2010

Ongoing, Rutland Farmer's Market
The Farmer's Market features fresh produce, Vermont products, baked goods and more direct from local farmers, Saturdays 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Tuesdays 3-6 p.m., Downtown Rutland's Depot Park, for additional information call Judy at 802-773-4813

Maple Candy Making
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Maple Candy making at the New England Maple Museum from 10:30AM-3PM. No charge.

July 3, Independence Day Celebration
July 3, Independence Day Celebration. Brandon hosts the state's largest Independence Day Parade. Music, Activities, Contests. Day long celebration. Parade begins at 1:00PM downtown. Fireworks at dusk at Park Village. 802.247.6401. www.brandon.org.

July 3, Photo Exhibit
Seasonal opening of the Green Mountain Perkins Academy. View photos taken in the South Woodstock area from 1900 to 1010. 2-5 PM.

July 4, 33rd Annual John Langhans Green Miles Road Race
8:30 AM, Woodstock. Sponsored by Spectrum Teen Center.

July 4, Town of Killington 4th of July Celebration & Fireman's BBQ
One of the most popular events of the summer! Bring a picnic blanket and be prepared to stay all day long. The day kicks off with a parade beginning at 10am from the Killington Events Hall down River Road to Johnson's Rec. Center. Pool opening at 11am. Fireman's BBQ begins at 11:30am and Auction starts at 12 noon. Spend the afternoon competing in field games and belly flop contests. Music begins at 7pm and a spectacular Fireworks Display begins at 9:30pm! For more information call 802-422-3241

July 4, Woodstock, Old Vermont 4th
Billings Farm & Museum - A family celebration featuring the reading of the Declaration of Independence at noon, historic debates; horse-drawn wagon rides; making 1890 flags, Presidential silhouettes, and Uncle Sam bookmarks; spelling bee, ice cream making, and the egg toss.

July 4, Fireworks at the Vermont State Fairgrounds
Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza at Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 South Main Street. Free Parking, Time: 9:45 pm. Information: 802-773-2747 or 800-756-8880.

July 4, Summer Smash 2010
Gates and concessions open at 4:30 p.m., Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby begins at 6:30 p.m., Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Extravaganza at 9:45 p.m., free parking, Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 South Main Street, for ticket information call 775-5200.

July 6-8, New England Women's Golf Association Championship
The top 108 golfers from all over New England will visit Green Mountain national Golf Course to decide who is the "best of the best". gmngc.com

July 8th-11th, 16th Annual Basin Bluegrass Festival
Brandon, Lots of events, activities and above all music! Day and weekend ticket prices. Celebrate all things bluegrass in the basin! For more info call 802.247.3275.

July 9, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Vermont Symphony Orchestra returns to the Mountain Top Inn and Resort for the annual summer concert, part of the 2010 TD Banknorth Summer Festival Tour. Tickets are $32 at the gate, and $29 in advance. Visit mountaintopinn.com for more information.
Other local dates include July 5 in Quechee, VT & July 10 in Randolph, VT.

July 10th-11th, 31st Annual RAVE Car Show & Flea Market
28 classes, no year limits, Cruisin New England Magazine Super Wheels Qualifying Event. Saturday night dance at the Holiday Inn open to the public. Model car contest, car corral, music, food and more. Event raises donations for local charities. Located at the Vermont State Fairgrounds. 802.773.6612. www.ravecarvlub.com.

July 11, Equestrian Schooling Trials
A one day horse trial used to school the horse and rider to prepare for future competitions. Advance registration is required. Watch for more details on www.mountaintopinn.com or call 802.483.2311.

July 11, Summer Fest Mountain Bike Race
Pine Hill Park, Rutland. Race 1 or 2 6-mile laps. Registration at 9am, Race at 10am. Fee: $20 in advance, $25 day of www.pinehillpark.org

July 13, Summer Sunset 5K Running Series
June 8, July 13, & Aug. 10 at Pine Hill Park in Rutland. Registration is at 5:45 PM, Race Starts at 6:30 PM. $6 per race, or $15 for series. www.pinehillpark.org

July 15 - 17, Killington Jeep Jamboree
Jeep® Jamborees are off-road adventure weekends that bring together the outdoors, down-to-earth people, and their Jeep 4x4s. These off-road treks have a long tradition dating back to 1953 when 4x4 pioneer Mark A. Smith organized the first ever Jeep Jamboree and voyaged across the Sierra Nevada Mountains by way of the old Rubicon Trail. In 1954, Willys Motors — then manufacturer of Jeep vehicles — became involved with the adventure, and Jeep Jamborees have been an off-road tradition ever since.
http://www.killingtonjeepjam.com/KJJ.html

July 15, Mellow Yellow - 60's Tribute Band
The Town Of Killington presents its free outdoor summer concert series on River Road. Pack a picnic dinner, your favorite lawn chair and join us for a beautiful summer evening of music, fun and community. For more information contact Mike Sutcliffe at 802-422-3932 or email mike@town.killington.vt.us 6:30 PM, Behind Sherburne Library

July 16 - 18, Killington Wine Festival
Now in its ninth year, The Killington Wine Festival offers 3 days of wine tasting events including tasting dinners, nine & wine golf, and a bubbly champagne brunch. The highlight of the weekend is Saturday's Grand Tasting at the Peak of Killington. See "Area Events" Page for a detailed schedule.

July 16th-18th, Solarfest 2010
Annual New England Renewable Energy Festival. Weekend celebration to include performers on solar powered stages, workshops, talks, demos, more. Located at the Forget-Me-Not Farm in Tinmouth, VT.
For more info. visit www.solarfest.org or call 802.235.1513.

July 16, Friday Night Live
The Killington Music Festival will be performing an outdoor concert at Friday Night Live on Center Street in Downtown Rutland.

July 18, National Ice Cream Day,
Help make and sample four flavors of ice creams as Billings Farm & Museum celebrates "the great American dessert". www.billingsfarm.org

July 18-August 8, Vermont Mozart Festival
Statewide. Entering its 37th summer season, the Vermont Mozart Festival continues to enrich peoples lives with beautiful music in special Vermont places. Over 90 artists from around the world perform classical masterpieces at 19 concerts. The 2010 season will celebrate Chopin, including performances of his concertos and several of his most beloved works for solo piano. Go to www.vtmozart.org or call (802) 862-7352 for event details.

July 20, Great Brandon Auction
Attic treasures and barn bargains. (802) 247-6401

July 22, Patrick Fitzsimmons Trio - Folk/Rock
The Town Of Killington presents its free outdoor summer concert series on River Road. Pack a picnic dinner, your favorite lawn chair and join us for a beautiful summer evening of music, fun and community. For more information contact Mike Sutcliffe at 802-422-3932 or email mike@town.killington.vt.us 6:30 PM

July 22-24, Olde Country and Bluegrass Festival
Country and Bluegrass Bands on stage, open seating under tents, bring your own chairs, Camping available, first come first choice. Concession stand, Tents for shade. No dogs except at campers. 5th annual festival, There will be workshops. No bicycles please, unless you want to tour the back roads of Danby, Thurs. 5-10 pm, Fri. 12-10 pm, Sat. 10am-10pm., Powers' Field, 245 Tifft Rd., (802) 293-5206.

July 23 - 25, Art and Yoga Retreat
Chasse' Fine Art Gallery is pleased to offer a two day retreat, "A Sense of Oneness, Art and Yoga Retreat Weekend ". The Mountain Top Inn is offering a weekend painting and/or classical yoga retreat. Visit www.mountaintopinn.com for more information.

July 29: Panhandlers - Caribbean Steel Drums
The Town Of Killington presents its free outdoor summer concert series on River Road. Pack a picnic dinner, your favorite lawn chair and join us for a beautiful summer evening of music, fun and community. For more information contact Mike Sutcliffe at 802-422-3932 or email mike@town.killington.vt.us 6:30, behind Sherburne Library

July 30-31, Sidewalk Sales/Ethnic Food Festival
Downtown Rutland, With portions of Merchants Row, Center Street, and Evelyn Street blocked off, the Annual Sidewalk Sales will be held in conjunction with the popular Ethnic Food Festival that offers a variety of tasty treats representing assorted ethnic backgrounds. Enjoy live entertainment and children's activities.

July 31-August 1, Bookstock
The Green Mountain Festival of Words, will offer a variety of programs for all ages--including author readings, book signings, book sales, and writing workshops. Most events are FREE! For more information, please call: (802) 457-1822.

July 31- August 1, Vermont Antique Dealers Green Mountain Show
Find ample parking, great food and friendly-knowledgeable dealers. A great summer event for novice or advanced collector. Union Arena, Woodstock. (888) 496-6378

July 31- August 1, Opening Weekend: Quilt Exhibition
The opening weekend of Billings Farm & Museum's 24th Annual Quilt Exhibition will feature quilting programs, informal workshops for beginning quilters, plus activities for all ages. (Quilt exhibition lasts through Sept. 26). www.billingsfarm.org

Month-long, Killington Music Festival
Internationally-acclaimed musicians will perform this summer in the heart of Vermont's Green Mountains. July 3 - Aug 7 at Killington Resort. Visit killingtonmusicfestival.org for tickets and information.