Garlic Town, USA, in Bennington, Vermont, can be likened to Willy Wonka’s candy wonderland but with a garlicky twist. Picture this: Over 120 vendors, food trucks, craft producers, bands, kids’ activities, and more, all dedicated to celebrating the divine allium and the…
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This summer, the heart of the Newfane community will come alive with music as Music at Union Hall launches its highly anticipated Summer Concert Series. Set on the common in front of the courthouse, this outdoor venue offers a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere…
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Hiking I Gardens I Events I Bell Tower I Museum I Memorials Submitted by Cathedral of the Pines foundation. A 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1945 with the passing of Sanderson Sloane, a WWII B17 Bomber pilot. With the loss of their son…
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The Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant is widely considered one of the best places to stay in Manchester, Vermont, because it perfectly blends luxury, charm, and an authentic Vermont experience. Nestled in the heart of Manchester Village, this boutique inn offers an…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. There are places to stay in Southern Vermont, and then there are places that become part of the journey itself. Tucked into 1,500 acres of forested land in the quiet hills of Guilford, just a short…
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For nearly three decades, summer in Southwestern Vermont has carried with it a familiar and beloved tradition: the return of sculpture to the streets, pathways and public spaces of North Bennington and beyond. This year, the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show is…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. There is a renewed sense of energy in downtown Bennington this year, and much of it can be felt beneath the lights of the Bennington Theater. For longtime theatergoers and newcomers alike, 2026 marks something meaningful:…
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As the Green Mountains shift back to actual green for the summer, a familiar and electric energy returns to Southern Vermont. Professional summer theater is back at the historic Dorset Playhouse, a venue that has served as a cultural hub for the…
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By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. BENNINGTON — Outside, the early spring weather of Southern Vermont is blustery and dreary. Dark clouds have been rolling across the Green Mountain Valley for most of the day – dropping occasional moisture in fits…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. There are some events that feel less like a festival and more like a tradition woven into the identity of a place. In Bennington, Labor Day weekend belongs to Garlic Town, USA. For more than three…
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By Rejoice E. Scherry, Site Administrator for the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. “One chamber of the human heart is set aside for the love of animals,” said First Lady Grace Coolidge. The Coolidge family was famed for their adoration of…
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