and e-bike rentals to guests who want full- or half-trail travel but can't bring their own bike. “There’s so much to do when people visit Vermont, and e-bikes provide an adventure with

BIKE TOURS

Lamoille Valley Bike Tours offers a number of half-day and full-day e-bike tours, and they’re always looking to add new experiences. Here are a number of popular options for those looking for fun things to do.

SUMMER ADVENTURE TOUR This self-guided option lets bikers explore the four villages on the trail, beautiful scenery, and shopping and dining experiences at their own pace.

PEDAL PADDLE TOUR Combines a canoe or kayak excursion on the Lamoille River with local business, VT Canoe and Kayak, and a scenic e-bike trail ride. This is a great way to enjoy two distinct experiences in one day.

VERMONTBIKE&BREWTOUR The most popular guided e-bike tour includes stops at three local craft breweries so bikers can see and sip the best of Lamoille County. Includes a free appetizer and two souvenir pint glasses.

FALLFOLIAGETOUR Experience Vermont’s spectacular fall foliage in an unforgettable new way—from the seat of an e-bike. This self-guided adventure includes breathtaking fall colors at no extra charge.

FAT BIKESAFARITOUR This guided overland adventure tour is a great option for those looking for a more active experience. Enjoy beautiful back roads, covered bridges, rivers, and trails.

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TEMPLE DURBAN

Grower: First Chair

Strain: Temple Durban

Grownindoors

Genetics: Temple Kush x Durban

Poison

Harvestdate: 9.26.23

Packagedate: 2.4.23

This tight and dense, straight up classic weed smelling profile flower brought us back to our old school Canadian weed glory days of the 90s, listening to Cypress Hill or Phish at Nectar's, Vermont.

This frosty looking flower was tightly trimmed, with a few stigmas poking out and some sugar leaves left on typical to a machine trim.

We were able to get a glimpse of amber trichomes, telling us that the cultivator let this lady go the final

stretch when growing.

As we started to digest the aromas, we dug our noses deep into an almost dried tea smell, an earthy and herbal grounding essence.

The classic Durban earthy spice popped when we continued breaking it up with our hands, with the spice of the beta caryophyllene terpene lingering on our fingers.

The Temple Durban’s layers left distinct notes of myrcene, limonene, and that spicy beta caryophyllene—a great combination of spice, sage, and earthiness, with a slight citrus and sweet kick to boot.

As we ground up the flower, the sweet and spicy aromas took a quiet front stage, getting us pumped to try this “sweet sugar and spice, and everything nice.”

For 8-month-old cannabis, this flower still had a good squish and feel to the touch, a testament to great packaging and jar choice. It ground well and rolled great.

As we inhaled that first dry hit, aka inhalation prior to lighting, we got sweet, lemony, and earthy, a bit noisier this time, leaving us hoping that the smoke continued to get even better.

Smoking this joint was a good reminder to go beyond those first few hits when you are looking for the flavors. As we puffed our way into the second half, we found the earthy and mildly sweet notes we had smelled, a touch of sweet on the lips, earth on tongue, and spice in throat and nose.

Temple Durban left us creative, chatty, and giggly with a mellow head high and body buzz. Collectively feeling uplifted and lighter from the dominant terpene limonene at 0.723%, it reminded us all of an antidepressant rather than the typical Durban poison stimulant. With 18.14% THC, cotton mouth, and the hiccups, our euphoric banter centered around gummies, homemade pizza, breads, and cheeses.

This is what we would describe as a pleasant smoke that left us energized, wide- yet glossy-eyed, and with mild

Bern Legacy Cannabis, adult use retail dispensary in downtown Burlington, selected three cultivars (strains) for our crew to review. Thank you to Bern, for keeping us lit this time around!

pain relief effects that we were grateful for.

WATERMELON KUSH

Grower: Old Growth Vermont www.ogvermont.com

Strain: Watermelon Kush

Grownoutdoors

Harvestdate: Fall 2022

Packagedate: 5.1.23

Some people think outdoors isn’t “eye candy.” When you put a scope to this Watermelon Kush, eye candy is all we see. With a moderate amount of trichomes coating the flower, we noted a fair amount of amber trichome heads, and

many, if not most, trichome heads intact.

It was evident that this flower had a meticulous and careful trim job, leaving bits of sugar leaves intact to protect the trichomes while following the sexy contour of the lady.

This flower is a great example of the very pretty Vermont outdoors, especially for a 9-month-old flower. The stigmas looked mature, red, and ready to smoke!

The jar popping aroma was potent for 9-month-old outdoor with complex layers, like a triple chocolate cake.

We were immediately able to identify dominant terpenes of terpinolene and

limonene, with the sweet ocimene popping in the background (0.63% terpinolene, 0.26% limonene, 0.23% ocimene, with 19% THC).

The sweet popped even more on the grind and smelled like tangy watermelon much more than it did on the initial whiff. This flower definitely had some tang with a bang, almost like a fermented watermelon. The perfect squish upon touch let us know this cultivator took their time curing this flower to perfection. Fluffy on the grind and sticky on the roll, it made for an enjoyable and easy rolling experience.

Upon smoke, the intensity was moderate to potent with a complexity that was mostly tangy and sweet, chased with a bit of pine or mint.

The mouth tingles and palate stain didn’t last too long, but the thick smoke was apparent and notable.

We thought this was one best to share and cough with a friend.

“I always like the Watermelon Kush, it is uplifting for me.”

CARAMEL COLLIDER

Grower: Smoke Ranch Redemption

Strain: Caramel Collider

Grownoutdoors

Packagedate:  2.5.23

These delightful little nuggets were tight and light!

With a dense overall structure, and tight trim job, we found patches of clear intact trichomes with dark orange stigmas closely shaping the nugget.

We all noticed a moderately intense earth smell right off the bat, with a touch of sweet, leaving some intrigue to the imagination—almost a tease!

Upon grind, the aromas were subtle, adding some pleasant piney and citrus notes to the nose, with the earthy and sweet shining through even more.

A bit dry after the grind, leaving us with an imagination toward the

exciting untapped potential this must have had at its prime, yet noted how this could be perfect for the vaping consumer.

With our freshly rolled joints in hand, the initial inhalation prior to lighting left a mellow earthiness on our palates, with a slightly pine, slightly sweet combination.

As we lit up, the pine initially shone through, and as we chewed on the smoke, we found earth again. You could almost taste the southwest Vermont soil, full of organic green veggies with a touch of corn and earth blowing in the wind, continuing with sweetness coming through when smoking. The flavor and smoke was light bodied, not the teeth-licking sweetness you find with some smokes.

This simple, classic earth and sweet would be a fabulous choice for a newer consumer and someone looking for a mellow experience, reminiscent of that first “sativa” head high or a low dose edible buzz. It “doesn’t pack too bad of a punch” and is “not intimidating or overwhelming,” even with THC topping 21.1% on lab tests.

Caramel Collider left us focused with entertaining conversation, a “ready for

my day” kind of vibe, rather than a night munching on the couch vibe.

Amelia is the Director of Communications for Green Mountain Patients Alliance, is a graphic designer, medical cannabis patient, and fierce patient advocate. She advocates for progressive medical cannabis reform in Vermont, with a focus on connecting patients and caregivers.

Jessilyn Dolan, RN, CMT, CLD is a cannabis nurse, researcher, educator, activist, patient, and caregiver. Jessilyn is founder of the Vermont Cannabis Nurses Association (VTCNA), President of the American Nurses AssociationVermont (ANA-VT), and a former director of the American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA). Jessilyn is a certified cannabis sommelier and a Vermont state vendor trainer for cannabis employee education. She co-founded NurseGrown Organics, Vermont hemp and CBD, and Roots Madder Farmstead, Vermont’s first Clean Green Certified hemp and adult use cannabis farm.

MeredithMann is a medical cannabis patient and former Medical Dispensary Manager, holding multiple cannabis certifications from The Trichome Institute. Meredith co-founded Magic Mann, a Vermont cannabis adult-use retail store, cultivation, and manufacturer in Essex Junction, Vermont.

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JULY 14–16

PARAMOUNT PLAYERS PRESENTS: THE WIZARD OF OZ

JULY 28, 7PM

NICOTINE DOLLS

JULY 29, 7PM

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

AUGUST 6, 7PM

MELISSA ETHERIDGE SUMMER TOUR ’23

AUGUST 17, 7PM

GABBY BARRETT @ THE VERMONT STATE FAIR

AUGUST 18, 7PM

8084 @ THE VERMONT STATE FAIR

AUGUST 19, 7PM

JAKE OWEN @THE VERMONT STATE FAIR

AUGUST 24, 7:30PM

RANDY TRAVIS: MORE LIFE TOUR

AUGUST 28, 7PM

DAUGHTRY: BARE BONES TOUR

AUGUST 31, 7:30PM

STEVE EARLE: ALONE AGAIN TOUR

SEPTEMBER 5, 7:30PM

GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS

SEPTEMBER 11, 6PM BREAD & PUPPET

Long Tail Brewing Company

NICK BREDICE

JULY 13, 5PM

LIVE MUSIC WITH NICK BREDICE

JULY 16, 11AM

BREWERY YOGA

JULY 16, 3PM

LIVE MUSIC WITH BEN KOGAN

JULY 20, 5PM

LIVE MUSIC WITH ANNA MAY

AUGUST 6, 3PM

CUCHULAIN

GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS

188 Main St. Burlington, VT (802) 658-4771

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Nectar’s

DUANE BETTS

JULY 19, 8PM

JOHN R. MILLER WITH SPECIAL GUEST LONG GONE JOHN

JULY 21, 9PM

KENDALL STREET COMPANY AT METRONOME

JULY 21, 9PM

PROXIMA PARADA

JULY 22, 9PM

JOE SAMBA

JULY 26, 8PM

DUANE BETTS & PALMETTO HOTEL

JULY 28, 9PM HAYLEY JANE

JULY 28, 11:30PM

JERRY DANCE PARTY—AFTER PHISH AT HILL COUNTRY

AUGUST 23, 9PM

RESIDUAL GROOVE

SEPTEMBER 7, 8PM STOP LIGHT OBSERVATIONS AT METRONOME

TRIVIA NIGHT

EVERY THURSDAY STARTS AT 6:30PM

REGGAE NIGHT

EVERY THURSDAY AT 9PM

DEAD SET

EVERY TUESDAY AT 8PM

HALEY JANE

Spruce Peak Arts

JULY 27, 6PM

FUTUREBIRDS WITH SPECIAL GUEST OLIVER HAZARD

AUGUST 12, 6PM

WILD RIVERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST HANS WILLIAMS

AUGUST 31, 6PM

THE BROOK & THE BLUFF WITH SPECIAL GUEST KATIE PRUITT

JULY 17–21

CURIOUS PLACE SPLASH! SUMMER CAMP

JULY 31–AUGUST 4

CURIOUS PLACE MYTHICAL ADVENTURES!

SUMMER CAMP

AUGUST 18, 6PM

LEARN TO DANCE THE TANGO: DANCE LESSON 2023

AUGUST 19, 8PM

STOWE TANGO MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023: A NIGHT IN BUENOS AIRES

AUGUST 21–25

CURIOUS PLACE FANTASTICAL PLACES!

SUMMER CAMP

SEPTEMBER 15, 7PM

AN EVENING WITH GAELIC STORM

Stratton Mountain Resort

JULY 15, 9PM

COCA-COLA MOVIE NIGHT—THE SUPER MARIO BROS.

JULY 29, 9PM

COCA-COLA MOVIE NIGHT—THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES

AUGUST 11–12

STRATTON X VMBA DAY

AUGUST 12, 9PM

COCA-COLA MOVIE NIGHT—PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH

AUGUST 26, 9PM

COCA-COLA MOVIE NIGHT—GREASE

SEPTEMBER 2, 5:30PM

THE WAILERS

SEPTEMBER 3, NOON BLUES, BREWS, AND BBQ

5 Village Lodge Road

Stratton Mountain, VT (802) 297-4000

www.stratton.com

GAELIC STORM

JULY 28, 7PM

ANTHONY JESELNIK—BONES AND ALL

SEPTEMBER 14, 8PM

BLUE OCTOBER

SEPTEMBER 15, 8PM

DEMETRI MARTIN: JOKE MACHINE

The Essex Experience

Old Stage Summer Series

JULY 15, 6PM

DUMPSTAPHUNK WITH WAITING ON MONGO

JULY 20, 5:30PM

THE SWEET REMAINS

JULY 21, 7PM

KEITH ANDERSON

JULY 29, 6PM

AN EVENING WITH NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS

AUGUST 6, 6PM

KELLER WILLIAMS’ GRATEFUL GRASS

AUGUST 12, 7PM

HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS

AUGUST 19, 7PM

THE SUGARHILL GANG

SEPTEMBER 6, 7PM

BRETT DENNEN

Trucks Taps & Tunes Return

JULY 19, 5PM

THE FULL CLEVELAND

JULY 26, 5PM

ANDRIANA AND THE BANANAS

AUGUST 2, 5PM

AVERY COOPER QUARTET

AUGUST 9, 5PM BACK PORCH REVIVAL

AUGUST 16, 5PM

CONOR + THE WILD HUNT

ANTHONY JESELNIK

DIMITRI MARTIN

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS

PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

1214 Williston Road

South Burlington, VT (802) 652-0777

www.highergroundmusic.com

JULY 18, 8PM

LISA LOEB

PETE MULLER AND THE KINDRED SOULS

JULY 18, 7:30PM

NANNA

JULY 20, 7:30PM

ROBERT KELLY

JULY 21, 6:15PM

TO US BELOW—COOKED, SACHEM, BEARDED BELLIGERENTS

JULY 21, 7:30PM

AKAASH SINGH

JULY 25, 8PM

WILLI CARLISLE

JULY 27, 7:30PM

THE BACKSEAT LOVERS

JULY 28, 8PM

GREGORY ALON ISAKOV

Waterfront Park, Burlington

JULY 28, 9PM

DEAD SET

JULY 29 & JULY 30, 8PM

NOAH KAHAN

Waterfront Park, Burlington

AUGUST 2, 8:30PM

GOGOL BORDELLO

AUGUST 4, 8PM

LIVING COLOUR

AUGUST 10, 8PM

K.FLAY

AUGUST 10, 8PM DISQ

AUGUST 11, 7:30PM

DEVON ALLMAN, DONAVAN FRANKENREITER

AUGUST 12, 6:30PM

SHAKEY GRAVES, LUCIUS

AUGUST 12, 8PM

WOLFHAND

AUGUST 16, 8:30PM WET—LUCY

AUGUST 18, 8PM

MORGAN WADE

AUGUST 19, 7:30PM

SAM MORRIL

AUGUST 26, 9PM DEAD SET

AUGUST 30, 8PM

THE 502S

SEPTEMBER 2, 8:30PM

SOULJA BOY

SEPTEMBER 5, 7PM

NOTHING, NOWHERE

SEPTEMBER 6, 8PM

DAVID CROSS

SEPTEMBER 7, 9PM

BEN BAILEY

SEPTEMBER 7, 7:30PM

SCOTT TOURNET

SEPTEMBER 8, 8PM

PRIDE BALL

SEPTEMBER 9, 8:30PM

LOW CUT CONNIE

SEPTEMBER 9, 7:30PM

PILE

SEPTEMBER 12, 7:30PM

SOUTHERN CULTURE ON SKIDS

SEPTEMBER 12, 8PM

SUPERCHUNK

SEPTEMBER 13, 7:30PM

THE HUMAN RIGHTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 8PM

THE ORIGINAL WAILERS

SEPTEMBER 14, 8PM

GUS DAPPERTON

K. FLAY

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Mount Snow Resort

JULY 16

TOM CAROLL

JULY 21

GREENHEAD

JULY 23

JILL SACHS

JULY 28

THE MIKE MCMANN BAND

JULY 29

JILL SACHS

JULY 30

ALLEGRA LARSON

SEPTEMBER 2, NOON

28TH ANNUAL MOUNT SNOW

BREWERS FESTIVAL

AUGUST 4

BEAU SASSER’S ESCAPE QUARTET

AUGUST 5

BREANNA ELAINE

AUGUST 6

PAUL FISHER

AUGUST 11

WHISKY TREATY ROADSHOW

AUGUST 12

PAUL FISHER

AUGUST 13

ALEX HUTCHINSON

AUGUST 19

MIKE MCMANN

AUGUST 20

SKY ALAN

AUGUST 26

TOM CAROLL

AUGUST 27

IAN CAMPBELL

SEPTEMBER 2

IAN CAMPBELL

SEPTEMBER 3

LOGAN BOYD

SEPTEMBER 9

JILL SACHS

SEPTEMBER 10

JIM FLYNN

AUGUST 18

DAVE KELLER BAND

AUGUST 25

ERICA REYNOLDS BAND

SEPTEMBER 1

PURPLE: A VT TRIBUTE TO PRINCE

FEATURING CRAIG MITCHELL

SEPTEMBER 8

BEARLY DEAD

SEPTEMBER 15

ALLEGRA AND THE DAYDREAMERS

21 Essex Way Essex Junction, VT

www.blackflannel.com

Black Flannel Brewing

JULY 20, 6PM

SMOKY NEWFIELD PROJECT IN THE BIERGARTEN

JULY 27, 6PM

THE FABULOUS WRECKS IN THE BIERGARTEN

AUGUST 10, 6PM

RED HOT JUBA

PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

Jay Peak Resort

JULY 22, 3PM

WAITING ON MONGO W/SPECIAL GUEST—JELLY

AUGUST 12, NOON

19TH ANNUAL AUGUST

WEST FESTIVAL

AUGUST 13, 7PM

JOE RUSSO’S ALMOST DEAD

830 Jay Peak Road

Jay, VT (800) 451-4449

www.jaypeakresort.com

Smuggler’s Notch Resort

JULY 16–19

DISC GOLF STAY & PLAY

AUGUST 19–20

NATIONAL AMATEUR DISC GOLF TOUR

MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 3PM

JEH KULU DANCE & DRUM THEATER

AUGUST 26–SEPTEMBER 3

PDGA PROFESSIONAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Smuggler’s Notch Resort

4323 Vermont Route 108 S. Jeffersonville, VT (800) 419-4615

www.smuggs.com

JEH KULU

RED HOT JUBA

Vermont Symphony Orchestra

JULY 31 & AUGUST 6 & 13, 10AM

FREE SUMMER TRIO AND QUARTET CONCERT SERIES

BCA Patio, City Hall Park

1388 Main St.

Burlington, VT

AUGUST 25, 4PM

MIDDLEBURY NEW FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL

Middleburg College

McCullough Student Center

14 Old Chapel Road

Middleburg, VT

AUGUST 26, 1PM

FREE SUMMER TRIO AND QUARTET CONCERT SERIES

Essex House and Tavern Pavilion

138 Cross St., Island Pond, VT

AUGUST 27, 10AM

FREE SUMMER TRIO AND QUARTET CONCERT SERIES

City Hall

Burlington, VT

Vermont Comedy Club

JULY 15, 7:30PM

KEVIN MCDONALD: SUPERSTAR

JULY 16, 7:30PM

KEVIN MCDONALD & FRIENDS!

JULY 19, 7:30PM

LIZ GLAZER

JULY 20, 7:30PM; 21 & 22, 7:30PM & 9:30PM

GARETH REYNOLDS

JULY 27–JULY 29, 7:30PM

JENNY YANG

AUGUST 4, 7:30PM & 9:30PM

OPHIRA EISENBERG:

LEAVING A MARK

AUGUST 10, 7:30PM; 11 & 12, 7:30PM & 9:30PM

SARAH SQUIRM

AUGUST 12, 5PM

GOOD CLEAN FUN! FAMILYFRIENDLY COMEDY

AUGUST 16, 7:30PM

GHOSTED

AUGUST 17, 7:30PM & 9:30PM

JASON CHENY

AUGUST 18 & 19, 7:30PM & 9:30PM

TRAE CROWDER

AUGUST 23–27, 6PM

BIG POND FESTIVAL

SEPTEMBER 3, 11AM

ELEGANZA & ESPRESSO

SEPTEMBER 8 & 9, 7:30PM & 9:30PM

RAANAN HERSHBERG

SEPTEMBER 15 &16, 7:30PM & 9:30PM

AMY MILLER

1600 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT

(802) 651-4114

www.switchbackvt.com

Switchback Brewing Co.

JULY 18, 5PM

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER FEST:

KAT WRIGHT & BRETT HUGHES

JULY 25, 5PM

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER FEST: WALK THE “RUFF” WAY

AUGUST 12, 3PM

SWITCHBACK’S 21ST BIRTHDAY BASH

KAT WRIGHT & BRETT HUGHES

Zenbarn

AUGUST 3–4, 9PM

BEARLY DEAD

AUGUST 24, 8PM

THE BALLROOM THIEVES WITH TROY MILLETTE

179 Guptil Road

Waterbury Center, VT www.zenbarnvt.co

Other Events

JULY 15, 7PM

KILLINGTON MUSIC FESTIVAL

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

Pico Mountain Ski Resort

73 Alpine Drive

Mendon, VT

JULY 21–JULY 22

VERMONT BREWERS FESTIVAL 2023

Waterfront Park

10 College St.

Burlington, VT

AUGUST 18–21

GREEN MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS & ROOTS FESTIVAL

Hunter Park 410 Hunter Park Road

Manchester, VT www.manchestervermont.com/event/ green-mountain-bluegrass-roots-festival/

AUGUST 19, 3PM

OXBOW MUSIC FESTIVAL

Oxbow Riverfront Park

257 Portland St. Morrisville, VT

SEPTEMBER 2–3

PLYMOUTH FOLK & BLUES FESTIVAL 2023

Calvin Coolidge Historic Site

3780 Vt-100A

Plymouth, VT

SEPTEMBER 8, NOON

SOUTHERN VERMONT ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL

SPENCER LEWIS

Riley Rink at Hunter Park 410, Hunter Park Road

Manchester Center, VT

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