Calendar of Events in the Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Events in Vermont Are Close By. Even if you stayed with us at the Comfort Inn & Suites for a whole year, you wouldn’t come close to running out of things to do in St. Johnsbury! We have events and activities coming up in our area frequently and this events page is updated on a regular basis. Hiking and biking, farmer’s markets, indoor and outdoor concert events, theater, canoeing, arts & crafts shows, boating, bird walks, lecture series are all things to do in St. Johnsbury. The events going on in our region are as varied as the colors of the Vermont countryside, and something new is always going on . Stay with us at Comfort Inn St. Johnsbury as you enjoy the multitude of things to do in St. Johnsbury, VT. Special events and things to do of all kinds are going on in and around St. Johnsbury, Vermont throughout the spring and summer. Be sure to check this page again before your visit!

Special events of all kinds are going on in and around St. Johnsbury, Vermont throughout the year.  Be sure to check this page again before your visit.

July 26 - Book Illustration with Sarah Mutrux at the Art House
4:30 - 6 pm. Cost $60. Sarah Mutrux, self-published author/illustrator, guides you through the steps of planning, writing, mapping, and illustrating your own children's book.
Phone: 802-586-2545
The Art House
1146 North Craftsbury Rd.
Craftsbury Common, VT
Email: vtarthouse@gmail.com
Web: www.vermontarthouse.com

July 26 - Full Moon Paddle
7 pm. $10. Enjoy a guided moonlit canoe through the backwaters and wetlands of the Clyde River. Novice paddlers welcome. Canoes, paddles, and PFD’s provided.
Phone: 802-723-6551
NorthWoods Stewardship Center
154 Leadership Drive
East Charleston VT
Web: www.northwoodscenter.org

July 26 - 30 - Day Camp at Coutts-Moriarty - Co-ed ages 5-12
Cost: $195. Drop off 8:30/ pick-up 4-4:30 pm. Overnight option on Thursday night!!! Each day we provide a healthy hot lunch and two snacks. Each day, campers sign-up for a mix of small group activities. Camp activities include 30’ climbing tower, kayaking, woodworking in our woodshop, ropes course, woodcarving, survival shelters, theater, cooking, archery, canoeing, swimming, trail hikes, fishing, gardening, arts and crafts and much more.
Phone: 802-673-5638
Coutts-Moriarty Camp
Derby, VT
Email: programs@siskinea.org
Web: www.couttscamp.org

July 26 - 30 - Time Travelers Day Camp at the Old Stone House Museum
8:30 - 3 pm. History Day Camp for kids ages 8 - 12. Traditional crafts, afternoon focus groups, and daily specials.
Phone: 802-754-2022
Old Stone House Museum
109 Old Stone House Rd.
Brownington, VT
Web: www.oldstonehousemuseum.org

July 26 - 30 - Food Chain Frolics for 7-10 year-olds at Highland Lodge
9 - noon. Tuition: $125. Focusing on food chains and the energy source for all life on earth (the sun!) this camp includes puppet shows, games, fun crafts, and a festive Food Chain Feast!
Phone: 802-586-8065
Porter Brook Environmental Center at Highland Lodge
1608 Craftsbury Road
Greensboro, VT
Email: anne@highlandlodge.com
Web: www.highlandlodge.com

July 26 - 30 - Nature Art and Theater Camp for 8-12 year-olds at Highland Lodge
1:30 - 4:30 pm. Tuition: $125. Mask-making, wand-making, theater games, creating a simple set and backdrop are all part of this fun week, leading to a performance of a short nature-inspired play on our last day.
Phone: 802-586-8065
Porter Brook Environmental Center at Highland Lodge
1608 Craftsbury Road
Greensboro, VT
Email: anne@highlandlodge.com
Web: www.highlandlodge.com

July 27 - VT State Women's Golf Association Ladies State Day at Orleans Country Club
A state competition for ladies. Points are awarded for low gross and low net in each division with prizes awarded at season's end. An opportunity to play VT's finest courses for a modest fee. Phone: 802-754-2333
Orleans Country Club
316 Country Club Lane
Orleans, VT
Email: irene@pshift.com
Web: www.orleanscc.com

July 27 - Exhibit of work by Leah Benedict at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
Paintings by Northeast Kingdom artist and teacher Leah Benedict. On exhibit June & July.
Phone: 802-748-8291
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
1171 Main St.
St. Johnsbury, VT
Email: inform@stjathenaeum.org
Web: www.stjathenaeum.org

July 27 - Derby Farmers Market
11 - 3 pm. Locally grown produce, VT made crafts, food vendors and more.
On Route 5, next to the Elks Lodge
Derby, VT

July 27 - TENacious Tuesdays at Orleans Country Club
3 - 6 pm. $10 Greens - 10 Cent Wings - $10 Buckets of Beer. Weekly contests - FUN for all levels of GOLF and members too!
Phone: 802-754-2333
Orleans Country Club
316 Country Club Lane
Orleans, VT
Email: irene@pshift.com
Web: www.orleanscc.com

July 27 - Landscape Drawing Class with Meg Gibson at the Art House
6 - 8 pm. Cost $90. Weekly class through August 10. Get outside on a summer evening and practice sketching the landscape.
Phone: 802-586-2545
The Art House
1146 North Craftsbury Rd.
Craftsbury Common, VT
Email: vtarthouse@gmail.com
Web: www.vermontarthouse.com

July 27 - Summer Music from Greensboro
8 pm. Alexander Romanul, violin Cynthia Forbes, cello Thomas Zajkowski, piano Jill Jaffe, guest viola. String Trio No. 1 in B flat Major: Schubert String Trio in B flat Major: Schubert. Nocturne in c sharp minor: Chopin - Milstein. Piano Trio in d minor: Haydn. Piano Quartet in a minor: Mahler Nicht zu schnell: Mahler.
Phone: 802-525-3291
United Church of Christ
Greensboro Village
Greensboro, VT
Email: summermusicfromgreensboro@gmail.com
Web: www.summermusicfromgreensboro.org

July 28 - Farmers Market in Newport
9 - 2 pm. Fresh, locally grown produce, crafts, VT made products, and lots more.
Between the end of the I-91 access road next to the Welcome Center
Newport, VT

July 28 - Farmer's Market on the Green in Danville
9 - noon. The Danville Farmers Market operates from first week in June through October, the weekly market is held on Wednesday Mornings on the Town Green. Many local gardeners and farmers will be setup every week with fresh vegetables, most picked that day. Many have signs indicating that their vegetables are organically grown. Others sell donuts and bread that they have made, yarn that they have woven, maple syrup they have processed and goat’s cheese that they have made. This year the new product is Vermont made wine, you can even sample it before you buy! New vendors and new shoppers always welcome.
On the Town Green
Route 2
Danville, VT

July 28 - Lunenburg Farmers Market
2 - 6 pm. All the vendors carry items they make or grow: locally grown vegetables and plants, eggs, cookies, pies, and artisan breads, maple syrup and beautiful handcrafted treasures - wooden bowls, hand-sewn vintage items, silver jewelry, watercolors, and much more. The Lunenburg Farmers' Market has been awarded certification to accept Farm to Family purchases. New this year - customers can use a bank debit card to make their market purchases. All proceeds of the market, after operating expenses, will again be donated to the Lunenburg Food Shelf.
Lunenburg Common
Lunenburg, VT

July 28 -Concert in the Park in Lyndonville
7 pm. Band Concerts by the Lyndon Town Band take place every Wednesday evening starting in June and running through the summer.
Bandstand Park
Route 5
Lyndonville, VT

July 28 - Readings at the Athenaeum
7 pm. Free. Poets Mary Ruefle and David Hinton read from their poetry. Book signing to follow the reading.
Phone: 802-748-8291
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
1171 Main St.
St. Johnsbury, VT
Email: inform@stjathenaeum.org
Web: www.stjathenaeum.org

July 28 - August 1 - Teen Adventure Camps: Invaders of the Darkness - Co-ed ages 12-15
Cost: $330. For the first time ever, Coutts goes nocturnal! Beginning the first day of camp, we will gradually stay up later (and sleep in longer) until mid-week when campers will experience a day of camp by the light of the moon as they challenge themselves to stay up all night. Along with Camp’s traditional activities, campers will also investigate nocturnal animals, night happenings, and the night sky.
Phone: 802-673-5638
Coutts-Moriarty Camp
Derby, VT
Email: programs@siskinea.org
Web: www.couttscamp.org

July 29 - Ladies Invitational Tournament at Newport Country Club
Ladies Invitational Tournament - Tee times available after 2 PM.
Phone: 802-334-2391
Newport Country Club
590 Mount Vernon St.
Newport, VT
Email: info@newportscountryclub.com
Web: www.newportscountryclub.com

July 29 - Free mini concerts for children and their friends in Craftsbury
2 pm. Free mini concert by the Craftsbury Chamber Players.
East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church
1097 Ketchum Hill Road
Craftsbury, VT
Email: info@craftsburychamberplayers.org

July 29 - Farmers Market in Peacham
3 - 6 pm. Locally grown produce, baked goods, Vermont made crafts and goods, jams, jellies, and more.
Across from the Peacham Library
656 Bayley-Hazen Rd.
Peacham, VT
July 29 - Staying Connected: Worcester-Northeast Kingdom Linkage
7 pm. $5. Join the National Wildlife Federation, Vermont Land Trust, and NorthWoods for a discussion on conservation and wildlife corridors in the Northeast Kingdom. Chip Knight of NWF will present an overview of the program his organization is leading in cooperation with a four-state biodiversity initiative.
Phone: 802-723-6551
NorthWoods Stewardship Center
154 Leadership Drive
East Charleston VT
Web: www.northwoodscenter.org

July 29 - Music and Tapas at Parker Pie
7 pm. Check the website for this week's performer.
Phone: 802-525-3366
Parker Pie
161 County Rd.
West Glover, VT
Web: www.parkerpie.com

July 29 - The Craftsbury Chamber Players summer concert series
8 pm. Johann Sebastian Bach -Suite No. 3 in C Major BWV 1009 for Cello. Claude Debussy -Ariettes Oubliées for Voice and Piano. Johannes Brahms -Trio in B Major opus 8 for Violin, Cello and Piano.
Phone: 802-472-5920
The Hardwick Town House
127 Church Street
Hardwick, VT
Web: www.nekarts.org

July 30 - Canadian Open at Newport Country Club
The Canadian Open is played on Fridays throughout the season and the event is open to anyone with a USGA handicap. The Canadian Open is a point quota game that uses the stableford system for scoring (1 point bogey, 2 pts par etc.)
Phone: 802-334-2391
Newport Country Club
590 Mount Vernon St.
Newport, VT
Email: info@newportscountryclub.com
Web: www.newportscountryclub.com

July 30 - Vermont Fresh Network Farmers Dinner in Hardwick
These dinners take place at member restaurants and celebrate the farmer-chef partnerships that are the foundation of the Network. A short program of farmer anecdotes will tell the story of your meal as it unfolds. Those attending the dinners benefit first from a delicious meal made from local foods and from meeting the farmers and growers. The support of the diners allows farmers, growers and chefs to offer the best and freshest food available, in some cases with the food arriving at the table hours after harvest. These partnerships help to create a future in Vermont that includes a viable and diversified farm economy. Featuring food from Pete's Greens, VT Soy, and Honey Gardens. Call for exact location.
Phone: 802-472-8000
Web: www.honeygardens.com or www.vermontfresh.net/vfnfarmerdinner

July 30 - Remembrance: A Memorial - on exhibit at MAC Center for the Arts
10 - 5 pm. Thus far, Remembrance consists of 4600+ abstract figurative sculptures, each one hand-sewn, representing one American life lost in Iraq or Afghanistan. The figure is created using a single tea bag which has been steeped and dried. Tea water is used to dye fabrics and strips of paper containing the individual names of fallen soldiers. The intention of using tea is to infuse the figure and name with comfort and reflection. Tea is closely linked with healing, both physically and emotionally Each figure is hand-sewn - no glue, tape or adhesives are used in creating the figure. Sewing alludes to concepts of healing; the closing of a wound, both emotionally and physically, as well as connections to family and friends. All figures include the name of the US service member represented. Nearly 1500+ individuals have contributed their time and energy towards this undertaking. After its initial conception in terms of materials, methods, and installation, the endeavor has evolved into a larger expression of empathy. Each abstract figurative sculpture, representing one American soldier killed in Iraq or Afghanistan, is left to the individual to design and construct. In this way, the memorial belongs to the masses. Its progress is influenced by the investment of each individual and continues to grow and evolve.
Phone: 802-505-1265
MAC Center for the Arts
138 Main St.
Newport, VT
Web: www.memphremagogartscollaborative.com or www.remembrance-memorial.org

July 30 - Island Pond Farmers Market
Noon - 4 pm. Fresh produce, locally made products, baked goods and more.
640 Charleston Rd (Rte 105 -Across from the Grace Brethren Church)
East Charleston, VT

July 30 - Hardwick Farmers' Market
3 - 6 pm. Buy Local! Come to the Hardwick Farmers' Market for produce, baked goods, fresh bread, ethnic foods, fresh bread, ethnic foods, soy products, meat, eggs, maple syrup, jams & jellies, and garden plants. And Entertainment! Come join the fun!
Rte 14 & 15 between Aubuchon's and Greensboro Garage
Hardwick, VT

July 30 - Farmer's Market in Lyndonville
3 - 7 pm. Fresh, local grown produce, homemade jams, jellies, baked goods, crafts, and more.
Bandstand Park
Main St.
Lyndonville, VT
Web: www.lyndonfarmersmarket.com

July 30 - Fridays Nine and Dine at Orleans Country Club
5 pm. Open to all members and non-members, this event is set-up with a different format each week. Couples and singles welcome! A great mixer -- the pro shop draws names to arrange teams. Sign up preferred on Thursdays, but feel free to call on Friday for availability. Players dine together after the match. Weekly prizes - pro shop gift certificates!
Phone: 802-754-2333
Orleans Country Club
316 Country Club Lane
Orleans, VT
Email: irene@pshift.com
Web: www.orleanscc.com
July 30 - Friday Night Live in Island Pond
6 - 10 pm. Live music, crafts, games, wonderful food, and a great time for visiting with friends and family.
Phone: 802-723-9889 or 802-723-6194
Gazebo in the Park
Island Pond, VT
Web: www.islandpondchamber.org

July 30 - Late night live music at Elements in St. Johnsbury
9 pm. $5 cover charge. 21 and older. Comfortable, creative, cooking in a converted mill on the Passumpsic River. Different local music performers each week.
Phone: 802-748-8400
Elements Food and Spirit
98 Mill St.
St. Johnsbury, VT
Email: mail@elementsfood.com
Web: www.elementsfood.com

July 31 - The Great Vermont Corn Maze opens for the 2010 Season
The Maze opens for the 2010 Season! A new maze design and additions are in the works.
Phone: 802-748-1399
The Great Vermont Corn Maze
1404 Wheelock Road
Danville, VT
Email: info@vermontcornmaze.com
Web: www.vermontcornmaze.com

July 31 - Farmers Market in Newport
9 - 2 pm. Fresh, locally grown produce, crafts, VT made products, and lots more.
Between the end of the I-91 access road, next to the Welcome Center
Newport, VT

July 31 - St. Johnsbury Caledonia Farmers Market
9 - 1 pm. Locally grown produce, farm raised meats, fresh eggs, homemade baked goods, Vermont made crafts and more.
Pearl St behind Bank North
St Johnsbury, VT

July 31 - Groton Growers Summer Market
9 - noon. Vendors offer locally grown vegetables, fruits, honey, maple syrup, goat cheese, home-baked pastries and breads. Weekly events.
Route 302
Groton Village
Groton, VT

July 31 - Craftsbury Common Farmers Market
10 - 1 pm. Get your fresh produce, Vermont made crafts and products, baked goods and more. Craftsbury Common
Craftsbury, VT


July 31 - Derby Farmers Market
10 - 3 pm. Locally grown produce, VT made crafts, food vendors and more.
On Route 5, next to the Elks Lodge
Derby, VT

July 31 - Saturday Specials at Willoughby Gap Farmstand
11 - 5 pm. Every Saturday there's something different going on - ice cream specials, scavenger hunts, maple days, kids’ activities and more. There's more than just fruits and veggies here - try their new maple creamies, homemade Pies and homemade pies to order, homemade breads and homemade breads to order, their own beef cuts, new story walk and more fun things for the children. Visit the goats, the lambs, the calves, and chickens, too.
Phone: 802-467-3921
Willoughby Gap Farmstand
3 Route 5A
West Burke, VT
Web: www.willoughbygap.com

July 31 - 7th Annual Fun Nite Raffle at Orleans Country Club
5 pm. $100 includes dinner for two and a chance to win $1500! This event is a major fund raiser for our club and is a fabulous fun event complete with a theme to be announced. Everyone goes home with a prize and only 123 tickets are sold.
Phone: 802-754-2333
Orleans Country Club
316 Country Club Lane
Orleans, VT
Email: irene@pshift.com
Web: www.orleanscc.com

July 31 & August 1 - The ideRide Shuttle to Kingdom Shuttle to Kingdom Trails
9 - 5 pm. Come to East Burke Village any summer weekend, bring 20 bucks for the shuttle and 10 for Kingdom Trails. Single rides are $5. The ideRide shuttle service accesses Kingdom Trails, East Burke, VT, named best trail system and best flow in 2008 by Bike Magazine. ideRide offers a safe, legal and reliable ride up Burke Mountain where you can access the KT downhill trails. The shuttle carries 14 riders and will run from East Burke village to the top of Burke Mountain. Please note, beginning and end dates for the shuttle depend on trail conditions.
Phone: 802-777-5778 or 802-745-7112
ideRide
East Burke, VT
Email: lilias@ideride.com or knight@ideride.com
Web: www.ideride.com