Addison Independent Summer Guide 2012, Section A

Summer Guide

Calendar • Dining • Recreational Events

A — A Special Publication of The Addison Independent, Summer, 2012

About the covers:Inside:The photo on the cover of this section shows Faith

Thompson, left, and Hannah and Lydia Smith walking

the duck Xerxes through the Cow Palace Arena during

last year’s pet show at the Addison County Fair and Field

Days. The cover of the B section shows Middlebury natives

Ethan West, left, and Mark Daly perform with their group,

Chamberlin, at last year’s annual Festival on-the-Green in

Middlebury. The Addison County Independent’s award-winning photographer Trent Campbell took these photos, as

well as many of the pictures inside.

Brandon public art ...................................................... 21B

Bristol summer events .................................................20A

Bristol town song ....................................................... 18A

Calendar of Events ................................................. 1B-9B

County town birthdates .............................................. 18A

Cultural & Historic Sites ...................................... 7A-11A

Dining Guide ...................................................... 14B-28B

Exchange Street, Middlebury ............................ 24A-25A

Hike Mount Abraham .................................................. 4A

iPhone app for state parks ............................................ 4A

Keep picnics safe ....................................................... 24A

Main Street, Middlebury .................................... 12B-13B

Map of the County ..................................................... 26A

Middlebury Summer Fest ............................................ 7A

.................................................. 16A

Movies on the green ................................................... 22A

Sheldon Museum goes to the fair ............................... 23A

Show at Brandon Artists Guild .................................. 21B

State parks offer natural beauty ................................... 4A

Top 10 Things to Do .................................................... 6A

Towns celebrate 250 birthdays ................................... 13A

A Special Publication of The Addison Independent, Summer, 2012 — PAGE 3A

By KAITLYN KIRKALDYMIDDLEBURY — Warm and sun-

ny summer weather, live music and an ample selection of tasty samples to delight the palate and taste buds will combine again this Aug. 4 to draw people to the second annual Midd Summer Festival. The Better Middlebury Partnership

(BMP) is hosting the event to show-case the best Vermont-made beer, wine, hard cider and cheese. Organizers of the celebration, which

will run from 3 to 7 p.m. that Saturday at the Marble Works complex over-looking the falls in downtown Middle-bury, hope to repeat the inaugural fes-tival’s smashing success, or even draw a slightly larger crowd.“Last year we had 1,700 attendees,

and we this year have expanded the tent coverage,” said Bryan Phelps, a BMP member and leader of the Midd Summer Festival Committee. “We’re hoping in the second year we attract at least that many, hopefully 2,000.”As of early June, 17 breweries, 10

cheese makers had signed on, and ven-dors were still coming in. Among the beer brewer’s lined up,

the event’s vendors will include Mid-dlebury’s own Otter Creek/Wolaver’s and Vermont’s Long Trail, Magic Hat, Switchback and Harpoon. Addi-son County’s Lincoln Peak Vineyards and Shoreham Winery will be among the local wineries present. Hard cider makers Champlain Valley Hard Cider of Shoreham and Woodchuck Cider of

Middlebury will also be there. Other vendors have signed on and more are coming.Several cheese makers will be there

as well. Those who have already signed on include Cabot Creamery, –– known internationally for their cheddar –– Crowley Cheese, and Twig Farm.Other vendors include American

Flatbread, Vermont Coffee Co., and Middlebury Chocolates.The event will also feature local en-

tertainment. Two bands, Chamberlain and the Grift, will be playing.

aware that they can purchase from the vendors and not just sample,” said Phelps. “If they like wine they tried they can actually purchase a bottle of that wine. Last year there was a lack of knowledge about that.” Much of the event will be the same

as last year due to its success.“The biggest draw or the success

from last year were clearly the prod-ucts, and we had great music, the lo-cation was really good as far as being in the downtown area,” said Phelps. “Overall I think that it’s just a good mix, having great Vermont-made products, music, and being outside in the summertime.”Proceeds will be evenly split be-

tween the same three organizations as last year: the Better Middlebury Part-nership (which supports the Middle-

bury business community), Addison

the Vermont Food Bank.“We try to partner with a very local

group, the Better Middlebury Partner-ship, and a more regional group, the

group, the Vermont food bank,” said Phelps.Tickets will be available for pur-

chase at several downtown busi-nesses, including Skihaus, Vermont Book Shop, Noonie Deli, Middlebury Inn and Two Brothers Tavern. In ad-dition, tickets can be bought online at middsummerfestival.com. Tickets pur-chased in advance are $20 for adults who wish to sample alcohol and $5 for designated drivers and children six years or older. Tickets will cost $25 at the door for adults.

Cheese, beverage festival returns“Chamberlain is a Vermont-based

band, they actually are out of Goshen. Three of the members are Middlebury Union High School grads and they have toured with Grace Potter. They are a relatively new band with national recognition,” said Phelps. “The Grift is a locally based band with two Mid-dlebury College grads. They’ve been in the music scene in Addison County for a while now.”Organizers will make some changes

based on their experiences hosting the

The major effort will be to reduce the length of the lines of those waiting to taste the beverages.“We’ll have a lot more capacity

with respect to entrance lines. Last year the biggest issue was trying to get people in quickly and we ended up with long lines. We’ll be streamlin-ing the process this year,” Phelps said. “There will be designated lines for ad-vance ticket sales. People who make the effort in advance won’t have to wait in line with people buying tickets at the door.”Lines by the breweries’ tables will

be shortened this year as well.“We have a lot more venders this

year, so that should help with reducing long lines,” said Phelps. “We’re ask-ing that they can bring multiple pour-ers to speed things up.”Organizers this year are making

it clear that vendors will not only be providing samples but will also have goods ready for purchase.“We are encouraging people to be

LAST YEAR’S INAUGURAL Midd Summer Festival drew huge crowds to sample Vermont beer, wine and cheese.

SARA GRANSTROM OF Lincoln Peak Winery in New Haven serves up samples at last year’s Midd Summer Festival.

Stop in to see what they’re all about!

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VERMONT — To help make your summer outdoor adventures a breeze, Vermont State Parks has released a new, free iPhone app available for download from the iTunes store, or the Vermont State Parks website: www.vtstateparks.com. The app, called “Oh Ranger, VT State Parks” was created in partnership with the American Park Network and is based on their popular nationwide

Ranger.”The app will let you

search for parks based on fun recreational activities that interest you, like hiking, camping, water sports, bird watching,

You can display parks by proximity to your location, pick a park from a Google map, get directions, view park information and activity details, access park maps, get info on special events and even make reservations with the app.

guide to the parks in your in your pocket. The app is easy to use and is great for planning a quick day trip or a multi-day family vacation.” said Craig Whipple, director of State Parks.

Free iPhone app to guide park visitors

“It’s great. It’s like having

to the parks in your in your pocket.”

— Craig Whipple

State parks offer something for everyone

View from atop Mount Abe one of best in VermontLINCOLN — The 4,006-foot Mount

Abraham is one of the three tundra tops in Vermont, and the only tundra top in Addison County. A tundra top is treeless peaked mountain that has only sub-alpine vegetation. Mount Abe provides a 360-degree view that is said to be one of the best on the entire Long Trail. Plan on hiking to the summit at least once

this summer to enjoy views of all of Addison County and beyond — way beyond.

There is one thing to keep in mind about this and all other treeless summits: The USFS and Green Mountain Club (GMC) urge that hikers stay on the rock paths that weave around the vegetation. The tundra dies easily when

paths. There are two ways to reach the summit of

Mount Abe and both can be strenuous. One is a 3.7-mile hike to the summit via the Battell Trail and a section of the Long Trail.

To reach the Battell Trail located in Lincoln, take Route 116 east from the town of Bristol. Head, up the Lincoln Road just outside of Bristol on the right side of Route 116. A short distance past West Lincoln and the General Store, take a left onto Forge Hill Road and then a right onto Elder Hill Road. Continue to where the road forks and go right to the end of Ball Diamond Road. There the Battell Trail starts and goes steadily uphill through a

(See Hiking, Page 5A)

ADDISON COUNTY — Part of Addison County’s charm is the beauty of the area, and there is no better way to enjoy that beauty than in the area’s state forests, camping areas and parks. They offer diverse opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and offer everything from swimming pools and picnic areas to hiking, volleyball and overnight lean-tos.Many of the state

recreation areas offer programs on the state and natural history of Vermont, walks, hikes, workshops, historical

shows, and live music. Some have museums and permanent exhibits. All offer something for everyone.BUTTON BAYIn Addison County, Button Bay State Park

is among the most popular recreation areas.The park offers 72 camping sites including

nine lean-tos, toilets, hot showers for a minimal charge, sewage disposal, picnic

phones and a swimming pool. There are no hookups for trailers.The 236-acre park, nestled along the shore

of Lake Champlain, offers quick access to the waterway and its 106 miles of fun. Swimming (in a pool and in Lake Champlain),

picnicking, boat rentals, a dock, a playground, a naturalist, a nature museum and marked nature trails are available to campers and visitors.To get to Button Bay,

go a half-mile south from Vergennes on Route 22A, then follow the signs and go six and a half miles northwest of the city. Call 475-2377 for more information.DAR STATE PARKDAR State Park has 71 camping sites,

including 21 lean-tos, and all the amenities common at camping areas. The park is also on the shore of Lake

Champlain. To get there from Vergennes, go six miles southwest on Route 22A and then seven miles southwest on Route 17 in Addison.DAR State Park was home to much of the

“What Lies Beneath,” starring Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer.Call 759-2354 for more information.

MOUNT PHILOMount Philo State Park in Charlotte offers

one of the most spectacular views in the Northeast.The steep road to the camping area and

views is a bit much for trailers, but there are 16 camp sites including three lean-tos, plus

The views, however, are the icing on the cake. Looking west from the summit of Mount Philo, visitors can see the Adirondack Mountains spread out across Lake Champlain

(See State Parks, Page 5A)

Many of the state recreation areas offer programs on the

of Vermont, walks, hikes, workshops, historical tours,

Route 7 SouthEXPLORE MIDDLEBURY


series of switchbacks to the Long Trail. At the

junction with the Long Trail, head north to the

summit of Mount Abe.

A quicker but steeper option is to start on the

Long Trail at its junction with the Lincoln Gap

Road. Follow Lincoln Gap Road to the top of

the gap where it is crossed by the Long Trail.

From the road the Long

Trail climbs steeply, often

using rock stairs, to reach

the summit in 2.6 miles.

From the end of Ball

Diamond Road to the

summit of Mount Abe is

about 3.5 hours, 3 hours

returning. Lincoln Gap to

the summit is about 2.25

hours, 1.5 hours return

trip.

Although almost all

these areas are easy

recommend to bring a

decent map. Some areas

have their own maps provided by the USFS at

the trailhead. Others can be purchased or taken

from the Middlebury Ranger Station on Route

7 just south of downtown Middlebury.

The most useful book for almost all these

This book, produced by the Green Mountain

Club, contains descriptions of many areas of

interest as well as directions to access them.

When planning any day hikes on the Long

Trail or associated trails, the Long Trail Guide,

also produced by the GMC, will prove most

useful in its descriptions of the trails and

accesses.

Snake Mountain and several other small

bluffs are also visible, along with open mead-

in the summer give a view far into the southern

From the junction of Route 22A and Route

7, then one mile east at the blinking light in

Ferrisburgh to Mount Philo Road. The park

telephone number is 425-2390.

BRANBURY STATE PARK

Located on the east side of Lake Dunmore,

Branbury State Park is a favorite among

Addison County residents.

The park sits across the street from vast hik-

ing trails with spectacular views and an on-site

naturalist, plus swimming in Lake Dunmore —

a great beach for kids.

To get there, go seven miles south of

Middlebury on Route 7, then south four miles

on Route 53. Call 247-5925 for more informa-

tion.

great hiking, including the Falls of Lana,

Rattlesnake Cliffs, Mt. Moosalamoo and Silver

Lake. All areas are likely to have visitors, but

relative term. One might see a dozen or more

groups on a busy day, but most often only meet

a handful or so.

FALLS OF LANA

The hiking trails to the Falls of Lana is across

Route 53 from the entrance to Branbury. The

trailhead has a separate parking lot a half-mile

south of Branbury.

Begin on the Silver Lake Trail, which is gated

just north of the parking lot. Surface conditions

vary little on the well-maintained trail, a for-

mer logging road, which is unmarked but eas-

ily distinguished. After traveling 0.4 miles the

trail passes by a large sign marking the Falls of

Lana and its history. Follow the footpaths to the

left to cliffs overlooking the falls. Make sure to

have proper footwear. This is not a good place

for fooling around, or those who fool around a

SILVER LAKE

Silver Lake, a clean, peaceful, sandy-

shored mountain lake, is located above Lake

Dunmore. It is reached by following the Silver

Lake Trail, which is quite easy to identify the

entire 1.5 miles up to the picnic area and beach.

In this article this trail has been used to access

Rattlesnake Cliffs, the Falls of Lana, and Mt.

Moosalamoo, so follow the given directions in

the Falls of Lana description. Because the trail

was once a logging road, it is quite wide, and

has been graded with gravel in recent years

making the surface conditions smooth. This is a

great hike for all ages. At the top of the trail just

past the open picnic and beach area is the Silver

Lake tenting area.

Lake Loop Trail. The 2.5-mile hiking loop starts

by crossing the dam, and then fully circling the

lake, with signs telling of places of historical

and natural interest along the way.

NATIONAL FOREST

The eastern part of Addison County is domi-

nated by mountains, many of them part of the

Green Mountain National Forest. This area of

the county offers beautiful views, rugged hik-

-

tograph.

Some parts of the forest are logged, but

State parks(Continued from Page 4A)

largely the forest is a natural area maintained

and protected by the U.S. Forest Service. The

the village in Middlebury for more information.

and recreation areas is available at www.vt-

stateparks.com or by calling the Department

of Forests, Parks and Recreation at 244-8711

or the Addison County Chamber of Commerce

at 388-7951. Information on privately owned

camping areas is also available at the chamber

Hiking(Continued from Page 4A)

Although almost all these areas are easy to

hike, it’s

map.

LOCAL MOUNTAIN BIKERS, left to right, Willem Jewett, Christine Rivers, Scott Mallory and Doon Hindercykx ride through the nine-mile loop at Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. There are loops of mountain bike trails around Addison County, plus plenty of country roads on which to ride.

Photo courtesy of Middlebury Bike Club


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What do locals think are the best places to go and the best things to do in this section of Vermont? At the Addison Independent we have come up with a list of suggestions that we provide to summer visitors in our homes. Here are 10: 1. Go for a swim. River

swimming holes and beau-tiful lakeside swimming abound in Addison County. The most popular, beautiful and varied swimming hole is Bartlett Falls (in the New Haven River) on the Lincoln Road in Bristol. The main area has a large pool with cliffs for jumping along-side. Above these falls are quieter areas with small pools and natural slides that are popular with younger kids.Other great swims include the

East Middlebury Gorge where t h e

Bridge on Route 125 in East Middlebury;

Branbury where the trail head is); Kingsland

Ferrisburgh; and other spots along the New Haven River to its junction with Otter Creek.2. See a show. Check out the calendar of

events in this publication or in the twice-week-ly Addison Independent (www.addisoninde-pendent.com) and plan a night out at several entertainment venues. One of the busier spots is the lovely and casual Vergennes Opera House, a fancier venue is Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts, and the historic Town Hall Theater has a very full schedule of professional events. Just south of here, the Brandon Town Hall also has a slate of activities this summer. The opera house sits above city hall in

Vergennes — worth a visit regardless — and has a busy and eclectic summer schedule of music, movies and more. The Center for the Arts at the college features

a spectacular concert hall, black box theater and dance studio (unfortunately, the top-notch art gallery is closed for renovations this summer). The college also hosts free weekly foreign lan-

Theater in Middlebury has become a hot spot with regular dramatic, operatic and musical performances on the bill. Ten years of renova-tions on the classic 19th-century building on Merchants Row has resulted in a wonderful and well-used performance space. While you’re there, check out the art gallery downstairs.

3. Find a dirt road and

walk it. There is a pretty walk around every corner in Addison

County, especially on the dirt roads. Look for one with a dairy farm on it so you can see the rural economy at work and the men and wom-en who maintain Addison County’s beautiful

a historic cemetery, an idle sugarhouse (where maple sap is boiled into syrup in the very early spring) or an artisan at work. 4. Soak up some history. There is plenty to

get at historic sites in Addison County and just across Lake Champlain in New York.On Lake Champlain in the southwestern

corner of Addison County is the nation’s most undisturbed Revolutionary War site: Mount Independence in Orwell. It was the home for thousands of American soldiers and included a hospital, workshops, barracks and kitchens. While the grounds remain largely undisturbed, the self-guided walking trails bring the history to life. The visitors center is simply amazing, with a unique interactive presentation featur-ing the faces of soldiers from the mount.Mount Independence sits across Lake

take a ferry).

Vermont History is a great place to learn about life in the area over the past 300 years. Not only will the well-appointed 19th-century house fascinate you, but there is an archives that could keep you occupied for hours.Vergennes and Bristol also offer museums

worthy of a visit. The Bixby Memorial Library in Vergennes has an extensive collection of early arrowheads and other artifacts, as well as more historical documents and books than you will have time to browse through. The

downtown.

5. Stroll through a farmers’ market. With the increasing interest in locally produced foods, farmers’ markets have become a sta-ple of summertime in Addison County. Five area towns boast weekly farmers’ markets — Middlebury’s market is twice a week! They offer not only delicious, seasonal vegetables and fruits, but nowadays many markets also have vendors offering locally made cheeses.

and crafts of all sorts. Many markets are featuring live music this summer. A stop at a farmers’ market on a sunny day can be the precursor to a lovely sum-mer picnic or a tasty evening feast.

the Addison Independentwhen and where the markets are operating.6. Listen to town bands on the green.

One night each week, the Bristol Band and Vergennes City Band take to their respec-tive town greens and entertain a mostly local audience with many standards and favorites. Orwell’s town band also performs occasionally through the summer.It’s a perfect chance to picnic (both Bristol

and Vergennes offer plenty of food to purchase nearby), soak in some Norman Rockwell rural life and enjoy the slower pace of summer. Check the listings in the Addison Independent calendar for the days and times for concerts on the greens. 7. Check out a few yard sales. Indulge

that urge to splurge on an old bucket bench or a gently used set of golf clubs. Many people around here love to host a weekend sale in their yard, drive-way or garage and the prices are usu-ally very reason-able. Churches and other or-g a n i z a t i o n s also host rum-mage sales th roughout the summer. Look in the c lass i f ied advertise-ments sec-tion of the Addison Independent to plan where

Hidden among the piles of old clothes and stacks of books — both of which could yield

genuine Vermont bric-a-brac for your mantle or a valuable antique hidden beneath a thin layer of rust. 8. Take a ferry. Looking for some great

views of Lake Champlain? There are two long-standing ferries that offer a fun voyage. The Fort Ticonderoga Ferry at the end of

ferry dock where you won’t mind waiting for the boat to load. In fact the crossing — guid-ed by cables — is short, and so is the wait. It was late in opening this year because of the re-cord-high waters of Lake Champlain, but they opened for business in mid-June so head on out for a fun little trip.At the other end is Ticonderoga, home of

Fort Ticonderoga, an amazing Revolutionary War fort that is brought to life each summer and fall with events, re-enactors and plenty of tour-ist information. Just north of Addison County, the Charlotte-

Essex ferry is a bigger affair. Many travel-ers make a day trip of it, leaving their cars at the ferry dock, riding to Essex, N.Y., walking around that quaint village before returning. Take Route 7 to the blinking light in Charlotte, turn left and follow the signs.If you take your car to either Ticonderoga or

Essex, consider coming back via the new Lake Champlain Bridge — it’s a beauty.9. Pick some berries. -

berries and blueberries all grow in abundance in Addison County at farms and in the wild. Numerous farms have strawberry picking into

-ries and blueberries are later. Blueberry pick-ing in the Green Mountain National Forest is a favorite summer tradition. Just stop in the

also a wealth of information for hikes throughout the GMNF

in this area a n d p o i n t s north and south).10. Go

out for c r e em e e . A what? To visitors, ice cream in Vermont may signify Ben & Jerry’s, but for many Ve r m o n t e r s , the ritual visit to the soft-serve ice

cream (we call them creemees) stand is a sum-mer tradition. Just ask around for the one near-est to where you are. They are usually only a few miles away, at most, and a great chance to soak in the local scene.

Top 10 things to do in Addison County


in the

Marble Works by the Falls

9am-12:30pm

Wednesday thru Oct. 10

& Saturday thru Oct. 27

EVERY

Local goods grown, crafted and produced by your friends & neighbors!

www.middleburyfarmersmarket.orgfor events & available produce

Middlebury Farmers MarketUniversity of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm

Visit a working farmbreeding Morgan horses since 1878

Guided Tours 9-3 daily,May - October

Raffle Foal Programfeaturing

UVM Uphold

Vermont DayOPEN HOUSEWednesday

08-08-1210:30 - 3:00

2.5 Miles

MiddleburySee map on page 26A

st Breed of Horse

This 2012 filly out of UVM Freya is a classic example of the breed quality that is being preserved and perpetuated at the

UVM Morgan Horse Farm. Come and visit her.

UVM MORGAN HORSE FARMThe UVM (Universitas Viridis Montis) Morgan Horse Farm is situated on 215

acres in the lush, agricultural area of Addison County. Colonel Joseph Battell built

In 1906, Battell gave his farm and Morgans to the United States government. From 1907 to 1951, the federal government bred, trained, and exhibited many of the breed’s greats. The term “Government Morgan” is in reference to the tremen-dous impact of Weybridge-bred horses from that period. In 1951, 25 head of Mor-gans and the government property was offered to UVM and they took on the farm.

Today’s herd of 50-60 horses maintains a genetic link to General Gates – the foundation sire of Battell and the Government program.

UVM Morgans have a reputation for superior quality on a local and international basis. They are prized as foundation broodstock, and have the diversity in tempera-ment to be show-ring champions or versatile pleasure horses.

The University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm is continuing a legacy of historic commitment to the breed. The maintenance of a permanent center for breed de-velopment and promotion is vital to the future.

The farm is also a leading tourist attraction in the state, attracting 40,000 visitors per year. From May to October, 9-4 daily, a DVD presentation and a guided tour generate tremendous breed promotion.

Come visit the UVM Morgan Horse Farm. A look at the home of UVM Morgans, the State Animal of Vermont and the First Breed of Amerian Horse, will serve to explain the motto: “Custodian of the Breed.”

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The Middlebury Farmers’ Market, now in its 37th consecutive season, is one of Vermont’s old-

est and best-known outdoor local-food emporiums. With 50 or more vendors on Saturdays and

about 30 vendors on Wednesday, the MFM is renowned for its organic and conventionally grown

fruits and vegetables, organic meats and eggs, and goat’s and cow’s milk cheeses. The Middle-

Location, location, location

The market operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays from May through October from 9 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m. on the Green in the historic Marble Works district of Middlebury. With its scenic

location, plenty of free parking, and its proximity to Middlebury’s village shops, the Marble Works

is an ideal location for a New England farmers market.

Entertainment

On Saturday the market offers live music on site, and most Wednesdays feature the popular

“Cooking with the Chef” demonstrations with free samples and recipes using seasonal products

from the market. The market is committed to providing a festive family atmosphere and an en-

vironment in which shoppers can really get to know the region’s leading farmers and producers.

Summer events

Don’t miss the market’s Youth Vendor Day in July when all our regular vendors are joined by

local kids selling their products, and the annual Tomato Tasting Event with samples of dozens of

varieties (with plenty of salt and napkins to the side!) All the special events at the market – from

cooking demonstrations to “tastings” to live music – are always free of charge.

Winter Market

If you are visiting Middlebury during the colder months of the year, do not despair: from No-

vember through April the MFM transforms into an indoor market with about 25 vendors inside

the spacious American Flatbread Restaurant. The winter market has less fresh produce, but still

plays a vital role in providing the community with dairy products, meats, cheese, baked goods,

and crafts. Check the website for the Winter Market dates and times.

For more information about the Middlebury Farmers’ Market, go to middleburyfarmersmarket.

com. The MFM is a member of the Northeast Organic Farmers’ Association (NOFA) and the

Better Middlebury Partnership (BMP).

THE MIDDLEBURY FARMERS’ MARKET


Henry Sheldon Museumof Vermont History

1 Park Street, Middlebury VT 05753

Take Me to the Fair – An Addison County TraditionExhibit through November 10, 2012

George and Lorette: A Civil War Love StoryExhibit June 29, 2012 through Januray 15, 2013

Museum open Summer through October 21:Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 1 - 5pm

Fall/Winter/Spring:Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm

Research Center:Thurs & Fri 1 - 5pm, or by appt.

Summer is the perfect time for a visit to the Henry Sheldon Museum-Addison County’s community history center. Come and discover dailylife in Vermont’s past by exploring the furnishings, clothing and artifacts displayed in the1829 Judd-Harris House. Investigate the history of your family, house or town in the Research Center. Our friendly staff and volunteers are always available to help you make the most of your visits.Browse in our wonderful Museum Shop or picnic in the gardendesigned and tended by the Middlebury Garden Club.

Lake Champlain Twilight History CruisesTuesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The Sheldon Museum invites you to join Civil War historian Tom Ledoux for an evening cruise aboard

the Carillon while he traces the history of Vermonters who participated in maritime efforts during

the Civil War. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Boat leaves at 5:30 p.m. from Larabee’s Point

in Shoreham;; cruise is 2 hours. $35 ($30 for Museum members). Advance reservations/payment are

required, call the Sheldon Museum, 802-388-2117or online at www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

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Vermont Folklife Center88 Main Street

Middlebury, VT 05753

802-388-4964

www.vermontfolklifecenter.org

Summer Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10-5

In the Vision & Voice Documentary WorkspaceThrough September 8, 2012

A View from the BackstretchA View from the Backstretch is a collaboration between Obie- and Bessie-award-winning Vermont photographer Dona Ann McAdams and a group of Saratoga Race Course’s backstretch workers—including exercise riders, hot walkers, main-tenance personnel, a trainer, and a groom—Heather Coots, Frank Fodera, Louis Garcia, Paul Perry, Kenny Streicher, Sigrid Wallace, and Carole Williams.

To more deeply engage with both her human and equine subjects, McAdams began working as a licensed hot walker at Saratoga. Through this experience she not only got to know backstretch workers but also became involved in their lives. Later she initiated weekly photography workshops for her backstretch colleagues where they learned photographic techniques, studied the work of other photographers, and critiqued each other’s images.

A View from the Backstretch brings together black and white photographs taken by Dona Ann McAdams as well as color photographs created by her photography students from their own unique perspectives on the backstretch. Together they offer a rich window into everyday life on the backside of the Saratoga Race Course.

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cultural.historic.sitesVisit the Henry Sheldon Museum to see our newest exhibitsTAKE ME TO THE FAIR – AN ADDISON COUNTY TRADITION

through November 10It’s time for summer weather and county fairs in Vermont! The Sheldon Museum is

pleased to partner with Historic New England and

Connecticut photographer Markham Starr to present

TAKE ME TO THE FAIR: AN ADDISON COUNTY TRADITION. The exhibition celebrates the rich

history of the Addison County Fair and how it has

for well over 100 years.

In August of 2011, Starr took hundreds of

photographs of the people and scenes at the 63rd Addison County Fair and Field Days.

The exhibition includes over sixty of these photographs and a number of accompanying

interviews are featured in the exhibition along with 19th and 20

th century colorful fair posters,

ribbons, historic photographs and all manner of fair ephemera

from the Sheldon Museum’s rich collection of Addison County

fair-related pieces. The Sheldon’s collection complements Starr’s

photographs and provide historical context – Addison County was held in 1844. Several programs and events are

planned to take place throughout the run of the exhibition. Please

visit the Sheldon’s website often to review the calendar of events.

Take Me to the Fair: An Addison County Tradition has received

generous sponsorship from blue ribbon sponsor National Bank

of Middlebury, and Broughton’s Big Country Hardware, Martin’s

Hardware and Monument Farms Dairy.

George and Lorette: A Civil War Love Story June 29, 2012 - January 15, 2013

This exhibit tells the story of Capt. George G. Howe and Lorette Wolcott who courted

through tender love letters during the Civil War and whose correspondence was featured in

the Sheldon Museum’s 2011 play “Remember Me to All Good Folks.” The couple’s original

letters, George’s uniform, his military accoutrement, a Civil War cot (a recent gift to the

Sheldon), women’s clothing, and period household objects, all from the Sheldon Museum’s

collection, will be on view.

Museum Hours Research Center

Photo by Markham Starr

Photo by Markham Starr


Inspiration, Imagination, and Experience at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum this Season

Spark your imagination at a new special exhibition (through July 29). Lake Studies: Underwater Explorations in Contemporary Art features painters Catherine Hall, Janet Fredericks, and Nancy Stone; sculptors Christopher Cleary and Kate Pond; and Jane Horner’s mixed-media work; underwater photography by Pierre LaRocque and poetry by Daniel Lusk.

Experience something new! Check out our “Daily Specials” – talk with museum staff about archaeology or blacksmithing, try sail handling or maritime machines. Sign up for an On-Water Ecology Field Trip or a Shipwreck Tour; learn Blacksmithing or improve your digital photography – you can even choose your time and topic and Chart Your Own Course!

Native American Heritage Festival June 23 & 24 offers a Native perspective on life in the Champlain Valley – past, present, and future. Members of Abenaki tribes share cherished

Video footage of the Recognition ceremony will be screened during the LCMM event. The weekend also includes wampum readings, singing, drumming, dancing, craft demonstrations, and hands-on activities for children. Sign up in advance for the Sunday morning Paddle to

Small Boat Festival July 9-10 features boat restoration experts and great new

exhibits. Meet the team of friends who transformed a nineteenth-century steam launch into an electric-powered boat; see the vintage steam engine. Try out a Champlain Longboat or kayak, join in Saturday’s Three mile Challenge Race (race fee admits two to museum) or the Kids’ Duct Tape Regatta (Sunday, included with museum admission). Music by Rick Norcross. Special workshops: sign up for Outboard Motor Maintenance with expert Rod Scott, or build a

The War of 1812 Bicentennial begins this summer. Commemorating the war and celebrating

Champlain, Canadian waterways, the Great Lakes and Erie Canal (itinerary online www.

North Harbor re-create the British attack on Fort Cassin. Enjoy demonstrations of maritime

and civilians.

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is located at 4472 Basin Harbor Road, seven scenic miles from Vergennes, across from the Basin Harbor Club. Open daily from 10-5, through October 16. LCMM Members and children 5 and under get in free.

For information call (802) 475-2022 or visit www.lcmm.org.

cultural.historic.sitesLAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM

The Vergennes Opera House was built in 1897 to serve as a community center for school plays, political debates, and town meetings in addition to offering quality musical and theatrical performances. Adorned with the same beau-tifully painted main stage curtain you see today, its stage was graced by many famous people including U.S. Presi-dent William H.Taft and Tiny Tim. Although condemned and closed in 1974 due to ill repair, the opera house was

community-wide renovation campaign led by the Friends of the Vergennes Opera House. Since its reopening, it has once again become a prized venue in the heart of Ver-mont, hosting civic and educational events and showcasing year-round theatrical and musical performances for thou-sands of enthusiastic audience members.

In addition to our musical and theatrical events, the Opera House offers an uncommonly unique space in which to hold personal events of almost any description: Birthday Parties, Wed-dings, Company Events, Community Fundrais-

to accommodate a wide range of functions for groups of up to 300 people. The elegant yet welcoming ambience and superb acoustics en-sure an event to remember. And we offer on-site consultation, every step of the way to ensure the success of your special event or occasion.

The Friends of the Vergennes Opera House is -

ing the space as a community resource. We rely on the support of businesses and individu-

and reserved seating. Everyone is welcome at your community arts space, The Vergennes Opera House.

cultural.historic.sitesTHE VERGENNES OPERA HOUSE

A Green Mountain Gem

The restored stage at the Vergennes Opera House.


TOWN HALL THEATER

cultural.historic.sites

Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater, a newly-renovated 1883 theater, is the premier home of the performing arts in Addison County and beyond. The theater presents musical,

seating system allows it to host swing dances, weddings, teen dances, conferences, antiques sales, and a wide range

165 events last year. To receive monthly reminders of THT events, send an email to [email protected]

Jackson Gallery in Town Hall Theater features Vermont art

was the gift of Carolyn & Will Jackson. Don’t miss the gallery talks and opening receptions. Currently in Jackson Gallery — Shared Visions. Paintings by Richard Weis and encaustic collage by Nancy Weis. Dynamic, colorful abstract paintings and intriguing small-scale collages combining encaustic painting with natural objects.

Opening July 13th in Jackson Gallery — White on White with touches of colorChittenden Women’s Art Collective: Bonnie Baird, Althea Bilodeau, M.E. Holland, Gabrielle McDermit, Kathryn Milillo, Jeannie Podolak.

cultural.historic.sitesBRANDON ARTIST’S GUILD

The Brandon Artists Guild (the BAG) unveiled its Community Arts Project for this year on May 25th. The Guild’s

gallery at 7 Center Street is a scene especially conjured up for collectors and lovers of art depicting Roosters, Hens,

Annually, the BAG’s artist-members treat townspeople and visitors alike to a theme-related summer-long festival,

the proceeds from which support student scholarships, promote the arts in our community, and help supplement

the BAG’s own funding. As in previous years, the artists are hand-creating and hand-decorating works of art in a

carefully chosen theme.

around the village along with charming small panels (“Chickens at Summer Play”) nestled in shop windows. The

WHAT ELSE?Early in the summer at the BAG gallery, the paintings and painted porcelains of Klara Calitri are on view through

Matriarch and her Bulblets).

bowls, platters, and architectural items (wall tiles, countertops, and fountains), as well as fanciful paintings of great

second featured show at the BAG.

“DOUBLE VISION”: JULY 4 TO AUGUST 28Again at the BAG gallery, the opening reception for a show featuring Susan Shannon’s pottery and Kathryn

and meaning in their artwork:

“Susan Shannon’s clay formations entice observers to linger over undulating lines and saturate themselves in

tranquil colors. To this ceramic artist, the meditative path a vessel turned on the potter’s wheel follows is an undulat-

ing pulse. This pulse travels down a spiraling path reaching inner spaces. Listen and feel around this quiet stillness

Kathryn Milillo’s oil paintings express her pure love of color and light. She paints about the quiet moments when

short character sketches, observed with kindness, honoring the human condition. Playing with light and dark, color

complements and negative spaces, her aim is to create a visual poem.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER: LIZA MYERS AT THE BAGThe Brandon Artists Guild celebrates the amazing artwork of established artist Liza Myers, a founding member

of the BAG. Her visionary wildlife paintings are widely known in our regional area. The opening reception of her

exhibition.

SEPTEMBER 29: TOWN HALL BARN DANCEContra dancing, fun for all ages and abilities, with band and caller at Brandon’s Town Hall, will culminate the

end of “What’s Hatching in Brandon?” sponsored by the Brandon Artists Guild and community friends. All welcome,

no experience necessary. A silent auction will take place including the large outdoor Chicken panels and other

THE B.A.G. 2012 COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT – AND MORE

OWN HALL HEATERT

Applicants for this full-time, year round position should have the ability to maintain and operate all theatrical systems (lighting, sound, projection), and have experience with set construction. Other responsibilities include: facilitate load-ins, runs, strikes and turnarounds; provide tech for meetings and receptions; create internship program in technical theater; maintain building by making repairs or hiring contractors. A janitorial service will clean the building, but this individual will make sure that the theater, studio and gallery are ready each day for public use. This historic theater will re-open in July, 2008, so the position

and resume to: Douglas Anderson, Executive Director

Town Hall Theater PO Box 128

Middlebury VT 05753 or email materials to

[email protected]

TOWN HALL THEATERMiddlebury, Vermont

seeks a Technical director/facilities manager

Merchants RowMiddlebury, VT

Tickets: 802-382-9222

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MiddSummer Nights Theater FestivalNot since the mid-1980’s has the town of Middlebury hosted a true summer theater festival.

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Middlebury Community Players SWINGTIME CANTEEN

The Hit WWII Musical! Directed by Douglas Anderson. Musical Direction by Lindi Bortney. Filled with great songs of the period, SWINGTIME CANTEEN is a moving

tribute to the men and women who fought in that great conflict.

7/19-21 8 pm 7/21-22 2 pm $20

A comedy by Annie Baker Directed by Mark Ramont. Winner: Best New American Play 2010.

After the success of last year’s BODY AWARENESS, MAW returns with another brilliant comedy by Annie Baker. The New York Times calls it an

“absorbing, unblinking and sharply funny play.”

And Coming in August!:

ZOLOTOJ PLYOS – 8/3 Russian Folk Trio plays authentic arrangements on over 20 instruments.

THE BLUEGRASS GOSPEL PROJECT – 8/17

“One of New England’s premier concert acts.” Seven Days

THE JOURNEY OF E – 8/18This homage to Edith Piaf is also a stroll through Jazz history.

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Three Addison County towns this

summer will kick into high gear to

mark the 250th anniversary of their

town charters.

Bristol, Monkton and Ferrisburgh

will celebrate the two and a half

centuries since they were put on the

map by throwing celebrations big

enough to be recounted in future

history books. From street festivals

these towns are pulling out all the stops

to ensure memorable 250th birthday

parties.

When they were founded, these three

towns were part of a vast wilderness,

home to more bear and deer than

people, and completely wooded.

Indians were prominent throughout

Addison County and were vigilant in

their attempts to retain control of the

land.

Between 1749 and 1764, New

Hampshire colonial Gov. Benning

Wentworth created and chartered

135 townships in Vermont, including

Ferrisburgh, Monkton and Bristol. The

charters where a means for Wentworth

to amass a fortune. In town after town,

Wentworth left himself 500 acres of

land, which he sold and traded with

reckless abandon. He also charged

huge fees for the rights to newly

chartered lands.

Monkton and Ferrisburgh both

received their charters on June 24,

1762.

According to H.P. Smith’s “History

of Addison County,” Wentworth

granted the charter to Bristol on

June 26, 1762, to Samuel Averill and

sixty-two associates, under the name

of Pocock. This name, given in honor

of a distinguished English admiral,

was retained only a few years. It was

changed to Bristol by an act of the

Legislature in 1789.

Now, two and a half centuries after

they were founded, all three towns have

grown and prospered. Bristol is now

the second-largest town in Addison

County with a 2010 population of

3,894. Fast-growing Ferrisburgh is

third-largest at 2,775. Monkton, with

a population of 1,980, is growing even

faster than Ferrisburgh; it saw a 12.5

percent population increase in between

2000 and 2010.

Bristol, Monkton and Ferrisburgh

each will host festivities that mix a little

of their histories with celebrations of

what makes them special places to live

and work today.

Towns celebrate 250 years

Bristol sets town party, major annual July 4 gala

Ferrisburgh tocelebrate its 250th birthday

By ANDREW STEIN

(See Bristol, Page 14A)

By ANDREW STEIN

“We expect a large crowd throughout the day. Everything will be free except for the food.”

— Selectboard Chair Loretta

Lawrence

(See Ferrisburgh, Page 15A)

Monkton will hold parade to honor 250thBy ANDREW STEIN

(See Ferrisburgh, Page 15A)

A COLOR GUARD marches through downtown Bristol during the 2011 Fourth of July parade.

of July celebration.


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The following week, from 8 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, June 23, townspeople will get a chance to boogie with friends and family to the country-swing and soft-rock music of Encore, as the American Legion in Bristol hosts a 250th anniversary dance.Later in the week, on Wednesday,

June 27, the Free Masons’ Libanus Lodge will host a dinner on the Bristol green. The 7 p.m. event will also feature historic numbers from the Bristol Band and a burial of a time capsule in the town green, which will contain recent yearbooks, town reports and other artifacts to tell future generations about life in our times.On June 29 and 30 at 7 p.m.,

Holley Hall will present a series of theatrical comedy skits detailing the history of Bristol.Then the weeks-long celebration

will end with a bang during the two days of Fourth of July festivities.On Tuesday, July 3, Bristol will

them in the village or spread out on Burpee Road, Plank Road or anywhere you can get a good view of the skies over the rec park.

But don’t stay up too late, because the next morning Fourth of July festivities will begin

by the famous Great Bristol Outhouse Race at 9 a.m. and the parade at 10:30 a.m. This year’s

parade theme, quite appropriately, is “Happy Birthday Bristol!” Live music, food and crafts will be available on the town green at noon. Throughout Bristol’s two-

plus weeks of celebrations, there will be several ongoing events and activities. Paper guides for walking tours of Bristol’s historic structures, which were created by the Bristol Historical Society, will be available at local stores. Many Main Street businesses will showcase posters in their windows, telling the history of their buildings and the previous businesses that occupied them. And the Lawrence Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board is producing a series of interviews

with Bristol townspeople, recounting their memories of Bristol. Where those videos will air has yet to be determined.For more information on all the fun, head to

bristolvt250.com

Bristol(Continued from Page 13A)

!roughout Bristol’s two-plus weeks of celebrations, there will be several ongoing events and activities.


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Monkton to fly popular new town flag on its birthdayMONKTON — Residents turned out in

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hoop, stick ball and marbles. After the morning events, the Ferrisburgh

Volunteer Fire Department will put on its “famous chicken barbecue,” as Lawrence put it. To wash down that chicken with something local, Kimball Brook Farm (the Greenbush Road operation that recently started bottling its own milk) will also be on site with an organic milk stand. Lawrence wanted to remind

hold its annual barbecue in August.Those who show up for the excitement won’t

be surrounded by silence, either. The Vermont Ukulele Society and the Champlain Brass

Quintet will pluck and blow their way through the day. Music begins at 10:30 a.m.And the festivities don’t stop there. Local

organizations are joining in, too. The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum will host “Ferrisburgh Days” on June 23 and 24, when Ferrisburgh residents will have free access to the museum. Rokeby Museum, the Route 7 home that in the 19th century was a stop on the anti-slavery underground railroad, will also extend the same courtesy to Ferrisburgh residents on June 23. On that same Saturday, the Historical Society

display local artifacts from decades past.

Ferrisburgh(Continued from Page 13A)

by Mount Abe art teacher Linda Reynolds

townspeople at Town Meeting Day. The parade will also feature two grand marshals: Roger Layn and Charlie Huizenga.“Layn was shot down over Germany in

World War II and taken prisoner for 18 months,” said Coates. “When you think of someone who has served his country and also his town as a selectboard member, his name

“Charlie Huizenga has been very involved with Monkton politics and affairs for a number of years,” added Coates. “He’s done a lot for the town, and he should be grand marshal as well.” Once the parade drives the party to the

school at noon, Russell Memorial Library’s annual strawberry and book sale will begin. Students who participated in Willow Foundation’s “Monkton Yore” project, exploring Monkton’s history, will also exhibit their artwork and a brief play. Additionally, local Boy Scouts will host games and projects on the premises.In the evening, at 5 p.m., the festivities will

chicken barbecue and an open microphone music session. Food tickets ordered in advance will cost $8 for adults and $5 for children. On the day of, those tickets will cost $10 and $6 respectively. All ticket orders and questions should be sent to [email protected].

Monkton(Continued from Page 13A)

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“Bristol is our home”Bristol, is our home, it’s a placewhere we all have been together

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Can you hear the noon whistle blow?

church bells ringing out their songs

It was the Inn, the Bristol Inn

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Bristol, is our home, it’s a placewhere we all have been together

— Lynda Malzac

Editor’s note: Lynda Malzac won the 250th Anniversary Town Song Contest with this song extolling the virtues of Bristol. Dates when Addison County towns received their chartersShoreham Oct. 8, 1761Bridport Oct. 9, 1761Addison Oct. 14, 1761Leicester Oct. 20, 1761Middlebury Nov. 4, 1761New Haven Nov. 2, 1761Cornwall Nov. 3, 1761Panton Nov. 3, 1761Salisbury Nov. 3, 1761Weybridge Nov. 3, 1761Monkton June 24, 1762Ferrisburgh June 25, 1762Bristol June 26, 1762Whiting Aug. 6, 1763Orwell Aug. 18, 1763Lincoln Nov. 9, 1780Starksboro Nov. 9, 1780Ripton April 13, 1781Hancock July 31, 1781Granville Aug. 2, 1781Vergennes Oct. 23, 1788Waltham Oct. 31, 1796Goshen Feb. 2, 1814

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Town will provide many activites this summer in BristolBRISTOL — It’s not only the 250th

birthday celebrations that will make Bristol a hopping place this summer, the Bristol Recreation Department also has many great activities planned.In addition to the Movies on the Park on

Thursday evenings, Recreation Director Darla Senecal said her organization has a very full slate of activities planned.

“We have more camp offerings than ever,” she said. She particularly drew attention to the cooking and summer science camps.Bristol Elementary School teacher Matt

Senecal will lead three excursions for teens in a series called “Summer Trips with Matt.” In cooperation with the organization Big Heavy World, area youth will take a trip to go kayaking, paintball and laser tag.

The Rec. Department is also sponsoring a summer cabaret series.On two Wednesdays look for “Parties in

the Park” from noon to 1 p.m. on the town green.On July 18 the theme will be “Hometown

Heroes.” Young children will get to meet

others. Bring your lunch and have a chat.

Then on Aug. 15 it will be time for the “Prince and Princess Tea.” Put on your best

and tea.For more information on these and many

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Enjoy a movie under the stars in BristolBRISTOL — Remember how much fun

it was to go to a drive-in theater? Want to

introduce your kids to the unique joys of a

movie in the open air, under the stars?

The Bristol Recreation Department is

offering the public several chances this summer

to have a fun night out that is both entertaining

and easy on the wallet. The department once

again this summer will sponsor “Movies on

the Park.”

The shows will be projected onto a theater-

size screen in the park right in downtown

Bristol. Bring some lawn chairs or a blanket

(and a little bug spray to be on the safe side).

There will be concessions available, or stop at

one of the local stores before you head to the

park to pick up something to munch on.

The movies run on Thursday nights from

July 5 through Aug. 2, start at dark and are

suitable for all ages. It’s free to everyone.

This summer’s lineup is:

July 5 “Finding Nemo”

July 12 “Jurassic Park”

July 19 “Footloose”

July 26 “E.T.”

Aug. 2 “Wizard of Oz”

THE CINEMA CLASSIC “Wizard of Oz” will wrap up the summer outdoor movie series on the park in Bristol.

Revel in the Fun & Sun of Summer! with Bristol Recreation Department & Hub Teen Center

Take a Summer Adventure Tour with MattHop on the Big heavy Van to Colchester Paintball on June 20, Kayaking on Lake Dunmore July 9, or Pizza Put August 14th.

Big Truck DaySaturday, June 23

CLIMB ABOARD! Firetruck, bulldozer, police car, ambulance, and more. New this year – Bouncy house, Family Kickball, Face Painting & More. Free Event. Rain or shine

Summer Cabaret SeriesExperience the magic of live music on a summerevening right in your own back yard. Holley Hall $8

Friday, June 22 Weston Bessette Quartet plays music with a great groove and broad appeal.

Friday, July 27 Joe Levesque Big Band delivers great funk arrangements and swing-era favorites.

Sunday, August 26 Swing Noire brings hot swinging jazz in the Paris-café tradition.

Sign up for Summer CampHurry Early Bird Pricing ends on June 18th!

Sports, Art, Theater, Cooking, Science – Whatever appeals to your kids, we’ve got the camp!

For more info, please visit www.bristolrec.org or call 453-5885


Visit the fair without getting your feet muddySheldon Museum exhibit now openMIDDLEBURY — It is time for summer

weather and county fairs in Vermont. The Sheldon Museum is partnering with

organization, and Connecticut photographer Markham Starr to present a new exhibit, “Take Me to the Fair: An Addison County Tradition.” The exhibition celebrates the rich history of the Addison County Fair and how it has

agriculture in the county for well over 100 years.In August of 2011, Starr

took hundreds of photographs of the people and scenes at the 63rd Addison County Fair and Field Days. Over 60 of these photographs and a number of accompanying oral history interviews are featured in the exhibition. Starr’s keen but unobtrusive gaze offers a unique look into the world of fair goers engaged in a multitude of agricultural, entertainment and culinary activities.Starr describes his work as

“a series of extended portraits

as they go about their daily lives. My projects document industries, particularly agriculture, once commonly found throughout the New England states. They are now, however, rapidly disappearing — victims of our globalized economy.”The photographs are exhibited along with

19th- and 20th-century colorful fair posters, ribbons, historic photographs and all manner of fair ephemera from the Sheldon Museum’s collection. These materials will complement Starr’s photographs and provide historical

was held in 1844. “Take Me to the Fair: An Addison County Tradition” touches on Vermont history, agricultural history and New England culture. The Sheldon Museum has an established connection to the Field Days site in New Haven as a number of the museum’s historic carriages are stored on the property and are on view each year during Addison County Fair and Field Days fair as examples of early transportation in Addison County.The exhibition is designed to be family-

friendly and will no doubt bring many happy memories of the fair to visitors of all ages. Several programs and events are planned to take place throughout the run of the exhibition. Visit the Sheldon’s website, www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org, often to review the calendar of events.“Take Me to the Fair: An Addison

County Tradition” has received generous sponsorship from blue ribbon sponsor National Bank of Middlebury, as well as Broughton’s Big Country Hardware, Martin’s Hardware and Monument Farms Dairy. The exhibition is part of Historic New England’s ongoing “100 Years, 100 Communities” initiative to document and share the region’s 20th-century history before it is lost.The exhibit will be on view through

November 10.

Also at the Sheldon Museum this summer is another exhibit, “George and Lorette: A Civil War Love Story.” This exhibit tells the story of Capt. George G. Howe

and Lorette Wolcott, who courted through tender love letters during the Civil War and whose correspondence was featured in the Sheldon Museum’s 2011 play “Remember Me to All Good Folks.” The couple’s original letters, George’s uniform, his military accoutrement, a Civil War cot (a recent gift to the Sheldon), women’s clothing, and period household objects, all from the Sheldon Museum’s collection, will be on view.“George and Lorette: A

Civil War Love Story” is on exhibit from June 29, 2012, through Jan. 15, 2013.The Henry Sheldon

Museum is located at 1 Park St. in downtown Middlebury across from Ilsley Library. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and, through Oct. 21, Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Research Center hours are Thursday and Friday, 1-5 p.m. or by appointment. Admission to the museum is $5 for adults; $3 for youth (6-18); $4.50 for seniors; and $12 for a

family. Admission to the Research Center is $5.For more information call 388-2117

or visit the Sheldon’s website: www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

MARKHAM STARR’S PHOTOGRAPHS from the 2011 Addison County Fair and Field Days, such as “Girl and Calf,” below, and “Roadview,” above, complement 19th- and 20th-century fair memorabilia in the new exhibit “Take Me to the Fair: An Addison County Tradition” at the Henry Sheldon Museum in Middlebury this summer.

Starr describes his work as “a series of extended portraits of

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With the summer here, more people will be enjoying picnics and barbecues with family and friends. However, these warmer-weather events that many people look forward to also present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive. University of Vermont Extension food safety

specialist Londa Nwadike offers these food safety tips to clean, cook, chill and separate foods to help prevent foodborne illness from joining you on your picnic.PREPARING FOOD SAFELY

CLEAN: Wash hands before handling food and use clean utensils and containers.CLEAN: Melons should be washed thor-

oughly before cutting as bacteria can be present

through cutting. Rinse all fresh fruits and veg-etables under running tap water and dry them with a clean cloth towel or paper towel before packing them in the cooler.CHILL: Do not prepare foods more than one

day before your picnic unless you plan to freeze them. Any cooked foods that need to be stored should be cooled rapidly in shallow pans to pre-vent rapid bacterial growth.PACKING AND MOVING FOOD SAFELY

CHILL: Place cold food in a cooler with ice or frozen gel packs. Ensure that cold products, including mayonnaise-based foods, cut melons and meats stay below 40 F to prevent bacterial growth.SEPARATE: Consider packing beverages

in one cooler and perishable food in another. This will allow you to keep the cooler with the perishable foods closed as much as possible to keep the contents cold longer.SEPARATE: Securely wrap raw meat, poul-

try and seafood to prevent their juices from cross-contaminating prepared and cooked foods or foods that will be eaten raw, such as fruits and vegetables.GRILLING FOOD SAFELY

CHILL: Marinate foods in the refrigerator or cooler (less than 40 F), never on the kitchen counter or outdoors. Don’t reuse marinade that was used on raw meat on cooked meat.COOK: Use a food thermometer to ensure

that your food is cooked thoroughly. Poultry should be cooked to 165 F; ground beef, pork

SEPARATE: Don’t reuse platters or utensils that have previously held raw meat, poultry or seafood to handle cooked food as this spreads bacteria in the raw meat to the ready-to-eat food. Instead, use a clean platter and utensils for the cooked food.SERVING FOOD SAFELY

CHILL: Do not let cold foods sit out for more than one hour. The longer foods are held at un-safe temperatures, the more likely that bacteria can grow and cause foodborne illness.COOK: Cooked foods should be kept hot

and not allowed to sit out for more than one hour. Leftovers should be put back in the cooler within an hour after they are served.SEPARATE: Keep foods covered to prevent

contamination by insects. Many insects carry harmful bacteria on their bodies.“Most picnic leftovers have been sitting in

the temperature danger zone of 40 to 140 de-grees for more than one hour and have had many people handling them,” Nwadike says. “Therefore, these leftovers should be thrown out as they could have very high levels of bac-teria after sitting at an unsafe temperature for a long period of time. Foods that were kept in a cooler that still has ice in it may be safe to keep.”For more information, check the U.S. Food

and Drug Administration website’s section on food safety (www.fda.gov/food/foodsafety/de-fault.htm).Editor’s note: This article was provided by

University of Vermont Extension.

Summer picnics can be safe

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TAMARA LAWLOR OF East Middlebury tries to climb on the shoulders of performer

Stephen Gratto during a Festival on-the-Green Brown Bag Special last year on the

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a. Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh: Underground Railroad site and home of prominent Quaker family. www.rokeby.org.

b. Kingsland Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh: Day use, swimming, nature path, canoe rentals. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/kingsland.cfm.

c. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Ferrisburgh: Traces the history of Lake Champlain, extensive indoor and outdoor exhibits. www.lcmm.org.

d. Button Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh: Pool and Lake Champlain swim-ming, overnight camping, nature trails. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/buttonbay.cfm.

e. Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, Addison: Home to migrat-ing waterfowl, walking paths, introduced nesting bald eagles in 2004. vt.audubon.org/IBADeadCreek.html.

f. DAR State Park: overnight camping in tent sites, pull-throughs and lean-tos (not a day-use park); DAR John Strong Mansion, historic home with guided tours. http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/dar.htm .

g. Chimney Point State Historic Site: Site of Native American, early French, and Revolutionary War-era settlement. Historic tavern was important meeting place. Ongoing exhibits and tours. www.historicver-mont.org/chimneypoint.

i. Crown Point State Historic Site (across bridge in New York): Site of early forts used to defend Lake Champlain. http://nysparks.com/historic-sites/34/details.aspx.

j. Bixby Library, Vergennes: Stained glass ceiling illuminates historic library and extensive collection of early arrowheads and other artifacts. www.bixbylibrary.org.

k. Lord’s Prayer Rock, Bristol. In 1891, Joseph C. Greene paid a carver to engrave the Lord’s Prayer on a huge rock sitting next to what is today Route 116. It’s still an unusual roadside attraction.

l. Snake Mountain: Family-friendly hike to beautiful vistas of Champlain Valley and Adirondacks. Parking lot is on Mountain Road in Addison.

m. University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm, Weybridge: Beautiful

Tours daily. www.uvm.edu/morgan.n. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, downtown Middlebury:

Tours daily of the Judd Harris House, ongoing exhibits and events. www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.

o. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury: the exhibit “A View From the Backstretch” is on display through Sept. 8. www.vermont-folklifecenter.org.

Museum of Art is closed for a break late in August; call 443-5007 at that time to make sure it is open. Other event listings available at ticket

q. Green Mountain National Forest Ranger Station, Middlebury: Extensive material available about hiking and camping in the GMNF. www.fs.fed.

r. Branbury State Park, Salisbury: Day use and overnight camping, kid-friendly sandy beach and extensive grass lawn, boat rentals. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/branbury.cfm.

s. Falls of Lana, Rattlesnake Cliffs, Silver Lake trails access. www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/vermont.php.

t. Mount Abraham trail access, Long Trail, Lincoln: Summit includes 360-degree panorama. www.greenmountainclub.org.

u. Middlebury College Bread Loaf Campus, Ripton: Picturesque home to summer school for noted and budding writers. www.middlebury.edu/academics/blse.

v. Robert Frost Interpretive Trail, Ripton: Easy-to-follow footpaths include poetry by the former Ripton resident and Middlebury College professor. gardens.com/go/view/3524.

w. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell: A largely undisturbed Revolutionary War site. Visitors’ center with extensive exhibits and many interpretative trails. www.historicvermont.org/mountindependence.

x. Fort Ticonderoga (across ferry in New York): Preserved Revolutionary War fort with extensive interpretation, guides, re-enactors, gift shop and many events. www.fort-ticonderoga.org.

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ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS 2012 DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DAILY ACTIVITIES10:00-10:00 Children’s Barnyard Open10:00-10:00 4-H & Youth Building Open10:00-10:00 Antique Equipment Building Open9:00 - 9:00 Maple Sugar House Open10:00-6:00 Twist O’ Wool Guild Demos (Twist O’ Wool Guild tent)10:00- Forest Festival Exhibits & Demonstrations (forest tent)10:00-10:00 Home & Garden Building Open with continuous craft demos10:00-10:00 Lucien Paquette Exhibit Building OpenDaily Maple Products Demonstrations (maple sugar house)12:00-12:00 Midway Open (approximately)1:00-4:00 Milking Parlor Demonstrations1:00-6:00 Cairo Northern Clowns (walk around entertainment)Please Note: Most exhibits will be removed on Saturday night at 10:00.

TUESDAY, August 7, 2012Addison County Day – Green Mountain Passports Honored

MORNING8:30 Western Only 4-H & Open Youth Junior Horse Show (horse area)9:00 -5:00 4-H Dairy Conformation Classes (animal show arena)10:00 Open Miniature Donkey Show (Butter!eld Arena)11:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)11:00 Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand)11:00-7:00 Cupcake Party (Connor Home Stage in Paquette Bldg)

AFTERNOON & EVENING12:00 Midway Opens (approximately)12:00 Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area)12:00 Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map)12:30 Bu"alo Bar!eld’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent)12:30 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)1:00-6:00 Bingo (Bingo Tent)1:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)1:00 VTPA-Garden Tractor & ATV Pulls (tractor pad)1:30 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building)2:00 Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Bandstand)2:00 Sheep Shearing/Handling Demonstration (sheep tent)2:00-4:00 Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area)2:30 Bu"alo Bar!eld’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent)3:00 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)3:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)3:00 Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map)3:30 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building)4:45 Vermont Products Dinner-1st Sitting (dining hall)5:00 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)5:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)5:00 Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Connor Home Stage in the Paquette Bldg)5:30 Pet Show (animal show arena)5:30 Vermont Products Dinner-2nd Sitting (dining hall)6:00-11:00 BRACELET NIGHT for rides ($15 - rides unlimited)6:00 Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map)6:15 Vermont Products Dinner-3rd Sitting (dining hall)6:30 VTPA-Garden Tractor & ATV Pulls (tractor pad)6:30 Addison County Gospel Choir (show tent)7:00 Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (children’s Barnyard area)7:00 The Heaters (Bandstand) 7:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)7:00 Vermont Products Dinner-4th Sitting (dining hall)8:00 Field Days Opening Parade - Farm to Plate…Do you know where your food comes from?

WEDNESDAY, August 8, 2012#1 Auto Parts Day

MORNING8:30 English Only 4-H and Open Youth Jr. & Sr. Horse Show (horse area)9:00 Open Dairy Show-Holsteins, Brown Swiss & Guernseys (animal show arena)10:00-2:00 Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area)10:30 Ox Pulling (Butter!eld arena)11:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)11:00 - 7:00 Cupcake Party (Connor Home Stage in Paquette Bldg)11:00 Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Bandstand)

AFTERNOON & EVENING12:00 Midway Opens (approximately)12:00 Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area)12:00 Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Ma12:00 Men’s Caber Toss (Tractor pad)12:30 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)1:00-6:00 Bingo (Bingo Tent)1:00 Ladies Cast Iron Skillet Toss (tractor pad) 1:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)1:30 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building)2:00 Bu"alo Bar!eld’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent)2:00 Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Bandstand)2:00 Sheep Shearing/Handling Demonstration (sheep show tent)3:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)3:00 Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map)

3:00 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)3:30 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building)4:00 Bu"alo Bar!eld’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent)4:30 TaeKwon Do Demonstration (Bandstand)5:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)5:00 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)5:30 Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (children’s barnyard area)6:00 Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map) 7:00 Karaoke Talent Night with DJ Tony Lamoureux (signup at 6:30) (show tent)7:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)7:00 #1 Auto Parts Demolition Derby (tractor pad)7:00 Dairy-Sheep Showman Round Up (Sheep area) (dairy-animal arena)7:00 The Panhandlers (bandstand)

THURSDAY, August 9, 2012Vermont Agricultural Day - Green Mountain Passports Honored

MORNING8:30 Annual ACFFD Open Horse Show (horse area)9:00 4-H Dairy Fitting & Showmanship Classes (animal show arena)9:00 4-H & Other Youth Sheep Show (sheep show tent)10:00 Hand Mowing Contest (antique equipment demo area)10:30 Pony Pulling (Butter!eld arena)11:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)11:00 Pedal Tractor Pull (Show tent) (sign-ups at 10:00)11:00-7:00 Cupcake Party (Connor Home Stage in Paquette Bldg)

AFTERNOON & EVENING12:00 Midway Opens (approximately)12:00 Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area)12:00-4:00 Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area)12:00 Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map)12:30 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)1:00-6:00 Bingo (Bingo Tent)1:00 Vorsteveld Family Band (Bandstand)1:00 Bu"alo Bar!eld’s “Unherd of Entertainment”1:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)1:30 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building)2:30 Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Bandstand)3:00 Bu"alo Bar!eld’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent)3:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)3:00 Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map)3:00 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)3:30 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building)4:00 Working Steer Demonstration (children’s barnyard area)4:00 Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Bandstand)5:00 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)5:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)5:30 Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (children’s barnyard area)6:00 Tug of War (show tent)6:00-11:00 BRACELET NIGHT for rides ($15 - rides unlimited)6:00 Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map) 7:00 #1 Auto Parts Demolition Derby (tractor pad)7:30 Animal Costume Class (animal show arena)8:00 Home and Garden Awards & Leona Thompson Bowl Presentation (home & garden bldg)8:00 The Pilgrims (Bandstand)

FRIDAY, August 10, 2012Youth Day

MORNING8:30 Exhibitors’ Breakfast (dining hall)9:00 Draft Horse Show (horse area)9:00 Open Sheep Show (sheep show tent)9:30 VTPA- Farmstock, Antique & Enhanced Antique Tractor Pulls (tractor pad)10:00-2:00 Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area)10:00 Youth & Open Working Steer and Ox Show (Beef/Working Steer Show Tent)10:00 Horse Pulling (Butter!eld arena)11:00 Working Steer Demonstration (children’s barnyard area)11:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)11:00 Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand)11:00 - 7:00 Cupcake Party (Connor Home Stage in Paquette Bldg)

AFTERNOON & EVENING12:00 Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area)12:00-6:00 BRACELET TIME for rides ($10 - rides unlimited)12:00 Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map)12:00 Bu"alo Bar!eld’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent)12:00 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)12:30 PeeWee Dairy Showmanship (Animal Show Arena)1:00-6:00 Bingo (Bingo Tent)1:00 4 Abreast, Show Division (horse area)1:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)1:00 Open and Youth Beef Show (animal show arena)1:30 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building)2:00 Bu"alo Bar!eld’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent)

2:30 Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Bandstand)3:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)3:00 Horses, Horses, Horses ( show arena – See Map)3:00 Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)3:30 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building)5:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)5:00 Armwrestling-Kids 16 & under (sign up at 4:00)(show tent)5:00 Rosie’s Racing Pigs (children’s barnyard area)5:30 Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (children’s barnyard area)6:00 Horses, Horses, Horses ( show arena – See Map)6:00 RE/MAX Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides (Parking Lot, weather permitting)6:00 VTPA-4WD Farmstock, VT V8 Mini’s, Super Stock 4x4 Truck & Open 4WD Farmstock 7:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)7:00 Armwrestling-Adults (weigh-ins 5:00)(show tent)7:00 Prydien (Bandstand)

SATURDAY, August 11, 2012Champlain Valley Equipment Day

MORNING9:00 Open Dairy Show-Ayrshires, Jerseys & Milking Shorthorns (animal show arena)9:00 Draft Horse Show (horse area)9:30 VTPA- Altered Farm, Super Stock 4x4 Truck, Pure, Modi!ed & Diesel/Open Street Legal Truck and Single Engine Mod Pulls (tractor pad)10:00 Poultry Breeders Show (Poultry Tent)10:00-2:00 Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area)10:00 Baked Bean Bonanza Contest & Samples (solar barn)10:30 Youth Sheep Blocking and Fitting Contest (Sheep Tent)11:00 Working Steer Demonstration (children’s barnyard area)11:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)

11:00 Bu"alo Bar!eld “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent)11:00 - 7:00 Cupcake Party (Connor Home Stage in Paquette Bldg)

AFTERNOON & EVENING12:00 Midway Opens (approximately)12:00 Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area)12:00 Horses, Horses, Horses ( show arena – See Map)12:00 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)12:30 Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand)1:00-6:00 Bingo (Bingo Tent)1: 00 Sheep & Wool Garment Lead Line Class (Sheep Show Tent)1:00 Six Horse Hitch, North American Classic Six Quali!er (horse area)1:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)1:00 Bu"alo Bar!eld’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent)1:30 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building)3:00 Horses, Horses, Horses ( show arena – See Map)3:00 Sheep Shearing/Handling Demonstration (sheep tent)3:00 Antique Equipment Demonstrations (antique equipment area)3:00 Green Mountain Cloggers (show tent)3:30 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building)4:00 Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand)5:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)5:00 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)5:30 Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (children’s barnyard area)6:00-11:00 BRACELET NIGHT for rides ($15 - rides unlimited)6:00 RE/MAX Tethered Hot Air Balloon Ride (Parking Lot, weather permitting)6:00 Horses, Horses, Horses ( show arena – See Map) 6:00 VTPA-VT V8 Mini’s, Single Engine Mod, Altered Farm, ProStock Farm and Semi Tractor Trailer Pulls (tractor pad)6:00 Ivory Band (Bandstand)7:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)7:00 AllenAsTim and the Dance Hall Rockers-Tim McGraw Impersonator w/Full Band ( Show Tent)Dusk Champlain Valley Equipment Closing Fireworks Display (set o" east of horse area)

Vermont’s LargestAgricultural Fair!August 7-11, 2012

Route 17, New Haven, VT

Between Rts. 7 and 22A

ADULTS (ages 12 and over)Tuesday-Friday Daily Admission $ 10.00Saturday Only Admission $12.00SEASON PASS $35.00TUESDAY/THURSDAY Only -Green Mountain Passports honored FREE

CHILDREN (ages 6-11)Daily Admission $5.00SEASON PASS $15.00

CHILDREN (5 years & under) FREE all days

Your ticket price includes parking, gate admission, re-admission, grandstands, all

!eld days shows & exhibits.

For more information call (802) 545-2557 or

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