Change does not come easy in New England. We, as a people, take pride in our traditions, our celebrations and our festivals. Our weather might change at the drop of a hat, but a true New Englander knows what season is upon…
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For nearly three decades, summer in Southwestern Vermont has carried with it a familiar and beloved tradition: the return of sculpture to the streets, pathways and public spaces of North Bennington and beyond. This year, the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show is…
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By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. Regardless of weather, May is springtime in Vermont and that means local farmers markets are moving from inside to outside. On May 2, Bennington Community Market hosts its first al fresco Bennington Community Farmers Market of…
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By Brew Moscarello and Jeff Diehl. When I first stepped into the Battenkill in 1986 it was a transitional time for fly fishing nationally. Trophy angling on American rivers was rising to dominance. Guiding was becoming more transactional, shaped by scale and…
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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…
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By Andrew McKeever, Vermont Country correspondent. Up on Rupert Mountain at the Merck Forest and Farmland Center sits the Spruce Cabin. It’s a short distance from the intersection of Old Town Road and Kouwenhoven Road. You have to know where to look…
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The Reluctant Panther The Reluctant Panther in Manchester offers one of southern Vermont’s most refined dining experiences. With a menu crafted from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and an atmosphere that is both intimate and elegant, the restaurant has earned its place as…
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Mark your calendars and bring your appetite, the New England Street Food Festival returns to the Brattleboro Common on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., promising a lively, family-friendly celebration of local flavor. Now in its seventh year, the…
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By Gabriel Schatz, Vermont Country Magazine. Fresh bread, fiddle tunes, and tamales under the trees—Saturdays in Brattleboro hit different. From May through October, the Brattleboro Farmers’ Market transforms a quiet park along the Whetstone Brook into a weekly celebration of food, music,…
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Every year, the summer skies above the Quechee Gorge come alive with color during the Quechee Balloon Festival—a beloved New England tradition now celebrating its 45th year. Hosted by the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival has grown since its humble…
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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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