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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By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. NORTH BENNINGTON — Perched atop a North Bennington hillside located just steps away from the picturesque back entrance to Bennington College, sits the Prospect Street Writers House – its sunny yellow door offering a promise…
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By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. Garlic Town, USA in downtown Bennington is a Southern Vermont festival deep-rooted in tradition. For over 30 years, farmers have come together during Labor Day weekend to honor garlic, a vegetable found in countless dishes created…
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By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. Friends of Historic Memorial Hall is back in action, reshaping the town-owned venue into a community arts hub. “Our job is to become the cultural home for the valley,” said Ian Campbell, board chairman. The nonprofit,…
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A South Street art supply shop evolves into a creative hub for makers, framing, and Vermont-made work By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. There is a particular kind of quiet that lives inside an art supply store, the soft friction of paper,…
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By Jeff McRae, Vermont Country Magazine. Though I’m a drummer and knew a lot of the musicians and venue owners in the Shires, I’d never had reason to meet Polly van der Linde. I’d heard of her piano camps and gigged pretty…
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By Bob Schwartz. STOWE, VT — The von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort is proud to announce its inclusion on the prestigious 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America® Most Magnificent Gardens List, recognizing some of the most extraordinary historic hotel gardens across the…
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By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. When Vance Chatel first stepped into the old brick building on the corner of Benmont Avenue and River Street, he had never been to Bennington before. However, by the following Monday, Chatel found himself completely…
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ArtsFest Celebrates Creativity Along Downtown Bennington’s Riverwalk By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. In many communities, experiencing art requires registering for a class, attending a workshop, or purchasing admission to a museum or gallery. In Bennington, art is increasingly becoming part of…
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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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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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