Burlington Area Events and Festivals Summer 2016

Fun for the whole family! Discover what’s happening in the Burlington area for the rest of Summer 2016!

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Weekly

Burlington Farmer’s Market | Saturdays (thru October 29^th) 8:30 AM-2:00 PM

Location: City Hall Park & St. Paul Street, Burlington

Enjoy more than 90 stands with seasonal flowers, produce, art, prepared foods, and live music.

For more information visit http://www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.org

 

Shelburne Farmer’s Market | Saturdays (thru October 15^th) 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Location: Shelburne Village (parade grounds), Shelburne

Shelburne Farmer’s Market offers local produce, arts and crafts, prepared foods, live music, and activities for the whole family.

For more information visit www.sbpavt.org/farmers-market-vendors

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July

Vermont Brewers Festival | July 15^th-16^th12:00-9:00 PM

Location: Waterfront Park, Burlington

Vermont is quickly being considered one of the top craft beer destinations in the world. Come taste the best beers from around Vermont and the Nation at Vermont’s 24^th Annual Brewers Festival!

For more information visit www.vtbrewfest.com

Flyin’ Ryan Outdoor Festival | July 16^th1:00-7:00 PM

Location: Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston

Flyin' Ryan Foundation and The Fellowship of the Wheel Present the 3^rd Annual Flyin’ Ryan Outdoor Festival! Join in the fun with bike demos and group rides, slip-n-slide, silent auction, pig roast and more.

For more information visit http://www.flyinryanhawks.org

Vermont Cheesemaker Festival | July 17^th10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Vermont has the highest number of Cheesemakers per capita! Join in this year’s 8^th Annual Vermont Cheesemaker Festival. Taste great local cheeses, foods, wines, beers and spirits, and get a chance to meet the artisans who create them.

For more information visit www.vtcheesefest.com

Lake Champlain Maritime Festival | July 28^th-31^st

Location: Waterfront Park, Burlington

August

Church St. Marketplace Sidewalk Sale | August 3^rd-6^th 8:00AM-TBD

Location: Church St. Marketplace, Burlington

Get the best deals of the summer along beautiful Church St. Marketplace. Merchants will be setting up in front and inside of their stores. Many vendors extend their great deals through the entire weekend!

For more information visit www.churchstmarketplace.com

Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival | August 7^th

Location Waterfront Park, Burlington

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont presents the 2016 Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival! Join over 1,600 Vermonters in 41 foot boats paddling for fitness, fun, and fundraising!

For more information visit www.ridethedragon.org

Wings Over Vermont Air Show | August 13^th-14^th

Location: Waterfront Park & Battery Park, Burlington

Vermont Air Show featuring the U.S. Airforce Thunder Bolts! Burlington’s Waterfront Park and Battery Park are the two event locations that will have souvenirs, food, and restrooms. Other excellent viewing locations include Oak Ledge Park and North Beach.

For more information visit www.wingsoververmont.org

Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival | August 20^th-28^th

The 8^th Annual Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival, The Creative Journey.  In this festival they will compare the works of the early greats including Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Brahms, and Shostakovich and explore how their works have evolved.

For more information visit www.lccmf.org

Champlain Valley Fair | August 26^th-September 4^th10:00AM-Midnight Daily

Location: Champlain valley Fairgrounds, Essex Jct.

Opening on Friday at 3:00 PM this year for the first time, with half-price admission and ride bracelets all day! Bring a car-load on Wednesday, August 31^st and receive parking and bracelets for all for only $70!

For more information visit www.champlainvalleyfair.com

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Independence Day is just around the corner! Get together with friends and family to enjoy the celebration across Chittenden County. There are many activities, parades, cookouts and fireworks shows scheduled for both July 3^rd and July 4^th that are fun for the whole family! Below is a list of some of the events happening this weekend.

 

Burlington

1 Lake Street

Sunday, July 3

Perkins Pier

• Root 7 5:00–7:00 PM
• Mango Jam 7:30–9:30 PM

Waterfront Park

• Bounce House 4:00–9:00 PM
• Face painting and Henna 5:00–9:00 PM
• Sambatucada! 7:00–8:00 PM
• Fireworks Show 9:30 PM

Battery Park

• Burlington Concert Band 6:00–9:00 PM

Boat-house

• Dan Marcotte Biplane Airshow 8:30–8:45 PM
• Kat Wright 8:00 to 9:30 & 10:00–11:00 PM

 

Williston

195 Central School Drive

Sunday, July 3       

• Firecracker 5K Fun Run (Benefit for American Cancer Society)  6:00 PM

Village Green

• Ice Cream Social and Town Band Concert 7:00 PM

Monday, July 4       

Village Green

• Activities and Vendors 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Williston Road

• Parade (Johnson Ln. to Old Stage Rd.) 10:00 AM

Allen Brook School

• Activities, Music and Vendors 7:00-9:00 PM
• Fireworks Show 9:15 PM

 

Colchester

Lakeshore Drive

Monday, July 4

• Fun Run 8:15 PM
• Parade: 11:00 AM

Bayside Beach

• Swimming 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Concert & Concessions 6:30 PM-8:45 PM
• Fireworks Show 9:15 PM

 

Essex Junction

75 Maple Street

July 4, 2016

Maple Street Park

• Music by The CSM Band  
• Mini Fun Town with Bounce Castle and Obstacle Course
• Face painting and Balloon Art
• Fireworks Show 9:30 PM  

 

Milton

43 Bombardier Recreation Park

July 4, 2016

Bombardier Park

• Parade (Herrick Ave. to Bombardier Park) 11:00 AM

Fire Station

• Live Music 5:30 PM
• Chicken BBQ 6:00 PM

Milton Outdoor Performance Center

• Milton Community Band 7:30 PM
• Fireworks Show 9:15 PM

 

Richmond

East Main Street

July 4, 2016

• Flea Market 9:00 AM
• Car Show 10:00 AM
• Fun Run 10:30 AM 
• Parade (East Main St. to the Round Church) 10:35 AM

 

For more information visit findandgoseek.com

 

Happy First Day of Summer, check out our featured listings below that will help you enjoy all the summer fun!

41 North Beach Road, Colchester

   

Enjoy gorgeous sunsets and Adirondack views every night from this 2 BR/1 BA lakefront cottage. Entertain on the 21x8 enclosed porch overlooking Lake Champlain. Eat-in kitchen and cozy & inviting living room. Relax on your very own beach in convenient Mallett’s Bay location. Bring the boat, kayaks & family for summer fun!

27 Lucia Lane, Ferrisburgh

   

2 BR/1 BA Lakefront cottage with deep water access, open floor plan with simple eat-in kitchen, living room with fireplace, atrium door to enclosed porch overlooking Lake Champlain. Detached 2 car garage with plenty of storage. Stairs down to the water, enjoy picturesque sunsets and gorgeous views facing west. Desirable Longpoint location.

453 Ferrand Road, Georgia

   

Enjoy the amenities of lakefront living from this 4 BR/1 BA cottage with one car garage, on oversized lot with 165’ of direct lakefront. Living room with woodstove, front room overlooking the lake, 2^nd floor with 2 bedrooms & walkout basement. Complete with boat ramp, private dock and beautiful stone sea wall allowing for nice lawn area. Great location, close to St. Albans & I-89.

7 Sloop Road, Grand Isle

   

Perfect for a vacation get away or year round living this 2 BR/1 BA has lake access with private clubhouse, picnic area and boat ramp. Simple and open floor plan with formal living & dining rooms with slider to expanded back deck, kitchen with breakfast bar, sunny bedrooms with beautiful hardwood floors. Minutes to island amenities!

 

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