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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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 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,…
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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…
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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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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. The Park-McCullough in North Bennington has long been a jewel of Southern Vermont. The house, completed at the end of 1865 and now a museum open to the public, is one of New England’s most significant…
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By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. Just after dawn in Quechee, when the river valley is still holding the last of the night’s cool air, the first balloon burners crack open with a sound like a giant exhaling. The village green —…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Enter in the back of 532 Main St. #3, and you’ll find something that has quietly shaped the well-being of Bennington for 25 years. Jane Schaeffer smiles when she says it’s been “a great experience.” A…
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By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. At the Green Mountain Meditation Center at Serenity Central of New England, the “Green Mountain Monk, the Venerable Bhante Rathana, has taken up residency, in partnership with Dr. Joseph Burke, a life-long Catholic who moved to…
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Nestled atop Hogback Mountain in Marlboro, Vermont Distillers, an award winning, family owned and operated craft distillery boasts a 100-mile view from its back deck. Entering the tasting room, a lineup of colorfully labeled bottles of liqueurs and spirits greets you. The…
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