© The Mountain Times 2010

MARCH 2010

Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24 Bud Light Race Series at Killington Resort. Wednesdays, 10am, race hosted on Highline. Bud Light sponsored party at a local restaurant follows. 800-621-MTNS, www.killington.com.

Mar. 6 Annual Pittsfield Peaks Snowshoe Marathon, Half Marathon & 6-Miler. Events begin at Amee Farm, Pittsfield. Participants traverse 6.55 mile loops on snowmobile and ungroomed trails. There's also a one-loop fun run for beginners. For information & registration please contact Race Director Andy Weinberg at andy@peak.com or call 309-642-2230. www.peakraces.com

Mar. 6 Maple Leaf Quilters' Let's Have Fun Quilting Together, 9am-3pm, South Station Restaurant, Rutland. www.mapleleafquilters.org.

Mar. 6 Jungle Jack Hanna and his animal parade come to The Paramount Theatre, Rutland. 1pm & 6pm performances. Tickets www.paramountvt.org or 802-775-0903.

Mar. 6-7 Hathaway Farm maple weekend. Visit the farm, tour the sugarhouse & sugar bush. Help gather sap if it’s running - call ahead for sugaring conditions. Taste our maple syrup! 11am-4pm. 802-775-2624. hathawayfarm.com

Mar. 7 Frost Derby, ice fishing contest on Lake St. Catherine. Sponsored by the Poultney Fish & Game Club. Prizes for largest fish, Pike, Trout, Perch, Bass, adult and child. Fun filled day for the entire family! Contact 802-287-9742 Steve Saltis for more information & ice conditions.

Mar. 9 Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce presents the Annual Busines Show at the Holiday Inn, Rt. 7, Rutland. 4-7:30pm, free admission, open to the public. Over 85 exhibitors displaying products and services from the Rutland Region, door prizes and free parking. For more information, call 802-773-2747.

Mar. 12 ArtHop Rutland - multi-venue, every 2nd Friday night arts and culture event in downtown and around town Rutland. Galleries, artists, studios, supporting merchants, and restaurants are open from 5-8pm. www.arthoprutland.com.

Mar. 12-14 2010 Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games, Woodstock, VT. Woodstock Rotary Club sponsors opening ceremonies on the Village Green at 7pm with spectacular fireworks display at Mt. Tom to follow. Contact 802-457-3555 for more information.

Mar. 13 Burton Stash Gathering at Bear Mountain, Killington Resort. Best free riders in the East and beyond gather at Killington’s Stash to take advantage of natural terrain and all the creative elements the mountain has to offer. Riders rewarded for best lines and nailing best tricks on rock jibs, log rides, rainbow trees, giant Shreddies and jibbable buildings. 800-621-MTNS, www.killington.com.

Mar. 13 New England Maple Museum, Pittsford opens for the season, 10am-4pm. 802-483-9414. www.maplemuseum.com

Mar. 13 Clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester performs amazing solos at The Paramount Theatre, Rutland. 8pm. Tickets www.paramountvt.org or 802-775-0903.

Mar. 13-14 Hathaway Farm maple weekend. Visit the farm, tour the sugarhouse & sugar bush. Help gather sap if it’s running - call ahead for sugaring conditions. Taste our maple syrup! 11am-4pm. 802-775-2624. hathawayfarm.com

Mar. 14 American Hip Hop group BONE Thugs N Harmony performs fast-paced, aggressive rapping style and harmonizing vocals live at the Wobbly Barn, Killington. 8pm. 802-422-6171, www.wobblybarn.net.

Mar. 15 Killington Arts Guild (KAG) Program in the Sherburne Memorial Library, River Road, Killington. 7pm. Linda Kropp demonstrates polymer clay and bead making for many uses. Refreshments. For info call 802-422-3824.

Mar. 17 St. Patrick’s Day Concert with Allen Gogarty’s Irish Tour at the Wobbly Barn, Killington. Don’t miss this one! 802-422-6171 or www.wobblybarn.net for more info.

Mar. 18 Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster gives electrifying performance. 8pm, Paramount Theatre, Rutland. Tickets 802-775-0903 or www.paramountvt.org

Mar. 20-21 Hathaway Farm maple weekend. Visit the farm, tour the sugarhouse & sugar bush. Help gather sap if it’s running. Taste our maple syrup! 11am-4pm. 802-775-2624. hathawayfarm.com

Mar. 21 Vermont Symphony Orchestra performs Simple Gifts with guest conductor Sarah Hicks. Copland, Mozart, De Falla - salutes the Vernal Equinox. 4pm, Paramount Theatre, Rutland. Tickets 802-775-0903 or www.paramountvt.org.

Mar. 22 Wacky Winter Games X! Perhaps you are looking for some wacky winter sports, like Snow Volleyball Tournament or Snow Golf with your snowshoes on. What ever your pleasure you’re sure to enjoy every moment at the 20th annual Killington Wacky Winter Games... For more Information 800-337-1928 or email chamber@killingtonchamber.com.

Mar. 22 Bryan Adams The Bare Bones Tour comes to The Paramount Theatre. Continuing his highly successful solo-acoustic concert tour here in Rutland. Tickets 802-775-0903 or paramountvt.org.

Mar. 23-Apr. 27 Killington Arts Guild Spring Art Show at the Upstairs Gallery at Cabin Fever Gifts on Rt. 4 opposite Killington Access Road. Featured artists - photographers Ann B. Day of Mad River and Patsy Zedar of Honesdale, PA. Show includes an All Member Exhibit. Open during business hours. No charge.

Mar. 26-28 Snow.down 2010, Winter music and sports festival featuring 2 nights with moe. moe. performs Friday and Saturday nights at Rutland’s Spartan Arena, and Saturday afternoon at Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge, Killington Resort. 802-863-5966 for tickets and info.

Mar. 26-28 New England Maple Museum, Pittsford. 802-483-9414. Sugar House Open Weekend. Open to the public. www.maplemuseum.com

Mar. 27 Rotary Dinner at Green Mountain College, Poultney, in the East Room. Benefits Poultney Schools. For more information contact 802-287-9038.

Mar. 27 Maple-fest Celebration in Poultney. Local sugar makers open their operations up for tours. Bake contest, horse drawn wagon rides. Bunny Breakfast 8-11am at the United Methodist Church on Main Street for $1.25. Pictures taken with Bunny $1.25. 802-287-4004 or Chamber Office 802-287-2010 for more information.

Mar. 27-28 Bud Light Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge at Killington Resort. Celebrating it’s 30th year! Competition of 200 amateur bumpers compete on steepest, longest mogul trail in the East - Outer Limits. In conjunction with Snow.down music festival. 800-621-MTNS or www.killington.com for details.

Mar. 27-28 Hathaway Farm maple weekend. Visit the farm, tour the sugarhouse & sugar bush. Help gather sap if it’s running. Call ahead for sugaring conditions. Taste our maple syrup! 11am-4pm. 802-775-2624. hathawayfarm.com

Mar. 4th Weekend of the month, Art in the Snow. The Artists, Merchants, Restaurants and Inns of Brandon invite you to join them for Brandon’s 5th Annual Art in the Snow Winter Weekend Celebration of the Arts! Winter is a wonderful time to visit Vermont, not only for world-class winter sports but to experience our unique cultural heritage. Vermont’s mountains, lakes and valleys fashion our culture – providing raw materials for our crafts, inspiration for our art, and grist for our stories. They’re central to our nature. www.ArtInTheSnow.com or call the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce at 802-247-6401.

Mar. 29 1st Annual Vermont Bartenders Ball at the Wobbly Barn, Killington. Hosted by Beatle Juice from Howard Stern Show and Playboy Model Kristy Joe Muller. 8pm. 802-422-6171 or www.wobblybarn.net.

APRIL 2010

Apr. Sabra Field, Vermont's most famous artist, will feature her latest endeavor - the Cosmic Geometry Suite exclusively at the Woodstock Gallery. Cosmic Geometry consists of sixteen images representing her interpretation of the natural shapes and images in the world. 802-457-2012.

Thru Apr. 27 Killington Arts Guild Spring Art Show at the Upstairs Gallery at Cabin Fever Gifts on Rt. 4 opposite Killington Access Road. Featured artists - photographers Ann B. Day of Mad River and Patsy Zedar of Honesdale, PA. Show includes an All Member Exhibit. Open during business hours. No charge.

Apr. 1 Annual Spring for the Animals Auction at the Rutland Country Club. 5:30-8pm, this event is a fundraiser for the Rutland County Humane Society. Call 802-483-9171 for details and donation information.

Apr. 3 K-Town Showdown Series: Ol Rail Park, Bear Mountain, Killington Resort. Final of 4 rail jams open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages. Competitors earn points toward Grand Prize. 800-621-MTNS, www.killington.com.

Apr. 3 Easter Egg Scramble, Downtown Rutland. Children 8 & under are invited to scramble for eggs filled with candy. www.rutlanddowntown.com

Apr. 8-11 Killington Film Festival in beautiful Killington, Vermont. We celebrate all films without restrictions; films of any subject, genre and medium are welcomed! Visit killingtonfilmfestival.com.

Apr. 9 ArtHop Rutland - multi-venue, every 2nd Friday night arts and culture event in downtown and around town Rutland. Galleries, artists, studios, supporting merchants, and restaurants are open from 5-8pm. www.arthoprutland.com.

Apr. 10 The 13th Annual Home & Recreation Show, Rutland. 9am-3pm. If you’re building, remodeling, decorating or just want to browse, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Free admission, a large variety of exhibitor booths, concessions, door prizes and more. Spartan Arena, behind Diamond Run Mall, Rutland. 802-773-0672.

Apr. 12 Killington Arts Guild Workshop with Linda Kropp on polymer clay and beadwork at the Sherburne Library, Killington. 7pm. Materials provided cost $5. To register call 802-422-3824.

Apr. 17 Annual Sunshine Daydream Festival & Pond Skimming at Killington Resort. A tribute to the Grateful Dead with region’s best jam bands, drum circles & tie dye t-shirts. 800-621-MTNS. www.killington.com

Apr. 19 Killington Arts Guild at the Sherburne Library, Killington, 7pm. “A Gathering of Poets,” Jeff Bender leads. Readers read your own poetry or that of others. Suggested subject: celebrations, birthdays, weddings, memorials. Listeners welcome. Refreshments. To register call 802-786-9920. No charge.

Apr. 20 Maple Leaf Quilters meeting at Godnick Adult Center, Rutland. 7pm. We’ve Bonded with Joan Shay. Doors open 6:30pm for vendor shopping. 802-438-5180. www.mapleleafquilters.org.

Apr. 21 Maple Leaf Quilters Guild Workshop: African Violet: Appli-bond Applique Techniques with Joan Shay. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland. www.mapleleafquilters.org.

Apr. 24 Forbidden Broadway, Tony Award Winning Off-Broadway Hit, comes to The Paramount Theatre, Rutland. 8pm. Tickets 802-775-0903 or www.paramountvt.org.

Apr. 24 Semi-Annual Glad Rags Sale in Woodstock. A fundraising sale of quality new & used clothing & household items to benefit local charities. Masonic Lodge. 9am-3pm. www.gladrags.org

Apr. 26 Killington Arts Guild third workshop with Linda Kropp on polymer clay and bead making at the Sherburne Library, Killington. 7pm. Materials provided $5. To register call 802-422-3824.

Apr. 29-May 31 Killington Arts Guild Late Spring Art Show at the Upstairs Gallery at Cabin Fever Gifts on Rt. 4 opposite the Killington Access Road. Featuring Fantasy Art Work and paintings for and about children. Artist: Muffie Kashkin Grollier of Orwell. Show includes All Member Exhibit. No Charge.

MAY 2010

May-Oct. Farmer’s Market, purchase direct from local Farmers. Enjoy fresh produce, VT Products, baked goods & more. Tuesdays & Saturdays, 9am-2pm in Downtown Rutland’s Depot Park.

Late May Hubbardton Battlefield opens for the season late May through mid October. Site of Revolutionary battle, July 7, 1777. Museum, gift shop, walking trail. 802-729-2412; 802-273-2282. www.historicvermont.org

Late May Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, opens for the season, through mid October. Site of military complex in 1776 defending against British attack. Hiking, Biking, and cross country skiing trails, visitor’s center & museum. 802-759-2412 or 802-948-2000. www.historicvermont.org

Thru May 31 Killington Arts Guild Late Spring Art Show at the Upstairs Gallery at Cabin Fever Gifts on Rt. 4 opposite the Killington Access Road. Featuring Fantasy Art Work and paintings for and about children. Artist: Muffie Kashkin Grollier of Orwell. Show includes All Member Exhibit. No Charge.

May 1 & 2 Spring Farm Festival - Celebrate the start of our 28th season with an entire weekend of traditional spring farm activities, including the annual shearing of the Southdown flock. Farmers from the region will match plowing skills in the fields with their teams of draft animals: oxen on Saturday; draft horses on Sunday. We’ll offer visitor plowing with the Billings’ teams and our first-ever visitor-plowing competition. Horse-drawn wagon rides, programs, and activities. The Teago VFD provides lunch, with proceeds benefitting the Dept. NEW! Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

May 1-15 Art of Action comes to Brandon. This statewide traveling art show entitled, “Shaping Vermont’s Future Through Art,” will be shown in the Brandon Town Hall. Learn more at www.artofaction.org or call 802-247-6401.

May 2-Jun. 5 Annual Student Art Show at Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. 802-775-0356 for details. 802-775-0356 for details. Central Vermont’s Art Resource. Hours Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Closed Mons. & Tues.

May 6 Whose Live Anyway, originally called A Night of Improv, brings resonating laughter to The Paramount Theatre, Rutland. Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff B. Davis perform. 7:30pm. Tickets 802-775-0903 or www.paramountvt.org.

May 14 ArtHop Rutland - multi-venue, every 2nd Friday night arts and culture event in downtown and around town Rutland. Galleries, artists, studios, supporting merchants, and restaurants are open from 5-8pm. www.arthoprutland.com.

May 14 Green Mountain Senior Choral Concert in Ackley Hall, Green Mountain College, Poultney. 802-287-8249 for more information.

May 15 Rutland County Humane Society Yard Sale Fundraiser. 9am-2pm, at RCHS. Come purchase treasures to help support your local shelter! 802-483-9171.

May 15 Green Mountain Commencement, 9:30am. Processional from Poultney United Methodist Church.10am commencement on Griswold Library Lawn. Community invited to attend. Contact 802-287-8000 for more information.

May 16-31 Art of Action at Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. 802-775-0356 for details. 802-775-0356 for details. Central Vermont’s Art Resource. Hours Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Closed Mons. & Tues.

May 17 Killington Arts Guild Program at Sherburne Memorial Library, River Road, Killington. 7pm. “Vermont Wild Flowers” a slide presentation by Roy Pilcher (Audubon). Refreshments. No charge.

May 18 Maple Leaf Quilters meeting at Godnick Adult Center, Rutland. Year End Pot Luck Supper, 6pm. Faye Labanaris presents Hawaiian Quilting: It’s More Than the Quilt. 802-438-5180. www.mapleleafquilters.org

May 21 Big Band legend Glenn Miller Orchestra performs at The Paramount Theatre, Rutland. 7:30pm. 802-775-0903 or www.paramountvt.org for tickets.

May 28 Brandon Farmers Market, open Fridays thru Oct. 8, 9am-2pm, Central Park. You'll find seasonal vegetables and plants, honey, pure VT maple syrup, handcrafted jewelry, local mohair and alpaca products, handknit and crocheted items, baked goods, jams and jellies, local meats, and other handcrafted items.

May 29 Woodstock Garden Club Plant Sale. 8am-2pm. On the lawn in front of the Library. On sale will be perennials from members and area gardens, annuals, hanging baskets, vegetables, and herbs, and baked goods and food prepared by members of the Garden Club.

May 29 Memorial Day Parade in Woodstock. 10:30am line-up at the Woodstock Elementary School. Parade around the Green and to the Legion Memorial.

May 29 & 30 President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site Open Studio Weekend. Several Vermont artisans temporarily relocate their studios to the Coolidge State Historic Site as part of this statewide event organized by the Vermont Crafts Council. 10am-5pm. 802-672-3773. www.HistoricVermont.org/Coolidge.

May 29 & 30 Cows & Camembert Weekend – We’re kicking off National Dairy Month in June with a celebration of Vermont’s dairy heritage, featuring ice cream and butter making, judging Jerseys with the farm manager, and dairy education programs. Sample cheese varieties provided by a number of Vermont cheese makers, from small artisans to larger producers. Cow trivia and making cow pizzas for the children. Admission includes our 25th annual spring commemorative button and children’s art show. NEW! Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

May 29 & 30 Open Studio Weekend, a statewide event for crafts people and artists to display their treasures in their studios to the public. Over 300 artists participate throughout VT. 802-223-3380 or visit www.vermontcrafts.com for locations.

May 29 & 30 Open Studio Weekend is going to be an event-filled time in Brandon.  Brandon always has one of Vermont’s largest concentrations of artists - and close to a dozen of them will have their studios open for visitors. For more information, contact the Brandon Artists Guild at 802-247-4956.

May 29 & 30 Open Studio at Killington Arts Guild Upstairs Gallery at Cabin Fever Gifts on Rt. 4 in Killington opposite the Killington Rd. KAG artists presenting examples of their work including Oil, watercolor, acrylic painting, photographs, sculpture, woodwork, and writing. Special display of dolls and animals in fabric and other media. 10am-5pm. Demonstrations. No charge.

May 31 Memorial Day Parade in Poultney. 10:30am starting from Stewart’s and continuing up Main Street. Contact 802-287-5227 for more information.

May 31 Memorial Day Parade & Spring Fling, Fair Haven. Spring Fling held on the town green, includes crafters, children’s games, flea market vendor, more.

JUNE 2010

June Farmer’s Market, purchase direct from local Farmers. Enjoy fresh produce, VT Products, baked goods & more. Tuesdays & Saturdays, 9am-2pm in Downtown Rutland’s Depot Park.

June Tuesdays through August, Castleton College’s Concerts on the Green series. 7pm. Free, rain or shine (call for rain site info). This month: Lewis Franco & the Missing Cats, Woods Tea Company, Bluegrass Gospel Project, T.S. Ensemble, Starline Rhythm Boys. Bring blankets, lawn chairs. 802-273-2911.

June Wednesdays. Woodstock Market on the Green, 3-6pm. A weekly Market of fresh agricultural products from farmers in Windsor, Orange, and Rutland counties. www.woodstockvt.com.

June Thursdays, All summer Long - Pengangle presents Brown Bag Concerts at noon, On the Green, Woodstock. 802-457-3981.

June Thursdays (begins June 24), Farmers’ Market, Main St. Poultney. 9am-2pm. Fresh VT produce, baked goods, maple syrup, crafts and more. 802-325-3203 or 802-779-8503.

June Fridays Brandon Farmers Market, thru Oct. 8, 9am-2pm, Central Park. You'll find seasonal vegetables and plants, honey, pure VT maple syrup, handcrafted jewelry, local mohair and alpaca products, handknit and crocheted items, baked goods, jams and jellies, local meats, and other handcrafted items.

June Every Friday afternoon 3-6pm, Farmers’ Market on the Green in Fair Haven. Including fresh, organic vegetables, homemade pies and other value added products. Remember to buy local!

June Saturdays thru October, Downtown Saturday Night in Woodstock. Downtown businesses open until 7pm with entertainment.

June Saturdays Live Jazz on the porch, Gallery on the Green, Woodstock. 1st Saturday of the month, thru October. 4-7pm. One The Green. 802-457-4956.

June Sundays East Poultney Historical Museums open from 1-4pm. 3 Historical buildings on the Green. 802-287-2330.

June TBA Brandon’s Anti-Slavery and Civil War Days. Civil War re-enactors will set up camp behind the Brandon Inn and anti-slavery agents will explain how this small Vermont town was a hotbed of the early abolitionist movement in the 19th century. 802-247-6401. www.brandon.org

Thru June 5 Annual Student Art Show at Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. 802-775-0356 for details. 802-775-0356 for details. Central Vermont’s Art Resource. Hours Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Closed Mons. & Tues

June 2, 9, 16, 23 (Weds.) 9:30-11:30am, Killington Arts Guild at the Gables in Rutland Memoirs Workshop with Professor Yvonne Daley, San Francisco State University and Director of Green Mountain Writers Conference. $95 for series; KAG members $85. To register call 802-786-9920.

June 5 Poultney Town Wide Yard Sales. 9am-4pm. Bargains galore! Advance sign up contact Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce 802-287-2010. Chicken BBQ sponsored by Rotary Club. Garden Club will hold its plant sale in front of Northland Real Estate Office. Vendors welcome!

June 5 Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce Pasta Supper at Woodstock Country Club. Seatings at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm. Call 802-457-3555 for reservations. www.woodstockvt.com

June 6 Covered Bridges 1/2 Marathon. www.woodstockvt.com for more information.

June 11 ArtHop Rutland - multi-venue, every 2nd Friday night arts and culture event in downtown and around town Rutland. Galleries, artists, studios, supporting merchants, and restaurants are open from 5-8pm. www.arthoprutland.com.

June 11-Aug. 8 Summer Members Show at Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. 802-775-0356 for details. 802-775-0356 for details. Central Vermont’s Art Resource. Hours Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Closed Mons. & Tues.

June 12 Alumni day Parade in Woodstock. A great celebration of Woodstock Alumni and newly graduated students. 2pm parade around The Green.

June 12-13 Vermont Days. Free admission to all State-owned Historic Sites and day use at all State Parks.

June 12-13 President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site Vermont Days. Free admission to all State-owned Historic Sites and day use at all State Parks. At the Coolidge Site: horse-drawn wagon rides, both days, 1-4pm. 802-672-3773. www.HistoricVermont.org/Coolidge.

June 13 Rutland County Humane Society’s Fido Fest and Duck Derby, noon - 4pm at the Pittsford Recreation Area. 802-483-9171 for more information.

June 18-20 Quechee Hot Air Balloon, Craft & Music Festival. Weekend of hot air balloon rides, balloon glow, entertainment, vendors and fun for all! 1-800-295-5451 for more info. www.quecheeballoonfestival.com

June 19-20 Draft Horse Days. NEW! Discover the wonder and power of the mighty draft horse, as our Percheron teams work in the farm fields and provide horse-drawn wagon rides. Children's programs and activities, including making clothespin horses. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

June 20 Horse Trials at The Mountain Top Inn & Resort Equestrian Center, Chittenden. We will be holding a schooling trial, a one day horse trial used to school the horse and rider to prepare for future competitions. Advance registration required. Watch for more details on www.mountaintopinn.com, Facebook & Twitter. Call 802-483-2311 or 802-483-6089.

June 21 Killington Arts Guild Program at the Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington. 7pm. “Creating  Moments of Joy,” a talk on finding rewards in life, making healthy choices and empowering yourself with Cinda Payton, a counselor on mental health in the Rutland region. Refreshments. No charge.

June 25 Friday Night Live, 6-10pm. Portions of historic Downtown Rutland are transformed into an open air market featuring live entertainment, shopping and dining opportunities. www.rutlanddowntown.com

July 25 Vermont State Fair and Catamount Radio are bringing you REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar, 7:30pm. Prices: Grandstand General Admission $35 Center Reserved Chairs $50 Reserved Chairs $45 Center Box Seats (6 seats) $350 Box Seats (6 seats) $300 Track Seats General Admission $55, 802-775-5200.

June 27 Vermont Sun Triathlon Series, swim, bike & run. Designed for triathletes of all ages & abilities. Branbury State Park. 802-462-2999. Wheelchair accessible. Visit www.vermontsun.com/triathlon.html for times and registration information, or www.rushtonsports.com

June 30 New England Maple Museum, Pittsford. 802-483-9414. Enjoy maple sugar candy making demos with samples fresh from the mold. Open 8:30am-5:30pm daily. Price included in admission.

JULY 2010

July Farmer’s Market, purchase direct from local Farmers. Enjoy fresh produce, VT Products, baked goods & more. Tuesdays & Saturdays, 9am-2pm in Downtown Rutland’s Depot Park.

July Tuesdays through August, Castleton College’s Concerts on the Green series. 7pm. Free, rain or shine (call for rain site info). This month: Jonathan Newell Band, New York Players, Stone Cold Roosters, Satin & Steel, Banjo Dan &Y the Mid-nite Plowboys. Bring blankets, lawn chairs. 802-273-2911.

July Tuesdays Time Travel Tuesdays - Lend a hand with late 19th century chores and past times in the farmhouse. There's plenty of work and fun for every age! Through Aug. 24. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

July Wednesdays Wagon Ride Wednesdays - Horse-drawn wagon rides featured each Wednesday from 11am-2pm, through Sept. 29. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

July Wednesdays, New England Maple Museum, Pittsford. 802-483-9414. Enjoy maple sugar candy making demos with samples fresh from the mold. Open 8:30am-5:30pm daily. Price included in admission.

July Wednesdays. Woodstock Market on the Green, 3-6pm. A weekly Market of fresh agricultural products from farmers in Windsor, Orange, and Rutland counties. www.woodstockvt.com.

July Thursdays, Farmers’ Market, Main St. Poultney. 9am-2pm. Fresh VT produce, baked goods, maple syrup, crafts and more. 802-325-3203 or 802-779-8503.

July Thursdays, All summer Long - Pengangle presents Brown Bag Concerts at noon, On the Green, Woodstock. 802-457-3981.

July Thursdays Concert on the Green, in the bandstand, Fair Haven. Free, begins at 7pm.

July Fridays Brandon Farmers Market, thru Oct. 8, 9am-2pm, Central Park. You'll find seasonal vegetables and plants, honey, pure VT maple syrup, handcrafted jewelry, local mohair and alpaca products, handknit and crocheted items, baked goods, jams and jellies, local meats, and other handcrafted items.

July Every Friday afternoon 3-6pm, Farmers’ Market on the Green in Fair Haven. Including fresh, organic vegetables, homemade pies and other value added products. Remember to buy local!

July Saturdays thru October, Downtown Saturday Night in Woodstock. Downtown businesses open until 7pm with entertainment.

July Saturdays Live Jazz on the porch, Gallery on the Green, Woodstock. 1st Saturday of the month, thru October. 4-7pm. One The Green. 802-457-4956.

July Saturdays-Aug. 7 Killington Music Festival, 28 Years of Music in the Mountains. Saturdays at 7pm, Rams Head Lodge, Killington Resort. Internationally acclaimed musicians perform each summer in Vt’s Green Mountains. Admission. 802-422-1330 for reserved tickets. www.killingtonmusicfestival.org.

July Saturdays & Sundays East Poultney Historical Museums open from 1-4pm. 3 Historical buildings on the Green. 802-287-2330.

July Sundays Band Concerts on The East Poultney Green. 6:30-8pm. Truly small town experience visitors welcome to participate. 802-287-5185.

July thru Aug. 8 Summer Members Show at Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. 802-775-0356 for details. 802-775-0356 for details. Central Vermont’s Art Resource. Hours Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Closed Mons. & Tues.

July Hathaway Farm corn maze, last weekend in July thru the last weekend in October. 12 acre, themed corn maze with clues, bridges, punches and a hidden concession stand. Combine the maze with a hayride and pumpkin picking. Visit our farm animals and enjoy kids farm activities. hathawayfarm.com 802-775-2624.

July 2, 9, 16, 23. Friday Night Live, 6-10pm. Portions of historic Downtown Rutland are transformed into an open air market featuring live entertainment, shopping and dining opportunities. www.rutlanddowntown.com

July 3 Independence Day Celebration. Brandon hosts the state’s largest Independence Day Parade. Music, activities, contests. Day long celebration. Parade at 1pm downtown. Fireworks at dusk at Park Village (one mile north of town on Route 7). 802-247-6401. www.brandon.org

July 3 Poultney Library Book Sale, 8am-4pm. Takes place on the front lawn of Library. This year they are taking donations of books and movies for the sale. Many books to choose from. Call 802-287-5556

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

July 4 Old Vermont 4th - A family celebration featuring the reading of the Declaration of Independence at noon, historic debates, horse-drawn wagon rides, making 1890 flags, a spelling bee, ice cream making, the egg toss, and more. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

July 4 Killington Independence Day Festivities – 10am Parade. All day food, games, swimming & silent auction at the Johnson Recreation Center on River Road in Killington. Fireworks at 9:30pm!

July 4 Independence Day Celebration "Largest Independence Day Parade in Vermont." Activities, games, entertainment, music, vendors, and our famous Parade!. Fireworks at dusk. Contact the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce at 802-247-6401 or log onto: www.brandon.org

July 4 President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, President Calvin Coolidge Birthday Celebration. Commemorate the birthday of the only president born on Independence Day! At 12:00 Noon, march from the village green to the cemetery where a wreath from the White House is laid at the President’s gravesite. Chicken bbq follows at the Wilder House Restaurant. The parade is co-sponsored by the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation and the Vermont National Guard. 802-672-3773. www.HistoricVermont.org/Coolidge.

July 4 Poultney Fourth of July Celebration! Parade starts 1 pm to allow for church services. Following the parade there will be games, magician, face painting, puppet shows and much more at the Poultney Elementary School. Fireworks at dusk at the Elementary School. 802-287-2010.

July 4 Barbeque & Carnival at Woodstock Inn & Resort Front Lawn, 11am-3pm.

July 4 Woodstock Celebration at Woodstock Union High School, 6-10pm. Pentangle partners with the Town of Woodstock, Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock Recreation Department The Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations to celebrate summer with Woodstock’s BIGGEST Community Event of the season. Ice Skating for families at Union Arena 6-8pm. Fireworks at dusk! Sponsored by Town of Woodstock.

July 4 Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce presents the Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza at Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 South Main Street, 9:45pm. Information: 802-773-2747 or 800-756-8880.

July 8-11 16th Annual Basin Bluegrass Festival in 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 ArtHop Rutland - multi-venue, every 2nd Friday night arts and culture event in downtown and around town Rutland. Galleries, artists, studios, supporting merchants, and restaurants are open from 5-8pm. www.arthoprutland.com.

July 11 Horse Trials at The Mountain Top Inn & Resort Equestrian Center, Chittenden. We will be holding a schooling trial, a one day horse trial used to school the horse and rider to prepare for future competitions. Advance registration required. Watch for more details on www.mountaintopinn.com, Facebook & Twitter. Call 802-483-2311 or 802-483-6089.

July 16-18 SolarFest 2010, Annual New England Renewable Energy Festival. Weekend celebration to include performers on solar powered stages, workshops, talks, demos, more. Forget-Me-Not Farm, Tinmouth. www.solarfest.org 802-235-1513. A Top 10 Summer Event!

July 16-18 9th Annual Killington Wine Festival. Enjoy a sampling of over 100 wines from around the world and Vermont. Events include Estate Wine Tasting, Wine dinners, and a Grand Wine tasting including music held atop Killington Peak. An event not to be missed! For more information please visit killingtonchamber.com or call 800-337-1928.

July 16, 23, 30 Foodways Fridays. Discover how we use seasonal produce harvested from the heirloom garden in historic recipes. Take home a different recipe each Friday! Through Oct. 15. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

July 17 85th Annual St. James Fair, 10am-3pm, On the Green across from the Town Hall, Woodstock. Lunch available. Rain or shine. 802-457-1727.

July 18 National Ice Cream Day - Help make and sample four different flavors of homemade ice cream as we celebrate “the great American dessert.” NEW! Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

July 18 Ice Cream Sundays – Lend a hand making and sampling ice cream right here at the farm – a different flavor each week. We’ll share scientific and historical perspectives of this dairy delight and keep track of visitor favorites! Thru Sept. 19. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

July 18 Vermont Sun Triathlon Series, swim, bike & run. Designed for triathletes of all ages & abilities. Branbury State Park. 802-462-2999. Wheelchair accessible. Visit www.vermontsun.com/triathlon.html for times and registration information, or www.rushtonsports.com

July 19 Killington Arts Guild Program at the Sherburne Memorial Library, River Road, Killington. “Growing Up Wild” with Sally Curtis talking an overview of an outdoor nature, hands on, learning program for children ages 3-K-12 developed by the Council for Environmental Education. 7pm. Refreshments. No charge.

July 20 22nd Annual Great Brandon Auction! If you can only attend one auction this summer, make it this one! Benefit auction offering quality goods and services. Attic treasures and barn bargains. New art, merchandise, gift certificates, antiques, furniture and lots of surprises. 4pm in Central Park, 2 pm preview. Rain or shine. 802-247-6401. This is the Brandon Chamber's one and only annual fundraiser. Donate well and Bid Often! www.brandon.org.

July 23-25 SOAR Summerfest is the culmination of the SOAR Summer Program and a celebration of the arts. Spend a summer weekend with us in Brandon immersed in music, theatre, dance, visual arts, food and much more! The SOAR Summerfest is a unique hands-on festival where you will not only see student and juried artists' works but try it yourself. Some of the area's most renowned practitioners will share their knowledge and talents. Contact the SOAR Community Learning Center at 802-247-6422 x 26 or log onto: www.soarsummerfest.com

July 24 Woodstock Historical Society’s “Explore Woodstock’s History.” Using historic buildings in the village as touchstones to the past, tour participants will learn about Woodstock’s historic architecture, the town’s participation in the Civil War, trials at the Courthouse, Woodstock’s involvement in the Underground Railroad, and more. Interpreters will be stationed at each historic building on the tour. $20 for tour and guide booklet. $40 for tour, guide booklet, and special reception. Call 802-457-1822 for tickets.

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. In addition to great bargains, there is live entertainment & children activities.

July 31 Poultney's Shakespeare on Main Street, 7pm. Outdoor performance of “The Tempest” on St. Raphael’s lawn. A great evening of entertainment. 802-287-4270.

July 31 & Aug. 1 Quilt Exhibition Opening Weekend - Join us for the opening of our 24th Annual Quilt Exhibition, a juried exhibition of colorful quilts made by local quilters. Quilting programs, informal workshop for beginning quilters, plus activities for all ages. Continues through Sept. 26. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

July 31 & Aug. 1 The 2nd Annual "Bookstock: The Green Mountain Festival of Words" will occur on with over twenty events on writing, poetry, and performance. Contact: Buzz Boswell, Pentangle, 802-457-3981 or email director@pentanglearts.org.

July TBA Rutland, Annual RAVE Car Show & Flea Market. No year or vehicle type limits. Generally over 400 vehicles. Vermont State Fairgrounds, Rt. 7 South. Donation. www.clubs.hemmings.com/rave

AUGUST 2010

Aug. Farmer’s Market, purchase direct from local Farmers. Enjoy fresh produce, VT Products, baked goods & more. Tuesdays & Saturdays, 9am-2pm in Downtown Rutland’s Depot Park.

Aug. Tuesdays Time Travel Tuesdays - Lend a hand with late 19th century chores and past times in the farmhouse. There's plenty of work and fun for every age! Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Aug. Tuesdays, Castleton College’s Concerts on the Green series. 7pm. Free, rain or shine (call for rain site info). This month: Bore’al Tordu (@ Old Medical Chapel green), Reggie’s Red Hot Feetwarmers, Nathan Childer’s Band. Bring blankets, lawn chairs. 802-273-2911.

Aug. Wednesdays Wagon Ride Wednesdays - Horse-drawn wagon rides featured each Wednesday from 11am-2pm, through Sept. 29. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Aug. Wednesdays, New England Maple Museum, Pittsford. 802-483-9414. Enjoy maple sugar candy making demos with samples fresh from the mold. Open 8:30am-5:30pm daily. Price included in admission.

Aug. Wednesdays. Woodstock Market on the Green, 3-6pm. A weekly Market of fresh agricultural products from farmers in Windsor, Orange, and Rutland counties. www.woodstockvt.com.

Aug. Thursdays, Farmers’ Market, Main St. Poultney. 9am-2pm. Fresh VT produce, baked goods, maple syrup, crafts and more. 802-325-3203 or 802-779-8503.

Aug. Thursdays, All summer Long - Pengangle presents Brown Bag Concerts at noon, On the Green, Woodstock. 802-457-3981.

Aug. Thursdays Concert on the Green, in the bandstand, Fair Haven. Free, begins at 7pm.

Aug. Fridays Foodways Fridays. Discover how we use seasonal produce harvested from the heirloom garden in historic recipes. Take home a different recipe each Friday! Through Oct. 15. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Aug. Fridays Brandon Farmers Market, thru Oct. 8, 9am-2pm, Central Park. You'll find seasonal vegetables and plants, honey, pure VT maple syrup, handcrafted jewelry, local mohair and alpaca products, handknit and crocheted items, baked goods, jams and jellies, local meats, and other handcrafted items.

Aug. Every Friday afternoon 3-6pm, Farmers’ Market on the Green in Fair Haven. Including fresh, organic vegetables, homemade pies and other value added products. Remember to buy local!

Aug. Saturdays thru October, Downtown Saturday Night in Woodstock. Downtown businesses open until 7pm with entertainment.

Aug. Saturdays Live Jazz on the porch, Gallery on the Green, Woodstock. 1st Saturday of the month, thru October. 4-7pm. One The Green. 802-457-4956.

Aug. Saturdays & Sundays East Poultney Historical Museums open from 1-4pm. 3 Historical buildings on the Green. 802-287-2330.

Aug. Sundays. Ice Cream Sundays - Lend a hand making and sampling ice cream right here at the farm - a different flavor each week. We'll share scientific and historical perspectives of this dairy delight and keep track of visitor favorites! Through Sept. 19. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Thru Aug. 8 Summer Members Show at Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. 802-775-0356 for details. 802-775-0356 for details. Central Vermont’s Art Resource. Hours Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Closed Mons. & Tues.

Aug. Hathaway Farm corn maze, last weekend in July thru the last weekend in October. 12 acre, themed corn maze with clues, bridges, punches and a hidden concession stand. Combine the maze with a hayride and pumpkin picking. Visit our farm animals and enjoy kids farm activities. hathawayfarm.com 802-775-2624.

Aug. TBA Amaizing Brandon Street Fest & Dance. We’re going CORNY and we’ll be celebrating all things corn. Food samples available - Want a roasted ear? Some chowda’? How ‘bout some corn salsa? We have it all. Brandon’s famous chefs show you a thing or 2 that they can do with corn. Corn bread contest for non-professionals, so start digging out granny’s recipe, and some corn eating contests (Corn Flakes anyone?). We’re working on corn dolls, hayrides, and of course, a “guess how many corn kernels are in the jar” contest. Street dance follows. Contact Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce at 802-247-6401 or www.brandon.org

Aug. 1 The 2nd Annual "Bookstock: The Green Mountain Festival of Words" continues over twenty events on writing, poetry, and performance. Contact: Buzz Boswell, Pentangle, 802-457-3981 or email director@pentanglearts.org.

Aug. 1 Poultney's Shakespeare on Main Street, 2:30pm. Outdoor performance of “The Tempest” on St. Raphael’s lawn. A great evening of entertainment. 802-287-4270.

Aug. 1-Sept. 26 Quilt Exhibition. 24th Annual Quilt Exhibition - A juried exhibition of colorful quilts made by Windsor County quilters. Quilting demonstrations and activities for children and adults. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Aug. 6 Poultney's Shakespeare on Main Street, 7pm. Outdoor performance of “The Tempest” on St. Raphael’s lawn. A great evening of entertainment. 802-287-4270.

Aug. 6, 13, 20 Friday Night Live, 6-10pm. Portions of historic Downtown Rutland are transformed into an open air market featuring live entertainment, shopping and dining opportunities. www.rutlanddowntown.com

Aug. 7 Yard Sale Day in Brandon. Day-long event, Sidewalk Sales and Town-Wide Yard Sales begin 9am and last as long as there are still bargains available! Rain or Shine. Official yard sales make it on The Map, available the morning of Aug. 7 at the Brandon Museum and Visitor Center Center. 802-247-6401.

Aug. 7 President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth Old Home Day. First popular during the early years of the 20th century, Plymouth Old Home Day in 2010 promises to be bigger and better than ever! Wagon rides, chicken bbq, sheep shearing, old time fiddling, traditional VT craft demos, children’s activities. 10am-4pm. 802-672-3773. www.HistoricVermont.org/Coolidge.

Aug. 7 Newmont Military Band performs at 2pm, Green Mountain Perkins Academy, South Woodstock.

Aug. 7 Killington Music Festival, 28 Years of Music in the Mountains. 7pm, Rams Head Lodge, Killington Resort. Internationally acclaimed musicians perform each summer in Vt’s Green Mountains. Admission. 802-422-1330 for reserved tickets. www.killingtonmusicfestival.org.

Aug. 7 Rutland Long Trail Festival, Vermont State Fairgrounds. Fairgrounds open Friday night for camping, through Sunday. Activities, music, and vendors will be scheduled on Saturday with Guided walks and hikes, and opportunities for Trail work or just some hiking on Sunday. www.longtrailfestivalvt.com

Aug. 8 Lake Dunmore Triathlon, part of VT Sun Triathlon Series, swim, bike & run. Designed for triathletes of all ages & abilities. Branbury State Park. 802-462-2999. Wheelchair accessible. Visit www.vermontsun.com/triathlon.html for times and registration information, or www.rushtonsports.com

Aug. 8 Antique Tractor Day - Tractors from the 1930s to the 1960s are displayed by the folks who restored them. A tractor parade circles the grounds at 1pm, with a narration of interesting and historic tractor trivia. Tractor-drawn wagon rides and tractor activities for children. Plan to purchase lunch from the Teago Volunteer Fire Department, with proceeds benefitting the department. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Aug. 11 The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce holds Winter in August, Center Street Alley, Rutland. Sample local restaurants’ specialties & vote for your favorite, 5-8pm, rain location Diamond Run Mall. For more information call 802-773-2747.

Aug. 13 ArtHop Rutland - multi-venue, every 2nd Friday night arts and culture event in downtown and around town Rutland. Galleries, artists, studios, supporting merchants, and restaurants are open from 5-8pm. www.arthoprutland.com.

Aug. 13-15 Woodstock Annual Side Walk Sale Days! Come Early - Stay late and experience some of the most unique shopping in Vermont! Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce, www.woodstockvt.com

Aug. 13-16 Piper’s Gathering, North America’s most comprehensive alternative bagpipe event. Killington Grand Hotel, Killington Resort. www.pipersgathering.org

Aug. 13-Sept. 4 Photography Contest at Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. 802-775-0356 for details. 802-775-0356 for details. Central Vermont’s Art Resource. Hours Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Closed Mons. & Tues.

Aug. 14 East Poultney Day. 9am-4pm, On the Green. Century Schoolmaster will conduct class in the 1791 Union Academy, while British Army disturbs the peace with musket fire. Fifty juried vendors offer crafts. Traditional demonstration, needle arts, slate splitting & candle making. Sponsored by Poultney Historical Society. 802-287-5252, www.poultneyhistoricalsociety.org

Aug. 14 The Second Annual Taste of Woodstock. Join us for a day filled with food, demonstrations, British Cars, a sidewalk sale, music, street dance and fun! A taste of everything that makes the Woodstock Community special. 10am-8pm. 802-457-3555. www.woodstockvt.com.

Aug. 14 Children's Chicken Day - It is thought that the closest relative of Tyrannosaurus Rex is . . . the chicken! We'll have a variety of breeds on hand for our first ever Children's Chicken Day and learn about their similarities and differences. Educational programs, fun facts, plus children's games and activities including the egg toss and stenciling. NEW! Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Aug. 14-15 Chaffee Art Center presents 49th annual Art in the Park Summer Festival. 10am-5pm. Fine artists and crafts persons, musical entertainment and food, as well as special art and craft events for children. Held rain or shine. Recently voted one of "Vermont's Top Ten Events" by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce AND named one of the "Sunshine Artist 200 Best." Voluntary donations are appreciated. Main Street Park, junction of Rte. 4 & 7, Rutland. 802-775-8836.

Aug. 16 Bennington Battle Day. Free admission to all State-owned Historic Sites in Vermont.

Aug 16 Killington Arts Guild Program at the Sherburne Memorial Library, River Road, Killington. “Love Affair with Southern France” with Jill Dye—festivals, favorite landscapes, favorite artists and forty years of painting in France and enjoying it. 7pm. Refreshments. No charge.

Aug. 29 Half Vermont Journey, part of Vermont Sun Triathlon Series. Swim, bike & run. Designed for triathletes of all ages & abilities. Branbury State Park. 802-462-2999. Wheelchair accessible. Visit www.vermontsun.com/triathlon.html for times and registration information, or www.rushtonsports.com

SEPTEMBER 2010

Sept. Farmer’s Market, purchase direct from local Farmers. Enjoy fresh produce, VT Products, baked goods & more. Tuesdays & Saturdays, 9am-2pm in Downtown Rutland’s Depot Park.

Sept. Wednesdays, New England Maple Museum, Pittsford. 802-483-9414. Enjoy maple sugar candy making demos with samples fresh from the mold. Open 8:30am-5:30pm daily. Price included in admission.

Sept. Wednesdays Wagon Ride Wednesdays - Horse-drawn wagon rides featured each Wednesday from 11am-2pm, through Sept. 29. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Sept. Wednesdays. Woodstock Market on the Green, 3-6pm. A weekly Market of fresh agricultural products from farmers in Windsor, Orange, and Rutland counties. www.woodstockvt.com.

Sept. Thursdays, Farmers’ Market, Main St. Poultney. 9am-2pm. Fresh VT produce, baked goods, maple syrup, crafts and more. 802-325-3203 or 802-779-8503.

Sept. Thursdays, All summer Long - Pengangle presents Brown Bag Concerts at noon, On the Green, Woodstock. 802-457-3981.

Sept. Fridays Foodways Fridays. Discover how we use seasonal produce harvested from the heirloom garden in historic recipes. Take home a different recipe each Friday! Through Oct. 15. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Sept. Fridays Brandon Farmers Market, thru Oct. 8, 9am-2pm, Central Park. You'll find seasonal vegetables and plants, honey, pure VT maple syrup, handcrafted jewelry, local mohair and alpaca products, handknit and crocheted items, baked goods, jams and jellies, local meats, and other handcrafted items.

Sept. Every Friday afternoon 3-6pm, Farmers’ Market on the Green in Fair Haven. Including fresh, organic vegetables, homemade pies and other value added products. Remember to buy local!

Sept. Saturdays thru October, Downtown Saturday Night in Woodstock. Downtown businesses open until 7pm with entertainment.

Sept. Saturdays Live Jazz on the porch, Gallery on the Green, Woodstock. 1st Saturday of the month, thru October. 4-7pm. One The Green. 802-457-4956.

Sept. Saturdays. Traditional Craft Saturdays. Explore a series of Vermont crafts including pottery, wool crafts, chair caning, and basket making. Learn about the history, process, and uses of these utilitarian and decorative items through hands-on learning from experienced crafters. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Sept. Hathaway Farm corn maze, last weekend in July thru the last weekend in October. 12 acre, themed corn maze with clues, bridges, punches and a hidden concession stand. Combine the maze with a hayride and pumpkin picking. Visit our farm animals and enjoy kids farm activities. hathawayfarm.com 802-775-2624.

Through Sept. 26 24th Annual Quilt Exhibition - A juried exhibition of colorful quilts made by Windsor County quilters. Quilting demonstrations and activities for children and adults. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Thru Sept. 4 Photography Contest at Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. 802-775-0356 for details. 802-775-0356 for details. Central Vermont’s Art Resource. Hours Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Closed Mons. & Tues.

Sept. 3-5 3rd North Branch Bluegrass Festival, Festival Grounds, Bridgewater Center Rd., Bridgewater. 3 day family friendly bluegrass festival with field picking, old-fashioned fun and contests, and socializing. Main stage performances including Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, Mad Mountain Scramblers, Possum Haw & more. www.nbbluegrass.com or 802-672-3042 for more info.

Sept. 3-12 The Vermont State Fair, Rutland. Entertainment, rides, events, music concerts, demolition derby, agricultural exhibits, farm animals, culinary, veggie & floral exhibits, maple sugar house & dairy barn, grandstand attractions, Monster Trucks and more! 802-775-5200 or www.vermontstatefair.net

Sept. 4- 5 The Plymouth Folk & Blues Concerts. Stars from VT & nationally known musicians team up for a lively 2-day festival of folk & blues music performed in the pure country air of historic Plymouth Notch. Children’s concert and songwriting workshop both days. The concerts are free; donation is suggested. 2-5pm. www.plymouthfolk.com

Sept. 5, 12, 19 Ice Cream Sundays - Lend a hand making and sampling ice cream right here at the farm - a different flavor each week. We'll share scientific and historical perspectives of this dairy delight and keep track of visitor favorites! Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Sept. 9-10 Tango and Wine at The Brandon Inn. Annual 'Moonlight in Vermont’ Tango Weekend at the Brandon Inn. Free beginner classes on Friday evening. Instructors from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and special guests from all across New England, New York and Montreal, Canada. Named one of the best little tango festivals in the US. 802-775-5034, www.tangovermont.com.

Sept. 9-12 Killington Classic Motorcycle Touring Rally will race, rev and roar around Killington with thousands of visitors and locals enjoying the opening and closing concert events, the weekend long marketplace, bike show, themed dinners and of course, the VT Governor and Red Knight led parade of bikers to Rutland. Welcome parade & music. Ends with a bang at Killington Resort with fireworks lighting up the mountains. Check The Mountain Times for events listings, dates & info, or contact The Killington Chamber of Commerce, 802-773-4181. www.killingtonclassic.com

Sept. 10 ArtHop Rutland - multi-venue, every 2nd Friday night arts and culture event in downtown and around town Rutland. Galleries, artists, studios, supporting merchants, and restaurants are open from 5-8pm. www.arthoprutland.com.

Sep. 11-12 Scenes on The Green, Woodstock’s juried Art Show and Sale on the Village Green, 9am-5pm. For more information call 802-457-3555 or visit www.woodstockvt.com.

Sep. 12 Our annual Hunter Pace/Trail Ride will be held at The Mountain Top Inn & Resort Equestrian Center, Chittenden. Advance registration required. Watch for more details on www.mountaintopinn.com, Facebook & Twitter. Call 802-483-2311 or 802-483-6089.

Sept. 16-19 Tunbridge World’s Fair. Tunbridge. The 139th Tunbridge World's Fair. Livestock shows, Antique Hill, amusements and entertainment fill the four days of the fair, 802-889-5555. www.tunbridgefair.com

Sept. 18-30 New England Maple Museum, Pittsford. 802-483-9414. Halloween & Fall Celebration. Our maple trees produce more than maple syrup! The colors of autumn are intermingled with the history of sugaring.

Sept. 19 President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth Cheese & Harvest Festival. Celebrate the bounties of the harvest and the award-winning world of Vermont-made cheese! Cheese sampling by members of the VT Cheese Council and guided tours of the Plymouth Cheese Factory; wagon rides, historic farm & craft demos, cheese recipe contest, bbq, and other activities for the entire family. 10am-4pm. 802-672-3773. www.HistoricVermont.org/Coolidge.

Sept. 20 Killington Arts Guild Program at the Sherburne Library, River Road, Killington. “Autumn Hors d’oeuvres - Foods as Art” with Lauren Wilder. 7pm. Refreshments. No charge.

Sept. 21 Maple Leaf Quilters meeting at Godnick Adult Center, Rutland. 7pm. Doors open 6:30pm for vendor shopping. 802-438-5180. www.mapleleafquilters.org

Sept. 24 Green Mountain College Convocation, 4pm, community invited. 287-8000 for more info.

Sept. 25 Poultney Chili Cook Off. Annual chili cook off, 25+ chili cookers will vie for the “best” tasting chili!! Come & sample some of the best chili around. Also Green Mountain College Family & Friends Weekend. The Vermont Farmer’s Market will hold its annual Food and Craft Fair. St. David’s Society’s “Store” will be open on the lawn at the Morris house on Main St. 802-287-9987.

Sept. 25-26 Annual Vermont Fine Furniture & Woodworking Festival, Union Arena, Woodstock. 10am-5pm. VT artists-in-wood showcases of furniture & wood products. See a display, buy an item (or 2!), chat with woodworkers, see them at work, be an exhibitor! Music, food, & tours. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, free admission. Free shuttle / parking. 802-747-7900. www.vermontwoodfestival.org

Sept. TBA Made in Vermont Music Festival. Bringing the sounds of great classical music to nine rural communities in Vermont. The VSO commissions a piece from a composer with Vermont ties each year to be premiered on the tour. Music, made in Vermont. 800-876-9293 x-10 or www.vso.org for schedules.

Sept. TBA Sudbury Road Race and Fun Day. Participants register for either a 5 mile walk or 1.2 mile fun run and walk. Free lunch is provided for all runners and there are prizes for winners in all age classes. Entry fee. For more info call 802-623-7771 www.sudbury.k12.vt.us

Sept. TBA Annual Applefest in Fair Haven. Featuring fresh apples & apple products, kid’s games, fabulous food vendors, crafters, and flea market vendors.

OCTOBER 2010

Oct. Farmer’s Market, purchase direct from local Farmers. Enjoy fresh produce, VT Products, baked goods & more. Tuesdays & Saturdays, 9am-2pm in Downtown Rutland’s Depot Park.

Oct. Killington Hay Festival. Celebrate Vermont's Working Landscape with one of the town's most popular events, The Killington Hay Festival: A Celebration of Vermont's Working Landscape, Labor Day Weekend through Columbus Day. 37 magnificent sculptures from hay capture the marvels of many imaginations! Visitors should stop at the Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center on Route 4 to pick up a Hay Festival Scavenger Hunt guide and complete the quiz on Vermont agriculture. Answers are provided at each sculpture. There will be prizes and complimentary Vermont Cabot Cheese at the Welcome Center. Visit discoverkillington.com.

Oct. Thursdays (through Oct. 24), Farmers’ Market, Main St. Poultney. 9am-2pm. Fresh VT produce, baked goods, maple syrup, crafts and more. 802-325-3203 or 802-779-8503.

Oct. Hathaway Farm corn maze, last weekend in July thru the last weekend in October. 12 acre, themed corn maze with clues, bridges, punches and a hidden concession stand. Combine the maze with a hayride and pumpkin picking. Visit our farm animals and enjoy kids farm activities. hathawayfarm.com 802-775-2624.

Oct. Fridays Brandon Farmers Market, thru Oct. 8, 9am-2pm, Central Park. You'll find seasonal vegetables and plants, honey, pure VT maple syrup, handcrafted jewelry, local mohair and alpaca products, handknit and crocheted items, baked goods, jams and jellies, local meats, and other handcrafted items.

Oct. Saturdays, Downtown Saturday Night in Woodstock. Downtown businesses open until 7pm with entertainment.

Oct. Saturdays Live Jazz on the porch, Gallery on the Green, Woodstock. 1st Saturday of the month, thru October. 4-7pm. One The Green. 802-457-4956.

Oct. New England Maple Museum, Pittsford. 802-483-9414. Halloween & Fall Celebration. Our maple trees produce more than maple syrup! The colors of autumn are intermingled with the history of sugaring.

Oct. 1, 15 Foodways Fridays. Discover how we use seasonal produce harvested from the heirloom garden in historic recipes. Take home a different recipe each Friday! Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Oct. 2 Woodstock’s Chili Cook-Off! Noon-3pm, On the Green. Benefits the Woodstock Teen Center.

Oct. 2 Castleton Colonial Days. House Tours led by women in period dress, crafts for sale by juried artisans, musical entertainment, sponsored by the Castleton Women’s Club.

Oct. 2-3 Pumpkin & Apple Celebration. Interactive programs highlight these two important fall crops. Apple and pumpkin displays, apple tasting, trivia contests, cider pressing, pumpkin bowling, apples-on-a-string, making pumpkin ice cream, cooking apple butter in the farmhouse, and horse-drawn wagon rides. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Oct. 3 Brandon Harvestfest. Come make Harvest People (aka stick figures, scarecrows, Leaf People...) with the experts. You can even take one home! Hay rides, apple pies, pumpkins, BBQ, Brandon Town Band. Starting at 10am in Central Park. For more info call 802-247-6401, www.brandon.org.

Oct. 6 Woodstock Market on the Green, 3-6pm. A weekly Market of fresh agricultural products from farmers in Windsor, Orange, and Rutland counties. Final day! www.woodstockvt.com.

Oct. 8 ArtHop Rutland - multi-venue, every 2nd Friday night arts and culture event in downtown and around town Rutland. Galleries, artists, studios, supporting merchants, and restaurants are open from 5-8pm. www.arthoprutland.com.

Oct. 8-Nov. 20 Hand to Hand Exhibit at Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. 802-775-0356 for details. 802-775-0356 for details. Central Vermont’s Art Resource. Hours Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Closed Mons. & Tues.

Oct. 9 Harvest Festival in Downtown Rutland. www.rutlanddowntown.com

Oct. 9 Farmer’s Market Harvest Fair in Brandon’s Central Park. The Farmer’s Market ends their season with a craft fair, demos and much more. Seasonal items, crafts, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, handknit wool, mohair & alpaca items and more. Contact the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce 802-247-6401 or www.brandon.org.

Oct. 9 Poultney Town Wide Yard Sale, 9am-4pm. Town wide bargains! Also the St. David’s Society’s “Store” will be open on the lawn of Morris house on Main St. 802-287-2010.

Oct. 9 Woodstock Rotary Club's Penny Sale at Woodstock Union High School. Doors open 6pm, drawings start 7pm. Food & fun for the whole family! Free admission. www.rotarywoodstock.org.

Oct. 9-10 Chaffee Art Center presents 49th annual Fall Foliage Art in the Park. 10am-5pm. Fine artists and crafts persons, musical entertainment and food, as well as special art and craft events for children. Held rain or shine. Recently voted one of "Vermont's Top Ten Events" by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce AND named one of the "Sunshine Artist 200 Best." Voluntary donations are appreciated. Main Street Park, junction of Rte. 4 & 7, Rutland. 802-775-8836.

Oct. 9-10 Harvest Weekend. A Top 10 Fall Event! Join in this celebration of the Vermont harvest featuring a traditional husking bee and afternoon barn dance; cider pressing, harvesting root vegetables, putting food by and more; spiced cider & homemade doughnuts. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Oct. 9-10 36th Annual Apples & Crafts Fair at Bailey Meadows, Woodstock. Over 100 juried crafters, artists, and specialty food producers. Admission is $3 per adult, children free. 802-457-1502.

Oct. 16 Welsh Harvest Festival in Poultney, hosted by Green Mountain College. Celebrating the sights, sounds and flavors of the Welsh area of Wales. Contact 802-287-8000.

Oct. 16-17 Wagon Ride Weekend. Capture the colors of autumn on a narrated horse-drawn wagon ride around the fields; farm programs and activities. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Oct. 18 Killington Arts Guild Program at the Sherburne Memorial Library, River Road, Killington. “A Gathering of Poets” Jeff Bender leader. Readers read their own poetry or that of others. Suggested subject: something new in your writing or life. Listeners welcome. 7pm. Refreshments. To register call 802-786-9920. No charge.

Oct. 19 Maple Leaf Quilters meeting at Godnick Adult Center, Rutland. 7pm. Doors open 6:30pm for vendor shopping. 802-438-5180. www.mapleleafquilters.org

Oct. 23 Semi-annual Glad Rags Sale in Woodstock. A fundraising sale of quality new & used clothing & household items to benefit local charities. Masonic Lodge. 9am-3pm. www.gladrags.org

Oct. 30 A Family Halloween – A not-so-scary celebration designed especially for young children. Doughnuts on a string, pumpkin carving for families, Halloween tales, plus horse-drawn wagon rides. Costume parades at 12:00 and 2pm. Children in costume accompanied by an adult admitted free! Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Oct. 31 Poultney Halloween Festival. Many activities are being planned. 802-287-5751 for further info.

Oct. 31 Annual Halloween Party at the Wobbly Barn, Killington. Costumes required! Doors 8pm. 802-422-6171. www.wobblybarn.com

Oct. 31 Rutland City’s Annual Halloween Parade. Rutland loves a parade! Every year locals and tourists alike congregate on the streets of Downtown Rutland to enjoy Rutland’s Annual Halloween Parade, one of the largest in New England.

Oct. TBA 7th Annual Horace Greeley Writers’ Symposium. Two day writing event in Poultney on Saturday and Sunday. For information/registration call 802-287-2577 or go to www.thegreeleyfoundation.org.

NOVEMBER 2010

Thru Nov. 20 Hand to Hand Exhibit at Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. 802-775-0356 for details. 802-775-0356 for details. Central Vermont’s Art Resource. Hours Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Closed Mons. & Tues.

Nov. 6-7; 13-14; 20-21 Wagon Ride Weekends. Horse-drawn wagon rides; tour the dairy farm, farmhouse and farm life exhibits; programs and activities. 10am-3:30pm. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Nov. 12 ArtHop Rutland - multi-venue, every 2nd Friday night arts and culture event in downtown and around town Rutland. Galleries, artists, studios, supporting merchants, and restaurants are open from 5-8pm. www.arthoprutland.com.

Nov. 15 Killington Arts Guild Program at the Sherburne Memorial Library, River Road, Killington. “Pawleys Island,” Brookgreen (Sculpture) Gardens, and about the Gullah with Betty A. Little. Slides, maps and poetry. 7pm. Refreshments. No charge.

Nov. 16 Maple Leaf Quilters meeting at Godnick Adult Center, Rutland. 7pm. Doors open 6:30pm for vendor shopping. 802-438-5180. www.mapleleafquilters.org

Nov. 26 Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6pm, Downtown Rutland. The tradition of Santa Claus making his way into Downtown Rutland to inaugurate the holiday season continues. Rutland City’s mayor assists Santa in the lighting. The evening also includes caroling, refreshments and more. After the tree is lit, Santa will visit with children to listen to their holiday wishes. www.rutlanddowntown.com

Nov. 26-28 Thanksgiving Weekend. Visit with costumed guides as they demonstrate the preparation of a traditional late 19th century Thanksgiving meal in the farmhouse. Engaging activities for every age and programs in the parlor each day. Enjoy a homemade treat and a horse-drawn wagon ride. Last weekend of the season to visit the farm life exhibits! 10am-3:30pm. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Nov. 26-27 Poultney Christmas Fair, 10am-4pm, Poultney High School. Sponsored by the Vermont’s Farmers Market. Crafts, folk art, gourmet foods and more. 802-325-3203.

Nov. 26 - Jan. Winter Members Show at Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. 802-775-0356 for details. Central Vermont’s Art Resource. Hours Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Closed Mons. & Tues.

DECEMBER 2010

Dec. TBA Castleton Library Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony. Come join the ceremony as we light the Memorial Tree and share some refreshments.

Dec. Weekends & Dec. 26-Jan. 2 Christmas at the Farm Visit the authentically decorated farmhouse with preparations underway for the holiday meal; tour the operating dairy farm. Holiday programs and activities, plus making historic ornaments. 10am-3:30pm. Dec. 26-Jan. 2: horse-drawn sleigh ride or wagon rides. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Dec. thru Jan. Winter Members Show at Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. 802-775-0356 for details. Central Vermont’s Art Resource. Hours Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Closed Mons. & Tues.

Dec. 3-4 Holiday Bazaar at The Homestead, Woodstock. Handcrafted and holiday decorations made by local residents. 802-457-1310.

Dec. 4 Holiday Bazaar and Cookie Walk at Thompson Senior Center, Woodstock. 9am-1pm. Crafts made by local elders to benefit service to older Vermonters. More info, 802-457-3277.

Dec. 4 Santa comes to Poultney! Story time at the library, parade with Santa down Main St., then lighting of the memory tree. Singing & refreshments with Santa. Visit local merchants. 802-287-2010.

Dec. 4-5 Catamount Radio Santa Train. www.rutlanddowntown.com

Dec. 10 ArtHop Rutland - multi-venue, every 2nd Friday night arts and culture event in downtown and around town Rutland. Galleries, artists, studios, supporting merchants, and restaurants are open from 5-8pm. www.arthoprutland.com.

Dec. 10-12 The 26th Annual Wassail Parade in Woodstock. 2pm. Historical Open House, Music of the season, A Holiday House tour, Wassail Café on the Green, Christmas Visions, Yule Log, Memory Tree, Caroling. Also, Brass Quintet performs Christmas Carols on the porch of Gallery on the Green, 2-4pm. www.woodstockvt.com.

Dec. 10-12 Wassail Weekend. Tour the 1890 Farm House – authentically decorated for the season - and make an historic Christmas ornament. Traditional music performed in the parlor at noon on Saturday. Horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides on Sunday. Friday 1-3:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-3:30pm. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Dec. 11 President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Coolidge Holiday Open House. Enjoy the traditions of the season in one of Vermont’s most picturesque villages. Visit the Coolidge Birthplace, decorated as it would have been in 1872, the year the future president was born. Winter exhibits at the Aldrich House, Plymouth Cheese Factory, and 1924 Summer White House office. Old-time music, craft demons, sleigh rides, lunch at the Wilder House Restaurant, special cancellation at the historic Plymouth post office, and children’s holiday activities. 10am-4pm. 802-672-3773. www.HistoricVermont.org/Coolidge.

Dec. 13 Killington Arts Guild Holiday Potluck Luncheon at the Sherburne Memorial Library, River Road, Killington. 12 noon. Bring a salad, casserole or dessert. Beverages and settings provided. Music and raffle. Everyone invited.

Dec. TBA Vermont Holiday Festival – A Top 10 Winter Event! Imagine a weekend filled with snow covered trees, holiday lights, sleigh rides, Santa’s workshop & much more. Join us at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel where the Vermont Holiday Festival delights kids of all ages. Over 100 beautifully decorated trees. Visit www.vermontholidayfestival.com for tickets and more information. 802-773-4181.

JANUARY 2011

Jan. Weekends - Winter Weekends at the Farm 10am-3:30pm. Visit the working dairy farm, featuring the Jersey herd, Percheron horse teams, sheep and oxen; tour the restored and furnished 1890 Farm House; A Place in the Land, an Academy Award-nominee film which chronicles the development of the Billings Farm is shown each hour in the theater. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Thru Jan. Winter Members Show at Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. 802-775-0356 for details. Central Vermont’s Art Resource. Hours Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Closed Mons. & Tues.

Jan. TBA Collegiate Snowfest at Killington Mountain Resort. A week of music, movies, parties and other activities geared toward college students. 800-621-MTNS. www.killington.com

Jan. TBA USABA Winter Ski Festival with Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, Pico Mtn. Resort and Mountain Top Inn and Resort. Blind & visually impaired skiers compete in alpine & cross-country skiing. Guides available. Experienced or beginners! 719-630-0422 or www.usaba.org for more info.

Jan. 15-17 Sleigh Ride Weekend 10am-3:30pm. Horse-drawn sleigh rides through the frosty farm fields, sledding with jack jumper sleds, visits to the working dairy farm and restored farmhouse, farm programs, and hands-on activities. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Jan. TBA Maple Leaf Quilters meeting at Godnick Adult Center, Rutland. 7pm. Doors open 6:30pm for vendor shopping. 802-438-5180. www.mapleleafquilters.org

Jan. 4th Weekend, Art in the Snow. Brandon is known statewide for our artists! Visit the last weekend of each of these months and warm up at more than 15 artist studios and galleries, many not open to the public on a regular basis. Shops, Restaurants, and Inns/B & Bs offer great specials. Come see why Brandon is the Art and Soul of Vermont! For more information, check out: www.ArtInTheSnow.com or call the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce at 802-247-6401.

Jan. 4th Weekend, Art in the Snow. The Artists, Merchants, Restaurants and Inns of Brandon invite you to join them for Brandon’s 5th Annual Art in the Snow Winter Weekend Celebration of the Arts! Winter is a wonderful time to visit Vermont, not only for world-class winter sports but to experience our unique cultural heritage. Vermont’s mountains, lakes and valleys fashion our culture – providing raw materials for our crafts, inspiration for our art, and grist for our stories. They’re central to our nature. www.ArtInTheSnow.com or call the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce at 802-247-6401.

Jan. TBA National Safety Awareness Week reminds skiers & snowboarders of the “Heads Up – Know the Code” campaign. Kids and adults will be able to participate in fun, educational activities. www.killington.com 800-621-MTNS for exact dates.

Jan. TBA Great Benson Fishing Derby. Cash prizes available!

FEBRUARY 2011

Feb. Weekends - Winter Weekends at the Farm 10am-3:30pm. Visit the working dairy farm, featuring the Jersey herd, Percheron horse teams, sheep and oxen; tour the restored and furnished 1890 Farm House; A Place in the Land, an Academy Award-nominee film which chronicles the development of the Billings Farm is shown each hour in the theater. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Feb. 19-27 Sleigh Ride Week. Horse-drawn sleigh rides, sledding with jack jumpers; tour the dairy farm and farmhouse; farm programs and hands-on activities. Sample Presidential cookie favorites and spiced cider! 10am-3:30pm. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

Feb. 4th Weekend of month, Art in the Snow. The Artists, Merchants, Restaurants and Inns of Brandon invite you to join them for Brandon’s 5th Annual Art in the Snow Winter Weekend Celebration of the Arts! Winter is a wonderful time to visit Vermont, not only for world-class winter sports but to experience our unique cultural heritage. Vermont’s mountains, lakes and valleys fashion our culture – providing raw materials for our crafts, inspiration for our art, and grist for our stories. They’re central to our nature. www.ArtInTheSnow.com or call the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce at 802-247-6401.

MARCH 2011

Mar. TBA Frost Derby, ice fishing contest on Lake St. Catherine. Sponsored by the Poultney Fish & Game Club. Prizes for largest fish, Pike, Trout, Perch, Bass, adult and child. Fun filled day for the entire family! Contact 802-287-9742 Steve Saltis for more information & ice conditions.

Mar. TBA Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce presents the Annual Busines Show at the Holiday Inn, Rt. 7, Rutland. 4-7:30pm, free admission, open to the public. Over 85 exhibitors displaying products and services from the Rutland Region, door prizes and free parking. For more information, call 802-773-2747.

Mar. TBA New England Maple Museum, Pittsford opens for the season, 10am-4pm. 802-483-9414. www.maplemuseum.com

Mar. TBA Wacky Winter Games at Pico! Perhaps you are looking for some wacky winter sports, like Snow Volleyball Tournament or Snow Golf with your snowshoes on. What ever your pleasure you’re sure to enjoy every moment at the 20th annual Killington Wacky Winter Games... For more Information 800-337-1928 or email chamber@killingtonchamber.com.

Mar. TBA Bud Light Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge at Killington Resort. Competition of 200 amateur bumpers compete on steepest, longest mogul trail in the East - Outer Limits. 800-621-MTNS or www.killington.com for details.

Mar. 2nd Fridays ArtHop Rutland - multi-venue, every 2nd Friday night arts and culture event in downtown and around town Rutland. Galleries, artists, studios, supporting merchants, and restaurants are open from 5-8pm. www.arthoprutland.com.

Mar. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 Hathaway Farm maple weekends. Visit the farm, tour the sugarhouse & sugar bush. Help gather sap if it’s running - call ahead for sugaring conditions. Taste our maple syrup! 11am-4pm. 802-775-2624. hathawayfarm.com

Mar. 8 16th Annual Mardi Gras Party at the Wobbly Barn, Killington. The Noble and Ancient Krewe of the Roostertail & Wobbly welcome all, costumes required. Doors open 8pm. 802-422-6171. www.wobblybarn.net

Mar. 4th Weekend of month, Art in the Snow. The Artists, Merchants, Restaurants and Inns of Brandon invite you to join them for Brandon’s 5th Annual Art in the Snow Winter Weekend Celebration of the Arts! Winter is a wonderful time to visit Vermont, not only for world-class winter sports but to experience our unique cultural heritage. Vermont’s mountains, lakes and valleys fashion our culture – providing raw materials for our crafts, inspiration for our art, and grist for our stories. They’re central to our nature. www.ArtInTheSnow.com or call the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce at 802-247-6401.