Stowe’s Fourth of July Bucket List
June 28, 2021 by GO STOWE
From small-town parades to fireworks and festivals, Stowe, Vermont is the place to be this Fourth of July weekend! A full calendar of celebrations brings families and friends together for an entire weekend of festivities. If you’ve experienced Fourth of July here before, you’ll know why Fodor’s Travel featured Stowe in “America’s 15 Best Small-Town Fourth of July Celebrations.” Be sure to check off everything on our Fourth of July bucket list this year!
- Take a patriotic picture with the Stowe sign in front of the Visitor Information Center (don’t forget to tag @gotowe on social media!)
- Savor a sweet treat with a cup of Americone Dream at Ben & Jerry’s.
- Kick off the holiday weekend with Spruce Peak’s Summer Concert Series on the green Friday evening (tickets are required).
- Cool off from the July heat while taking a dip in one of Stowe’s popular swimming holes.
- Find something red, white, and blue to commemorate your holiday weekend in Stowe at all the tent sales at our retail shops all weekend long.
- Let your child’s creative side show with 4th of July arts & crafts activities during Spruce Peak’s Independence Weekend Celebration.
- Deck yourself out in patriotic attire before getting a front row seat to Stowe’s Old Fashioned 4th of July village parade on Sunday.
- What’s 4th of July without hotdogs? Stop by Cork Wine Bar & Market during the parade to celebrate with a tasty snack and cold beverage.
- Get those cameras ready for a weekend filled with sparkling fireworks shows at Spruce Peak on Saturday and Mayo Events Field on Sunday.
- Enjoy Vermont’s scenic views and local wildlife with a family hike on one of more than 45 hiking trails in the Stowe area.
- Grab some takeout from Stowe’s local restaurants and treat yourself to a picnic while taking a stroll or bike ride along the Stowe Recreation Path.
- “Christmas in July” is certainly a thing—get some of that holiday shopping done early with a variety of local artisan vendors to buy from at the Stowe Farmers’ Market on Sunday.
- After a day full of celebration and adventure, stop by Stowe Cider for never-ending flavors of cold cider and live music performances each evening.
Get your red, white and blue attire ready as it is sure to be an unforgettable holiday weekend in Stowe, Vermont! Looking for more recommendations? Stop by the Stowe Visitor Information Center while in-town for personalized recommendations, or browse through summer activities, events and specials.