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…
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 →A Bread Lover’s Dream: Sourdough Competition and Tastings at Brattleboro’s BreadFest
Do you love eating bread? Do you love baking bread? Does a room full of sourdough loaves, local spreads, and local cheeses sound like a dream come true? Join us for the second annual BreadFest at the Brattleboro Food Co-op on Saturday,…
Read More →The Bennington Community Market: A ‘community of makers’
By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. BENNINGTON — On any given day of the week, the Bennington Community Market is abuzz with chatter and activity, sweet and savory treats, a diverse range of locally produced artisan products, and fresh from the…
Read More →When it comes to wedding photography, photographer Meaghan Morgan-Puglisi offers more than just pictures—she provides a timeless collection of moments, captured through her unique documentary style. Based in Bennington, Vermont, Meaghan combines digital and film photography to tell the story of your…
Read More →When it comes to planning the perfect wedding day, the details matter—from flowers and décor to the food that brings everyone together. For couples and event producers seeking a fresh, approachable, and unforgettable catering experience in southern Vermont, Angry Egg 2 in…
Read More →Country Bridals and Formal Wear, located in the beautiful Monadnock region, has been a local and family owned business since 2002. We remain committed to giving all members of the bridal party an experience that they will fondly remember and carry with…
Read More →By Kelly Palecek, Vermont Country correspondent. Just minutes from downtown Brattleboro, on more than 500 acres of conserved Vermont farmland, forests, and waterways, Retreat Farm offers one of New England’s most breathtaking wedding destinations. This historic dairy farm—situated on traditional Abenaki homelands—welcomes…
Read More →By Chris Mays and Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine From the sweet steam rising from spring sugarhouses to the laughter echoing through summer festivals and snow-dusted trails, 2025 was a vibrant year for Southern Vermont. Across Bennington and Windham counties, visitors, new…
Read More →Stowe Vermont’s Annual LGBTQ+ Winter Pride Festival, Winter Rendezvous, January 21-25, 2026.
Come out and join us for a winter in Stowe, Vermont, drawing hundreds of LGBTQ+ skiers, riders and winter enthusiasts to the charming little village of Stowe for five days of gay ski revelry. The Pride Festival takes place during Stowe’s Winter Carnival…
Read More →A village in winter: North Bennington WinterFest 2026
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Just ten minutes from downtown Bennington and a short drive from Hoosick Falls, New York, the village of North Bennington feels like a place held carefully in time. Its iconic historic fountain, the quiet curve of…
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