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 Gabriel Schatz, Vermont Country Magazine. Brattleboro knows how to throw a beer festival. Now in its 16th year, the Brattleboro Brewers Festival is back on Saturday, May 31, 2025, promising a full afternoon of top-shelf craft beer, food, live music, and…
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By Gabriel Schatz, Vermont Country Magazine. In a state where winter lasts half the year, spring demands to be celebrated with extra gusto. And no one is more excited for the return of warm weather than Vermonters. Every Memorial Day weekend, downtown…
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Danielle M. Crosier – Vermont Country Magazine. “In a world filled with a seemingly endless list of environmental pollutants – and diets consisting of highly processed, chemical-filled food – the epidemic of illnesses sweeping our nation will only continue to grow exponentially,”…
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By Bourdon Maple Farm. Decadent and delicious, this tart highlights all the rich flavor notes of maple syrup while balancing the sweetness perfectly with whipped cream and flaky sea salt. Prep time: 45 min | Total: 1 hour 45 min | Makes 10 –…
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Danielle M. Crosier – Vermont Country Magazine. In 2024 alone, more than 3,000 Vermont sugarhouses contributed a total of 3,108,000 gallons of maple syrup to the United States economy. Data obtained from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service…
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By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — Allyson Wendt, founder of the Brattleboro-based children’s clothing company Pocketful of Why, has had numerous careers before becoming a seamstress and children’s clothing designer. However, it was the combination of her lived experiences…
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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…
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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…
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By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. DANBY — Andrea Myklebust was standing in the shade of the studio doorway of her farm in Danby on a steamy summer morning, brushing small pieces of plant material from her clothing and fingering a…
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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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