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 →By Don Keelan, Vermont Country correspondent. Every generation of baseball fans is fortunate to have a novel about baseball and a chance to imagine themselves as the novel’s hero. In 1952, Bernard Malamud told the baseball world (and others) about a Midwest…
Read More →A Treasure Trove of Adventure in Quechee this Holiday Season
Gabriel Schatz, Vermont Country Correspondent. Tucked in the heart of Quechee Gorge Village on Route 4, the Vermont Antique Mall and Quechee General Store combine history, community, and local craftsmanship for a shopping experience unlike any other in the state. Whether you’re…
Read More →By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. BENNINGTON — Together with the Better Bennington Corporation (BBC) Design Committee, BBC Executive Director Jeanne Mintrone has been working to beautify and bring vitality to Bennington’s historic downtown. The majority of the district covered by…
Read More →Discover Unique Holiday Gifts and Local Delights at The Local & Co in Bennington, Vermont
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. If you’re visiting Southern Vermont this holiday season, make sure to stop by The Local & Co, a charming destination in downtown Bennington where three women-owned businesses—The Local, Wild Blossom, and etc.—come together to offer a…
Read More →By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. It has been said, the best holiday gift is one you make yourself. However, if your artistry is on par with a 4-year-old, the second-best option is buying a handmade gift from a local museum gift…
Read More →‘Nothing’s too much trouble for Christmas’ Musicians gear up for holiday shows
By Gen Louise Mangiaratti, Vermont Country and Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. For Brattleboro musician Zara Bode, preparations for her winter holiday-themed shows begin as soon as the previous season ends. “My tradition is to, after every Christmas season, I go around…
Read More →Thanksgiving weekend on Putney’s artisan trail: Putney Craft Tour offers gifts with a personal touch
By Lynn Barrett, Vermont Country correspondent. PUTNEY — Looking to buy a gift directly from the local artist who made it? The day after Thanksgiving, the studios of 24 of Vermont’s most prominent makers invite the public in to discover, ask questions…
Read More →By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. WILMINGTON — Bright Lights Craft Fair has become synonymous with the holiday season in the Deerfield Valley. It’s returning to Memorial Hall in Wilmington on Dec. 14, with a companion show the same day in Dover…
Read More →Discover the Heart of The Shires this Autumn in Southwestern Vermont
Sponsored by The Shires of Southwestern Vermont DMO As the crisp air of fall sweeps across the Green Mountains, The Shires of Southwestern Vermont transforms into a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors, making it a major destination for autumn enthusiasts and travelers of…
Read More →By Victor C. Capelli. As the tired August and September trees begin to tint with leaf tips of hesitant change, so too the browning meadows with their spent dry grasses indenting the rolling green undulating hills foreshadowing and anticipating with their waning…
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