Events
August 3–5
HOPS IN THE HILLS
BEER & WINE FESTIVAL
Jackson Gore Inn
Presented by William Raveis Real Estate Vermont
Properties Team. Named a Vermont Chamber of
Commerce “Top 10 Summer Event.” Sample
more than 80 craft beers and ciders from area
brewers, and enjoy a selection of great wines as
well. The festival showcases a great lineup of
live music, craft vendors, tasty food trucks, and
the great outdoors at Okemo’s Jackson Gore
Inn courtyard. Okemo’s Adventure Zone
offers zip line tours, miniature golf, Segway
PT tours, and a treetop challenge course
and mountain coaster.
Friday 5–9 p.m., Saturday 12–8 p.m.,
and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow
802-228-1600, okemo.com
Family, food, wheelchair accessible,
festival, pet friendly
August 4
PLYMOUTH OLD HOME DAY
President Calvin Coolidge Historic Site
Experience this century-old town tradition!
“Homestead Inaugural” reenactment at
2:47 p.m., wagon rides, special presentations,
chicken barbeque, old-time music, sheep
shearing, traditional craft demonstrations,
and historic children’s games.
3780 Route 100A, Plymouth
802-672-3773, historicsites.vermont.gov
Family, museum, food, wheelchair
accessible, festival
August 4
SQUARE DANCE
Crossroads, Belmont
A good old-fashioned square dance with a
caller who will take you through the steps if
you’ve never square danced before. Great
exercise and even greater fun! This is for
families and children of all ages. Sponsored
by the Mount Holly Community Association.
Contact Don Richardson,
altenergyedu@vermontel.net
August 9–September 2
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Weston Playhouse Main Stage
Written by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott
On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny
Cash, Carl Perkins, and newcomer Jerry Lee
Lewis came together for an impromptu
recording session at Sun Studio in Memphis.
Using chart-topping hits of the era, this new
jukebox musical dramatizes this powerful
moment in music history.
12 Park Street, Weston
802-824-5288, tickets@westonplayhouse.org,
westonplayhouse.org
Musical, performing arts, wheelchair accessible
August 10
JACKSON GORE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
Jackson Gore Inn, Ludlow
Presented by the William Raveis Real Estate
Vermont Properties Team. Enjoy a free lawn
concert with musical guests CK3 from 6 to 9
p.m. in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard at
Okemo Mountain Resort. Pack the lawn chairs
or picnic blankets and bring the family to enjoy
live music and an outdoor barbecue every Friday
night throughout the summer.
802-228-1600, okemo.com
Family, food, music, wheelchair accessible,
pet friendly
August 11–12
ART IN THE PARK
Main Street Park, Rutland
Join us for Vermont’s oldest running outdoor
art festival, celebrating its 56th year. Discover
fine art, crafts, vendors, artist demonstrations,
specialty food, Vermont wine and beer,
children’s activities, and live music.
10 a.m.–5 p.m., Rutland
802-775-0356, chaffeeartcenter.org
Family, food, wheelchair accessible, festival,
shopping, art
Toll free 866-216-8722 l Local 802-228-5830 33
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/historicsites.vermont.gov
/westonplayhouse.org
/chaffeeartcenter.org
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