June is Dairy Month At Sugarbush Farm

Free sampling of 15 kinds of cheese from mild to 8 years old. Receive tips on cooking with cheese, storage and safe travel with cheese. Watch how cheese is hand packaged. Farm store. Many other samples of maple syrup and Vermont jams and mustards. Nature walk, educational sugar house, make friends with farm animals

Date: Friday, June 01, 2012 – Saturday, June 30, 2012

Time: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Admission: Free

Location: Sugarbush Cheese & Maple Farm, 591 Sugarbush Farm Rd, Woodstock, VT 05091

Contact: www.sugarbushfarm.com

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Okemo Bicycle Hill Climb in Ludlow, Vermont

A challenging 5.8 mile uphill bike race to the top of Okemo Mountain along Route 103 and Mountain Road. This is the fourth year for this event and it is affiliated with the Bike Up Mountain Points Series (BUMPS), a series of nine uphill races held throughout New England. Through the bike climb, the Ludlow Rotary hopes to increase community awareness and support research for Multiple Sclerosis.

Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012

Time: All Day

Location: Jackson Gore Inn, 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow, VT 05149

Contact: For additional information visit www.okemo.com or call 1-800-78-OKEMO.

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2012 Stowe Wine and Food Classic

A benefit for Copley Hospital and The Vermont Foodbank.

A one-of-a-kind food & wine experience, taking you from farm to table and vine to glass. You’ll rub elbows with top winemakers and chefs, and also meet the farmers and suppliers these chefs count on daily for fresh ingredients. Featuring culinary experts Rowan Jacobsen, Gino Giordano, and Matt Jennings and father/son vintners Joel Peterson of Ravenswood Winery and Morgan Twain Peterson of Bedrock Wine Co.

Date: Friday, June 22, 2012 – Sunday, June 24, 2012

Time:

Friday 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday 1:00PM – 2:00PM, 5:00PM – 6:00PM, 6:00PM – 11:00PM
Sunday 12:00PM – 4:00PM

Location: Trapp Family Lodge (meadow), 700 Trapp Hill Road, Stowe, VT 05672

Contact: www.stowewine.com

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Wanderlust Festival in Stratton Mountain, Vermont

Wanderlust Festival, the one-of-a-kind yoga and music festival set within the nation’s most inspiring natural scenery, is coming back to Stratton Mountain Ski Resort in Bondville, Vermont. The world’s largest festival of its kind, Wanderlust is a mix of yoga classes, guided meditations, DJ and band performances, dance parties and other daytime and evening events for fans of rock and electronic music, yoga and environmentally and spiritually conscious living.

Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012 – Sunday, June 24, 2012

Time: See schedule of events

Location: Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, 5 Village Lodge Rd., Stratton Mountain, VT 05360

Contact: stratton.wanderlustfestival.com/

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Bristol 250th Anniversary Celebration

Bristol will host a series of special events to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of Bristol,Vermont. The celebration will commence with Pocock Rocks on June 16th and culminate with the well-known Bristol Independence Day festivities on July 4th. These two celebrations will book-end a series of events to mark the long history of the town known as The Gateway to the Green Mountains.

List of Events:

June 16th: Pocock Rocks – Bristol was first called Pocock in honor of Admiral George Pocock, commander of the British Fleet. This open-air celebration remembers the beginning of the town and will include guided tours of Bristol historical sites.

June 23rd: 250th Anniversary Dance – A dance will be held at The Legion and will include live music from the band Resonance.

June 27th: This evening will begin with a dinner on The Green with music by the Bristol Band, and will culminate with the burying of Bristol’s time capsule.

June 29th & 30th: Join the fun at Holley Hall for a satirical look at Bristol’s history. Parts of this production were first seen as part of the bicentennial celebration.

July 4th: This is always the highlight of Bristol’s year, with many area towns joining us in the commemoration of Independence Day. In celebration of Bristol’s 250th birthday, the parade will include floats around this theme.

Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012

Time: 11:00AM – 4:00PM

Location: Main Street, Bristol, VT 05443

Contact: www.bristolvt250.com

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33rd Annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon, Craft and Music Festival

Join us for a Father’s Day tradition at the Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival! See balloons in flight starting at 6AM and then again at 6PM. Entertainment all day long, with food and craft vendors!

Date: Friday, June 15, 2012 – Sunday, June 17, 2012

Time: Friday beginning at 3PM, Sat & Sun 6:00AM – 6:00PM

Location: Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm, 1119 Quechee Main Street, Quechee, VT

Contact: www.quecheeballoonfestival.com

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26th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show in Manchester Center, Vermont

Dennis Gage of My Classic Car will be filming the Show for his weekly tv show on SPEED that captures America’s love affair with the automobile! You’ll be entertained with Dennis’ unique perspective and enthusiasm for all things automotive. Popular awards include The People’s Choice Award, Spectator Award and Vehicle Most Likely to Get a Ticket! Food concessions, raffles, giveaways, flea market and cars, cars, cars!

Date: Friday, June 8, 2012 – Sunday, June 10, 2012

Time: Friday Flea Market, 12:00PM – 6:00PM; Saturday & Sunday 8:00AM – 4:00PM

Location: Bonnet Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255

Contact: www.manchestercarshow.com

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13th Annual Roots on the River Festival in Bellows Falls, Vermont

Annual roots music festival in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Canadian singer/songwriter Fred Eaglesmith anchors this 4 day festival. 9 shows, 5 venues, 4 days. Outstanding lineups, great food reasonably priced, free parking, deluxe ticket packages. A production of Vermont Festivals, LLC.

Date: Thursday, June 7, 2012 – Sunday, June 10, 2012

Location: 33 Bridge Street, Bellows Falls, Vermont

Contact: www.rootsontheriver.com

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Strolling Of The Heifers Parade and Live Green Expo

The world-famous agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parade. An 11-acre Live Green Expo for food, music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits and fun!

Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012

Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Admission: Free

Location: Main Street, Brattleboro, Vermont

Contact: www.strollingoftheheifers.com/

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2nd Annual Chester Rotary Golf Tournament in Windham, Vermont

We are very pleased to be returning to Tater Hill Golf course for our second tournament. Last year’s event was applauded by all as a great game day capped off with a truly wonderful meal. Panoramic views will greet players along with a championship course. Casual and challenging, this 18 hole par 71 course offers something for everyone! Proceeds from this years tournament will go to Chester Rotary Club Charities and Chester Emergency Services. Prizes will be awarded including a $20,000 prize for a Hole in One!

Date: Sunday, June 3, 2012

Time: 12:00 – 12:45 Registration, 1:00 Shot Gun Start, 5:30 Buffet Dinner & Presentation of Awards

Location: Tater Hill Golf Course, 6802 Popple Dungeon Road, Windham VT 05143

Contact: For more information visit www.clubrunner.ca or call 802-875-4288..

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