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May - October - Rutland, Farmer's Market features fresh produce, Vermont products, baked goods and more direct from local farmers, Saturdays 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Tuesdays 3-6 p.m., Downtown Rutland's Depot Park, for additional information call Judy at 802-773-4813.

 

May - October - Brandon Farmers Market, open Fridays thru Oct. 8, 9am-2pm, Central Park. You'll find seasonal vegetables and plants, honey, pure VT maple syrup, handcrafted jewelry, local mohair and alpaca products, handknit and crocheted items, baked goods, jams and jellies, local meats, and other handcrafted items.

June - October - Castleton Village Farmers' Market features fresh produce, maple, baked goods, canned goods, crafts and more, Main Street, next to Citizens Bank, Thursdays, 3:30 – 6 p.m., 273-2241.

June - October - Fair Haven Farmer's Market – Fridays June-October - Lots of regional vendors with everything from friuts & vegetables to baked goods, pickles, jam, crafts, and more, south end of the Fair Haven Park on The Green, 3 – 6 p.m.

June - October - Mount Tabor, Vermont's newest Outdoor Market features Artists, Crafters, Farmers and Flea Marketers, also provide music, activities for children as well as local restaurant cooking demonstrations, corner of Rte 7 and Mt. Tabor Avenue, open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00AM - 1:00PM - Rain or Shine.

 

 

1 - 3 -  Killington, Curve Cowboy Reunion at Killington Resort, for more information visit www.curveboyreunion.com.

2  - Rutland, Big Flicks at the Paramount Theatre – The Godfather Part 2, 7 p.m., adults $6, (12) & under $4, 30 Center St., 775-0903.

http://www.rutlandvermont.com/CALENDAR/images/clip_image001_000.gif 3 - 5, Bridgewater, 3rd Annual North Branch Bluegrass Festival off Bridgewater Center Road. Three 10 hour show days with five musician's workshops per day.  Low ticket prices and affordable food is available.  Camping is avaialable for the event beginning August 29th through the weekend.  For a complete schedule or more information go to www.nbbluegrass.com or call 802-672-3042 before 9pm.

3 - 12  - Rutland, The Vermont State Fair features entertainment, rides, events, music concerts, demolition derby, agricultural exhibits, farm animals, culinary, vegetable and floral exhibits, maple sugar house and dairy barn, grandstand attractions and more, for more information call 802-775-5200 or visit http://www.vermontstatefair.net/

 

3 - 12 – Rutland, Southwest Freedom Riders - Vermont State Fair

 

3 - Ludlow, The U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty performs at the Okemo Mountain Summer Outdoor Concert Series at Jackson Gore, concerts start at 6 pm and run until sundown. Bring your lawn chairs, bring a Frisbee, and enjoy warm summer sunsets with great music, a cold beverage, and friends and family, rainy days will take the concerts inside to the Round House or Ice House at Jackson Gore, so come out rain or shine.

4 -  Rutland, Gold Wing Road Riders hold Meeting / Ride at Denny's, 361A Us Route 7 S, GWRRA meeting to be followed by ride (weather permitting) 9 a.m., free, all welcome, come check it out, Nate Evans 802-773-9197.

http://www.rutlandvermont.com/CALENDAR/images/clip_image001_000.gif 6 - Rutland, Robert Randolph and the Family Band perform funkadelic rock-gospel concert at Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., tickets: $32.50 - $42.50 + tax, 775-0903.

 

8 - 11 – Rutland/Killington, 2010 New England Retreads Rally  -  Click here for Retreads homepage.

 

9 - Rutland, Slow and easy "Turtle" walk for seniors, Rattlesnake Cliffs Trail, Leicester, meet at Godnick Center at 9 a.m., free, 802-483-2891.

9, 10   - Rutland, Big Flicks at the Paramount Theatre – Easy Rider, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10, 8:30 p.m., adults $6, (12) & under $4, 30 Center St., 775-0903.

 

9, 10, 11, 12  - Killington, Killington Classic Motorcycle Touring Rally, awarded one of Vermont's Top Ten Fall Events for 2010 by the Vermont State Chamber of Commerce, features group rides, opening and closing concert events, the weekend long marketplace, bike show, themed dinners and more, welcome parade & music, contact The Killington Chamber of Commerce, 773-4181 or visit http://www.killingtonclassic.com/

http://www.rutlandvermont.com/CALENDAR/images/clip_image001_000.gif 10 - Rutland, Killington Classic Block Party in Downtown Rutland, featuring music by Joey Leone, 6 - 10 p.m., Downtown Rutland Partnership, 773-9380.

10 – Killington/Rutland, Red Knights Motorcycle Club – Vermont Chapter 3 - Killington Classic - this year the Red Knights of VT Chapter 3 will be in charge of the parade to Rutland, parade is Fri., Sept. 10

 

10 - Proctor, Wilson Castle holds Wine and Cheese Galla Vermont Products, entertainment by Jenny Johnson, Glendon Ingalls and Mark Van Gulden Trio, $15 per person, $25 per couple, West Proctor Road, 7-10 p.m., for tickets or more details call 802-773-3284.

 

11 -  Rutland, Free Community Luncheon! Trinity Church, Rutland will host a free luncheon for everyone on September 11, 2010 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. There is no cost, although donations will be gratefully accepted. This month's lunch menu will be hot chicken and biscuits, 802-775-4368.

11 -  Killington, Red Knights VT IV Ray’s Ride Saturday, September 11, 2010, click to download details or contact Tony Boulanger, Road Captain, Red Knights VT IV, 802 349-8930 or rcrkvt4@hotmail.com.

11 - Pittsford, The American Legion Post 31 9/11 Remembrance Golf Tournament at Proctor Pittsford Country Club, 1:00pm registration, 1:30 shotgun start.  5 Person Captain and Crew.  Entry fee: $300 per team, includes greens fees, carts, banquet dinner, prizes and silent auction.  Hole In One contest featuring Trip for Two to Hawaii, Visa Card for $500 and Nike Golf Clubs.  Full payment is required at the time you sign up your team.  Send your team members names and payment to: American Legion Post 31 Golf Tourney, Attention Scott Laviana, 33 Washington St., Rutland, VT  05701.  For more information call 802-773-9777 or 802-417-4970.

 

12 - Rutland, Southwest Freedom Riders - Remember Rally

 

14 - Rutland, RRCC holds their September mixer at Hathaway Farms & Corn Maze, 741 Prospect Hill Rd., 5-7 p.m., door prizes, hors’doeuvres, 50/50 raffle and more, for more information call 773-2747.

15 - Rutland, Annie's Book Group holds author discussion and book signing for New York author David Pitkin in celebration of his new book, New England Ghosts, 6:30 p.m., Annie's Book Stop, 170 South Main Street, free and open to the public, 802 775-6993.

16  - Rutland, Big Flicks at the Paramount Theatre – One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, 7 p.m., adults $6, (12) & under $4, 30 Center St., 775-0903.

17, 18, 19 - Killington, The Town of Killington is hosting the world-famous DockDogs®, featuring dock diving and distance jumping canine performances and competition in a huge 40-foot pool at the Snowshed Base Lodge at Killington, 3 day event includes canine-friendly vendors, visits with local animal adoption agencies, and special demonstrations by groups like the Green Mountain Disc Dogs, competitions are open to any and everyone, teams are made up of one dog and one handler, your canine must be 6 months or older to be eligible, all breeds, sizes or shapes welcome, pre-registration will be available by logging onto www.dockdogs.com, or you can register on-site at the beginning of each day, for more information on the event, other activities happening that weekend and pet-friendly lodging check out www.discoverkillington.com.

http://www.rutlandvermont.com/CALENDAR/images/clip_image001_000.gif 18 - Rutland, American Idol winner Taylor Hicks performs concert at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: $27.50 - $39.50, 775-0903.

18 - Rutland, The Third Annual Alzheimer's Memory Walk will be held at 9 a.m. at Main Street Park - participate by walking, volunteer for the day, sponsorship or donating a prize for raffle, for more information call Mary Lou at AT Home Senior Care 747-3426.

http://www.rutlandvermont.com/CALENDAR/images/clip_image001_000.gif 18 - Rutland, African Children Choir - Destiny Africa, a Children’s Choir of Kampala Children’s Centre in Uganda,  performs a lively mix of contemporary and traditional African songs, drumming and dance, Calvary Bible Church, 2 Meadow Lane, free will offering, Sept. 18, 7 p.m., Sept. 19, 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., 775-0358.

 

18 - Fair Haven, The Fair Haven Historical Society will sponsor the Apple Pie Contest at the Apple Festival in the park on September 18th (rain date 25th), this is a fund raiser for the Park Fence Project, any individual can enter a pie for the judging, judging will take place at noon.  Judging is based on appearance, taste and texture, for more information call Lorraine at 265-3545 or 265-3843.

 

19 – Rutland, Southwest Freedom Riders - Border Run

19 - Rutland, Ride for the Troops - Join Central Vermont Motorcycles benefit ride through southern Vermont to raise money for our fallen Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and their families, leaving shop on West St. at 10:00 a.m. (late registration 9-10 a.m.) and following Rt. 133, Rt. 30 and Rt. 100 North and Rt. 103, donation of $20 per driver and $15 per passenger will be collected at time of registration, food and beverage will be provided free of charge, 50/50 raffle and free prizes all day long, coffee and doughnuts served before departure and free hot dogs,  soda and salads upon return to the shop, pre-registration in person at Central Vermont Motorcycles by Saturday September 11, 773-4533.

 

19 - Killington, 5th Annual IDIC 15 5K Run/Walk. This 5K race is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. It is a flat, fast course starting at the Killington Recreation Field on River Road and continuing on to Wolf Hill Road where the course back tracks and leads back to the Rec. Center, for more information contact Sarah Rasmussen at 802-236-1988 or visit: www.idic15.org

http://www.rutlandvermont.com/CALENDAR/images/clip_image001_000.gif 21 - Rutland, "An Evening With John Hiatt" John Hiatt performs concert at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., $29.50 - $39.50 + tax, 775-0903.

23 - Rutland, Slow and easy "Turtle" walk for seniors, Mt. Tom, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park, Woodstock, meet at Godnick Center at 9 a.m., free, 802-483-2891.

23  - Rutland, Big Flicks at the Paramount Theatre – Taxi Driver, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., adults $6, (12) & under $4, 30 Center St., 775-0903.

 

25  - Castleton, The Annual Castleton Colonial Day House Tour will be held from 10am to 4pm.  This year’s event will feature outstanding period homes, as well as public buildings, historic sites and galleries. Tickets are $20 or $15 if purchased in advance. In addition to the house tours, there will be exhibits of antique tools, carriages and a period costume display. For additional information about Colonial Day call 802-468-0011.

25  - Poultney, The annual chili cook off will take place on Main Street. This Rotary Club sponsored event consists of more than 25 contestants vying for the title of “Best Chili Chef.” Come and sample some of the tastiest chili around. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., for information contact (802) 287-9987. The Farmer’s Market will also be holding its annual craft and food fair on this day.

 

28 - Rutland, Christopher Lloyd (the three-time Emmy Award®-winning star of Taxi and Back to the Future) returns to the stage as Willy Loma in Arthur Miller’s timeless Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Death of A Salesman, Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: $22.50 - $27.50, 775-0903.

29 - Rutland, Annie's Book Stop will welcome Vermont historian and author William L. McKone in celebration of his newly published book Vermont's Irish Rebel Capt. John Longergan at 6:30pm.  Free. For more information call 802-775-6993.

 

 

 

May - October - Rutland, Farmer's Market features fresh produce, Vermont products, baked goods and more direct from local farmers, Saturdays 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Tuesdays 3-6 p.m., Downtown Rutland's Depot Park, for additional information call Judy at 802-773-4813.

 

May - October - Brandon Farmers Market, open Fridays thru Oct. 8, 9am-2pm, Central Park. You'll find seasonal vegetables and plants, honey, pure VT maple syrup, handcrafted jewelry, local mohair and alpaca products, handknit and crocheted items, baked goods, jams and jellies, local meats, and other handcrafted items.

June - October - Castleton Village Farmers' Market features fresh produce, maple, baked goods, canned goods, crafts and more, Main Street, next to Citizens Bank, Thursdays, 3:30 – 6 p.m., 273-2241.

June - October - Fair Haven Farmer's Market – Fridays June-October - Lots of regional vendors with everything from friuts & vegetables to baked goods, pickles, jam, crafts, and more, south end of the Fair Haven Park on The Green, 3 – 6 p.m.

June - October - Mount Tabor, Vermont's newest Outdoor Market features Artists, Crafters, Farmers and Flea Marketers, also provide music, activities for children as well as local restaurant cooking demonstrations, corner of Rte 7 and Mt. Tabor Avenue, open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00AM - 1:00PM through Oct. 17, Rain or Shine.

 

 

2  - Brandon, Brandon Harvestfest -  Come make Harvest People (aka stick figures, scarecrows, Leaf People...) with the experts. You can even take one home! Hay Rides, Apple Pies, Pumpkins, BBQ, Brandon Town Band. Starting at 10:00 am in Central Park; for more info call 247-6401.

 

2  - Wallingford, Good Bye Polio benefit motorcycle ride sponsored by the Wallingford Rotary Club. 10/2 (rain date 10/3)ride starts at 10am Wallingford Rotary building 96 Main St. Wallingford, VT- more info please contact Tatha Lewis 802/773-5191 or tathasl@gmail.com

3  - Killington, The Killington Brewfest is a celebration of the Northeast’s finest craft beers, at the base of 4,241 ft Killington Peak during the peak of autumn foliage, patrons will enjoy great live music, a plethora of fabulous food offerings and over 60 of the finest craft beers that our region has to offer.

6, 13 - Pittsford, Maple Candy making at the New England Maple Museum from 10:30-3PM. Crystallizing Pure Vermont Maple Syrup into Maple Sugar is demonstrated. Visitors can sample the final product fresh from the mold without touring the Museum on these Wednesday's.

7 - Rutland, Slow and easy "Turtle" walk for seniors, Taconic Mountains Trails, Hubbardton, meet at Godnick Center at 9 a.m., free, 802-483-2891.

 

http://www.rutlandvermont.com/CALENDAR/images/clip_image001_000.gif 8 - Rutland, Benjamin Moser, Pianist performs concert at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: Adults - $15.00 Students - $10.00, 775-0903.

9 - Rutland, The Great Rutland Race , Rutland’s version of the Amazing Race -  all day challenge will bring you to points within a 5 mile range of downtown, teams of two will need to visit 15 locations and participate in a physical or mental challenge at 10 of the 15 locations You will then have 45 minutes to plan with your teammate what you think will be the fastest route. your feet and THE BUS will be your only options, all profits will go to the Pink Ribbon Diva Foundation and the Rutland Recreation Scholarship fund,  special performance of Sambatucada from Burlington,  Pre-Race meeting starts at 8 am with the RACE starting at 9am, $60 pre-registraion or $80 on race day if space is available, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., $60, 773-1822.

 

9, 10  - Rutland, Chaffee Art Center presents the 49th Annual Art in the Park Fall Festival, exhibitors of fine art, crafts & specialty foods; musical entertainment, children's activities, food concessions, demonstrations and more, Main Street Park, junction of Rte. 4 & 7, Rutland. 802-775-8836.

9, 10  - Belmont, Cider Days - Celebration of Fall with crafts, fresh-baked items, cider pressing (of course!), music, craft demonstrations & Sale... and more...old-fashioned family fun, On the Green in Belmont, 10/9 10am - 4pm 10/10 12n-4pm, free, 802-228-5830.

9 - Poultney,  Poultney Town Wide Sales -  hidden treasures and bargains galore from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., (802) 287-2010.

 

12 - Rutland, RRCC holds their October mixer at Allen Pools & Spas , 21 U.S. 4, 5-7 p.m., door prizes, hors’doeuvres, 50/50 raffle and more, for more information call 773-2747.

 

http://www.rutlandvermont.com/CALENDAR/images/clip_image001_000.gif 13 - Rutland, Rhythm of the Dance a new era in Irish entertainment, internationally rated as one of the most popular and busiest Irish step dance shows in the world will perform at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: $22.50 - $29.50, 775-0903.

http://www.rutlandvermont.com/CALENDAR/images/clip_image001_000.gif 15 - Rutland, Victor Wooten, member of the Grammy-winning supergroup, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, will perform concert at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: $19.50 - 29.50 + tax, 775-0903.

 

15 - Rutland, Annie's Book Group holds author discussion and book signing for New York author Jeremy K. Davis in celebration of his new book, Lost Ski Areas of Southern Vermont, 6:30 p.m., Annie's Book Stop, 170 South Main Street, free and open to the public, 802 775-6993.

21 - Rutland, Slow and easy "Turtle" walk for seniors, Helen W. Buckner Memorial Preserve, West Haven, meet at Godnick Center at 9 a.m., free, 802-483-2891.

 

22 - Rutland, Grand Opening and CPR Blowout - The Central Vermont & New Hampshire Valley Chapter will hold an open house and kick off a CPR blowout at the new headquarters at 117 Strongs Ave., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., free mass training in life saving CPR.

 

23 - Rutland, The Paramount Theatre presents a benefit screening of "Blood in This Town," 30 Center St., more information TBA.

 

23, 24 - Center Rutland, Wilson Castle holds Haunted Castle Tours Line up begins at 6 P.M., first tour – 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., rain or shine, bring a flashlight and dress warm, West Proctor Road, for more information call 802-773-3284 or visit http://www.wilsoncastle.com/

 

23 - Poultney, The 8th Annual Horace Greeley Writers Conference - A full day of writing workshops and presentations at the Poultney United Methodist Church. 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. $80 for adults $20 for students. For registration information contact:(802) 287-2577.

 

24- Rutland, Chairs for the Chaffee, a dinner and auction "chair-ity" event to benefit the Chaffee Art Center will be held at the Holiday Inn.  The event will feature a silent auction from 4pm to 6pm and a live auction, recognition and dinner from 6pm to 8pm.  To make a donation or for more information call 802-775-0356.

 

30 - Rutland, Shocktober - Live Pro Wrestling, Action Packed Wrestling and NWA Liberty States present Shocktober, a benefit for Autism Support Daily, features many pro wrestlers including TNA Wrestling Homicide, APW Champion Delirious, 8 big matches in all including women's match, held at Vermont National Guard Armory, 15 West St., doors open at 6:30 p.m., bell time 7:30 p.m., front row reserved seats $15, general admission $10, purchase tickets online at www.apwvt.com and at the door the day of the show.

 

30  - Center Rutland,  FRIGHT NIGHT at the Wilson Castle - We will transform the family friendly Halloween Tour into a terrifying trip through a medieval nightmare. If you can get past the movie monsters, zombies, and ghouls, you will experience creepy sights, sounds, illusions, and an authentic torture chamber. This tour is considered “very scary” and can only be attended by persons 14 years and older.  7-11 p.m., all new, fast lines, West Proctor Road, 802-773-3284 or go to http://www.wilsoncastle.com/hauntedcastle.htm

 

30  - The Rutland Halloween Parade will be held on October 30, the day before Halloween.  

 

 

 

 

1 - Rutland, Vermont Dining Train - Scenic train excursion aboard 1950's era dining car with complimentary four course dinner and beverages. $75.00/guest, Rutland's Amtrak Depot, Time: 4:45- 6:45 PM, for more information please call 800-292-7245 or email info@railandcruisetravel.com. Visit www.vermontdiningtrain.com to learn more.

 

4 - Rutland, Slow and easy "Turtle" walk for seniors, Long Trail, Clarendon, meet at Godnick Center at 9 a.m., free, 802-483-2891.

6 - Rutland, The Really Big Show at the Paramount Theatre, 7 p.m., tickets $15 per person, order tickets by calling Paramount Box Office at 775-0903, all proceeds benefit the United Way of Rutland County, for information call 775-0903 or 773-7477.

7 - Rutland, Green Mt. Club Trail Maintenance - Help put the Long Trail "to bed" for the winter. Clear water bars, remove down trees, repair shelters, etc. Tools provided, Meet at 9:00 AM in Rutland Main Street Park near the Fire Station, 802-293-2510.

 8  - Rutland, Eric Andersen performs village folk music at The Brick Box of Paramount Theatre, $10, 7:30 p.m., 30 Center St., 775-0903.

 

9 - Rutland, RRCC holds their November mixer at Casella Waste Systems, 21 U.S. 4, 5-7 p.m., door prizes, hors’doeuvres, 50/50 raffle and more, for more information call 773-2747.

http://www.rutlandvermont.com/CALENDAR/images/clip_image001_000.gif 12 - Rutland, Ani DiFranco singer/songwriter, guitarist and producer performs concert at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: $30.50 - $44.50 + tax, 775-0903.

 

http://www.rutlandvermont.com/CALENDAR/images/clip_image001_000.gif 13 - Rutland, Rockapella peforms at the Paramount Theatre - The Worlds Premier Acapella Group Nominated Rockapella performs at the Paramount Theatre, 8 p.m., 30 Center St., tickets: $20.50 - $25.50, for more information call 802-775-0903.

 

19 - Rutland, Magicians Kevin and Cindy Spencer leave audiences spellbound as they combine drama, comedy and suspense with cutting-edge illusion, dazzling special effects and audience interaction, at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: $19.50 - $24.50 + tax, 775-0903.

 

20 - Rutland, Catamount Radio’s Vermont’s Best Chefs Live - Learn holiday meals prepared by New England Culinary Chefs such as Chef Robert from Café Provance, Chef Mike from the South Station and Chef Stanti from the Victorian Inn, area vendor displays in the Paramount Theatre lobby, a live piano bar in the brick box and more, everyone will receive a goodie bag filled with Vermont products, coupons, recipes from that evening and more, $10 per ticket, 30 Center St., 802-775-0903.

 


 

 

 

 

 

12 - Rutland, Writer and humorist Garrison Keillor  performs at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: $45.50 - $85.50 + tax, 775-0903.

 

14 - Rutland, RRCC holds their December mixer at Heritage Family Credit Union , 30 Allen St., 5-7 p.m., door prizes, hors’doeuvres, 50/50 raffle and more, for more information call 773-2747.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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