Live Music, Local Food, Libations and More: Celebrate Vermont Arts and Agriculture in the Mountains

Live Music, Local Food, Libations and More: Celebrate Vermont Arts and Agriculture in the Mountains

Enjoy a local brew; dance to the music; stretch to the sky. Visit the green mountains of Vermont this summer and find time to relish the finer things in life.  Deeply connected to the landscape, Vermont resorts know how to feed the soul and the body with local agriculture and arts festivals.

Don’t miss out on any of these resort summer events nestled in the majestic mountains of Vermont:

Sugarbush Brew-Grass Festival, June 16
Over twenty of the regions best craft brewers are pouring their latest libations to the tunes of three local bluegrass-inspired bands. A great way to kick offsummer at Sugarbush the festival takes place at Lincoln Peak Village. Click here for more information.  

Wanderlust at Stratton, June 21-24
Wanderlust is a one-of-a-kind festival bringing together the world's leading yoga teachers, top musical acts and renowned speakers while enjoying tasty farm-to-table dinners with views of the surrounding mountain peaks. Stratton’s four-day festival features a top notch yoga line up withSeane Corn, Cyndi Lee, Elena Brower, Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman with main stage performances by world-renowned musical artists Ziggy Marley, Beats Antique, The Barr Brothers and more.

Stowe Wine & Food Classic, June 22-24
The Stowe Wine and Food Classic at Trapp Family Lodge takes you from farm to table and vine to glass. Not only will you rub elbows with top winemakers and chefs, you will also meet the farmers and suppliers these chefs count on for fresh ingredients. Enjoy well over 100 wines from around the world where up-scale meets down-home in an event you do not want to miss! Visit stowewine.com for more information. 

Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series at Okemo, Friday Nights starting June 15
On Friday nights throughout the summer season, the lawn in the courtyard at Okemo’s Jackson Gore Inn is transformed into an outdoor concert venue featuring popular regional entertainers. Admission to the Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series is free and the grounds open at 5 p.m. Families are welcome and all attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Dining options include fresh-from-the-grill goodies or full-service dining with an al fresco seating option at Jackson Gore’s Coleman Brook Tavern. Check out the schedule here. 

The Mountain Music Series at Jay Peak, June - September
The first (and soon-to-be-annual) Jay Peak Mountain Music Series runs across three dates and features local Vermont bands as well as internationally famous acts. Swing by and get down to the music of the Mountain Jam on Friday, June 15, The Wailers (of Bob Marley fame) on Friday, August 17, and enjoy an evening with Dave Grisman on Sunday, September 23. 

TD Bank Summer Festival Tour with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, July 6th
Making a stop at Suicide Six Ski Area, the VSO presents an evening of musical smiles. Bring your picnic and your sense of humor and join them for music that is joyful, witty, wacky and fun.  Selections guaranteed to tickle your funny bone feature a runaway broom, an eccentric timepiece and an orchestral laugh track. As always, they conclude with the spectacular 1812 Overture, fireworks and marches. Tickets are available at www.pentanglearts.org. 

Killington Wine Festival, July 20-22
The Killington Wine Festival has earned a reputation for being one of the Killington region's signature summer events. Over the past ten years, the festival has grown immensely, and now features more than 500 wines from a collection of over 40 wineries from around the world. Come enjoy a nice July weekend tasting fine wines with Killington Peak and the Green Mountains of Vermont as a scenic backdrop. Details are available here.

Trapp Family Lodge Concert in Our Meadow Series, July - September
There is nothing like being surrounded by mountain vistas and beautiful sunsets while enjoying incredible music. Trapp’s Concert Meadow series highlights the musical accomplishments of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra on July 8, A Far Cry on July 15, Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers on July 22, and the United State Air Force Band of Liberty on September 2.  Tickets and more information are available here. 

Burke Mountain Bike’n Brew, August 4
The 4th Annual Burke Mountain Bike & Brew Festival celebrates music, Vermont brews and mountain biking all at once! Sample a variety of beers and vote for your favorite to become the 2012 Burke Mountain Brew. Enjoy delicious down home barbecue, freestyle demos, silly bike contests, group bike rides & more!  Visit www.skiburke.com for details.

Okemo’s 4th Annual Hops in the Hills Brew Festival and Vermont Chicken Wing Championship, August 4
According to the Brewers Association, Vermont has the most breweries per capita in the United States. Additionally, every Vermont brewery is a craft brewery, so it only seems natural to celebrate Vermonters’ love for beer with a tasting festival…and what goes better with beer than chicken wings? Jackson Gore will be the setting for enjoying the great outdoors while sampling a variety of beers from local and regional brewers. Local artists will provide live musical accompaniment to the beer tasting and local restaurants will vie for the title of Okemo Valley Chicken Wing Champion. More information is available www.okemo.com.

The 8^th Annual August West Festival at Jay Peak, August 11
Humbly started eight years ago, the August West Festival both celebrates the music of the Grateful Dead and the communities in and around the Jay Peak area. Enjoy live music, local vendors, make your own tie-dye t-shirt, BBQ and Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream. Visit www.augustwestfest.com for details.

Vermont Festival of the Arts, August 1 - September 2
Celebrating the creative spirit of the Mad River Valley, the Festival is now in its 15^th year and includes over 100 events from professional musical productions to open galleries, 50 free events and kids events. The popular Taste of the Valley on August 6 brings together the artistic talents of the Mad River Valley’s best chefs, farmers and food producers. Learn more at www.vermontartfest.com.

18^th Annual Mount Snow Brewers Festival, September 1-2
Mount Snow’s famous annual celebration of beer, food and good times is expected to be bigger and better than ever with well over 30 different breweries on-hand pouring their finest ales, lagers, porters, stouts and ciders from more than 90 taps. Plus, there’s live music all weekend long, great food and tons of fun things to do including a horseshoe tournament and other backyard games. There’s a reason why Mount Snow Brewers Festival has become a Labor Day Weekend tradition for thousands of people across the northeast. Make it yours this year and visit www.mountsnow.com for reservations.

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