SUMMER FESTIVALS & EVENTS
WHERE TO GO TO IN THE SUMMER FOR FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN BURLINGTON, VT
Through the dog days of summer, much time is often spent by the beautiful lakes and rivers trying to stay cool. However, as the sun goes down the evening events begin their festivities. From weekly Vineyard Concert Series set along the quaint hillsides of the Lake Champlain Islands, to downtown Brewers Festivals on the Burlington Waterfront. Kick your summer off with an Independence Day celebration along the Burlington Waterfront.
Summer is a great time to plan a trip around an event. Grab tickets to one of the upcoming festivals or events, a room at one of Burlington’s finest hotels, and enjoy the getaway of a lifetime as you sample cuisine from top restaurants in Vermont, sipping delicious libations, while watching a sunset along the shores of Lake Champlain. The Burlington Food & Wine Festival or Vermont Brewers Festival are a both great ways to experience all the best things in Vermont at one venue.
The Festival of Fools is a weekend of festivities on the Church Street Marketplace. Musicians, performers, and buskers consume the Marketplace as spectators from around the region enjoy the distractions. Shop till you drop at the Church Street Sidewalk Sale as over 60 local boutiques host the sale of the year in August.
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The fall is a beautiful time to be exploring the Green Mountain State. Autumn is a true vibe, as the trees slowly begin their fiery transformation, illuminating the hillsides and creating the picturesque Vermont backdrop. The fun is just starting to begin.
Bundle up, and enjoy the beauty of a snow capped city as the festivities are just beginning. From Penguin Plunges into the freezing waters of Lake Champlain, to downtown Ice Bars uniting the community in nights of celebration.
The Spring in Burlington is a great time to get outside after the long winter months. Historically, Memorial Day Weekend is a great way to kick off Spring and Summer in the city, as outdoor dining becomes an option at the best local restaurants, and the entertainment is easy to find.