Vermont Calendar of Events: July 2009
6/30/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. – If you’re thinking about where to spend the Fourth of July, you’ll have no trouble finding a place to celebrate in Vermont. Communities across the state from Bennington to Burlington are hosting a variety of Independence Day events with parades, fireworks, music and more. Read more
State Historic Sites Host Fourth of July Events
6/25/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Fourth of July weekend in Vermont offers many ways to celebrate, but to truly appreciate the meaning of the holiday the state’s historic sites are the place to start. Read more
Vermont Days Feature Free Events At Historic Sites
6/8/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Admission to the state’s historic sites will be free this weekend as part of Vermont Days and many of the sites will also feature free events.
“This is a great opportunity for Vermonters to get out and explore our state,” said Governor Jim Douglas. Read more
Vermont Calendar of Events: June 2009
5/28/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. – June is a perfect time to experience summer in Vermont. Throughout the month of June, you’ll find a variety of agricultural fairs, food festivals, car and antique shows, cultural events, musical performances and much more. Read more
Vermont Calendar of Events: June 2009
5/28/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. – June is a perfect time to experience summer in Vermont. Throughout the month of June, you’ll find a variety of agricultural fairs, food festivals, car and antique shows, cultural events, musical performances and much more. Read more
Vermont Hosts Champlain Celebrations This Summer
5/12/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont is celebrating the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s exploration of the lake that bears his name with a variety of special events, programs and exhibits this summer. Read more
Tourism Officials Anticipating Strong Summer Travel Season
5/8/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont tourism officials are expecting an excellent summer travel season and will launch an aggressive marketing campaign in major metropolitan markets to draw more visitors to the state. Read more
Open Studio Weekend Highlights Vermont’s Beauty and Creativity
5/5/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. –Vermont’s natural scenic beauty is enhanced each spring when the work of Vermont artists and craftspeople can be seen firsthand during Vermont’s 17th annual Open Studio Weekend May 23-24. Read more
May Events Offer Endless Spring Fun in Vermont
5/1/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. – May in Vermont is an ideal time to experience the famous green that blankets and defines the entire state. Take in the festivals, marathons, art galleries and so much more. Read more
First Annual Cheesemakers Festival August 23 in Shelburne
4/30/2009
Burlington, VT – On Sunday, August 23rd, dozens of cheesemakers and other artisan food producers will gather in Shelburne, VT, for the first annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival. Read more
Amtrak Offers Reduced Fare to Passengers Traveling to Vermont’s Downtowns
4/13/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Passengers on the Amtrak Vermonter can take advantage of a reduced ticket price and a variety of lodging specials when traveling between any two Vermont stops on the train’s daily route. Read more
Tourism and Marketing Employee Receives Award for Outstanding Service
4/10/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. – A longtime Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing employee received the 2009 “Vermont Travel Person of the Year” award at an annual tourism industry conference on Thursday. Read more
Tourism Study Results Show Positive Visitor Impact on Vermont Economy
4/8/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Visitors to the Green Mountain State spent more than $1.61 billion for goods and services in 2007, according to a recent study that measures the impact of visitor spending on the Vermont economy. Read more
April Events Offer Early Spring Fun
3/31/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Embrace early spring at a variety show this month named after Vermont’s fifth season or tempt your sweet tooth at a local maple festival. Whatever you decide, you’ll find plenty to do. Read more
Vermont Maple Syrup Producers Hold Eighth Annual Maple Open House Weekend
3/10/2009
The Eighth Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend will be held at sugarhouses throughout Vermont, March 27-29, 2009. The Open House Weekend is the public celebration of the maple syrup season in Vermont and an opportunity for the public to visit one or more “sugarhouses” throughout the state. Read more
French Delegation Visits Vermont Ski Areas to Support New Tourism Partnership
2/5/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. – A delegation from the French Alps visited Vermont last week as part of a new partnership to cross-promote the Green Mountain State with Oisans, a popular skiing and biking destination in France. Read more
Vermont Life Publishes Special Edition for Lake Champlain Quadricentennial
1/29/2009
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont Life magazine is publishing a special collector’s edition to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s exploration of the lake that bears his name. Read more
Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Leads American Bus Association’s Top 100 Events for 2009
9/17/2008
MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Vermont Lake Champlain Quadricentennial has been named a top event in North America for 2009 by the American Bus Association.
The American Bus Association recently announced the Lake Champlain Quadricentennial as a winning event in its 2009 list of the “Top 100 Events in North
America. Read more
Vermont and France Establish Ground-Breaking Partnership for the 2009 Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Celebration
10/30/2007
MONTPELIER, Vt. – State officials and the French government have signed a landmark agreement to actively cross-promote tourism in Vermont and France over the next three years with a primary focus on the Lake Champlain Quadricentennial commemoration in 2009. Read more