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…
Read More →The 45th Quechee Balloon Festival: A Vermont Tradition Lifts Off
Every year, the summer skies above the Quechee Gorge come alive with color during the Quechee Balloon Festival—a beloved New England tradition now celebrating its 45th year. Hosted by the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival has grown since its humble…
Read More →Feeling free at Catamount BMX
By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. Vermont’s only bike motocross organization, Bennington County’s Catamount BMX, is back in full operation. For frequent Catamount BMX participants, the track offers a feeling of pure and utter exhilaration. “BMX is so much fun. When…
Read More →Bennington’s Mayfest Celebrates its 38th Year
By Gabriel Schatz, Vermont Country Magazine. In a state where winter lasts half the year, spring demands to be celebrated with extra gusto. And no one is more excited for the return of warm weather than Vermonters. Every Memorial Day weekend, downtown…
Read More →By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. The newly revitalized Monument Arts & Cultural Center is quickly becoming a cornerstone of live entertainment and creative expression in the tri-state region. Under the passionate leadership of Executive Director Kristine Lewis, supported by a dynamic…
Read More →Garlic Town USA: A Flavorful Tradition in Bennington Celebrating 30 Years of Garlic Goodness
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. From the moment you arrive at Garlic Town USA, you feel the warmth of Vermont’s hospitality. Whether you’re arriving by bus, walking from one of the local downtown inns, or just taking in the crisp air…
Read More →Sponsored by Vermont Begins Here Bennington, Vermont, is a town rich in history and culture, celebrated for its vital role in the American Revolution and as the first town chartered in the New Hampshire Grants, as the future independent republic of Vermont…
Read More →Southern Vermont Brewing Festivals: A Celebration of Craft and Community
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Vermont has long been a haven for craft beer enthusiasts, and Southern Vermont proudly upholds this legacy with two major brewing festivals in May. From the homebrew ingenuity on display in Bennington to the nationally recognized…
Read More →Danby’s Smokey House Center takes on the sticky situation of maple syruping in a changing climate
Danielle M. Crosier – Vermont Country Magazine. In 2024 alone, more than 3,000 Vermont sugarhouses contributed a total of 3,108,000 gallons of maple syrup to the United States economy. Data obtained from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service…
Read More →Discover Southern Vermont: Your Perfect Day Trip Destination with Thruhike and Vermont Country
By Alexander Belogour and Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine SOUTHERN VERMONT — Southern Vermont offers the perfect mix of outdoor adventures, local businesses, and scenic spots ideal for a day trip. Vermont Country is excited to partner with Thruhike (thruhike.io), a platform…
Read More →By Gabriel Schatz, Vermont Country correspondent. The Wilburton Inn Perched on the crest of a 30-acre hilltop in Manchester Village, The Wilburton is a spectacular setting for destination weddings. The turn-of-the-century estate offers sweeping views of Vermont’s Green Mountains as the perfect…
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