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 →Inside the Vermont Country Deli’s 40-Year Tradition
The Vermont Country Deli opened its doors in 1986 in an old general store on Route 9 in Brattleboro, Vermont. Much care was taken to preserve the old country store post and beam appearance of the hundred plus year old building through…
Read More →MayFest Returns in May: Downtown Bennington Welcomes the 39th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Spring in Southern Vermont has a way of announcing itself in full color, trees budding along the streets, storefronts throwing open their doors, and neighbors gathering once again in the heart of downtown. In Bennington, that…
Read More →Celebrating three years of growth, community, and innovation in Vermont’s cannabis scene. By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. When Colleen McQuade, owner of Juniper Lane, heard adult-use cannabis was on the path to legalization, she couldn’t have been happier. “I called my…
Read More →Spirited tunes with a view
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…
Read More →A Labor of Love: Will Gardner on the Spirit Behind the Southern Vermont Homebrew Festival
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. When Will Gardner talks about the Southern Vermont Homebrew Festival, he doesn’t start with beer. He starts with community. “Literally, the core of this festival remains true,” Gardner said. “It’s to showcase the homebrewing talent in…
Read More →Southern Vermont Gift Guide: Locally Owned Shops Worth Visiting
Voted Best Art Gallery in the 2025 Brattleboro Reformer’s Reader’s Choice Awards Vermont Artisan Designs is a fine art and contemporary American craft gallery which – for more than 50 years — has celebrated a wide variety of artists and artisans primarily…
Read More →The King’s Knit Wit: Cozy Creations & Holiday Cheer in Downtown Bennington
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. It’s officially sweater weather in Southern Vermont, the season for warmth, creativity, and handmade charm. If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift or a new winter hobby, head to The King’s Knit Wit, one of…
Read More →Gift Guide Spotlight: Jays Art Shop – The Legacy Continues
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. For more than 50 years, Jays Art Shop & Frame Gallery has been a creative cornerstone in the tri-state area, a trusted haven for artists, crafters, and gift seekers alike. When news spread that the longtime…
Read More →Gift Guide Spotlight: Vermont Artisan Designs
Voted Best Art Gallery in the 2025 Brattleboro Reformer’s Reader’s Choice Awards Vermont Artisan Designs is a fine art and contemporary American craft gallery which – for more than 50 years – has celebrated a wide variety of artists and artisans primarily…
Read More →Nestled atop Hogback Mountain in Marlboro sits Vermont Distillers, an award winning, family owned and operated craft distillery that boasts a 100-mile view from its back deck. The business was founded by local entrepreneur, Ed Metcalfe in 2008, and he continues to…
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