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The Burlington area hosts a variety of annual events throughout the
year. Here is a sampling of what we offer:
First Night: New Year's Eve festival showcasing 500 performing
artists including children's activities, magic, comedy theater, music and more
at 32 venues downtown. Attracts over 20,000 people. December 31.
Magic Hat Mardi Gras Parade: Attracts over 12,000 people to the
Church Street Marketplace. Feb.
Winter Festival: Cultural and recreational activities, such as
ice sculpting and sled dog rides, indoors and out with a winter theme.
Late Feb.
Burlington Irish Heritage Festival: A week-long celebration of
Irish heritage. Traditional music and dancing, art exhibits, lectures,
theater performances, poetry reading and film festival. Mid-March.
Burlington Farmers' Market: Local farmers, bakers and
craftspeople sell their wares. Saturdays, May through Oct. in City Hall
Park.
Kids' Day: A festival for children including a parade, art
displays throughout the city, and a fun day of free activities on the
waterfront. Attracts 15,000 people. Early May.
KeyBank of Vermont Vermont City Marathon & Relay: Quality,
regional road race consisting of a 26.2 mile scenic course through city streets
and along the lake. Late May.
Art's Alive Annual Juried Festival of Fine Arts: Vermont artists
exhibition in the "Window Galleries." Art activities, workshops,
artists' demonstrations. Early June.
Discover Jazz Festival: Discover the hottest jazz this side of
New Orleans! Voted one of the "Ten Best Festivals in the
Country" by US News & World Report, this multi-day celebration
brings great music to the streets, parks, restaurants, clubs and waterways of
Burlington. Attracts 45,000 people. Early June.
Lake Champlain International Fishing Derby: A
fun-for-the-whole-family tournament on Lake Champlain that benefits aquatic
resource education. Attracts 6,000 people. June.
Green Mountain Chew-Chew: A three-day food festival with live
entertainment and food samples. Attracts over 60,000 people. June.
Independence Day Celebration: Fabulous fireworks, activities and
entertainment celebrating our nation's birthday. Attracts 60,000
people. July 3rd.
Vermont Brewers Festival: A celebration of the art of draft
brewing. Twenty-five breweries and 100 different brews. Mid-July.
Vermont Mozart Festival: A celebration of classical music with
concerts in spectacular indoor and outdoor settings. July-Aug. and
Oct.-March.
Sidewalk Sale: A premier sales event held for over forty years
on the Church Street Marketplace. Late July.
Champlain Valley Folk Festival: Experience the best of
traditional folk music and dance 'til dawn. Early Aug.
Howard Bank Criterium: Premier national bicycling event in the
heart of downtown Burlington. Early Aug.
Latino Festival: A Cultural and musical extravaganza featuring
performances, dance workshops, language and more. Mid-Aug.
Burlington Craft Fair: 200 juried craft artisans present
superior craft work with live music, demonstrations, food and children's
activities. Mid-Aug.
Champlain Valley Fair: Vermont's largest fair - ten days at the
end of Aug. and beginning of Sept. - with over 300,000 people attending.
South End Art Hop: A celebration of the thriving arts community
in Burlington's South End with an evening of 50 open studios featuring 140
Burlington area artists. Early Sept.
Intervale Organic Food & Garden Festival: Vermont's premier
organic food event. Foods, music, farm animals, workshops and hay
rides. Early Sept.
Marketfest: Celebrates Vermont's most beautiful season.
Free entertainment highlighting local youth and shopping and dining discounts on
the Church Street Marketplace. Attracts over 10,000 people.
Mid-Sept.
Lighting Ceremony: 100,000 tiny white light illuminated on the
Church Street Marketplace accompanied by a free musical performance to kick off
the holiday season. Late Nov.
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