A Small Town Throws a Big Party for Turnips

Wardsboro is the undisputed home of the Gilfeather Turnip, the Vermont State Vegetable. By Anita Rafael.  Ever since 2002, long before the State of Vermont designated the Gilfeather turnip as the State Vegetable, the residents of the small town of…

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  • For a full taste of the iconic fall season in Vermont, be sure to make a stop at the Retreat Farm Market in Brattleboro. Tucked inside the historic Retreat Farm campus, this gem of a market has quickly become one of southeastern…

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  • Fun, hands-on, and family-friendly experiences await at Equine Affaire! By Allison Rehnborg Are you searching for an exciting equestrian adventure or a fun weekend escape for the whole family? Come to Equine Affaire, New England’s favorite horse expo! Established as a staple…

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  • Wardsboro is the undisputed home of the Gilfeather Turnip, the Vermont State Vegetable. By Anita Rafael.  Ever since 2002, long before the State of Vermont designated the Gilfeather turnip as the State Vegetable, the residents of the small town of Wardsboro have…

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  • Ocean Crest Seafoods Inc., Neptune’s Harvest Fertilizer’s parent company, in Gloucester, MA, inadvertently ended up in the organic fertilizer business. A wholesale fish and seafood company established in 1965, Ocean Crest had a need to dispose of the fish remains created after…

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New England’s Ultimate Equestrian Getaway

Fun, hands-on, and family-friendly experiences await at Equine Affaire! By Allison Rehnborg Are you searching for an exciting equestrian adventure or a fun weekend escape for the whole family? Come to Equine Affaire, New England’s favorite horse expo! Established as a staple…

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Why Whitingham’s Old Home Week Is Worth the Trip

By Xander Belogour, Vermont Country correspondent.  WHITINGHAM — Every decade since 1906, Whitingham has honored its Old Home Week, a celebration dedicated to the community’s history, culture, and the bonds that make up Whitingham. This year’s celebration—July 24 through 26—is special, coinciding…

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180 Years of Family Fun: The Vermont State Fair

By Danny Zaffarano, Vermont Country correspondent. Even if the State Fair isn’t part of your annual plans there is something magical about the thought. It’s a recollection of carefree days, bright lights, fast rides, and every type of fried food you could…

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