Up and Over
Shires of Vermont
The official designation for Vermont’s southwest corner is Bennington County. The Shires are a collective of 15 quintessential Vermont towns and villages connected by a scenic ribbon of highway knows as Historic Route 7A. Celebrations galore from Bennington Battle Days to Downtown Foodtruck Festival, Mayfest, Harvest Festivals, Autumn Pig Roast & Apple picking, Oktoberfest, Fallapalooza, Midnight Madness,Southern VT Home Brew festivals…so much to see, so much to do.
The Vermont Summer Festival
Six weeks of top equestrian competition in summer’s most beautiful home: the Green Mountains at the Frost Farm in East Dorset, VT.
Southern Vermont Garlic Festival
Everything garlic! Vendors and music at this 1 day festival celebrating all things garlic in downtown Bennington.
Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival
A 4 day music festival featuring a variety of bluegrass, roots and Americana music from both icons of the industry and up and coming artists. Held at Northshire Civic Center
Manchester Sidewalk Sales
Bargains galore at the Designer Outlet stores
Maple Leaf Half Marathon and 5K Run
A 1/2 marathon winding through a scenic route with beautiful views looping through many back roads, some with hills. The Maple Leaf Half Marathon offers both a 5K run and a Fun Walk.
Manchester Fall Arts & Craft Festival
Formerly the Hildene Arts & Craft Festival. Now located at Northshire Civic Center
Peru Fair
A top 10 Vermont event-an old time country fair with pig roast, entertainment and food.
