Press Release

In recognition of Vermont’s rich history of quarrying, manufacturing and utilizing its abundant deposits of granite, marble and slate, the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing has published The Vermont Stone Trail guide to help visitors explore the many attractions and destinations in the state that are tied to these valued resources.

In addition to the state’s stunning fall foliage, events celebrating autumn, the arts, film, and food and drink are among the highlights for Vermont’s calendar in October. Visitors to the state are recommended to book their trips in advance

In addition to the beautiful fall foliage that will return to Vermont this September, the month is also marked by a number of festivals and shows that make the state a great place to visit during late summer and early autumn. One of Vermont's premier music events, Grace Potter's Grand Point North, will be held September 17 and 18.

A special birthday party will honor the Bennington Battle Monument on Saturday, August 20, from 2 to 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and the Friends of the Bennington Battle Monument, the celebration will mark the 125th anniversary of the dedication of the venerable Vermont landmark.

The list of participating Vermont farms has been finalized for next week's Open Farm Week 2016. In total, 100 farms throughout the state will open their barn doors and garden gates to the public for a behind‐the‐scenes look at Vermont's vibrant working landscape.

August and September mark the busy season for county fairs and field days across Vermont.

Returning to the Burlington Waterfront for the first time in a decade, Wings Over Vermont will perform free air shows to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Vermont Air National Guard. Put on by the Vermont National Guard Charitable Foundation, two free shows will take place Saturday, August 13, and Sunday, August 14.

After a ten-year hiatus, the Wings Over Vermont air show returns to Burlington’s Waterfront Park on August 13 and 14. Put on by the Vermont National Guard Charitable Foundation, the air show will feature military and vintage aircraft, as well as gliders and other light aircraft.

– The Norwich Historic Preservation Commission has been selected as the 2016 Commission of the Year by the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC).

Information about the new Statewide Property Parcel Mapping Program: What it is, Why it is important, and How you can learn more at various events this fall!