Events around Town

Upcoming events

• Outdoor Summer Activities

  • Start
    July 01, 2010
  • End
    October 31, 2010
  • Location
    All over Bennington

  Swimming, Camping, Canoeing, Paddle Boats - Shaftsbury State Park 802-375-9978 and Woodford State Park 802-447-7169.

  Frisbee Golf, Vollyball, Horseshoes, Picnics, Kite Flying, Two Playgrounds, Pavillion - Willow Park on East Rd in Bennington

  Walking Tours - Historic Old Bennington, Bennington Potter Homes, Downtown Bennington and River Walk. Stop at the Downtown Welcome Center for maps.

   

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• The Season of Mystery!

  • Start
    July 05, 2010
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    October 31, 2010
  •  
    11:30 PM
  • Location
    At various locations throughout Bennington

  Below is a listing of events that are occuring throughout the Season of Mystery in Bennington.  Make sure you don't miss anything, especially the scavenger hunts which can be found at www.benningtonmystery.com

  Brochures with a full listing can be found at the Better Bennington Corporation Downtown Welcome Center at 215 South Street or the Chamber of Commerce on Veterans Memorial Drive.

  June

  Monday Mystery Movies at Bennington Library - 6/7, 6/14, 6/21

  “Dangerous Obsession” performance at Oldcastle Theater - 6/11-6/13, 6/18-6/20, 6/25-6/27

   

  Sherlock Holmes Playhouse on the Veranda - Park McCullough House – 7PM 6/15, 6/29

   

  Sherlock Holmes Radio Theater WBTN AM1370

  3PM - 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30

   

  Mystery Book Seminars at Bennington Library - 6/6

  The Hound of the Baskervilles MAUHS Drama Club at CDC – 6/3  7PM   FREE

   

  “The Case of the Missing Baby Moose” at Hawkins House - 6/24 -6/27

  Sherlock Holmes: The Man and His Worlds – Conference at Bennington College - 6/24–6/27

   

  “Champagne Tea and Croquet” on the Veranda at Park McCullough House 3-5PM - 6/25

   

  July

  “Mystery at the Movies” Bennington Museum hosts outdoor movies – 8PM 7/16, 7/23, 7/30

  FREE

   

  Sherlock Holmes Playhouse on the Veranda- Park McCullough House – 7PM 7/13, 7/27

   

  Sherlock Holmes Radio Theater WBTN AM1370

  3PM     7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28

   

  Unsolved Mysteries of Bennington by the Bennington Historical Society at Bennington Museum - 2PM 7/25

   

  Mystery Writers of America MACC 7PM FREE  7/21

   

  August

  Sherlock Holmes Playhouse on the Veranda - Park McCullough – 7PM 8/10, 8/24

   

  “Mystery at the Movies” Bennington Museum hosts outdoor movies – 8PM 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 FREE

   

  Sherlock Holmes Radio Theater WBTN AM1370-

  3PM    8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25

   

  Unsolved Mysteries of Bennington by the Bennington Historical Society at Bennington Museum - 2PM 8/22

  FREE

   

  “Murder at the Mansion: A presidential Visit” an original mystery event at Historic Park McCullough - 7PM 8/7

   

  Mystery Writers of America MACC 7PM FREE  7/21

   

  Mystery of the Missing Chocolate" The Village Chocolate Shoppe         8/6  6-8pm      FREE    

   

  September

  “Mystery at the Movies” Bennington Museum hosts outdoor movies- 8PM 9/3

   

  Mystery Writers of America MACC 7PM FREE  7/21

   

  October 

   

  “Mystery Brew” Southern Vermont Brewfest at the former Bennington Brush Building - 12-5PM 9/2

  Many events are free. Some require tickets and/or advance reservations.  You can contact mysteryseason2010@homail with questions.

   

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• State of Craft: Exploring the Studio Craft Movement

  • Start
    July 07, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    October 31, 2010
  •  
    05:00 PM
  • Location
    Bennington Museum, 75 Main Street, Bennington

  State of Craft is a landmark exhibition at the Bennington Museum examining the evolution of the contemporary studio craft movement in Vermont(1960-2010). From May 22 through October 31, State of Craft features more than 125 objects by 85 Vermont craftspeople including master artists, emerging artists, and key individuals. This exhibition is the centerpiece of a statewide showcase of Vermont crafts coordinated by the Vermont Crafts Council in celebration of their 20th anniversary. State of Craft explores three overarching themes: "Living by "Making", Inspirations, and Communities and Connections.

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• Dance Lessons with Michael Rodriguez

  • Start
    July 08, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM
  • End
    November 02, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM
  • Location
    Mt. Anthony Country Club 180 Country Club Drive Bennington

  Ballroom, Latin and Country Dance Lessons at Mt. Anthony Country Club.  All Levels!!  Every Tuesday Night at 7PM.  June lessons benefit the Vermont Arts Exchange.  $15.00 per session or $40 for 4 sessions.

  Instructor Michael Rodriguez has been dancing for 33 years, coaching for 21, and competing for 7.  He can be reached at 802-362-1819 or register at the Club by calling 802-442-2617.

  Bring dance shoes to change into.

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• The Great Sole Search

  • Start
    July 13, 2010
  •  
    09:00 AM
  • End
    October 31, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM
  • Location
    215 North Street Bennington, Vermont

  You're invited to save the world and clean out your closet at the same time!  Donate your unwanted footware to Goodwill instead of the landfill.

  Keep our air clean and our earth healthy - recycle and reuse!

  Goodwill is about jobs, dignity, independence, and respect through the power of work.

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• North Bennington Plein Air Competition

  • Start
    September 08, 2010
  •  
    08:00 AM
  • End
    September 12, 2010
  •  
    05:00 PM
  • Location
    Visitor Center, North Bennington Train Station

  The French phrase "en plein air" means "in the open air" or "outdoors." A "plein air" competition challenges artists to focus their efforts on whatever is around them as they paint: sights and sounds, temperature and weather, and then to channel their observations in paint on paper or canvas. These events, often called "paint-outs," take place in scenic communities across the country where the arts are a tradition and artists feel at home. North Bennington, a scenic village in Southwestern Vermont and an ideal location for artists, hosts its first "plein air" competition from Wednesday, September 8 through Sunday, September 12, 2010.

  The village and its surroundings are particularly suited to "plein air" painting.  Please go to our website for details of events.    www.pleinair-northbennington.com

  email: info@pleinair-northbennington.com

  Phone: 802-447-3434

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• Fall Fun Fest

  • Start
    September 11, 2010
  •  
    01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • Location
    300 Village Lane, off Route 9 West, Bennington

  The Village at Fillmore Pond presents this year's Fall Fun Fest featuring the Moe Harrington and the White Chaple Band.  35 original songs from a Green Mountain Boy!

  Fun for the whole family - Music, Food, Games, Vendors.  Saturday September 11th 1-4pm. 

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• 44th Annual Bennington Antique and Classic Car Show

  • Start
    September 17, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    September 19, 2010
  •  
    05:00 PM
  • Location
    Pownal Race Track

  One of the finest Car Shows in the country, the Bennington Antique and Classic Car Show celebrates 44 years.

  Three days of beautiful cars, a flea market, food, an entertainment.  The show takes plce at the Pownal Race Track.

  For more information call the Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce at 802-447-3311 or go to www.bennington.com.   

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• 17th Annual Bennington Quiltfest

  • Start
    September 18, 2010
  •  
    09:00 AM
  • End
    September 19, 2010
  •  
    04:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount Anthony Union Middle School 747 East Road Bennington

  Featured Quilter - Bethany Reynolds, nationally known in the U.S. and abroad. She has taught at the American Quilter's Society & International Quilt Festival. She has been on television on "Simply Quilts".

  Raffle Quilt - The raffle quilt is called Tutti-Frutti. Tickets are $1.00 or 6 for $5.00. Drawing will be Sunday at 3:00. Other show events include new and vintage quilts, Guild Challenge, Door Prizes, Vendors, People's Choice awards, Demonstrations, Consignment Boutique, Sepcial Exhibit, and Food. New this year is an AQS Certified Appraiser.

  This is the first year for a change of place. Nice new building, all on one level, and plenty of parking.

  For more information call 802-823-4631 or got to www.benningtonquiltfest.com.

   

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• Bennington Block Party

  • Start
    September 18, 2010
  •  
    12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Location
    Grace Christian School, Bennington

  Come Celebrate Bennington with us at the 1st annual Bennington Block Party. All Service men and women, all fire, police, and rescue personnel will be honored and prayed for.

  Music all day featuring three Christian Blues and Christian Contemporary Rock bands.

  54ft. Obstacle Course, Hot Dogs and Soda, Vendors, Door Prizes, Pony Rides, and more!

  September 18th from 12noon until 6pm at Grace Christian School on the corner of Route 7 and Kocher Drive.   

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• Wood workers David and Michelle Holzapfel

  • Start
    September 18, 2010
  •  
    02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Location
    Bennington Museum

  Join David and Michelle Holzapfel, nationally respected wood-workers and State of Craft artists as they give an overview of their studio history, the raw materials they use, their design making processes, along with a visual portfolio of selected work. Their distinctive works are deeply impacted by the artists integral connection with the Marlboro community where they have made their lives, and from which they obtain their materials.Hear more about their story at this presentation which is free with museum admission.

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• Car Show Cruise-in

  • Start
    September 18, 2010
  •  
    06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Location
    Center Stage at Market Square on Main Street

  The BBC brings the Bennington car show to you with the Cruise-In.  Watch the cars cruise up and down Main Street while you enjoy live entertainment at Center Stage.

  The Prescriptions perform live on stage at Market Square. Cash bar by JCs, Hot Dogs, and of course fantastic cars. Lots of them!

  A great Family fun night on Main Street. Especially for Car Enthusiasts!

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• Bennington Historical Society presents: "So You think you know Bennington?"

  • Start
    September 19, 2010
  •  
    02:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Location
    Bennington Museum Bennington Vermont

  A Bus Tour of the Bennington Area History

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• Herbal Medicine-From Garden to Teacup, featuring Betsy Bancroft, RH

  • Start
    September 25, 2010
  •  
    01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • Location
    The New England Tropical Conservatory Bennington, VT

  Summer fun at the New England Tropical Conservatory.  Enjoy a beautiful nature walk at our 96 acre Greenberg Reserve - open dawn to dusk 7 days a week.  For more information go to www.netrop.org or call 802-447-7419.

       413 US Route 7 South, Bennington, VT 05201

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• Have a beautiful and easy Organic Garden, featuring Larry Sombke

  • Start
    October 16, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Location
    The New England Tropical Conservatory Bennington, VT

  Summer fun at the New England Tropical Conservatory.  Enjoy a beautiful nature walk at our 96 acre Greenberg Reserve - open dawn to dusk 7 days a week.  For more information go to www.netrop.org or call 802-447-7419.

       413 US Route 7 South, Bennington, VT 05201

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• Empty Bowls Community Soup Supper

  • Start
    October 17, 2010
  •  
    05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Location
    Bennington Elks Club, 125 Washington Avenue, Bennington

  Please join your friends and neighbors on Sunday, October 17th to raise awareness of hunger issues in our community by attending The 2nd Annual Bennington Empty Bowls Community Soup Supper. Enjoy a bountiful buffet of homemade soups, breads and desserts provided by local restuarants and familiar family chefs. In addition to the wonderful meal, everyone chooses a handmade ceramic bowl to keep! The bowls are made by volunteers attending bowl making events throughout the year. $10.00 per person. All proceeds benefit The Bennington Food and Fuel Fund. For more information, please visit www.benningtonemptybowls.blogspot.com or email Stacey New at slnew@juno.com.

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• Moonlight in Vermont

  • Start
    October 23, 2010
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    07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Location
    Bennington Museum Bennington Vermont

  It only happens every other year so call the museum for more details!

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• Halloween Festival

  • Start
    October 30, 2010
  •  
    11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Location
    Main Street in Bennington

  Get the costumes on and join us downtown for store-to-store trick-or-treating!  Bring the kids and enjoy the safe and fun way to celebrate Halloween.

  Also take part in the Sidewalk Parade, the Bennington Banner Haunted House, The Bennington Library Chidren's Workshop. and Walmart Carving Tent.

  Stay around until it gets late to see the Merchant's Carved Pumkin Display!

  We celebrate The Halloween Festival on the Saturday before Halloween. 

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• Bennington Historical Society presents: "Vermont Furniture"

  • Start
    November 21, 2010
  •  
    02:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Location
    Bennington Museum Bennington Vermont

  Presented by Jamie Franklin

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• Holiday Historic Home Tour

  • Start
    December 11, 2010
  • End
    December 11, 2010
  • Location
    Colgate Park

  An amazing family holiday event, in conjunction with the Historic Hubbell House in Bennington, will include activities for the whole family as well as a Historic Homes Decorated for Holidays tour and a huge silent auction. Watch for more details soon, but mark your calendar for this wonderful event!

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• Christmas Family Day in Downtown Bennington

  • Start
    December 11, 2010
  •  
    11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Location
    Main Street in Bennington

  Get into the Holiday Spirit at Downtown's Family Christmas Day.

  Santa pays a visit and kids can go store-to-store with the Christmas Stockings to get treats from the merchants.

  Enjoys the caroling of the Bennington Choral Society and the Bennington Children's Choir and they stroll the streets.

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• Bennington Historical Society presents: "The Meadow"

  • Start
    January 16, 2011
  •  
    02:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Location
    Bennington Museum Bennington Vermont

  John S. Hall will present his book.

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