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Blooming Circle: Trail Talk - Raven Ridge
2026-09-23 10:00 (America/New_York) | Raven Ridge, 1697 Rotax Road, North Ferrisburgh, VT, 05473
Talking it out on the trail can be so therapeutic. Carrier friendly.
All Blooming Circle events are free and open to everyone. We want our gatherings to be accessible and welcoming to all. Come as you are, bring a friend, and be part of the Circle.

Summer Live Music: Ernest James Zydeco
2026-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Tillerman, 1868 N. Route 116, Bristol, VT, 05443
Enjoy live music and tacos, creative cocktails and mocktails, snacks, and paletas. You are welcome to bring your own blankets & chairs for the lawn. We also set up some tables and chairs.

Blooming Circle: Fresh Air Fridays
2026-09-25 09:30 - 10:30 | Bristol Town Green
Let’s get some fresh air every Friday this month. Stroller and carrier friendly. Locations and times TBD. Visit https://www.thebloomingcircle802.org/ or follow us on social for updates.
All Blooming Circle events are free and open to everyone. We want our gatherings to be accessible and welcoming to all. Come as you are, bring a friend, and be part of the Circle.

Bristol Harvest Festival
2026-09-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Bristol Town Green
Celebrate fall in Bristol at the 27th annual Bristol Harvest Festival presented by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce with support from the Bristol Recreation Department. The town green will come alive with 70+ vendors, delicious food, live music on the gazebo, pony rides, children’s activities, free horse & wagon rides, and the popular Art on Main Silent Auction. After visiting the festival, continue strolling through Bristol’s charming downtown and shop the local businesses.

Harvest Music Series: Frosty Frog
2026-09-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Champlain Orchards, 3597 VT-74 W., Shoreham, VT, 05770
Frosty Frog: Frosty Frog is a roots music duo based in central Vermont. Macey (fiddle) and Erik (guitar & banjo) love playing traditional American old time, Irish, and Scottish tunes with an emphasis on groovy, heartfelt renditions of old favorites and new originals.

Join us at the orchard for a day of apple picking and great music! The Cider Garden will also be open for full cider pours and tasting flights, cider slushies, charcuterie boards, s’mores, soft pretzels, and so much more. Gather around our picnic tables and firepits, bring a blanket to lounge, or walk around to enjoy stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.

Summer Live Music: Albany Sound
2026-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Tillerman, 1868 N. Route 116, Bristol, VT, 05443

Five Fridays Concert: Aysanabee
2026-10-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Town Hall Theater, 68 South Pleasant Street, Middlebury, VT, 05753
Aysanabee, a multi–Juno Award-winning Oji-Cree artist, performs emotionally resonant indie-folk, alternative, and rock known for powerful songwriting and haunting vocals. Food and bar offerings available for purchase.

Harvest Music Series: Bloodroot Gap
2026-10-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Champlain Orchards, 3597 VT-74 W., Shoreham, VT, 05770
Bloodroot Gap: Formed after a serendipitous jam session at a Vermont bluegrass festival, Bloodroot Gap is a musical collaboration between twin brothers Rob and Jim McCuen, Freeman Corey, and Jake Munson. The band plays traditional and progressive bluegrass, relying on dynamics and interplay between the instruments to form a unique and captivating sound. The band delivers tight, energetic performances that pay homage to the greats while forging an original path of their own. Bloodroot Gap won the 2024 Podunk Bluegrass Festival band competition, both the judges’ pick and Fan Favorite award.

Join us at the orchard for a day of apple picking and great music! The Cider Garden will also be open for full cider pours and tasting flights, cider slushies, charcuterie boards, s’mores, soft pretzels, and so much more. Gather around our picnic tables and firepits, bring a blanket to lounge, or walk around to enjoy stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.

Harvest Music Series: Liz Reedy
2026-10-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Champlain Orchards, 3597 VT-74 W., Shoreham, VT, 05770
Liz Reedy: Liz Reedy is a versatile musician and songwriter based in the mountains of Killington, Vermont. Known for her soulful acoustic performances, commanding vocals, and deep roots in the local music scene, Liz blends genres to create an authentic, engaging sound that resonates with audiences of all kinds.

Join us at the orchard for a day of apple picking and great music! The Cider Garden will also be open for full cider pours and tasting flights, cider slushies, charcuterie boards, s’mores, soft pretzels, and so much more. Gather around our picnic tables and firepits, bring a blanket to lounge, or walk around to enjoy stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.

Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival
2026-10-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Triangle Park, Main St. and Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, 05753, United States
Join us for the 5th Annual Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival. Main Street will close to welcome 75 vehicles for a day of family-friendly fun in the heart of downtown. Enjoy food trucks, 30+ vendors, music, children’s activities, and more while exploring one of Vermont’s most vibrant downtowns. Brought to you by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce and the Better Middlebury Partnership, this event is free for spectators thanks to the support of our generous sponsors.

Harvest Music Series: Bird Mountain String Band
2026-10-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Champlain Orchards, 3597 VT-74 W., Shoreham, VT, 05770
Bird Mountain String Band: Family old-time and bluegrass band from a small farmstead in Vermont.

Join us at the orchard for a day of apple picking and great music! The Cider Garden will also be open for full cider pours and tasting flights, cider slushies, charcuterie boards, s’mores, soft pretzels, and so much more. Gather around our picnic tables and firepits, bring a blanket to lounge, or walk around to enjoy stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.

Circle of Life Story Hour
2026-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Terrace North, Middlebury, VT, 05753
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, homeschoolers, and their caregivers are invited to join EastView residents for a heartwarming morning of stories, songs, games, and new friendships. Children and seniors come together to share favorite books, sing along, and enjoy meaningful social connections. Feel free to bring a favorite book to read with the group!

Spooktacular
2026-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Middlebury Town Green, 3 Main Street, Middlebury, VT, 05753, United States
We’re thrilled to bring back the Main Street Trick-or-Treating parade down Main St!
Parade attendees will gather at by the gazebo on the Middlebury green, starting at 11am.
At 11:30am the parade take off, led by the one-and-only Spooktacular Witch (don’t worry, she’s the friendly variety of witch!). They will cross at Edgewater Galley and will travel up Main Street to Canon Park.
With assisted crossing guards, the parade will cross Main Street to the [under construction] Ilsley Library, then will march back up Main Street, finishing in Triangle Park by the fountain.
Shopkeepers and volunteers will be handing out candy on route, as well as along Merchants Row and in Triangle Park.
Dress up and take to the streets for this fun and festive celebration of Halloween!
Other attractions will include:
• WVTK vehicle will be parked at Triangle Park to offer a festive sound track for the spooky affair
• Kid friendly Yard Games will be set up in Triangle Park
• Photo booth opportunity to capture great costumes and fun times!
