By Tara Schatz, Back Road Ramblers. Southern Vermont’s hot, steamy summers often require a mid-afternoon dip, and the local rivers and streams are ideal for cooling off in. If you’re seeking relief from the heat or a spot to while away the…
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By Xander Belogour, Vermont Country correspondent. Summer in Vermont is synonymous with swimming, and the state is home to countless rivers, streams, and other places to cool off. When the Green Mountains warm up, Vermonters trade their snow gear for swimsuits and…
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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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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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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,…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. While the French Second Empire mansion with Italianate influences draws eyes toward its elegant mansard roof and wrap-around-porch, the surrounding park-like grounds with 100 plus year old trees providing shade epitomize the Park-McCullough House in North…
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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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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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