Special events in Townshend and surrounding towns.

TOWNSHEND, VERMONT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
SPECIAL EVENTS

“No man is an island,” said poet, John Donne in the 1600’s. The same may be said for small communities. We all rely on each other and we all help each other when the need arises. There are many special events that happen in Townshend and our neighboring communities. These range from fund raising events for local fire departments to simple community events like the Townshend Pumpkin Festival. On the various town commons, in the streets, at scattered locations, the communities are host to a wide variety of happenings that really serve us all, as well as our visitors. Yes, we do “cross borders” quite often and that is because we are all neighbors. That is what makes life special in these parts.
Our surrounding communities are Newfane, Jamaica, Brookline, Athens, Grafton, Windham, and Wardsboro.
Anyone in those communities who has a non-commercial, annual, special event, please make contact via email. Will be happy to post those as well.

2024

JULY 7 NEWFANE 11AM UNTIL SOLD OUT RAIN OR SHINE	NEWBROOK FIRE AND RESCUE OPEN HOUSE Open house and barbecue chicken or ribs. Dinners include corn on the cob, potato salad, and a drink. Chicken or ribs dinner, $14. Location: Newbrook Fire Station, Route 30, Map.
JULY 4 WARDSBORO ALL DAY STARTS AT 9AM RAIN OR SHINE	WARDSBORO 4TH OF JULY PARADE AND STREET FAIR A wide variety of events starting with a parade. Street vendors, a variety of foods, and a quilt show are just the beginning. Parking donation $2. For more info: Facebook Location: Route 100, Map.
JULY 20 & 21 NEWFANE AND MARLBORO 11 TO 4 BOTH DAYS RAIN OR SHINE	ROCK RIVER ARTISTS OPEN STUDIO TOUR A free, self guided tour of a variety of artist and artisan studios nestled in the countryside along the Rock River. For more info: Web Page and Facebook Location: Starts at Olallie Gallery at Olallie Daylily Garden, South Newfane, VT, Map
AUGUST 3 TOWNSHEND 9 TO 5 RAIN OR SHINE	GRACE COTTAGE HOSPITAL FAIR DAY Free event featuring many things to do and an auction as well. For more info: Web Page Location: Townshend Common, Route 30, Map.
OCTOBER 12 & 13 NEWFANE 10 TO 4 BOTH DAYS RAIN OR SHINE	NEWFANE HERITAGE FESTIVAL Free event with art, crafts, and specialty products from local and regional exhibitors. For more info: Web Page and Facebook Location: Newfane Common, Route 30, Map.
OCTOBER 12 & 13 GRAFTON SAT 9-3, SUN 9-1 RAIN OR SHINE	GRAFTON FIREFIGHTERS ANNUAL TAG SALE Free event with all kinds of interesting and worthwhile items for sale. Accepting sell-able items up to three weeks before the weekend. Most items left on Sunday will be at half price. Hot dogs, hamburgers, baked goods, drinks and other food items will be available as well. Contact info on Facebook page Location: Grafton Firehouse, 711 East VT Route 121, Map.
OCTOBER 19 TOWNSHEND 10 TO 4 RAIN OR SHINE	TOWNSHEND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Free event, crafts, antiques, and artwork. For more info: Web Page and Facebook Location: Townshend Common, Route 30, Map.
OCTOBER 26 WARDSBORO 10 TO 2 RAIN OR SHINE	GILFEATHER TURNIP FESTIVAL AND CONTEST Join the whole town for Gilfeather® turnip soup and turnip recipe “tastings” at the Turnip Cafe, outdoor soup kiosk, farmer’s market, craft vendors, 1000 + lbs of turnip, turnip seeds, turnip cookbooks, festival tee shirts, turnip-theme gifts, live music & entertainment. For more info: Web Page Location: Main Street, Map

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