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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By Bob Audette and Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country. Ever wanted to pretend you’re on the Oregon Trail? Stop in at any of our favorite country stores and enjoy an old-fashioned, one-stop shopping experience. BENNINGTON Bennington Community Market Bennington Community Market, at…
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Theater company mixes modern classics with world premieres By Telly Halkias, Vermont Country correspondent. DORSET — From June to September, audiences in and around Southern Vermont can see world-class theater in their own backyards. The Dorset Theatre Festival, currently in its 47th…
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By Tim Wassberg, Vermont Country Magazine. DORSET — H.N. Williams Store has been in the Brownlee family for generations. For Billy Brownlee, owner and operator of the country store in Dorset, it has always been about family, but also about moving the…
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BENNINGTON — The Better Bennington Corporation (BBC), the designated downtown organization, with support from the Town of Bennington, is excited to announce its latest collaboration with the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show (NBOSS VT). Together, both organizations are proud to bring captivating…
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By Gabriel Schatz, Vermont Country correspondent. Manchester Reluctant Panther When dining at The Reluctant Panther Inn, visitors are treated to an elegant farm-to-table menu crafted with care by Chef Sigal Rocklin. The selection of dishes highlights the diverse culinary landscape of Vermont,…
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By Gen Louise Mangiaratti, Vermont Country Magazine. Do you want a tasty beverage that won’t make you sloppy? Mocktails, or fancy drinks without alcohol, are rising in popularity, and can be found at bars and hangout spots around Southern Vermont. I started…
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By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. NORTH BENNINGTON — The sweet scent of hay warming in the sunlight. Infectious giggles of new friends riding horses. The spectacle of a summer night sky lit up by stars. These are just a few sights…
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By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — A new generation of restaurant and bar owners has emerged in Brattleboro, with longtime industry pros taking the helm after the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was kind of cool how it all happened in the…
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By Kristopher Radder, Vermont Country Magazine. Anglers are always searching for the perfect fishing spot that connects them with wilderness. Erin Scaggs, of Chesterfield, N.H., is an avid hiker and in the last two years, she has taken to fly fishing. According…
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By Victor C. Capelli. By ones or by twos, in groups or in flocks, migratory songbirds journey north into Vermont and the other New England states. Starting with the winter thaw of March, they ride the coattails of blustery winds and traverse…
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