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Lake Champlain Byway Events Calendar

Ongoing 2011 Events in the Greater Burlington area
of the Lake Champlain Byway.

 
 
5/7 - 10/17:
Shelburne Farms
The 1,400 acre working farm, environmental education center and National Historic Landmark. Daily property tours, Children’s Farmyard, see cheesemaking, walk eight miles of scenic trails. Inn open for breakfast, dinner and overnight stays. Property admission: $8/adults, $7 seniors, $5/children 3 to 17, free for children under 3. Guided property tours, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm. Fee: $9/adults, $8/seniors, $7 children 3 to 17. Free for Shelburne Farms members. Information:
(802) 985-8686 or
www.shelburnefarms.org.
 
Burlington Summer & Winter Farmers Market
The Summer market starts the second Saturday in May and runs until the end of October, setting up in City Hall Park. The winter market is located in Memorial Auditorium every third Saturday from November to April. 45 vendors sell produce, meats, prepared foods, wine and crafts. Hours are 10 am - 2 pm. 
For more information call
(888) 889-8188. 
 
5/13 - 5/15:
Bedrock to Birds: The Natural History of Shelburne Farms’ Working Landscape
Enjoy a weekend rich in discovery and friendship as you explore the natural history of the Farms’ rural working landscape from bedrock to birds and from forest to furniture. This residential program includes morning bird walks during the year’s most diverse bird-watching season, wildflower identification, geology explorations and wildlife observation. Led by naturalists Walter Poleman and Matt Kolan. Fee: $300 per person includes tuition and meals, optional accommodations: +$60 per person per night (double occupancy). www.shelburnefarms.org Registration: (802) 985-8686.
 
5/14:
Kids Day
Celebration & Parade
www.enjoyburlington.com or
(802) 864-0123.
5/19:
The Complete Kitchen Garden Book Talk & Luncheon
Ellen Ecker Ogden, co-founder of The Cook’s Garden seed catalog, and author of articles in The New York Times, Eating Well, and Martha Stewart Living, will talk about her new book. Lunch features early produce from Shelburne Farms Market Garden. 12pm - 2pm. Fee: $25/person. At the Inn at Shelburne Farms. www.shelburnefarms.org  Registration (802) 985-8686.
 
5/29: 
22nd Annual KeyBank Vermont City Marathon and Marathon Relay
Ranked as one of the top 20 best Marathon events in the country, this marathon and marathon relay event accepts a limit of 8,000 entries. Live music, food and over 30,000 spectators line this award winning scenic Burlington course. Outstanding 2 day Sports & Fitness Expo 5/27 and 5/28. 
www.vermontcitymarathon.org or
www.runvermont.org.
 
6/2:
Lunch and ‘Behind the Scenes’ Formal Garden Restoration Tour
Douglas Porter, architectural conservator for Shelburne Farms, leads an intimate tour of the major, multi-year garden restoration project currently underway. Birgit Deeds, head gardener, highlights historic plant materials. Lunch features farm-produced ingredients. 11:30 am -
2 pm. At the Inn at Shelburne Farms. www.shelburnefarms.org 
Fee: $25/person. Reservations:
(802) 985-8686.
 
6/3 - 6/12
Burlington Discover
Jazz Festival
The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival celebrates its 28th year from June 3-12, 2011, with the sounds of jazz, blues, funk and Latin music. For 10 days, over 50,000 people enjoy a unique mix of concerts, dances, jams, street parties, cruises on Lake Champlain, meet the artist sessions and workshops. This year’s headliners include Herbie Hancock, Béla Fleck and the Original Flecktones, Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Band with special guest Terence Blanchard, Bitches Brew Revisited and much, much more!
For the complete lineup and tickets,
call (802) 86-FLYNN or visit
www.discoverjazz.com.
 
6/4:
“Hammer-In”
10 am - 5 pm
Blacksmiths’ gathering, Rinehart Blacksmith Arts Center. Featured demonstration by Ralph Sproul of Webster, NH includes hydraulic press work, innovative tool making, welding, and more. Workshop fee $35 includes museum admission. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, www.lcmm.org (802) 475-2022.
 
6/11 - 6/12:
Kids Pirate Festival
10 am - 5 pm
Come in costume and swashbuckle back to the era of discovery and exploration – enjoy exciting, pirate-themed activities, live performances, sing-alongs, dramatic play, make-and-take crafts for the whole family. With museum admission.
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD.
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, www.lcmm.org or (802) 475-2022.
 
6/22 - 7/2:
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
The smash hit Broadway musical comedy. Winner of five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards. Produced by Greater Burlington’s professional summer theater Saint Michael’s Playhouse. Evenings at 8 pm and Saturday matinees at 2 pm.
www.saintmichaelsplayhouse.org,
(802) 654-2281.
  
6/24 - 6/26:
Vermont Quilt Festival
Celebrating 35 years, New England’s largest and oldest quilt event at the Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. More than 400 quilts on display, 80 vendors of quilts, fabric, and gift items, and classes, lectures, demos, and more. Admission: $12/$10 for seniors age 65+. Children under 14 free.
(802) 872-0034.
 
6/25 - 6/26:
Native American Encampment
10am-5pm
Discover the vibrant Native culture of the Champlain Region as members of Elnu and other Abenaki tribes present singing, drumming, dancing, wampum readings, craft demonstrations, and other traditions. With museum admission.
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum,
www.lcmm.org or (802) 475-2022.
 
6/26:
Burlington Wine & Food Festival
Meet The Vintners at Two Four Hour Wine Tasting Sessions under Tents in Burlington’s Waterfront Park Showcasing 350 Fine Wines. Celebrity Vinters, Master Sommeliers & Noted Chefs will conduct Seminars, taste Vermont Artisan Breads & Cheeses and food items from eight area restaurants. Admission is $40 Per Person - Includes 15 Wine Tastings, A Souvenir Wine Glass, Food Coupon, Food & Wine Seminars, A Selection of Vermont Artisan Breads & Cheeses Accompanied by Soft Jazz Music. Just 1,000 tickets available for each session, 11 am - 3 pm & 4 pm -
8 pm. Available Only at the Flynn Center For The Performing Arts Box Office at (802)86-FLYNN. Further Information: (802) 864-6674.  
 
7/3: 
Burlington Independence Day Fireworks Celebration 
www.enjoyburlington.com or
(802) 864-0123.
 
7/6 - 7/16:
I’LL BE BACK BEFORE MIDNIGHT
A classic thriller by Canada’s master of suspense. Produced by Greater Burlington’s professional summer theater Saint Michael’s Playhouse. Evenings at 8 pm and Saturday matinees at 2 pm. www.saintmichaelsplayhouse.org,
(802) 654-2281.
 
7/9 - 7/10: 
Small Boat Festival
10am - 5pm
Lake-friendly family event! Exhibits: Antique Outboard Motors, Tugboat views. Longboat and kayak try-outs. Meet Captain Jeff Brewster of Tug “Trilogy.” Saturday: Kids’ Duct Tape Regatta. With museum admission. Sunday: 3-mile Challenge Race (fee). Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, www.lcmm.org or (802) 475-2022.
(802)760-8535. 
 
7/24:
“TAP KIDS”
Showcase Spectacular presented by New York Stage Originals. Seventy-five of the best young tap dancers ages 9-21 will take to the stage in this rousing celebration of Tap Dance. Featuring new work, live music, award winning performances and excerpts from the internationally acclaimed touring show “TAP KIDS”. One night only!! 7:30 pm Flynn Center for the Performing Arts - Main Stage.
Tickets: $20-$35, www.flynntix.org 
(802) 86-FLYNN / (802) 863-5966. More info: lisa@nystage.com or
(802) 540-0700.
 
7/29 - 7/31: 
28th Annual Champlain Valley Folk Festival
A weekend-long celebration of diverse folk music, dance and song traditions of the Champlain Valley and beyond, at the Burlington Waterfront and Main Street Landing in Burlington, Vermont. Family-friendly event boasts intimate concerts, workshops, crafts with valuable tradition-bearers and cutting-edge roots-based performers. Admission.
Info@cvfest.org; www.cvfest.org.
 
7/30:
Green Mountain Draft Horse Field Day at Shelburne Farms
11 am to 2 pm Demonstrations of traditional farming methods and a chance to admire the horses and other draft animals. Horse-drawn hayrides, and demonstrations. Food. Admission free with admission to the Shelburne Farms property: $8/adults, $6/seniors, $5/children 3 to 17, free/members of Shelburne Farms and children under 3. This includes use of the many miles of walking trails on the property, visits to the Children’s Farmyard and watching cheese being made in the Farm Barn. Information: (802) 985-8686.
 
8/3 - 8/13:
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
The new Off-Broadway musical featuring music from the fifties and sixties. A non-stop blast from the past! Produced by Greater Burlington’s professional summer theater Saint Michael’s Playhouse. Evenings at 8 pm and Saturday matinees at 2 pm.
www.saintmichaelsplayhouse.org, (802) 654-2281.
 
8/5 - 8/7:
The Festival of Fools
A festival of street theater celebrating circus arts, music and comedy for family audiences. Featuring the best performers from around the globe. Downtown Burlington becomes an epicenter for laughter and entertainment! 
(802) 865-7166,
www.vermontfestivaloffools.com. 
 
8/8:
The Top Chef of the Champlain Valley
An Iron Chef Experience at the Davis Center in Burlington. Watch as 3 local chefs compete to be the Top Chef! Check out the silent auction and enjoy the fine food, wine & beer tasting. Tickets are $35 and are available at www.cvaa.org or (802) 865-0360 to benefit CVAA.
 
8/20 - 8/21:
Crafts & Trades of the 18th Century
10am - 5pm
Welcome to the 18th Century! Costumed re-enactors share the skills and secrets of traditional crafts and trades: maritime skills, firearms, open air cooking, sewing, shipbuilding, blacksmithing and more. With museum admission.
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, www.lcmm.org, (802) 475-2022.
 
8/27- 9/5:
The Champlain Valley Fair
For nearly 90 years, the Champlain Valley Fair has provided a summer’s worth of fun in 10 days! Great fair food, animals, midway rides, and grandstand shows with the biggest names in music and comedy come standard. Check out the web site at www.cvexpo.org for the latest news about the biggest Fair in Vermont!
 
9/17:
33rd Annual Shelburne Farms Harvest Festival
10 am - 4 pm
Honor Vermont’s farm and forestry traditions with music, delicious seasonal foods, farm animals, educational exhibits, demonstrations. All in the courtyard of the historic Farm Barn. Admission: free to Shelburne Farms members. Non-members: $8/adults; $5/children; children under three years of age are free. Rain or shine.
(802) 985-8686 or visit
www.shelburnefarms.org.
 
9/23 -10/23:
24th Annual Shelburne Farms’ Art at the Coach Barn Art Exhibition and Sale 
Showcasing the works of a broad range of talented artists. Daily 10 am to 5 pm in the historic Coach Barn on the shores of Lake Champlain. 44 artists, many of them from New England, in mediums including oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, graphite, etching, photography, metal and bronze.. Free with general Shelburne Farms property admission: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children 3 to 17; and free for members of Shelburne Farms and children under 3.  Tickets at Shelburne Farms Welcome Center. Information: (802) 985-8442.
 
9/13:
Shelburne Museum Goes to the Dogs
A Party for Dogs and Their People, is a fun-filled, family event that’s packed with excitement! Don’t miss the dog games, contests, educational demonstrations and more!
For more information, please contact the Shelburne Museum at (802) 985-3346 or Evan Wisell at Pet Food Warehouse at (802) 862-0995.
 
9/29 -10/9:
UVM Theatre presents STOP KISS by Diana Son
Poignant, funny award-winning play about the ways, sudden and slow, that lives can change irrevocably. Mature content.
www.uvmtheatre.org.
 
10/15:
Storytelling Festival
Storytellers, historians, musicians, and local folks share lake history and legends on board a ship, beside a crackling fire, or in the museum theater. With museum admission.
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, www.lcmm.org or (802) 475-2022. 
 
11/3 - 11/13:
UVM Theatre presents GOOD WOMAN OF SETZUAN by Bertoldt Brecht
A woman shopkeeper masquerades as her male cousin to gain the respect of those in her village.
 
 
12/3 - 12/4:
UVM Theatre presents THE TOYS TAKE OVER CHRISTMAS by Patricia Clapp
Celebrate the holiday season with your family and everyone’s favorite North Pole native. December 3 & 4.
www.uvmtheatre.org.
 
12/31:
First Night Burlington
Come welcome the new year with Burlington’s 29th annual First Night event! Our family oriented, substance free event have performances for all ages and interests. Comedy, theater, music, and circus events from all over the state and beyond. With over 20 locations and over 700 performers, come see what make First Night Burlington fun for everyone. Admission.
www.firstnightburlington.com, info@firstnightburlington.com.
 
1/20 - 1/23:
Yankee Sportsmen
Classic Expo
(802) 878-5545
www.cvexpo.org . 
 
2/16 - 2/26:
UVM Theatre presents
THE BEAUX’ STRATAGEM
Translation by Thornton Wilder &
Ken Ludwig, Play by George Farquhar
Two gentlemen search for love and fortune after squandering their savings.
www.uvmtheatre.org.
 
2/26:
Vermont Recreational Vehicle and Camping Show
(802) 878-5545
www.cvexpo.org. 
 
3/11:
Vermont Boat and
Marine Show
(802) 878-5545
www.cvexpo.org.