Stowe Area Events & Activities

Stowe and the surrounding area abounds with things to do! Below is a list of ongoing activities and a calendar of events. For more information about events or shopping in the area, please visit the Stowe Area Association. We also have a Stowe Mountain Resort News & Information page that provides links to Stowe news, pictures and commentary. Items marked with a are kid-friendly.

Ongoing Activities & Events
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Quick Links to events in: SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

 

STOWE
August 1 - 2
Stowe Theatre Guild presents "Bat Boy the Musical" - Town Hall Theatre, at 8pm. Adults $20 and children $10. For details call 253-3961.

STOWE
August 2
Blueberry Festival - Grand View Winery, 1 - 5pm. Free admission, for information call 802-456-7012.

STOWE
August 3
Vermont Mozart Festival Concert - "Mozart's Concert for Clarinet and Orchestra, K. 622 Beethoven's Ninth Symphony" - Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow at 7pm. Gates open for picnicking at 5pm. For additional information call 802-862-7352.

STOWE
August 5 & 12
The Gazebo Concerts - At the Helen Day Art Center & Stowe Free Library lawn. These free concerts start at 6:30pm. August 5 - Morrisville Military and Waterbury Community Combined Bands. August 12 - Sky Boy Blues.

STOWE
August 8 - 10
51st Annual Stowe Antique and Classic Car Meet - At the Nichols Field, 8am - 5pm rain or shine. Adult admission is $8. For additional information visit vtauto.org.

STOWE
August 10
Alexander Ghindin, Cleveland International Piano Competition Winner in Concert - At the Stowe Community Curch. Concert begins at 8pm, $15 admission. For addtional information visit stowearts.com.

STOWE
August 11 - 15
Stowe Summer Music Festival - At 7pm nightly. Free admission. For additional information call 244-5895.

STOWE
August 13 - 16, 20 - 23 & 27 - 30
Stowe Theatre Guild presents "A Delicate Balance" - Town Hall Theatre, 8pm. Adults $10, children $10. Visit stowetheatre.com or call 253-3961 for details.

STOWE
August 16
100 on 100 Relay - Begins at Trapp Family Lodge, call 802-434-5644 for details.

STOWE
August 16 - 17
Dog Agility Trials - At Topnotch Resort's lower meadow. From 8am to 5pm, free admission. Call 253-7673 for additional information.

STOWE
August 31
Music in the Meadow Concert: United States Air Force Liberty Pops - Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, at 6:30pm. Free admission, fireworks at the conclusion of the concert.

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WATERBURY
September 3 - 6
Waterbury Festival Players presents Inndoor/Outdoor - Waterbury Festival Playhouse. Starts at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm. $20 admission. For details call 802-498-3755.

STOWE
September 18 - 21
18th Annual British Invasion - Topnotch Lower Meadow Events Field. $15 admission for a two-day pass.

CAMBRIDGE
September 20 - 21
11th Annual "Celebration of the Vine" Harvest Festival - At Boyden Valley Winery, all day. Admission is $7. For additional information cann 802-644-8151.

STOWE
September 24 - 27
Stowe Theatre Guild presents "Pronouncing Glenn" - At the Town Hall Theatre on Main Street. Show starts at 8pm. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children. For details call 253-3961.

STOWE
September 26 - 28
12th Annual Oktoberfest - At the Jackson Ice Arena in Stowe. This is an annual celebration of harvests and fall foliage. From oompah bands to authentic German foods to freshly brewed Vermont beers to pumpkin and face painting -- there's something for every "villager" -- young and old.

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STOWE
October 1 - 4 & 8 - 11
Stowe Theatre Guild presents "Pronouncing Glenn" - At the Town Hall Theatre on Main Street. Show starts at 8pm. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children. For details call 253-3961.

WATERBURY
October 1 - 5 & 8 - 11
Waterbury Festival Players presents "Wait Until Dark" - Waterbury Festival Playhouse. Starts at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm. $20 admission. For details call 802-498-3755.

STOWE
October 4
Helen Day Center's Stowe Home Tour - Home is Where the Art Is: A Celebration of Art, Craft and Architecture. 10:30am - 3:30pm, for details and information call 253-8358.

STOWE
October 10 - 12
26th Annual Stowe Foliage Art & Craft Festival - Topnotch Field. 10am - 5pm, adults $8, youth $2, children free. Call 802-425-3399 for details.

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Ongoing Activities & Events - Seasonal

STOWE

STOWE
Mid May - Mid October
Stowe Farmers Market - Next to the Red Barn Shops on the Mountain Road. Sundays 11am - 3pm. For details call 802-472-8027.

STOWE
June 15 - August 25
The Travelling Artist Exhibition - Helen Day Art Center. 253-8258.

STOWE
July 7 - August 14
Stowe Free Library Book Sale - Open at 9am daily. 253-6145.

STOWE
July - August
Stowe at Night Lantern Tours - One-hour walking tours that allow individuals to explore the town of Stowe from the early settlers' perspective. Learn about how the first settler Oliver Luce settled in Stowe and the history of the town. A professional guide narrates the entire walk by entertaining the group with legendary ghost stories and Stowe history. Come spend an evening on the leisurely half mile walk, and carry an authentic replica of an 18th century barn lantern to help ward off the countless ghosts! These one-hour walking tours will be given Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday nights at 8pm in July and August. $9 adults, $5 students, children 8 and under free! For details and reservations call 253-1173 or visit StoweLanternTours.com.

Ongoing Activities & Events - Year-Round

This is just a sample of things to do in the area. Of course downhill skiing & snowboarding are the most popular winter time activities, but there are also plenty of other fun things! For instance: hiking, horseback riding, fishing, shopping, and many, many more activities!

Go on a Ben & Jerry's Tour - Need we say more? Ben & Jerry's is located just 10 minutes from Stowe on Route 100 in Waterbury. Tours are given daily. For more information please call the B&J's tour line at 802-882-1260.

Photo courtesy of Laughing Moon Chocolates

Laughing Moon Chocolates Dipping Demonstrations & Tours - Handcrafted candy as an art form! Monday - Friday, 2:00pm. Tours daily from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Located on Main Street, a short walk from the Inn. For more information call 802-253-9591.

Stowe Recreation Path - A winding 5.3 mile paved path which begins behind the Community Church in the Village. Ideal for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, walking, jogging, in-line skating or biking.

U-Paint-It Pottery Studio/The Painting Place - (one block from the Inn) Pottery studio where you can try your hand at painting pottery for yourself or as a gift for someone special. On-going theme nights & events. Brochures are available at the Front Desk or you can call the studio at 802-253-7753.

Boyden Valley Winery Tours - Boyden Valley Winery is part of a fourth-generation farm in the pastoral Lamoille River Valley. Also on site: corn maze, ice cream stand, Milk House Market (featuring local food products), petting zoo, playground, music pavilion. Winery tours are at 11:30 and 1:00 daily. Inquire about special farm tours. Vermont Routes 15 & 104, Cambridge VT. For more information visit BoydenValley.com or call 802-644-8151.

Photo courtesy of Umiak Outfitters

Programs at the Green Mountain Club - Programs, classes and information on the Long Trail. Space limited for most events; for information and advance registration please call 802-244-7037 or visit GreenMountainClub.org.

Umiak Paddling Adventures! - Umiak Outfitters outposts at North Beach and Waterbury Reservoir are now open! Rent a canoe or kayak there for a fun and convenient way to get out on the water. Certified instructors are there to assist you! For more information, please call Umiak Outfitters at 802-253-2317.

Movies at the Stowe Cinema 3-Plex - Open evenings 7 days a week and for matinees on the weekends. Please call 802-253-4678 for the latest movies & show times.

Stowe Golf Park - Experience a miniature golf adventure on the Mountain Road. Open 10am to 9:30pm daily; call 802-253-9951 for information.

Nightclubs/Dancing - There are several nightclubs in Stowe that routinely feature live bands and dancing every weekend. For more information about specific dates contact The Rusty Nail at 253-NAIL (6245), or the Matterhorn at 253-8198.

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