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18 Summer BBQ Sides 25 Farmers Market Guide 26 The Essex Experience 38 Cannabis Corner

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Sip, Savor & Celebrate Summer

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ummer in Vermont invites us off the main road and into the places that make the season memorable—vineyards tucked into rolling hills, bustling farmers markets, flower stands bright with color, and patios filled with good food and good company. In this issue of BrewView Vermont, we celebrate that spirit of discovery from north to south.

We begin with a tour of local vineyards and tasting rooms in northern and southern Vermont, where cold-climate grapes, craft, and hospitality create memorable summer outings. We also stop in Waterbury for a feature on Gallus Handcrafted Pasta, whose unique menu pairs handmade pasta with local ingredients and a relaxed sense of occasion.

Summer is also for gathering around the table—and the grill. Inside, you’ll find barbecue side dishes that deserve a place beside the main course, a guide to farmers markets across the region, and a story on summer flowers, including where to buy fresh bouquets, plants, and locally grown stems to brighten your home, porch, or picnic table.

As always, our regular features—Brew News, BizzBuzz, Brew Finds, and Cannabis Corner—bring updates, openings, trends, and stories from Vermont’s beverage and cannabis communities. And because summer never seems long enough, we’ve included a full schedule of events to enjoy throughout the season and into September.

Wherever the road takes you, we hope this issue helps you sip more, savor more, and celebrate more of Vermont.

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VERMONT BREWERS FESTIVAL The highly anticipated summer festival is returning to Burlington’s Waterfront Park July 17–18. The festival will feature 40 breweries, over 200 specialty pours, new VIP lounges, and expanded nonalcoholic designated-driver tickets. This year, the $115 VIP-tier tickets include early access and exclusive pours. They also feature “at-par” ticket pricing for Canadian residents to mitigate currency exchange costs.

BLACK FLANNEL LAGERFEST 2026 Lager lovers, rejoice! Lagerfest 2026 brings together the best crisp, clean, crushable lagers from top New England breweries. Save the date: Saturday, June 13, 4–8pm. www.blackflannel.ticketspice.com/lagerfest-2026

CROWDS FLOCK TO CAFE MONETTE The newly opened Cafe Monette in St. Albans is drawing massive crowds and has secured a prestigious James Beard Award nomination for Best New Restaurant in the Country. www.cafemonettevt.com

VBA AND HEMP GROWERS UNITE The Vermont Brewers Association has partnered with local hemp farmers through the Vermont Hemp & Beverage Coalition, which helps local breweries and agricultural producers tap into the growing CBD and low-dose THC market to offset plateauing beer and cannabis sales.

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KUDOS TO HILL FARMSTEAD BREWERY USA Today released its highly anticipated 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for 2026. Greensboro Bend’s world-renowned Hill Farmstead Brewery officially secured the #10 spot in the “Best Beer Garden” category across the United States. www.hillfarmstead.com

UPPER PASS BEER EXPANDS Upper Pass Beer relocated its production from Tunbridge to a newly expanded Burlington location. The brewery plans to double its production volume and focus on small-batch sours, lagers, and barrel-aged beers, with food trucks and live entertainment added to the mix. www.upperpassbeer.com

CRAFT BEER SAFARIS GROW Experiential travel packages, like The Pitcher Inn Beer Safari in Warren, are seeing a spike in seasonal bookings. They are mapping out specialized tours connecting tourists directly to regional craft powerhouses, like Frost Beer Works, Fiddlehead, Zero Gravity, and Lawson’s Finest Liquids.

BELLOWS FALLS AND 7 BALLS Bellows Falls welcomed its first local brewpub, 7 Balls Brewery, created by a group of longtime local friends.

It took over a former gas station's and ice cream shop’s spaces to offer community-centric, small-batch brews. www.7ballsbrewing.com

BLACK RADISH AT 14TH STAR Moving beyond its artisan roots, Black Radish has expanded by launching an indoor dining experience embedded right inside 14th Star Brewing in St. Albans. Its menu features taproom favorites, plus creative, new items. www.14thstarbrewing.com/a-new-dining-experience www.BrewViewVT.com 13

BREWNEWS

LAWSON’S FINEST LIQUIDS Hop Wired 6.8% This hazy IPA is packed with juicy tropical flavor, a pillowy soft mouthfeel, and a bright, crisp finish.

Each sip rolls into the next with waves of hop character that keep the haze glowing and the flavor flowing. www.lawsonsfinest.com

GOOD MEASURE PUB & BREWERY Muddy Onion 7.0% This beer has been brewed for the past few years as a Citra-hopped, hazy, New England IPA. This year’s batch is the first time we have been able to showcase our first single-lot Citra hop selection from @Yakimavalleyhops. It was brewed with a blend of pale base malt and a ton of fluffy oats, hopped with Citra throughout the process, and then fermented with a newer hazy yeast strain. It sings with notes of peach and papaya, overripe mango, and tropical citrus. www.goodmeasurebrewing.com

ROCK ART BREWERY Harmony Herbal Ale, 5.0% This pale ale is brewed without hops! Instead, it features a botanical blend of lavender, chamomile, rose hips, and elderberry, resulting in a slightly tart, highly floral beverage, with an herbal tea-like quality. www.rockartbrewery.com

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STOWE CIDERS Gummy Bear 5.7% A dry cider infused with a blend of blue raspberry gummy bears.

Grapefruit 5.5% Grapefruit is a semi-dry cider infused with pink grapefruit juice and packed with citrus flavor. Bright, floral, and oh-so refreshing—it’s destined to be your new main squeeze. www.stowecider.com

ZERO GRAVITY TAPROOM Green State Extra 4.7% Our new lager is everything you want from a Mexican-style lager: crisp, refreshing, and with a perfectly balanced kiss of sweetness. Pilsner malt with the addition of flaked corn makes this beer extra enjoyable to sip on. www.zerogravitybeer.com

SNOW REPUBLIC BREWERY It’s Always Sunny Sour, 4.5% With pink guava, peach and passionfruit, this tart brew is vibrant with a zesty, mouth-puckering finish. Perfect for sunshine weather. www.snowrepublicbrewery.com

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VERMONT DISTILLERS CLB 1.5 oz Ciriaco’s Limoncello 3/4 oz lemon juice 2 dashes aromatic bitters Tonic water to taste Add limoncello and lemon juice to an icefilled high ball glass. Top with tonic water followed by bitters. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Ciriaco’s Sidecar 1/2 oz Ciriaco’s Limoncello 1 oz brandy 3/4 oz orange liqueur 1/2 oz lemon juice Shake ingredients with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with an orange twist. www.vermontdistillers.com

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BURLINGTON BEER COMPANY Bloom Wizard, 8% This hazy double IPA is brewed with peaches and features dank, decadent, juicy stone fruit flavors, including peach, plum, nectarine, and candied orange peel, finished with clean, resinous pine. www.burlingtonbeercompany.com

SWITCHBACK BREWING COMPANY Krush N.A. IPA A nonalcoholic collaboration brewed with Yakima Chief Hops using BrewVo technology. Originally created for the Craft Brewers Conference, now available for a limited time at the Beer Garden. www.switchbackvt.com

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ELEVATE SUMMER BBQ

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SPECTACULAR SIDES A great summer BBQ isn’t just about what’s on the grill—it’s the sides that steal the show. Build your spread around bold, colorful dishes that feel fresh and a little unexpected: a bright watermelon and feta salad with mint, or a grilled peach and burrata salad brightens any summer menu.

Add a farro salad with roasted eggplant and lemon vinaigrette, a smoky grilled corn salad tossed with lime and cotija cheese, and a platter of heirloom tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and topped with flaky salt.

Round it out with warm, crusty bread and a punchy dipping sauce.

When the sides bring crunch, acidity, and vibrant flavor, the whole BBQ feels elevated—and guests keep coming back for seconds.

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Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad • creamy, smoky, salty, and stunning •

INGREDIENTS:

3 ripe peaches, halved 2 balls burrata Arugula or mixed greens Torn prosciutto slices Olive oil Balsamic glaze Fresh basil INSTRUCTIONS:

Grill peaches until lightly charred. Arrange greens, peaches, and torn burrata on a platter. Add prosciutto. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

Finish with fresh basil.

Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad • sweet and savory at their best • INGREDIENTS:

4 cups watermelon, cubed ½ cup crumbled feta ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp fresh lime juice Pinch of salt + black pepper INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine watermelon, feta, and mint in a bowl.

Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Gently toss and season lightly. Serve chilled. www.BrewViewVT.com 19

Smoky Grilled Corn Salad • smoky and sweet • INGREDIENTS:

5 ears corn, husked ¼ cup mayo ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese 1 tbsp Lime juice ½ tsp smoked paprika ¼ cup cilantro, chopped Salt + pepper Lime wedges INSTRUCTIONS:

Grill corn until lightly charred. Let cool, then cut kernels off.

Toss with mayo, lime juice, paprika, cheese, and cilantro.

Season to taste. Garnish with lime wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Charred Lemon & Broccolini • simple, bold, and elevated • INGREDIENTS:

2 bunches broccolini 4 lemons halved Olive oil 1 clove garlic Lemon zest + juice Shaved parmesan INSTRUCTIONS:

Grill broccolini and lemon halves until lightly charred. Toss with garlic, lemon, and olive oil. Finish with parmesan.

Herby Yogurt Dip • great with everything • INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Greek yogurt 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp herbs (dill, parsley, or chives) Salt + pepper INSTRUCTIONS:

Mix everything together. Top with torn herbs.

Chill before serving.

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Farro Salad with Roasted Eggplant & Lemon Vinaigrette • nutty, hearty, and sophisticated • INGREDIENTS:

1 cup cooked farro Sliced roasted eggplant ¼ cup goat cheese Chopped sun-dried tomatos Fresh parsley and basil 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice INSTRUCTIONS:

Toss cooked farro with cheese, herbs, and sun-dried tomatos.

Dress with olive oil, and lemon. Top with roasted eggplant.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Heirloom Tomato Platter • simple but impactful • INGREDIENTS:

3–4 heirloom tomatoes, sliced 2 tbsp olive oil Flaky salt Fresh basil INSTRUCTIONS:

Arrange tomato slices on a platter. Drizzle with olive oil.

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VERMONT by the Glass

Exploring vineyards from the shores of Lake Champlain to the Green Mountains

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here’s something unique about touring wine country in Vermont.

Unlike California and France, where wine tours are about luxury resorts and celebrity labels, in Vermont wine tours are intimate, scenic, and deeply tied to the landscape. They are about family-owned vineyards, crisp mountain air, lakeside sunsets, and tasting rooms, where the winemaker often pours you a glass personally.

What makes Vermont especially appealing for wine travelers is the contrast between the state’s northern and southern regions.

Northern Vermont offers established vineyard trails and lakefront scenery,

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while Southern Vermont delivers a quieter, mountain-country experience rooted in agritourism and rustic charm.

NORTHERN VT VINEYARDS Northern Vermont is considered the heart of the state’s wine industry.

Vineyards are located relatively close together, making it easy to spend an entire weekend tasting local wines.

Centered around Burlington, Shelburne, and the Champlain Islands, the region benefits from the moderating climate of Lake Champlain, allowing vineyards to grow cold-hardy grape varieties, such as Marquette, Frontenac, and La Crescent.

• SHELBURNE VINEYARD For first-time visitors, Shelburne Vineyard is a good place to start your tour of the north. Located just south of Burlington, the vineyard pairs panoramic views with wine tastings featuring, dry reds, like their Marquette 2022, with notes of black cherries, red berries, and vanilla.

Also on offer are Louise 2023, a crisp white with notes of lemon and chamomile; and Whimsy Meadow 2023, a rosé with notes of strawberry, tart cherry, and candied watermelon.

• SNOW FARM VINEYARD Farther north, Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero offers one of Vermont’s

features boutique vineyards, which tend to be smaller and more intimate.

Many focus on small-batch production, hard ciders, fruit wines, and locally inspired blends that reflect Vermont’s agricultural roots.

most picturesque wine tasting experiences. Their wines include 2025 Vidal Blanc, a dry white with floral peach and pear aromas, and Naked Mermaid, a white wine bursting with grapefruit and orange flavors.

Snow Farm’s 2025 Pet Nat “Snowtrip” Red, made with Frontenac grapes, is crisp and refreshing, with red berry flavors and blackberry and raspberry aromas. Rose Red is a fruity, semisweet wine with grape flavors and hints of cranberry and raspberry.

• BOYDEN VALLEY WINERY All of Boyden Valley’s products are handcrafted in small batches in their fourth-generation farm in Cambridge. They use the highestquality ingredients, follow timehonored traditions that have been

passed down through their family for generations, and their products contain no artificial flavors or preservatives.

Their most-requested wine, Big Barn Red, is a bold, heavy-bodied, dry Bordeaux-style wine with overtones of cassis and black raspberry.

White wine choices include Cow Tipper, a fresh and fruity semi-dry table wine, with hints of apricot and pear, made primarily from Cayuga and Reisling grapes, Their Cranberry Wine is a semi-dry rosé, with a mild cranberry tartness.

SOUTHERN VT VINEYARDS The Southern Vermont wine scene is less developed and offers a quieter, slower tasting experience. Rather than concentrated wine trails, this region

• PUTNEY MOUNTAIN WINERY Putney Mountain Winery in Putney has been crafting distinctive Vermont wines since 1998. Their most popular wine is Rhubarb Blush, a red wine that features a subtle blend of rhubarb and strawberry with a hint of red raspberry.

Their Northern Spy sparkling wine christened the Navy’s newest submarine, the USS Vermont, on October 20, 2018.

Bright and lively, this white has the look of champagne, but tastes like apples, with a semi-dry, peel-like astringency.

• VERMONT VINES Vermont Vines is a boutique winery in Rockingham, offering tastings in a relaxed setting, making it an easy stop for travelers exploring southeastern Vermont.

Their white wines include Edelweiss, a semisweet, slightly dry wine with green apple flavors and green grape sweetness, finishing with a hint of tartness, and LaCrescent, a medium body, semi-dry white wine, with www.BrewViewVT.com 23

TASTING ROOMS TO TRY The Vermont wine tasting scene is growing, vineyard by vineyard. Whether in the north or the south, you’ll find plenty to raise a glass to.

SHELBURNE VINEYARD–Shelburne, VT Their tasting room is open daily in the summer and fall, from 11am–7pm, offering tasting flights, and wine and cider by the glass, with seated table service. Online reservations are accepted for parties of up to six guests. www.shelburnevineyard.com

SNOW FARM VINEYARD–South Hero, VT Wine tastings at Snow Farm Vineyard are offered as flights. Their tasting room overlooks Lake Champlain and provides gorgeous views of the Lake Champlain Islands. Their tasting room is open Sunday–Thursday, 11am–5pm; Friday and Saturday, 11am–6pm. www.snowfarm.com

BOYDEN VALLEY VINEYARD–Cambridge, VT Visit and sample their award-winning wines inside their restored carriage barn or sit outside on their lovely stone patio and take in the mountain views. No reservations required. Hours of operation are Thursday– Monday, 11am–5pm, and Sundays, 12pm–5pm. www.boydenvalley.com intriguing aromas of lemon and offering a rich midpalate of white pepper, and slight hints of ginger.

Vermont Vine’s reds include Frontenac, with cherry and plum aromas and flavors, Proprietor’s Blend, with berry and black cherry flavors with a hint of black pepper and toasted oak, and Sabrevois, a medium-bodied dry red wine with lush berry flavors and a hint of lightly toasted oak.

• WHALEBACK VINEYARD Founded on an old farm between the scenic Green Mountains and the waters of Lake St. Catherine, Whaleback Vineyard and winery in Poultney cultivates over 6,000 vines of wine grapes across nine acres of land. offers a diverse selection of Vermont wines that include white, red, rosé, fruit wines, and a honey mead.

Red wine offerings include their St. Croix, with hints of cherry and other fruit flavors, and their Marquette, with hints of raspberry, cherry and other fruit flavors.

Their Moonlight in Vermont is a sweet, semi-dry white, with tropical fruit flavor and aroma, and Frontenac Gris is an intensely colored rosé that’s a special blend of their white grapes, with subtle pear, apple, and citrus flavors.

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PUTNEY MOUNTAIN WINERY–Putney, VT At the winery you can taste and learn about our wines from one of their knowledgeable staff. You are welcome to linger over a glass of wine in their comfortable tasting area. The winery and tasting room are open 11am–5pm, Thursday–Monday. www.putneymountainwinery.com

VERMONT VINES–Rockingham, VT A variety of reds and whites are available for sampling in Vermont Vines’ tasting room, along with farm-fresh charcuterie boards. Hours or operation are Thursdays– Sundays, but please check their website, as times change often. www.vermontvines.com

WHALEBACK VINEYARD–Poultney, VT Whaleback’s tasting room is located in a colonial farmhouse and extends to a full porch overlooking the barn and the vineyard. It’s open the same hours as the winery, 11am–6pm. www.whalebackvineyard.com

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The Essex Experience

An all-day destination for connection, creativity, and community

THE ESSEX EXPERIENCE, OR THE EE, HAS BECOME ONE OF VERMONT’S DEFINING DESTINATIONS.

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ocated just a short stroll from The Essex Resort & Spa in Essex, The EE is part entertainment district and part social hub, housing over twenty independently owned businesses that showcase the best in local and national music, cinema, art, wellness, and dining, In fact, The EE was named “Best Retail Hub” in 2025 by a well-known New England magazine.

On warm mornings, The EE wakes gradually.

Early visitors sip coffee at a sidewalk café, families arrive with strollers, cyclists stop in after morning rides, and friends settle into shaded tables to map out the day ahead.

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There’s a rhythm to The EE that feels distinctly Vermont—welcoming, relaxed, and community-centered,” says Alexis Hayes, marketing director of the Essex Resort & Spa. SHOP LOCALLY By late morning, the walkways begin to fill with energy. Local boutiques, like Addie & Grace, which offers women’s clothing and accessories from wellknown designers, and Nusantara, a global fashion wholesaler selling unique goods from Southeast Asia, open up for the day.

Part of The EE’s appeal is how intentionally local it feels. Many of the businesses are Vermont-owned.

Arthound Gallery, for example, features curated Vermont product for the home, and Magic Mann, offers Vermont-grown cannabis, cannabis education, and resources for cannabis consumers.

“You come for one thing and end up discovering five more,” says Alexis.

FOOD AND DRINK CHOICES Food and drink are central to The EE. Options range from Bramble, a farm-totable restaurant showcasing the best

THE ESSEX EXPERIENCE 21 Essex Way Essex, VT www.essexresort.com/ essex-experience-vermont

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from local farmers, butchers, and artisans to Leo & Co., a café offering juices and smoothies, baked goods, sandwiches, and salads.

There’s also The Mad Taco, inspired by creative Latin cuisine, and The Oriental Wok, specializing in Hunan, Szechuan, and Cantonese cuisine.

Salt & Bubbles Wine Bar and Market focuses on ethically made wines, while Vermont Cider Lab serves up fresh-pressed hard cider crafted locally using local ingredients.

Black Flannel Brewing Co. has become one of the anchors of The EE. The brewery’s industrialinspired taproom balances polished design with Vermont comfort—large communal tables, warm wood finishes, and an atmosphere that encourages people to stay awhile. Their rotating beer menu ranges from approachable lagers to hop-forward IPAs and creative seasonal releases.

The brewery’s distillery program allows visitors to sample craft cocktails made with house spirits, while bartenders mix refreshing summer drinks that pair perfectly with live music and warm evenings.

Says Alexis, “A simple afternoon visit can easily turn into an entire evening out.”

MUSIC AND EVENTS What truly transforms The EE during the summer is the steady calendar of live events.

Double E Music provides everything, from live music shows to lectures, lifestyle events, classes, and private parties.

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Double E’s newest venue, the Double E Lounge, is a multifaceted performance space that accommodates up to 150 guests. It has a fully stocked bar, a kitchen, a professional stage and screen, and a professional hospitality team that’s there to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Movie nights take on a new dimension at Double E’s 400seat theater, which offers Vermont’s only large-format cinema screen. The theater can also be used to host large private or public parties and multimedia presentations, private screenings and concerts, recitals, and larger speaking events.

WELLNESS OPTIONS The EE offers a holistic approach to wellness, providing a rejuvenating escape where relaxation takes center stage.

Providers include Elements of Healing, a holistic health center, as well as an acupuncture center and school of massage, and Purple Salt, which specialized in a wide range of beauty and wellness services, from traditional spa treatments to treatments in their salt cave and detoxifying sessions in their infrared sauna.

Peace of Mind Pilates is a community-focused fitness studio offering classes in Pilates, Barre, yoga, cardio, and more, while Essential Elements, a holistic health and wellness practice founded by Leslie Chadwell, offers Chinese medical massage, essential oils, and nutritional counseling.

A NEW VT TRADITION In many ways, The Essex Experience reflects what people increasingly want from summer destinations: authenticity, connection, and flexibility. Visitors can spend hours there without a strict plan, letting the day unfold naturally.

For some, it’s a place to meet friends after work. For others, it’s a weekend family outing or a date-night destination. And for travelers discovering Vermont in 2026, it offers an easy entry point into the local culture. www.BrewViewVT.com 29

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BY MERYL SIEGMAN PHOTOS COURTESY OF GALLUS HANDCRAFTED PASTA

Approachable by Design GALLUS HANDCRAFTED PASTA Bringing casual craft dining back to Waterbury’s historic grist mill

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n the storied grist mill that once housed Hen of the Wood, Gallus Handcrafted Pasta brings a fresh, approachable vision—celebrating handmade pasta, local ingredients, and the quiet magic of simple food done exceptionally well.

OLD WALLS, NEW ENERGY Though some thought the acclaimed Hen of the Wood would be a hard

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act to follow, owner/founder Eric Warnstedt of Heirloom Hospitality, the visionary behind the twenty-year-old restaurant and its sister establishments Doc Ponds Eat & Drink, Prohibition Pig Restaurant & Brewery, and Hen of the Wood, Burlington, looked upon the space as an opportunity to work his magic to create another winner.

Gallus Handcrafted Pasta, a dining venue that remains true to Heirloom

Hospitality’s dedication to farmto-table, local ingredients, and handcrafted culinary experiences, is both new and nostalgic. It has a welcoming, intimate atmosphere that honors the past while inviting diners to experience something distinctly different: the culinary art of pasta making, Gallus also offers reasonably priced wines and classic cocktails, as well

as salads and antipasti, in the reinvented space, which benefits from the state-of-the-art kitchen left behind by Hen of the Wood.

CRAFT MADE CASUAL “It’s just simply about the craft of handmade pasta,” Eric says. “Gallus follows the same ethos of Hen of the Wood but is completely different. It’s still a lovely night out and a world-class dining experience, but with its casual atmosphere and lower price point, it’s more approachable.”

A CHEF’S EVOLUTION Eric credits the Heirloom Hospitality team, his co-owners Chris Goss, human resources director, Jackson Strayer Benton, beverage director, and Executive Chef Antonio Rentas, with developing the concept behind the restaurant and its menus, which are designed with communal dining in mind.

Antonio, a young chef who represents the next generation of culinary artists, and is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute, has been executive chef of Hen of the Wood, Waterbury, for more than a decade.

“It’s awesome to witness his evolution from chef to co-owner,” Eric says. “He has a deep affection for pasta, and although we developed the entire program

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together, the food comes back to Antonio. And it is his personality that defines the restaurant.”

ROOTED IN COMMUNITY Gallus took off almost immediately when it opened in 2024. “We started right out of the gate with a superwarm reception, both by the foodie network and the community at large,” Eric recalls when asked about the restaurant’s rollout. “We had the right combination of approachability and unique destination-type operation. We had lot of tailwinds behind us,” he concludes, referring to the fortune of riding on Hen of the Wood’s coattails.

PASTA WORTH A TWIRL Each day, the restaurant joyously celebrates handcrafted pasta (200 pounds of it!) in all its glory and shapes, from tagliatelle, bucatini, and cappellacci to snail-shaped lumache.

The smaller, focused menu changes by season, with several favorites, such

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as the pappardelle stuffed with beef with pork Bolognese and polenta.

OLD MILL, NEW THRILL Imagine all of this in a unique setting that is a destination unto itself, a 200-year-old grist mill with original fieldstone walls overlooking Thatcher

Creek. Inside, the forty-five-seat space feels reassuringly familiar but delightfully refreshed.

The outdoor patio, with its spectacular view of the waterfalls, is one of the restaurant’s biggest draws in the warmer months, adding an additional twenty-five seats. There’s

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

a four-seat counter to accommodate walk-ins, as well as menus for online and takeout ordering.

EYES ON WHAT’S NEXT Eric believes that Gallus is making an important contribution to Vermont’s food scene as a welcoming and moderately priced culinary destination. Looking ahead, diners can expect seasonal menu changes, with new pasta shapes and flavors, along with the re-opening of the patio. Even more exciting is the prospect of another Gallus location opening soon in Chittenden County.

Gallus represents both a return to the past and a step forward: a crowd-pleasing restaurant in a familiar setting, yet shaped by a new generation, a fresh concept, and the pleasure of simple food done exceptionally well—and at reasonable prices. It’s a natural evolution for both the space itself and the team behind it.

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INTERESTING FINDS

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY

IN BL✿✿M • a season painted in sunlight and soil •

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n Vermont’s Champlain Valley, summer gardens unfold in layers —where lake-cooled breezes, resilient perennials, and iconic blooms create a landscape both cultivated and wild.

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The Champlain Valley (including Burlington and South Burlington) is one of the warmest, longest-growing parts of Vermont—sometimes called the state’s “banana belt” because of Lake Champlain’s moderating effect. That

influence creates a wide palette of summer plants compared to the rest of the state, allowing gardens here to stretch further and bloom longer.

Summer in the Champlain Valley does not arrive all at once. It eases in—soft

mornings, longer light, and a steady warming that seems to rise from the lake itself. By mid-June, the shift is unmistakable.

Gardens, quiet for months, begin to stretch and fill, their early restraint giving way to color, texture, and movement.

THE FIRST FLOURISH Garden foliage arrives in waves. Daylilies rise quickly, their vivid blooms appearing almost overnight, lighting up borders and roadsides. Close behind come the essential perennials: bee balm, coneflower, and black-eyed Susan.

Bee balm, with its slightly untamed form and saturated reds and pinks, brings immediate life. Hummingbirds hover, dart, and return in looping patterns. Coneflowers stand more quietly, their sturdy forms holding steady through heat and wind. Black-eyed Susans create a sense of continuity— fields of gold that echo the sun.

Together, these plants form the foundation of a Champlain Valley summer: resilient, sun-loving, and deeply connected to the rhythms of pollinators.

EVOLVING COLOR Unlike more formal landscapes, gardens here are rarely fixed; they shift. One bloom fades as another rises, each overlapping just enough to keep the scene in motion.

By July, the effect is immersive. Bees move steadily from flower to flower. Butterflies drift through open spaces. Even the air seems to carry the hum of activity.

Peonies bloom in a quiet but unmistakable display. Their forms are generous—full, layered, and almost impossibly soft. Whites, blush pinks, and deep rose tones gather in clusters, catching the morning light.

They bloom briefly, but their presence lingers, drawing visitors to pause and take in the quiet abundance.

NATURE NURTURES Beyond cultivated gardens, native plants define the region.

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shift toward fall.

Along roadsides and meadows, these plants create a changing tapestry—one shaped by the valley’s soils, moisture, and climate. They offer a model of beauty grounded in resilience.

Shrubs bring structure. Hydrangeas thrive, their blooms shifting color through the season.

Summersweet adds fragrance, its late blooms carrying scent through warm evenings.

These elements anchor the garden, providing continuity as flowers come and go.

IT’S AN ANNUAL AFFAIR Annuals bring immediacy. Petunias spill from containers, marigolds endure the heat, and zinnias add bold color. They allow for experimentation and seasonal expression—an opportunity to embrace color and change.

LEANING INTO FALL

By August, the garden reaches fullness.

Hydrangeas peak. Coneflowers persist.

Goldenrod begins to glow.

The light softens, stretching across gardens and fields. The season tapers gently toward fall.

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Where to Buy Your Blooms From landmark gardens to small, plant-loving nurseries, these Champlain Valley stops are great places to find summer standouts—and the local know-how to help them thrive at home.

SHELBURNE FARMS 1611 Harbor Road Shelburne, VT www.shelburnefarms.org A quintessential Champlain Valley landscaper, with iconic peony displays and sweeping lake views.

RED WAGON PLANTS 2408 Shelburne Falls Road Hinesburg, VT www.redwagonplants.com A destination nursery specializing in hardy perennials and pollinator-friendly plants

CLAUSSEN’S FLORIST, GREENHOUSE & PERENNIAL FARM 789 U.S. Route 2A Colchester, VT www.claussens.com A longtime local favorite for annuals, perennials, and garden inspiration.

UVM HORTICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER 65 Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington, VT www.uvm.edu/hrec Trial gardens and research plantings showcase what thrives locally.

ROCK POINT 20 Rock Point Road Burlington, VT www.rockpointvt.org A natural setting with trails and native plant communities along Lake Champlain.

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CANNABIS CORNER

BY MEREDITH MANN

At Magic Mann dispensary, we offer premium, locally sourced cannabis products in the heart of Essex Junction, VT. Conveniently located at 21 Essex Way, Suite 216—just steps from Five Corners—we proudly feature a highly selective inventory of the best products from trusted Vermont growers, along with our own extensive line of Magic Mann–cultivated and manufactured products, crafted right next door to our shop. Our hands-on approach from seed to sale reflects our commitment to sustainability, education, and empowering women in cannabis.

CULTIVATOR: Family Tree Tier 3 Mixed Indoor/Soil STRAIN: Moroccan Donny BREEDER: Skunk House Genetics GENETICS: Donny Burger X Moroccan Peaches THC: 26.36% TERPS: No terp test, deli style and eco bags, sustainable family farm, and grown with love. Checks all the boxes!

Excited, we tore open the bag. It was earthy and sweet and had an aroma we could not quite first define, a kind of clean and sweet smell, combined with lingering garlic and cheese, subtly tantalized our senses as well.

The nugget was coated in glistening trichomes without even needing a scope. Deep orange-red stigmas were delicately hand-trimmed and preserved to show the highest of care and quality.

The scope revealed a thick, luscious layer of trichomes stacked one against another, glistening clear as day, some round

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as the moon. Broken up, she wasn’t overly sticky on the fingers, was dense on the squish, light on the bounce back, and ground up heavy. Perfectly sticky enough for an easy, quick roll.

Black licorice was the flavor we couldn’t name! The dry pull was all black licorice in the nose and peach and cheese on the back of the tongue and throat. The joint burned nice and slow, starting with black licorice and sweet notes hitting the tip of the tongue. Midway through the J, midway on the tongue, the tangy and zesty peach taste was prominent.

Toward the end of the joint and in the back of the throat, the burger and earthy garlic notes took over, giving us a hash-like kick at the end.

What a profile: complex, rich, and hits all the senses! As we tasted more flavors, we drifted off into a comfortable yet amazing high. Body and mind relaxed. Our chat went to self-care, love of the plant—just exactly where you’d want it to go with a friend or family. Thank you, Family Tree.

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For oruse by individuals of age and older Cannabis has not been analyzed approved by the Food21 andyears Drugs Administration (FDA). For use by individuals 21 years of age and older or registered qualifying patient only. KEEP THIS PRODUCT AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING. Possession or use of cannabis may carry signi­ficant legal penalties in some jurisdictions and under federal or registered qualifying patient only.

KEEP THIS PRODUCT AWAY FROM law. It may not be transported outside of the state of Vermont. The effects of edible cannabis may be delayed by two hours or more. Cannabis may be habit forming and can impair concentration, CHILDREN AND PETS. DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING. coordination, and judgment. Persons 25 years and younger may be more likely to experience harm to the developing brain. It is against the law to drive or operate machinery when under the influence or use Poison of cannabis may carry significant penalties in some ofPossession this product. National Control Center (800) 222-1222. jurisdictions and under federal law. It may not be transported outside of the state of Vermont. The effects of edible cannabis may be delayed by two hours or more. Cannabis may be habit forming and can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. Persons 25 years and younger may be more likely to experience harm to the developing brain. It is

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CULTIVATOR: Vermont Bud Barn Tier 1 Indoor/ Soil Strain STRAIN: Blue Mac BREEDER: Pacific Seed Co. GENETICS: Blueberry x Miracle Alien Cookies THC: 25% TERPS: No terp test As we popped the jar, it was all about the nose. Sweet and the perfect touch of sour, creating a warm tingle in the throat and a smooth fruit-ripening aroma lingering on the nose.

To the eyes, the small compact nuggets glistened with both dark and light greens, covered in rusty-colored, compact stigmas.

Once we busted out the scope, we laid our eyes upon a few intact mushroom-shaped trichomes, glistening clear as day, waiting to be melted!

Possibly machine trimmed, the little gems ground up into a kinetic, fluffy sand that spun up easily, waiting and ready to melt us into the couch! The sweet and creamy tones came through immediately on the dry pull and continued once lit.

A blueberry taste with hints of lavender and florals, and a touch of lingering sour left us smiling and grateful for the combo of two popular and well-known, potent, delicious, and celebrated strains.

Not just eye candy for this one!

We giggled as our bellies growled. Appetite stimulating, conversation enlightening and uplifting, balanced body and head, high and euphoric producing all the way! Comfortable, creative, and clear!

CULTIVATOR: Magic Mann Tier 2 Indoor/Hydro STRAIN: Sour Kush BREEDER: DNA GENETICS: Sour Diesel X OG Kush THC: 27.88% TERPS: Limonene, Linalool, Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene Some call her the “Champion of Medical Cannabis Strains,” appropriately and agreeably so. Sour, dank, rank, chem. Any way you combine, intertwine, and mix those words, you get just a bit of that overwhelmingly potent aroma. So much aroma, it is hard to capture in words. It leaves you smacking your lips and with an

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almost stain coating the teeth, full of robust aromas and flavors that more than linger; they take over.

Featuring Limonene Linalool, Myrcene, Caryophyllene, and Pinene terpenes, this strain is often the perfect daytime pain reliever with mood-lifting and energizing effects. Deep physical relaxation partners with an uplifting euphoric experience that medical and adult-use consumers alike praise time and time again years and years later.

That strain that stinks up the entire house and that you can smell a mile away? If that is what you are looking for, you found it!

Nothing discreet here.

The scope continued the tale. Bulbous trichomes glistened clear and white, coating the entirety of the nugget. Tactility boasted an almost perfect cure; the feel and squish of the nugget bounced back perfectly, ground up well, and rolled even better.

This one definitely takes the prize for flavor, by far. Grown for decades by Magic Mann’s own Nick Mann as a medical caregiver is now available for adult-use consumers to delight in!

The everlasting kush taste on your palate, between hits and long after it is gone. What else can you ask for? A fun, light-bodied high that takes the pain away, gives you a rush of excitement and energy, and leaves you chanting for a new cannabis commissioner in the end. All-around perfect.

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Cannabis has not been analyzed or approved by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA). For use by individuals 21 years of age and older or registered qualifying patient only. KEEP THIS PRODUCT AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING. Possession or use of cannabis may carry signi­ficant legal penalties in some jurisdictions and under federal law. It may not be transported outside of the state of Vermont. The effects of edible cannabis may be delayed by two hours or more. Cannabis may be habit forming and can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. Persons 25 years and younger may be more likely to experience harm to the developing brain. It is against the law to drive or operate machinery when under the influence of this product.

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CANNABIS CORNER Q & A

Four Dispensaries Four Questions Everything you want to know about the cannabis dispensing business in Vermont

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Q. What do you like best about being part of a cannabis dispensary in Vermont?

Patricia E., owner, Sunday Drive Dispensary: The people, from the fabulous people who keep the day-today operations of Sunday Drive running smoothly to the wonderful Vermonters who cultivate and manufacture the products we offer to our amazing customers. The people are the best part of owning Sunday Drive. I have met so many great people since opening Sunday Drive three years ago, and I am thankful for all of them.

Zack Lighterman, general manager, Lake Effect Vermont: What I like best about working at a dispensary in Vermont is the strong focus on locally grown cannabis and supporting small farmers. By offering products from farms across the state, including those right here in the Lake Champlain Islands, we can provide every customer with a unique experience, whether they are visiting from out of state or just down the road. It feels rewarding to offer quality craft cannabis grown near the store while supporting the local farming community.”

Megan Clendenin, storefront general manager, Dome City Dispensary: The customers! It’s been amazing to get to know so many people from all walks of life who come together to enjoy the plant. Vermont has such a mom-andpop, hometown feel compared to the hustle and bustle of Colorado—it’s been refreshing to be part of such a close-knit community.

Q. What questions do you ask someone when they’re not quite sure what they’re looking for?

Sunday Drive: When somebody comes into Sunday Drive and is unsure what they’re looking for, we usually first ask how they are looking to feel and their preferred method of consumption, and the conversation flows from there.

Drew Smith, owner and operator, Cannabis Maximus: What I like best about being a dispensary in Vermont is the sense of community and connection. Vermonters genuinely care about each other and about supporting local, responsible businesses.

Cannabis here isn’t just an industry—it’s a shared passion rooted in wellness, nature, and authenticity. Being able to provide safe, legal access to a plant that has truly changed my life is both humbling and deeply fulfilling.

Dome City Dispensary: I start by asking about their preferred consumption method and what kind of experience they’re hoping for—whether it’s to sleep, relax, or stay active.

Cannabis Maximus: I always start by asking what mode of consumption they prefer: smoking, vaping, edibles, drinks, concentrates, tinctures. Next, I ask about their goals with cannabis, whether it’s for relaxation, pain relief, creativity, or just www.BrewViewVT.com

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enjoyment. These two questions open the door to meaningful conversations about lifestyle and comfort, helping me guide them toward the best experience for their needs.

Lake Effect Vermont: When a customer isn’t sure what they’re looking for, we ask about the effects they want to feel, their experience with cannabis, and their preferred method of consumption. This helps us guide them and curate an experience based on the products we have available. Some customers prioritize taste, others potency, and some are searching for a specific cultivar they enjoyed years ago. We provide as much information as they want, whether it is about terpene profiles, cannabinoid combinations, or the lineage of our cultivars. Every customer is unique and looking to experience the plant in their own way.

Q. What’s the most pleasant and not-so-pleasant surprise you’ve encountered since opening?

Sunday Drive: The most pleasant surprise since opening Sunday Drive is how many locals I have met! My other business, Clover Gift Shop, in the village of Woodstock, is mostly tourist-driven, so I was unsure how many locals we’d have shopping at Sunday Drive. We have the greatest local customers who support us, and many have become friends— people from all walks of life, and they all inspire me. When weed brings people together, the world is a happier place.

Also, Vermonters grow amazing weed and have so much passion! I love working with passionate cultivators and being part of the journey as they perfect their craft.

Not so pleasant: I’m surprised how difficult Vermont legislators make it to operate an efficient, profitable cannabis business. The hoops that we must jump through and the many ways the rules have changed since the market opened just three years ago are very discouraging and make running a small business difficult, when Vermont is capable of a clean, sustainable, thriving cannabis market.

Dome City Dispensary: The most pleasant surprise has been how easygoing and supportive our customers are. It’s been incredible watching our loyal customer base grow—and fun to see how many people are still discovering us. On the not-sopleasant side, navigating the challenges of compliance and everchanging regulations has definitely kept us on our toes.

Cannabis Maximus: The most pleasant surprise has been my team. From our general manager to our budtenders, they are a group of people we truly like, trust, and respect. That culture is everything. When your employees are happy and proud of what they do, it shows in the customer experience. Our mission

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is value-driven, rooted in quality, fair pricing, and how we treat people. I couldn’t be prouder of the team we’ve created.

The not-so-pleasant surprise has been the lack of accessible resources for cannabis businesses. Because the industry remains federally illegal, we’re limited to a handful of niche—and often expensive—vendors for banking, payroll, merchant services, and insurance. It’s frustrating to support both state and federal taxes while being denied equal access to basic business tools. Passing federal banking reform would open the door to fair competition and muchneeded relief for operators like us.

Lake Effect Vermont: One pleasant surprise has been the wide range of customers we see, from seniors in their nineties looking for sleep or pain relief to young adults visiting dispensaries to celebrate their twentyfirst birthday. We even have a “Where Are You From?” map in the store, and so far we’ve had visitors from forty-six states, including Alaska and Hawaii. It’s always surprising how far people have traveled to experience what makes Vermont cannabis unique. H owever, a less pleasant surprise is how many people focus only on potency. Some won’t even try a product if it doesn’t hit a certain THC percentage, overlooking the full spectrum of cannabinoids, terpenes, and the unique benefits different profiles offer.

Q. When you’re not at the dispensary, how do you spend your time?

Sunday Drive: When I am not at Sunday Drive, I am usually with my family; my husband, kids, and our three rescue dogs.

We often can be found skiing or swimming up in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, where we love to be!

Dome City Dispensary: I spend most of my time with family, enjoying Vermont’s incredible live music scene, and, of course, smoking a little cannabis.

Cannabis Maximus: When I’m not at the dispensary, I love spending time with my wife, son, and our Boston Terrier, Oreo.

I’m an avid golfer and lifelong hockey fan, especially when it comes to the Bruins! Family, sports, and time outdoors keep me grounded and grateful.

Lake Effect Vermont: I enjoy hiking local trails, taking day trips, visiting local markets, and cooking with fresh ingredients. I also love traveling both within the country and internationally to experience new cultures and regional foods, which often inspire my cooking. These experiences keep life interesting and inspire me to continue exploring. www.BrewViewVT.com

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BREWFINDS

All the deets on where to find your favorite beverages...

and when they’re open

NAME

CITY

WEBSITE

OPEN

PETS

SERVES FOOD

LIVE MUSIC

BREWERIES Harvest Brewing

Bennington

www.harvestbrewing.net

Thu–Sat

Check website

Y

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Madison Brewing

Bennington

www.madisonbrewingco.com

7 Days

N

Y

Check website

Bent Hill Brewery

Braintree

www.benthillbrewery.com

Fri–Sun

Y

Y

Events only

Foley Brothers Brewing Co.

Brandon

www.foleybrothersbrewing.com

Wed–Sun

Y

N

Events only

Red Clover Ale

Brandon

www.redcloverale.com

Thu–Sun

N

N

Check website

Snow Republic

Brattleboro

www.snowrepublicbrewery.com

7 Days

N

Y

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Long Trail Brewing

Bridgewater Common

www.longtrail.com

7 Days

Check website

Y

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Bobcat Brewery and Café

Bristol

www.thebobcatcafe.com

7 Days

N

Y

Events only

Hogback Mountain Brewing

Bristol

www.hogbackbrew.com

Check website

N

N

N

Burlington Beer Company

Burlington

www.burlingtonbeer company.com

7 Days

Y

Y

Check website

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BREWFINDS

NAME

CITY

WEBSITE

OPEN

PETS

SERVES FOOD

LIVE MUSIC

Outdoor areas

Y

Check website

Foam Brewers

Burlington

www.foambrewers.com

7 Days

Freak Folk Bier

Burlington

www.freakfolkbier.com

Check website

N

N

Events only

Queen City Brewery

Burlington

www.queencitybrewery.net

Tue–Sun

N

Check website

Events only

Switchback Brewing Co.

Burlington

www.switchbackvt.com

7 Days

Y

Snacks

Check website

Vermont Pub and Brewery

Burlington

www.vermontbrewery.com

7 Days

Patio only

Y

Check website

Zero Gravity Craft Brewery

Burlington

www.zerogravitybeer.com

7 Days

Outdoor areas

Y

Events only

House of Fermentology

Charlotte

www.houseoffermentology.com

Check website

N

N

Events only

Green Empire Brewing

Colchester

www.gebrew.com

Fri–Sat

N

N

Events only

Red Barn Brewing

Danville

www.redbarnbrewingvt.com

Fri–Sat

Outdoor areas

N

Events only

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Wonderful deep aroma of Vermont-grown corn.

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PAPILIO AGAVE Very Clean and pure with muted tequila flavor overlaid with smoky sweet notes of maple syrup.

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PERC COFFEE LIQUEUR Specialty grade Arabica Coffee is infused with exceptionally pure liquor and lightly sweetened.

PIRATE DAN’S VERMONT RUM BRATTLEBORO, VT

Handmade in custom stills. This triple distilled rum is uniquely smooth.

BRENDAN’S SPICED RUM Has a flavor profile that balances well with many unique spices, and a delightful orange finish. * Both Rums are distilled at the St Johnsbury distillery.

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BREWFINDS

NAME

CITY

WEBSITE

OPEN Tues, Thu–Sun

PETS

SERVES FOOD

LIVE MUSIC

N

Y

Check website

Dirt Church Brewery

East Haven

www.dirtchurchvt.com

1st Republic Brewing

Essex Junction

www.1strepublicbrewingco.com Tue–Sun

Check website

Check website

Events only

Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling Company

Essex Junction

www.blackflannel.com

Tue–Sun

Check website

Y

Check website

Hill Farmstead Brewery

Greensboro

www.hillfarmstead.com

Wed–Sat

Y

N

Events only

Frost Beer Works

Hinesburg

www.frostbeerworks.com

Fri–Sun

N

N

Events only

Ten Bends Beer

Hyde Park

www.tenbendsbeer.com

Fri–Sun

Check website

N

Events only

Lot Six Brewing

Jeffersonville

www.lotsixbrewing.com

Wed–Sun

Outdoor areas

Y

N

Red Leaf Gluten-Free Brewing

Jeffersonville

www.facebook.com/redleafgf

Fri–Sun

Check website

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Beer Naked Brewery

Marlboro

www.facebook.com /BNBrewery

Thu–Sun

Y

Y

Events only

Drop-In Brewing Company

Middlebury

www.dropinbrewing.com

7 Days (Summer)

Y

Y

Events only

Rock Art Brewery

Morrisville

www.rockartbrewery.com

Mon–Sat

Y

Check website

Events only

Soulmate Brewing Company

Morrisville

www.soulmatebrewing.com

Thu–Sun

N

Y

Check website

Kingdom Brewing

Newport

www.kingdombrewingvt.com

Thu–Sat

Outdoor areas

Y

Weekly

Good Measure Brewing Co.

Northfield

www.goodmeasurebrewing.com 7 Days

N

Y

Events only

Kraemer & Kin

North Hero

www.kraemerandkin.com

Fri–Sun

Check website

Y

N

Norwich Inn

Norwich

www.norwichinn.com

7 Days

Y

Y

Events only

Stone Corral Brewery

Richmond

www.stonecorral.com

Tue–Sun

Y

Y

Check website

Rutland Beer Works

Rutland

www.facebook.com/rutland beerworks

Wed–Sat

Check website

Check website

Events only

14th Star Brewing Co.

Saint Albans

www.14thstarbrewing.com

Tue–Sun

N

Y

Check website

Mill River Brewing

Saint Albans

www.millriverbrewing.com

Wed–Sat

N

Y

Check website

www.BrewViewVT.com

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BREWFINDS

NAME

CITY

WEBSITE

Whirligig Brewing

Saint Johnsbury

www.whirligigbrewing.com

Fiddlehead Brewing Co.

Shelburne

Weird Window Brewing

PETS

SERVES FOOD

LIVE MUSIC

Wed–Sun

Check website

Y

Check website

www.fiddleheadbrewing.com

7 Days

N

Y

Check website

South Burlington

www.weirdwindowbrewing.com

Thu–Sun

Outdoor areas

Snacks

Check website

Two Heroes Brewery

South Hero

www.twoheroesbrewery.com

Thu–Sun

Outdoor areas

Upper Pass Breer Co.

South Royalton

www.upperpassbeer.com

Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun

Check website

Y

Check website

Alchemist Beer

Stowe

www.alchemistbeer.com

Tue–Sat

Y

N

Events only

Idletyme Brewing Co.

Stowe

www.idletymebrewing.com

7 Days

On patio

Y

Events only

Von Trapp Brewery and Bierhall

Stowe

www.vontrappbrewing.com

7 days

Outdoor areas

Y

Check website

Brocklebank Craft Brewing

Tunbridge

www.brocklebankvt.com

Fri–Sat

Y

N

Check website

Hired Hand Brewing

Vergennes

www.hiredhandbrewing.com

Wed–Sun

N

Y

Events only

Cousins Brewing

Waitsfield

www.facebook.com /cousinsbrewing

Check website

N

Y

Events only

Lawson’s Finest Liquids

Waitsfield

www.lawsonsfinest.com

7 Days

Check website

Y

Check website

Big Tree Brewing

Waterbury

www.waterburyreservoir.com

7 Days

Outdoor areas

Y

Check website

Prohibition Pig

Waterbury

www.prohibitionpig.com

7 Days

N

Y

Events only

Next Trick Brewing

West Burke

www.nexttrickbrewing.com

Fri–Sun

Check website

N

Events only

Snow Republic Brewing Co.

West Dover

www.snowrepublicbrewery.com

7 Days

Oudoor areas

Y

Check website

Kickback Brewery

Westford

www.kickbackbrewery.com

Check website

N

N

Check website

Backacre Beermakers

Weston

www.backacrebeermakers.com

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

River Roost Brewery

White River Jct.

www.riverroostbrewery.com

Thu–Sun

Check website

N

Events only

Goodwater Brewery

Williston

www.goodwaterbreweryvt.com

Wed–Sun

Y

Y

Check website

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OPEN

BREWFINDS

NAME

CITY

WEBSITE

OPEN

PETS

SERVES FOOD

LIVE MUSIC

Harpoon Brewery Riverbend Taps

Windsor

www.harpoonbrewery.com /breweries-windsor

7 Days

Common areas

Y

Check website

Four Quarters Brewing

Winooski

www.4qbc.com

Thu–Sun

Y

Y

Events only

Saxtons River Distillery

Brattleboro

www.saxtonsriverdistillery.com 7 Days

Y

N

Check website

Mad River Distillers

Burlington

www.madriverdistillers.com

7 Days

N

N

Events only

Hooker Mountain Farm and Distillery

Cabot

www.hookermountainfarm.com

See website

Y

N

Events only

Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling Company

Essex Junction

www.blackflannel.com

Tue–Sun

Check website

Check website

Check website

Smugglers’ Notch Distillery

Jeffersonville Waterbury Burlington

www.smugglersnotch distillery.com

See website

N

N

Events only

Appalachian Gap Distillery

Middlebury

www.appalachiangap.com

7 Days

N

N

Events only

Caledonia Spirits

Montpelier

www.caledoniaspirits.com

7 Days

N

Food trucks

Events only

Green Mountain Distillery

Morrisville

www.greendistillers.com

Thu–Sun

N

N

Events only

Vermont Spirits Distillery

Quechee

www.vermontspirits.com

7 Days

N

N

Events only

Saint Johnsbury Distillery

Saint Johnsbury

www.stjdistillery.com

Thu–Fri

N

N

Events only

WhistlePig

Waterbury Middlebury

www.whistlepigwhiskey.com

See website

N

See website

Events only

Vermont Distillers

West Marlboro Burlington

www.vermontdistillers.com

7 Days

N

N

Events only

Silo Distillery

Windsor

www.silodistillery.com

7 Days

N

N

Events only

DISTILLERIES

VINEYARDS/WINERIES Fable Farm Fermentory

Barnard

www.fablefarm fermentory.com

Saturday

Ask first

N

Events only

Neshobe River Winery

Brandon

www.neshoberiverwinery.com

Wed–Sun

Check website

N

Events only

Charlotte Village Winery

Charlotte

www.charlottevillage winery.com

7 Days

Check website

N

Check website

Hillis Sugarbush Farm & Winery

Colchester

www.hillisfarm.com

Sat

Outdoor areas

N

Check website

www.BrewViewVT.com

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NAME

CITY

WEBSITE

OPEN

PETS

SERVES FOOD

LIVE MUSIC

Honora Winery & Vineyard

Jacksonville

www.honorawinery.com

Wed–Sun

Check website

Y

Events only

North Branch Vineyards

Montpelier

www.northbranch vineyards.com

Thu–Sun

Check website

N

Events only

Lincoln Peak Winery

New Haven

www.lincolnpeakvineyard.com

Wed–Sun

Outdoor areas

Snacks

Events only

Whaleback Winery

Poultney

www.whalebackvineyard.com

Wed–Sun

Check website

N

Events only

Putney Mountain Winery

Putney

www.putneywine.com

7 Days

Check website

N

Events only

Shelburne Vineyard

Shelburne

www.shelburnevineyard.com

7 Days

Outdoor areas

N

Check website

Snow Farm Vineyard & Winery

South Hero

www.snowfarm.com

7 Days

Outdoor areas

Check website

Check website

Fable Farm Fermentory

Barnard

www.fablefarmfermentory.com

Saturdays

Ask first

N

Events only

Little City Cider Co.

Bennington

www.facebook.com/ LittleCityCiderCo

Thu–Sat

Outdoor areas

Pizza

Check Facebook page

Citizen Cider

Burlington

www.citizencider.com

7 Days

N

Y

Events only

Windfall Orchard

Cornwall

www.windfallorchardtvt.com

Sat–Sun

Outdoor areas

N

Events only

Chapin Orchard

Essex Junction

www.chapinorchard.com

Check website

N

N

Events only

Vermont Cider Lab

Essex Junction

www.vtciderlab.com

Wed–Sun

N

Snacks

Check website

Hall Home Place

Isle La Motte

www.hallhomeplace.com

Fri–Sun

N

Y

Events only

Woodchuck Cider

Middlebury

www.woodchuck.com

Wed–Sun

Outdoor areas

Snacks

Events only

Boyer’s Orchard

Monkton

www.boyersorchard.com

7 Days

N

N

Events only

Eden Specialty Ciders

Newport

www.edenciders.com

Check website

N

N

Events only

Champlain Orchards

Shoreham

www.champlainorchards.com

7 Days

Y

N

Events only

Stowe Cider

Stowe

www.stowecider.com

Mon, Thurs–Sun

On patio

N

Saturdays 4–7

Shacksbury

Vergennes

www.shacksbury.com

Wed–Sun

N

N

Events only

Flag Hill Farm

Vershire

www.flaghillfarm.com

By schedule only

N

N

Events only

Tin Hat Cider

Waitsfield

www.tinhatcider.com

Mad River Taste Place, Mon–Sat

N

N

No

Cold Hollow Cider Mill

Waterbury Center

www.coldhollow.com

7 Days

Outside areas

Y

Events only

CIDERIES

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HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS

JULY 31, 7PM

THE WALLFLOWERS

KYSHONA

Railroad Street St.Johnsbury, VT AUGUST 2, 7PM

NOAH RICHARDSON AUGUST 7, 7:30PM

THE HOWLING

AUGUST 9, 5PM

HOUSE OF HAMILL AUGUST 16, 5PM

ANNIKA CHAMBERS & PAUL DESLAURIERS AUGUST 23, 5PM

LADAMA

AUGUST 28, 7PM

JON HAYES & THE COMPANY AUGUST 30, 5PM

KUF KNOTZ & CHRISTINE ELISE

STOWE CIDER 17 Town Farm Lane Stowe, VT

www.stowecider.com JULY 18, 4PM

PARAMOUNT THEATRE

BASE AREA BLOCK PARTY AT MOUNT SNOW

CIDER SATURDAY WITH WAX MONKEY! AUGUST 29, 10AM

30 Center Street Rutland, VT www.paramountvt.org

JULY 24, 5PM

JAM FOR THE PARKS 2026

AUGUST 15, 7PM

JULY 31, 5PM

THE DAVIDS

BOLTON VALLEY RESORT

CARLY PEARCE

AUGUST 18, 7:30PM

THE WALLFLOWERS

AUGUST 22, 5:30PM

AARON LEWIS AND THE STATELINERS

The Vermont State Fairgrounds 175 South Main Street Rutland, VT

MIKE MCMANN AND THE UNDERDAWGS

AUGUST 7, 5PM

UNQUALIFIED

AUGUST 14, 5PM

ALLEGRA & THE DAYDREAMERS AUGUST 21, 5PM

THE RIPCHORDS

AUGUST 28, 5PM

THE MAIDS

SEPTEMBER 4, 5PM

MOUNT SNOW RESORT

NATE MARTEL BAND

39 Mount Snow Road West Dover, VT www.mountsnow.com

CATAMOUNT ARTS

SEPTEMBER 5, NOON

www.catamountarts.org

31ST ANNUAL MOUNT SNOW BREWERS FESTIVAL

115 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury, VT JULY 26, 5PM

MARK TAYLOR

4302 Bolton Valley Access Road Bolton Valley, VT

www.boltonvalley.com THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3

THIRTY BUCK THURSDAYS Thursdays, Noon JULY 18, 9:30AM AUGUST 15, 9:30AM

STRIDER BIKE RACE

JULY 16–AUGUST 27

THURSDUO

Thursdays, 5:30PM AUGUST 2, 8AM

802 DAY

SEPTEMBER 5, 10AM

VMBA DAY

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HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS

KILLINGTON RESORT 4763 Killington Road Killington,VT www.killington.com

THROUGH AUGUST 27

MICHELOB ULTRA GOLF LEAGUE Thursdays, 5PM THROUGH AUGUST 19

KMBC BIKE BUM RACE SERIES Wednesdays, 2PM JULY 17 & 18

KILLINGTON UNCORKED AUGUST 7

18TH ANNUAL NOT SO CHILLY GOLF TOURNAMENT

THE SOUND OF MUSIC AUGUST 2, 10AM

LONG TRAIL BREWING COMPANY 5520 US-4 Bridgewater Corners, VT

www.longtrail.com THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6

LIVE MUSIC AT LONG TRAIL Sundays, 3pm THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3

LIVE MUSIC AT LONG TRAIL Thursdays, 5PM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4

TAPROOM TRIVIA

14TH STAR BREWING COMPANY 133 North Main St, #7 Saint Albans, VT

www.14thstarbrewing.com

71 North Main Street Randolph, VT

www.chandler-arts.org AUGUST 8, 7:30PM

CENTRAL VERMONT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEK 1 AUGUST 14, 7PM

ERIK FRIEDLANDER: BLOCK ICE & PROPANE

JULY 18, 7:30PM

AUGUST 22, 6PM

PHANTOM SUNS, FALL DISTRICT, DOOM SERVICE, YES MACHINE AUGUST 14, 6:30PM

LIVE MUSIC: EVAN DAVID WARNER

REVISITING CREEDENCE SEPTEMBER 5, 6PM

RIVER OF DREAMS: A TRIBUTE TO BILLY JOEL SEPTEMBER 6, 9AM

STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 Village Lodge Road Stratton Mountain, VT

www.stratton.com JULY 18, 7:30AM

TOUR DE GLAZE MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE JULY 24–26, ALL DAY

DOUBLES TENNIS BOOTCAMP JULY 26, 10AM

JULY 30 & 31, 10AM

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GUTCHECK ADVENTURE RACE THE NORTH FACE TAILS AND TRAILS HIKE SERIES–SUN BOWL

AUGUST 15, 7:30PM

THE 34TH ANNUAL NEW WORLD FESTIVAL

AUGUST 15, 7:30AM

TRIVIA NIGHT

STRATTON XCM CROSS COUNTRY BIKE RACE

SEPTEMBER 6, NOON

HARVEST AND RUST

AUGUST 16, 9AM

Presented by the Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival

CENTRAL VERMONT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEK 2

AUGUST 8, 6PM

JULY 28, 6:30PM AUGUST 11 & 25, 6:30PM

Fridays, 8PM

CHANDLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS

802 MOUNTAIN BIKE DAY

THE NORTH FACE TAILS AND TRAILS HIKE–SUMMIT HIKE SEPTEMBER 6, 11AM

FALL FESTIVAL

VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2 Church Street, Suite 3B Burlington, VT

www.vso.org AUGUST 5–7, 7PM

THE SOUND OF MUSIC: IN CONCERT Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow 854 Trapp Hill Road Stowe, VT

WOMEN’S MOUNTAIN BIKE 2-DAY CAMP

AUGUST 24 & 25, 7PM

AUGUST 1, 3PM

Shelburne Museum 6000 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT

SUMMER MUSIC IN THE BASE AREA

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV & THE VSO

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS

SOCIAL DISTORTION

SEPTEMBER 3, 6PM

TROY MILLETTE AND THE FIRE BELOW SEPTEMBER 6, 2:30PM

ALI T

FLYNN

153 Main Street Burlington, VT

www.flynnvt.org JULY 24, 7:30PM

JORDAN JENSEN

JULY 31, 7:30PM

JORDAN KLEPPER TROMBONE SHORTY

AUGUST 21, 7:30PM

ANGELIQUE KIDJO

HIGHER GROUND 1214 Williston Road South Burlington, VT

www.highergroundmusic.com JULY 15, 7:30PM

JACK WHITE

Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction, VT JULY 16, 6PM

BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center 122 Hourglass Drive Stowe, VT JULY 18, 8PM

MAQUAM BARN & WINERY 12 Duffy Road Milton, VT

www.maquambarnandwinery.com

AUGUST 6, 6PM

CHRIS AND ISSY

AUGUST 9, 2:30PM

TROY MILLETTE AND THE FIRE BELOW AUGUST 13, 6PM

MCMAPLE

SLIPBIZKIT

JULY 18, 8PM

SEX WITH JENNA: DATING SHOW JULY 19, 8PM

SOCIAL DISTORTION

AUGUST 16, 2:30PM

JULY 21, 7PM

JULY 23, 6PM

AUGUST 20, 6PM

Shelburne Museum 6000 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT

JULY 26, 2:30PM

AUGUST 23, 2:30PM

JULY 30, 6PM

AUGUST 27, 6PM

JULY 19, 2:30PM

CHRIS AND ISSY KING ME

BETHANY CONNER

CHRIS AND ISSY

THE DEVON MCGARRY BAND THE OWL STARS

JERBAND

B-TOWN

AUGUST 2, 2:30PM

AUGUST 30, 2:30PM

STEVE HARTMANN

SISTER SPEAK

GILLIAN WELCH & DAVID RAWLINGS

JULY 22, 7PM

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE Shelburne Museum 6000 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT www.BrewViewVT.com 55

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS

JULY 31, 7PM

MODEST MOUSE

SYLVAN ESSO, LANDLADY AUGUST 1,

THE HEAD AND THE HEART, HOUNDMOUTH AUGUST 2,

BIG THIEF

AUGUST 2, 7PM

SPIN DOCTORS

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center 122 Hourglass Drive Stowe, VT AUGUST 4, 8PM

OLIVER HAZARD

AUGUST 6, 8PM

FRUITION

AUGUST 8, 9PM

BOP TO THE TOP

"WEIRD AL " JANKOVIC

AUGUST 9, 8PM

SAVE FERRIS

AUGUST 11 & 12, 7PM

LAKE STREET DIVE, COUCH Shelburne Museum 6000 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT AUGUST 15, 7:30PM

SLOW MAGIC

AUGUST 15, 8PM

NORA BROWN & STEPHANIE COLEMAN AUGUST 19, 6PM

INDIGO GIRLS

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center 122 Hourglass Drive Stowe, VT AUGUST 19, 8PM

THE MOUNTAIN GOATS AUGUST 21, 7PM

MODEST MOUSE

Shelburne Museum 6000 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT JULY 24, 7:30PM

“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction, VT JULY 26, 6PM

SHAKEY GRAVES, DOPE LEMON Shelburne Museum 6000 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT

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JULY 27, 8PM

KALEO

WATERFRONT CONCERT SERIES Waterfront Park Burlington, VT

JULY 30, 7PM

THRUNDERCAT

AUGUST 22, 9PM

DEBI TIRAR MAS FIESTAS AUGUST 24 & 25, 7PM

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV & VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Shelburne Museum 6000 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS

ALABAMA SHAKES AUGUST 2

MARGARET DRAFT Molly Stark State Park Wilmington, VT AUGUST 8

MARY ELDER JACOBSEN Elmore State Park Elmore, VT SEPTEMBER 19

YOUNG WRITER’S PROJECT Mount Philo State Park Charlotte, VT

MIDDLEBURY FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN 3 Main Street Middlebury, VT

www.festivalonthegreen.org AUGUST 29, 7:30PM

SPLIT IN HALF

SEPTEMBER 4, 7PM

SIERRA FERRELL

Shelburne Museum 6000 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT SEPTEMBER 6, 7PM

ALABAMA SHAKES

Shelburne Museum 6000 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT

LAKE MOREY RESORT 82 Clubhouse Road Fairlee, VT

AUGUST 18, 8PM

ANDY GRAMMAR

AUGUST 20, 8PM

COLLECTIVE SOUL

SLAP DRAGON

AUGUST 27, 7PM

JULY 17, NOON

MUSCADINE BLOODLINE

FOAM BREWERS 112 Lake Street Burlington, VT

www.foambrewers.com

KALEO

AUGUST 6, 8PM

NATASHA BEDINGFIELD

DOWNTOWN BOYS JULY 31, 9PM

SPLENDID TORCH, PONYHUSTLE

JULY 18, 7PM

VERMONT JAZZ ENSEMBLE STREET DANCE & SCARLETT ANNIE

MANCHESTER MUSIC FESTIVAL Southern Vermont Arts Center 930 West Road Manchester, VT

www.mmfvt.org JULY 21, 7PM

BLACK FLANNEL BREWING & DISTILLING COMPANY

AUGUST 13, 8PM

THE REVIVALISTS

21 Essex way, Suite 201 Essex Junction, VT www.blackflannel.com

AUGUST 18, 7PM

SATURDAYS, 11AM–12PM

WALK OFF THE EARTH

BRETT HUGHES AND THE HONKY-TONK CROWD

JULY 21, 8PM

JULY 29, 8PM JULY 30, 8PM

CIRCUS MINIMUS JULY 17, 7PM

JULY 25, 8PM

MAX MCNOWN

MAMMALS

JULY 16, 8:30PM

JULY 23, 8PM

SAM BURCHFIELD

JULY 16, 7PM

KAITLIN BUTTS

L’ECLAIR

JULY 29, 7PM

MATHIS ANDERSEN & GAELLE HISPARD

AUGUST 25, 7PM

www.lakemoreyresort.com

TRAMPLED BY TURTLES

JULY 16, NOON

WORDS IN THE WOODS

DILLON SCOTT PLAYS THE MUSIC OF GEORGE WALKER JULY 23, 7:30PM

DVORAK IN AMERICA JULY 30, 7:30PM

WEST SIDE STORY GOES HOLLYWOOD AUGUST 2, 4PM

HER STORY: IN HARMONY www.BrewViewVT.com 57

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS

FESTIVAL OF FARMHOUSE ALES AUGUST 15, 6:30PM

SHAKESPEARE IN THE WOODS

SOUTH BURLINGTON WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL BY LIGHT THE NIGHT Overlook Park South Burlington, VT

www.facebook.com/ events/813323045159460 AUGUST 15, 11AM

BENNINGTON FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL Main Street Bennington, VT

www.facebook.com/BennVtFoodTruckFest AUGUST 6, 7:30PM

RHAPSODY IN BLUE: MUSIC FROM THE CITY AUGUST 22, 7:30PM

ON THE TRAIL WITH HILARY GARDNER AND THE LONESOME PINES SEPTEMBER 6, 3PM

BACH’S COMPLETE SONATAS AND PARTITAS FOR SOLO VIOLIN

JULY 30–AUGUST 2

THE OM FESTIVAL

West Mountain Inn 144 West Mountain Inn Road Arlington, VT

www.theomfestival.com JULY 31–AUGUST 9

VERMONT BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL Towns of Dover and Wilmington 21 West Main Street Wilmington, VT

www.vermontblueberryfestival.com

OTHER NOTEWORTHY EVENTS THROUGH AUGUST 13

CONCERTS IN THE PARK Thursdays, 6PM Rusty Parker Memorial Park Waterbury, VT

www.waterburyvtrotary.org THROUGH AUGUST 19

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES Wednesdays, 5:30PM

www.morristownvt.gov

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AUGUST 1, NOON

FESTIVAL OF FARMHOUSE ALES 2026 403 Hill Road Greensboro Bend, VT

www.hillfarmstead.com AUGUST 12–16, 19–23, 26–30, 7:30PM

AUGUST 15, NOON

VERMONT NANOFEST Tunbridge Fairgrounds Tunbridge, VT

www.brocklebankvt.com AUGUST 16, 10AM

BENNINGTON BATTLE DAY 15 Monument Circle Bennington, VT

www.historicsites.vermont.gov AUGUST 22 & 23, 11AM

BEST OF VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL Okemo Field Bixby Road Ludlow, VT

www.yourplaceinvermont.com/ best-of-vermont-summer-festival

SHAKESPEARE IN THE WOODS: LEAR & MERRY WIVES

AUGUST 26 & 27, 29 & 30

The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa 3567 Main Street Manchester, VT

Caledonia County Fairgrounds 1 Fairground Road Lyndonville, VT

www.shakespeareinthewoods.org

CALEDONIA COUNTY FAIR

www.caledoniacountyfair.com

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