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 →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…
Read More →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…
Read More →Townshend, Vermont Celebrates the 5th Annual Pickle Day
A fun day of food, music, games & pickles-August 8th, Noon to 6 pm Get ready to pucker up, Vermont! FinAllie Ferments LLC is thrilled to announce the return of one of the Green Mountain State’s more beloved community celebrations: Pickle Day,…
Read More →By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. In a village of just a few hundred residents, audiences have been gathering for nearly nine decades to experience something timeless: the shared magic of live theater. This year, Weston Theater Company celebrates its 90th season,…
Read More →The Season Finale: Welcoming Director M. Bevin O’Gara to Dorset
By Vermont Country staff in collaboration with Dorset Theatre Festival artistic leadership. Dorset Theatre Festival is preparing to close its 49th summer season with a powerhouse finale: Kenneth Lonergan’s sharp comedy-drama, Lobby Hero (August 21 – September 5, 2026). Written by the…
Read More →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…
Read More →A New Season in Sculpture: NBOSS Opens Its 2026 Exhibition With Year-Round Public Art
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…
Read More →By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. Businesses can change a lot in 50 years, but for The Gift Garden in Bennington, after surviving five decades and a pandemic, it is still going strong. Three things have remained constant: sensational service, quality product,…
Read More →Taconic Music’s 10th Summer Festival runs from June 15–July 13, bringing faculty and guest musicians from across the U.S. and Italy to the Shires. The festival includes three Chamber Music Saturdays concerts and a pair of Young Artists concerts at BBA’s Riley…
Read More →By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Downtown Bennington will once again come alive with color, music, and community spirit when Bennington Pride 2026 returns on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., welcoming residents and visitors from across Southern…
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