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Top 20 Vermont Events for 2011
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JUNE 18-20: LAKE CHAMPLAIN, LCI Father's Day Fishing Derby. Adult and junior anglers compete for awards, cash, and prizes in a gorgeous setting. Cold-water, cool-water, and warm-water divisions include 12 species in seven categories. A major fundraising event for Lake Champlain International, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the watershed. Preregistration required. 802-879-3466; lciderby.com
JUNE 24-26: ESSEX JUNCTION, Vermont Quilt Festival. New England's oldest and largest quilt event fills the Champlain Valley Expo, with more than 500 new and antique works on display. Shop more than 85 booths brimming with quilts, fabrics, and gifts; choose from 80 classes and lectures; plus appraisals, gallery talks, and demonstrations. 802-872-0034; vqf.org
JULY 9: CRAFTSBURY COMMON, Antiques & Uniques. Head up to the Northeast Kingdom and peruse the wares of some 100 antiques and crafts vendors, including jewelry makers, quilters, potters, woodworkers, and more, all on the Common. Listen to live music, and don't forget to visit the grill and the legendary bake-sale tent. 802-586-7596; townofcraftsbury.com
JULY 24: SHELBURNE, Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival. Meet the artisans, sample regional cheeses and other local foods, and check out the seminars at Shelburne Farms' Coach Barn; visit the historic Farm Barn to watch the cheesemakers at their craft. 800-884-6287; vtcheesefest.com
JULY 27-SEPT. 5: WAITSFIELD, WARREN, FAYSTON, Vermont Festival of the Arts. The Mad River Valley hosts dozens of events in 50 locations, from music, workshops, exhibits, and tours to craft demonstrations, fine-art shopping, and culinary feasts. 802-496-6682; vermontartfest.com
JULY 29-AUG. 7: WILMINGTON, WHITINGHAM, DOVER, Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival. The Mount Snow area turns blue for this 10-day celebration of a native New England superfood. Check out the full roster of events: parade, street fair, jam making, kids' activities, bake sales, beer, art, music, and blueberry specials at local restaurants. 802-464-8092; vermontblueberry.com
AUG. 5-7: BURLINGTON, Festival of Fools. Celebrate the joy of street theater, circus arts, music, comedy, and community. Four main stage locations at Church Street Marketplace and City Hall Park. 802-865-7166; burlingtoncityarts.com/events/fof
AUG. 9-13: NEW HAVEN, Addison County Fair & Field Days. A big agricultural event at the county fairgrounds, with all the favorite sights and sounds: crafts, 4-H exhibits, live entertainment, midway, parade, ox and tractor pulls, draft horses, kids' barnyard, livestock judging, fair food, and more. 802-545-2557; addisoncountyfielddays.com/
AUG. 27-SEPT. 5: ESSEX JUNCTION, Champlain Valley Fair. Celebrate agriculture at the Champlain Valley Exposition fairgrounds, with circus acts, shopping, gardening exhibits, great food, blue-ribbon competitions, livestock, horse shows, concerts, and more. 802-878-5545; cvexpo.org
SEPT. 3-4: BENNINGTON, Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Festival. An event with the slogan "Vermont Stinks!" is bound to be fun. Head over to Camelot Village to celebrate this glorious bulb in all its odorous forms, including ice cream, jelly, dips, dressings, salsas, even margaritas. Plus workshops on growing and harvesting. 802-447-3311; lovegarlic.com
SEPT. 10: PLYMOUTH, Plymouth Cheese & Harvest Festival. Celebrate Vermont's bounty of the season! Cheese tasting and recipe contest, sheep shearing, farm-life and craft demonstrations, BBQ, wagon rides, live music, and more, all at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. 802-672-3773; historicvermont.org
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