Summer's short ~

Get out your calendars, let's get social!

Local or Not; EVERYONE loves the Fair!

August 8-12

75 years - thousands of memories - the summer is not complete without a visit to the Addison County Fair & Field Days!

Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, exhibits, concessions, carnival rides and more are in store for you.

Minutes away from downtown Vergennes, head to 179 Field Days Rd and make some everlasting memories this summer!

Coming up ~ August 17-20

Thursday-Sunday,

August 17-20

OPERA HOUSE

Middlebury Community Players presents Wally's Café, a gag-filled comedy about a man who buys a café on the wrong side of the road that goes to Las Vegas. MCP's second production of the summer at the Vergennes Opera House.

4 showtimes, including a Sunday matinee ~ just $10 at the door, details.

Don't miss it!

Friday, August 18

5:00-8:00pm

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

Live music featuring the Pavilion Rock Band ~ raffles with great prizes at 43 East Street! Food vendors include: Vergennes Lions Club ~ lu.lu ice cream ~ Hired Hand! ~ Olde Worlde Cooke.

Sponsored by Vergennes Parks and Recreation.

Vergennes Partnership serves as the fiscal agent for the Pavilion Project.

Saturday-Sunday,

August 19-20

DOWNTOWN

It's the sizzling sale of the season; bargains up, down and on the street! Downtown merchants are clearing out the goods to make room for their new fall collections.

The choice is yours ~ begin your shopping at Sweet Charity, start in the heart of downtown at Ten Stones Emporium or work you way up after you shop MALABAR and more all along the Basin Block.

Have you heard the buzz? New biz in town!

Monday - Saturday, 8:00am-3:00pm, Maple Cafe is now open at the iconic Kennedy Brothers at 11 Main Street. A robust menu for breakfast and lunch; fresh bagels are made on site; they offer catering too! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram; visit them soon!

Free WiFi on site.

Little City Greens Dispensary is now open in the heart of the Little City at 7 Green Street. Located on the lower level beneath Daily Chocolate, they are open Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00am-6:00pm. Follow them on Instagram. Logo created by local artist Ross Sheehan, just down the street!

42nd Vergennes Day Race

Saturday, August 26

~ RACE DAY ~

15K begins at 8:30am.

5K and 10K begin at 9:00am.

So far, there are registrants from ages 6 to 83!

Check out the website for

Race info - Event info - Sign up - Find a participant - Donate - Refund Policy - CLICK HERE for all the details!

41st Annual Vergennes Day

Saturday, August 26

Come one, come all to the heart of the Little City !

Family fun: 60+ crafters and vendors, live music on the bandstand, pancake breakfast at the Fire Station, children's venue & more! Little City Race, Lions Club chicken BBQ, and merchant sales throughout downtown.

Details - CLICK HERE.

EVE of VERGENNES DAY

Friday, August 25

Street Dance with The Hitmen, Friday night,

7:00-10:00pm!

~ 2023 Little City Summertime Mug ~

It's time for you to get your limited edition 2023 Little City summertime mug! Available at Linda's Apparel & Gifts for just $15. Proceeds go directly to Vergennes Partnership, promoting the Little City as a great place to live, work and play.

Artwork created by local artist, Sandy Rooney.

Are You a VP Member? Say, YES!

Not your ordinary membership; it's an INVESTMENT in YOUR community!

Consider a recurring or one-time donation to help the Little City be all that it can be.

Businesses and Individuals - we need your support! Join us ~ Easy as 1-2-3!

CLICK HERE.

VP News is brought to you by Vergennes Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the Little City reach its full potential. Volunteer and board member opportunities are available. Contact:

Julie Nelson Basol

Coordinator, Marketing & Development

802.598.7424

[email protected]

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