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: JUNE | JULY

 

STOWE
May 2 - 4
Stowe Weekend of Hope - A Celebration of Life and Learning for People with Cancer and Those Who Love Them. Stowe Area Association, in partnership with Vermont Cancer Center will host this event which brings together people dealing with cancer to celebrate life and survivorship and to learn about this disease. The weekend will feature many educational workshops, lectures and displays presented by some of the nations leading oncologists, medical researchers, psychologists, survivors and health care leaders. At various locations throughout Stowe, call 800-GO-STOWE for additional information.

MORRISVILLE
May 3
Cinco De Mayo Family Fiesta - River Arts Center - Morrisville - Music with Latin Jazz Sensation Guagua & Salsa lessons! Delicious Mexican Food for sale. Huge Silent Auction Proceeds to benefit Lamoille Court Diversion Youth Programs. 5 - 9pm at the River Arts Center. $10 Adults $5 Kids Pre-School & Under Are free! $20 Family Max. For Tickets and details call 888-5871.

HYDE PARK
May 9 - 18
Lamoille County Players presents Neil Simon’s Jake’s Women - Hyde Park Opera House. May 9-11 & 16-18 Friday - Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 2pm. Adults $15; Students and Seniors $12. At the Hyde Park Opera House Friday - Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 2pm. For details call 888-4507.

STOWE
May 12 - 18
Annual Stowe Basketry Festival - 17th Round Hearth at Stowe. For details call 253-7223.

EAST CALAIS
May 24
Dandelion Festival - At Grand View Winery. 1-5pm. Free admission for additional information call 802-456-7012.

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STOWE
June 12 - 15
2008 Vermont International Choral Festival at Stowe - Stowe will again host the Vermont International Choral Festival. Two hundred singers from across the country will spend a long weekend in Stowe rehearsing and performing under the guidance of renowned choral director, Robert DeCormier. Stowe Community Church will host rehearsals.

STOWE
June 13 - 15
Green Mountain Corvette Classic - An impressive field of magnificent Corvettes will compete for honours in various classes representing more than five decades of production. We will feature a Corvette memorabilia marketplace, and a Corvette corral for prosective buyers. Located at the Ye Olde England Inne, 433 Mountain Road, for details call 253-5320.

STOWE
June 13 - 22
Vermont Culinary Classic in Stowe - Experience and learn more of the indigenous culinary bounty of Vermont! Meet local cheese producers, foragers, farmers and the restaurants that use local products! Enjoy cooking classes, seminars and wine tastings! At various Locations in Stowe, for details call 253-7321.

STOWE
June 14
Spring Bounty Festival at the Vermont Culinary Classic - Free food samples and goods available for purchase from local vendors. Live music, kids activities, wild edible identification walk, seminars from local farmers, artisans, chefs and wildcrafters. Pancake eating contest and mystery basket cooking contests! 10am - 3pm at the Stowe Mountain Resort.

STOWE
June 27 - 29
16th Annual Stowe Garden Festival - A three-day celebration of garden-related events. Informative seminars, tours and open houses. This exceptionally popular Stowe event was selected by the Vermont State Chamber as one of the Top Ten Summer Events for 2006.

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STOWE
July 1 - 6
Stowe Theatre Guild presents "Annie" - Town Hall Theatre. At 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. Adults $20 and children $10. For details call 253-3961.

STOWE
July 4
Moscow Parade and Foot Race - Moscow Village, Stowe. 10am.

STOWE
July 4
Stowe's Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks - Stowe Events Field. Festivities start at 5:30pm followed by fireworks at dusk.

STOWE
July 6
Music in the Meadow Concert - Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow. 7:30pm, gates open for picnicking at 5:30pm. $25 adults; $10 children.

STOWE
July 13
Music in the Meadow Concert - Kathy Mattea. Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow. 7pm, gates open for picnicking at 5pm. $25 adults; $10 children.

STOWE
July 1 - 6
Stowe Theatre Guild presents "Bat Boy" - Town Hall Theatre, at 8pm. Adults $20 and children $10. For details call 253-3961.

STOWE
July 18 - 20
Cobras in the Mountains Car Meet - Ye Olde England Inne, 253-5320.

STOWE
July 20
Vermont Mozart Festival Concert - "Beethoven's Piano Concert No. 2" Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow. 7pm, gates open for picnicking at 5pm. For additional information call 802-862-7352.

STOWE
July 22 & 29
The Gazebo Concerts -Helen Day Art Center/Stowe Free Library Lawn at 6:30pm. Free concerts.

STOWE
July 25 - 27
4th Annual New Taste of Stowe Arts Festival - Topnotch Field, 10am - 5pm, adults $8, youth $2, children free. For additional information call 802-425-3399.

STOWE
July 27
Vermont Mozart Festival Concert - "Beethoven's Emperor Piano Concerto No. 5" Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow. 7pm, gates open for picnicking at 5pm. For additional information call 802-862-7352.

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Ongoing Activities & Events - Seasonal

STOWE
May
Noon Music in May! - Wednesdays noon - 1pm at the Stowe Community Church. Admission is free. May 7: Eugene Barban, Piano – Known worldwide for his musicianship and technical brilliance, Eugene Barban is a concert artist, chamber musician, and teacher. May 14: Global Winds Project - Based in Vermont this wind quintet plays an adventurous repertoire of music ranging from classical to ragtime, jazz and Latin melodies. May 21: John Weaver, Organ – An active concert artist since 1959, John Weaver will present “three centuries of dazzling organ fireworks!” May 28: Winterstein/Zaretsky Duo, Violin/Piano –Katherine Winterstein, Concertmaster of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, and pianist/composer Inessa Zaretsky will perform Beethoven violin sonatas, including the famous Kreutzer. Additionally, everyone attending the Noon Music in May concerts will receive a coupon for 20% off lunch at The Whip Restaurant during the month of May.

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.

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, 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! Tours are available in August, September & October on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday nights. Admission is $9 for adults, $5 for students; children ages 8 and under are free. For more information please call 802-244-1173 or visit StoweLanternTours.com.

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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