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Vermont Calendar of Events for August 2008

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Jul. 7 - Aug. 14

Event: Stowe FreeLibrary Giant Annual Book Sale
Location:
Front porch, Stowe Free Library
Town: Stowe
Description: Popular annual favorite book sale with thousands of sorted books to browse through.
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-253-6145
Website: www.stowelibrary.org
Email Address: info@stowelibrary.org
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Jul. 25 - Aug. 19

Event: Play - A Number
Location:
Weston's Rod and Gun Club, 1.5 miles north of the Weston Playhouse
Town: Weston
Description: Weston’s Other Stage will house Caryl Churchill's acclaimed new play.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-824-5288
Website: www.westonplayhouse.org
Email Address: tickets@westonplayhouse.org
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Jul. 30 - Aug. 3

Event: GREEN MOUNTAIN WRITERS CONFERENCE
Location:
Tinmouth Pavilion on Chipman Lake
Town: Tinmouth
Description: Classes, workshops and readings for new and developing writers of poetry, fiction and non-fiction.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-236-6133
Website: www.vermontwriters.com
Email Address: ydaley@sbcglobal.net
Handicap Accessible:


Aug. 1

Event: Aspects of Vermont History
Location:
Black River Academy Museum
Town: Ludlow
Description: J. Kevin Graffagnino, Director of the Vermont Historical Society talks on Vermont History
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-228-5050
Website:
Email Address: glbrehm@tds.net
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 2 - 25

Event: Hairspray
Location:
Weston Playhouse
Town: Weston
Description: Based on John Waters’ cult film about Baltimore teens in the early 1960s.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-824-5288
Website: www.westonplayhouse.org
Email Address: tickets@westonplayhouse.org
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 3 - 5

Event: Sugar on Snow and More
Location:
Cannan ball fields
Town: Canaan
Description: 3 days of fun ending with an international ball game.
 
Admission:  
Phone: 603-237-8939
Website: www.northcountrychamber.org/funthings/calendar.htm
Email Address: nccoc@ncia.net
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 3 - 5

Event: 29th Annual Southern Vermont Art & Craft Festival
Location:
Hildene Meadowlands
Town: Manchester Center
Description: 175 juried artists and artisans under Camelot tents on the grounds of the Hildene Estate.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-425-3399
Website: www.craftproducers.com
Email Address: info@craftproducers.com
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 3 - 5

Event: Rockingham Old Home Days
Location:
Waypoint Center
Town: Rockingham
Description: A real down home celebration.
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-463-4280
Website: www.gfrcc.org
Email Address: info@gfrcc.org
Handicap Accessible:


Aug. 3 - 5

Event: August Horse Trials
Location:
Green Mountain Horse Association
Town: South Woodstock
Description: 200 horses in equestrian competition with three phases - dressage, cross country jumping and stadium jumping.
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-457-1509
Website: www.gmhainc.org
Email Address: natalie@gmhainc.org
Handicap Accessible:


Aug. 4

Event: 50th annual Arts & Crafts Fair
Location:
Barton Fairgrounds
Town: Barton
Description: More than 80 crafters, lunch available, door prize.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-334-7325 X11
Website: www.geocities.com/artsandcraftsfair/
Email Address: artsandcraftsfair@yahoo.com
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 4

Event: MoonLight Body Mind Spirit Festival
Location:
Milton Jr/Sr Highschool
Town: Milton
Description: Promoting whole-health and metaphysical marketplace! Many vendors, speakers, demonstrations and more.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-893-9966
Website: www.moonlightbodymindspiritfestival.com
Email Address: moonlightgiftshoppe@yahoo.com
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 4

Event: Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day
Location:
Townshend Common
Town: Townshend
Description: All-day country fair for benefit of Grace Cottage Hospital.
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-365-4455
Website: www.gracecottage.org
Email Address: spenholt@svcable.net
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 4 - Sep. 23

Event: Quilt Exhibition at Billings Farm & Museum
Location:
Billings Farm & Museum
Town: Woodstock
Description: 21st annual juried exhibition of colorful and exquistely designed quilts made in Windsor County, Vermont..
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-457-2355
Website: www.billingsfarm.org
Email Address: info@billingsfarm.org
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 5

Event: 2nd Annual Dragon Boat Festival
Location:
Waterfront Park on Lake Champlain
Town: Burlington
Description: Races features 75 teams of 20 racers paddling 40 foot long canoes.
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-434-4423
Website: www.ridethedragon.org
Email Address: info@ridethedragon.org
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 8 - 25

Event: Play - Beyond Therapy
Location:
Waterbury Festival Playhouse
Town: Waterbury Center
Description: A wild night of farcical fun.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-498-3755
Website: www.WaterburyFestivalPlayers.com
Email Address:
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 10

Event: Contra Dance
Location:
Battenkill Inn's Barn
Town: Manchester Center
Description: Come join the fun at one of our traditional New England contra dances.
 
Admission:  
Phone: 802-362-4213
Website: www.battenkillinn.com
Email Address: innfo@battenkillinn.com
Handicap Accessible:


Aug. 10 - 11

Event: Vermont Dressage Days Horse Show
Location:
Champlain Valley Exposition
Town: Essex Junction
Description: Two days of dressage horse competition.
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 561-272-3370
Website: www.cvfair.com
Email Address: info@cvfair.com
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 11

Event: First Annual Herc Open Vermont Speed Hiking Competition
Location:
Gate House Lodge at Sugarbush Resort, Lincoln Peak Area
Town: Warren
Description: A benefit race for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 866-499-4372
Website: www.hercopen.com
Email Address: info@hercopen.com
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 11

Event: Sheep Herding with Border Collies at Billings Farm & Museum
Location:
Billings Farm & Museum
Town: Woodstock
Description: Watch as these amazing shepherds demonstrate their instincts and training as they herd sheep in the farm fields.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-457-2355
Website: www.billingsfarm.og
Email Address: info@billingsfarm.org
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 12

Event: Music for a Sunday Afternoon
Location:
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Town: Newport
Description: Erich Kory - Canadian Cellist
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-334-7365
Website: www.musicforasundayafternoon.com
Email Address: info@musicforasundayafternoon.com
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 12

Event: Lake Dunmore Triathlon
Location:
Branbury State Park
Town: Salisbury
Description: .9 mile swim, 28 mile bike and 6.2 mile run.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-388-6888
Website: www.vermontsun.com
Email Address: vtsun@together.net
Handicap Accessible:


Aug. 15 - 18

Event: The Stowe Summer Music Festival
Location:
Symphony Auditorium, Stowe High School
Town: Stowe
Description: Free classical indoor Music Concerts
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-253-9554
Website: www.stowemusicfestival.org
Email Address: contact@stowemusicfestival.org
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 16

Event: VGA Scramble Golf Tournament
Location:
Proctor-Pittsford Country Club
Town: Pittsford
Description: Annual 4 person scramble to benefit the VGA Scholarship Fund.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 800-924-0418
Website: www.vtga.org
Email Address: vga@vtga.org
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 17

Event: Rebecca Hall & Ken Anderson in Concert
Location:
Dover Free Library
Town: East Dover
Description: Retro Folk with Rebecca Hall & Ken Anderson
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-348-7488
Website: www.rebeccaandken.com
Email Address: doverfreelibrary1913@yahoo.com
Handicap Accessible:


Aug. 17

Event: Rebecca Hall & Ken Anderson in Concert
Location:
Dover Free Library
Town: East Dover
Description: Retro Folk with Rebecca Hall & Ken Anderson
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-348-7488
Website: www.doverfreelibrary1913.org/
Email Address: doverfreelibrary1913@yahoo.com
Handicap Accessible:


Aug. 17 - 18

Event: Tour De Hearts 2007
Location:

Town: Jericho
Description: 100 mile two day bicycle ride to benefit the Vermont Children's Aid Society.
 
Admission: Pledges
Phone: 802-233-0046
Website: www.rainwatercenter.com/Tour De Hearts.htm
Email Address: alex@rainwatercenter.com
Handicap Accessible:


Aug. 17 - 18

Event: Craft Fair at the Zucchini Festival
Location:
Veteran's Memorial Park on Route 103
Town: Ludlow
Description: A fun-filled family event that looks for innovative ways to carve, catapult, dress, eat, fly, and race zucchinis.
 
Admission:  
Phone: 802-228-5830
Website: www.OkemoValleyVT.org/news/Zucchini.html
Email Address:
Handicap Accessible:


Aug. 17 - 18

Event: Annual VT State Zucchini Festival and Craft Fair
Location:
Veteran's Memorial Park on Route 103
Town: Ludlow
Description: A fun-filled family event that looks for innovative ways to carve, catapult, dress, eat, fly, and race zucchinis.
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-228-5830
Website: www.OkemoValleyVT.org/news/Zucchini.html
Email Address:
Handicap Accessible:


Aug. 17 - 20

Event: Vermont Long Trail Festival
Location:
Vermont State Fair Grounds
Town: Rutland
Description: First annual hiker & music festival celebrating the adventure of walking.
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-282-2237
Website: www.longtrailfestivalvt.com
Email Address:
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 18

Event: 2nd Annual Andover Art Fair and Sale
Location:
Andover Town Hall fields
Town: Andover
Description: Featuring more than 30 exhibits of artists and craftsmen with continuous painting demonstrations.
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-875-4348
Website:
Email Address: overando@vermontel.net
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 18

Event: 34th Annual Green Mountain Woodcarvers Exhibit and Sale
Location:
Peoples Academy
Town: Morrisville
Description: Displays of relief and in-the-round woodcarving.
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-888-3481
Website:
Email Address: rgilb1@pshift.com
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 18

Event: 3rd Annual 100on100 Heart of Vermont Relay
Location:
Trapp Family Lodge - Okemo Mountain
Town: Stowe
Description: 100 6 person or les running relay run through the heart of Vermont on scenic Route 100.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-453-3186
Website: www.100on100.org
Email Address: robert_oneil@100on100.org
Handicap Accessible:


Aug. 19

Event: The Humble Garlic Cooking Class with Chef Doug Mack
Location:
Mary's at the Inn at Baldwin Creek
Town: Bristol
Description: Sharpen your kitchen skills. Hands-on instruction with class-prepared lunch and wine, $65. Lodging available.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 888-424-2432
Website: www.innatbaldwincreek.com
Email Address: info@innatbaldwincreek.com
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 19

Event: Antique Tractor Day at Billings Farm & Museum
Location:
Billings Farm & Museum
Town: Woodstock
Description: See tractors dating from the 1930s to the 1950s and learn more from the folks who restored them.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-457-2355
Website: www.billingsfarm.org
Email Address: info@billingsfarm.org
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 20 - 24

Event: Exquisite Surfaces and Details
Location:
Shelburne Art Center Woodshop
Town: Shelburne
Description: Woodworking workshop instructed by Garrett Hack.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-985-3648
Website: www.shelburneartcenter.org
Email Address: info@shelburneartcenter.org
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 23

Event: Oh, Victoria
Location:
Pawlet Community Church
Town: Pawlet
Description: A mini-musical monologue of the life of Victoria Woodhull, stockbroker, newspaperwoman and advocate of free love.
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-325-2268
Website:
Email Address:
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 24 - 25

Event: 11th Annual Used Musical Instrument Sale
Location:
Bethany Church
Town: Montpelier
Description: Buy or sell used musical gear. Proceeds used to provide music scholarships.
 
Admission:  
Phone: 802-229-0295
Website: www.ShareTheMusicVT.org
Email Address: CVSM@comcast.net
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 24 - 26

Event: Killington Film Festival
Location:
Killington Resort
Town: Killington
Description: Inaugural event featuring film screening and discussion with Vermont Filmmaker Jay Craven.
 
Admission:  
Phone: 800-337-1928
Website: www.killingtonfilmfestival.org
Email Address: info@killingtonchamber.com
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 25

Event: Summer Music at Grace with Rebecca Hall & Ken Anderson
Location:
Grace Episcopal Church
Town: Sheldon
Description: Rebecca Hall & Ken Anderson present an evening of "Retro Folk."
 
Admission: Donation
Phone: 802-326-4603
Website: www.rebeccaandken.com
Email Address:
Handicap Accessible:


Aug. 25

Event: Summer Music at Grace with Rebecca Hall & Ken Anderson
Location:
Grace Episcopal Church
Town: Sheldon
Description: Rebecca Hall & Ken Anderson present an evening of "Retro Folk."
 
Admission: Donation
Phone: 802-326-4603
Website: www.gracechurchsheldon.org/concerts2007.htm
Email Address:
Handicap Accessible:


Aug. 25 - Sep. 3

Event: Champlain Valley Fair
Location:
Champlain Valley Exposition
Town: Essex Junction
Description: Vermont's largest agricultural and entertainment fair offers 10 days of family fun.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-878-5545
Website: www.cvfair.com
Email Address: info@cvfair.com
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 26

Event: The Humble Garlic Cooking Class with Chef Doug Mack
Location:
Mary's Restaurant at the Inn at Baldwin Creek
Town: Bristol
Description: Sharpen your kitchen skills. Hands-on instruction with class-prepared lunch and wine, $65. Lodging available.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 888-424-2432
Website: www.innatbaldwincreek.com
Email Address: info@innatbaldwincreek.com
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 26 - Sep. 6

Event: Exhibition at Grafton
Location:
Hunter Gallery of Fine Art & The Old Tavern at Grafton
Town: Grafton
Description: An exclusive juried art ensemble of original works for display & sale in beautiful historical Grafton.
 
Admission: Free
Phone: 802-843-1440
Website: www.old-tavern.com
Email Address: walkwil@aol.com
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 30 - Sep. 15

Event: Master Harold and the Boys
Location:
Weston Playhouse
Town: Weston
Description: Weston Playhouse will conclude its season by celebrating the 25th anniversary of Athol Fugard’s acclaimed modern drama.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-824-5288
Website: www.westonplayhouse.org
Email Address: tickets@westonplayhouse.org
Handicap Accessible: Yes


Aug. 31 - Sep. 3

Event: Green Mountain Stage Race
Location:
Mad River Valley
Town: Waitsfield
Description: The Green Mountain Stage Race is a 4 day road bicycle stage race with its home base in the Mad River Valley.
 
Admission: Adm.
Phone: 802-496-5415
Website: www.gmsr.info
Email Address: Gary@gmsr.info
Handicap Accessible:


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