Stowe Vibrancy Announces 2019 Event Lineup
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Stowe Vibrancy Announces 2019 Event Lineup
Full Calendar of Family-Friendly Events in Stowe This Summer and Fall
STOWE, VT (June 3, 2019) – Stowe Vibrancy has announced a robust lineup of events in the historic Stowe Village for the summer season. Starting with Chowderpalooza & Spring Art On Park on May 25, the vibrant lineup includes the return of several signature summer events including An Old Fashioned Fourth of July, as well as a full calendar of family-friendly events through the fall.
“We’re pleased to deliver an exciting lineup of festive events that bring the Stowe community and businesses together as well as attract visitors to the area,” said Aimee Green, executive director, Stowe Vibrancy. Stowe Vibrancy, a non-profit organization that serves as the Town of Stowe’s official Downtown Organization, produces more than 20 annual events and helps support growth and vitality in the historic Stowe village.
Highlights of Stowe Vibrancy’s 2019 event schedule include:
June 14, 2019
Kick off the B3 Fest – Bikes, Brews & Beats with an unforgettable party on Park Street in the Village featuring tastings and samples from some of the area’s finest producers of craft brews and artisan foods and live music. Immediately following the block party is the Critical Mass Ride, a family-friendly bike ride up the Mountain Road to the B3 Fest Kick-Off Party at Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge.
June 30, 2019
is a self-guided garden tour that takes visitors through some of Stowe’s most unique and interesting private and commercial gardens at your own pace. The event starts and ends at Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa where garden tour maps and descriptions will be provided. This rain-or-shine event concludes with a tea party reception and entertainment from 3 – 4 p.m.
An Old-Fashioned Fourth of July
July 4, 2019
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Stowe during An Old-Fashioned Fourth of July. Named by Fodor’s Travel as one of “America’s 15 Best Small-Town Fourth of July Celebrations, this family-friendly, day-long celebration features parades, food, music, fireworks and more. Start the day with the Moscow Parade at 10 a.m., followed by a festival and parade in the heart of Stowe, and end the day with an impressive firework display at the Mayo Events Field.
Thursdays from July 11 – August 22
This summer series of artisan markets on Park Street in the Village features local artists, handmade goods, live music and specialty food and beverages. Shop from jewelers, artists, woodworkers, accessory and apparel designers, potters and other craftspeople. Discover a different musician every week, such as Josh Panda.
July 27 & August 10, 2019
Relax and enjoy summer nights in Stowe at Saturday Cinema on the Lawn featuring two outdoor film screening events on the Stowe Free Library/Helen Day Art Center lawn. Families and friends are encouraged to dress in costume while watching the movie and enjoy movie-themed concessions and other special features.
A British Invasion Block Party
September 13, 2019
This celebration on Main Street in Stowe will kick off the largest all-British motorcar show in the United States. Celebrate the great British Motorcar and British lifestyle with a British food court, a craft brew garden with plenty of British motorcars to view and music by Joey Leone’s Chop Shop. British Invasion weekend attracts more than 600 British motorcars from North America.
September 21, 2019
Celebrate all things fall at this special autumn edition of Art On Park. Enjoy fall-themed beverages, specialty foods and live music. Shop from jewelers, artists, woodworkers, accessory and apparel designers, potters, craftspeople and specialty food and beverage producers. Vermont amateur bakers can compete in the 4th Annual Blue Ribbon Pie Baking Contest.
For more information about all Stowe Vibrancy events, visit www.gostowe.com/signature-events.
About Stowe Vibrancy
Stowe Vibrancy is a non-profit corporation with a mission to increase the vibrancy of Stowe, Vermont through the enhancement of social, recreational, cultural, economic and physical characteristics of the town’s historic village center. In addition to producing more than 20 annual events in the Stowe village, Stowe Vibrancy partners with the Town of Stowe and local businesses to support village infrastructure and economic development. Stowe Vibrancy also serves as the Town of Stowe’s official Downtown Organization, collaborating with the State of Vermont’s Agency of Commerce and Community Development to help support growth and vitality in the historic Stowe village. For more information, visit www.stowevibrancy.com.
About Stowe, Vermont
Located at the foot of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak, Stowe is a four-season destination that has hosted travelers for more than 200 years. Named one of the “Top 20 Best Small Towns to Visit” by Smithsonian Magazine, Stowe offers abundant historical, cultural and recreational activities—from hiking, mountain biking and paddling, to alpine and Nordic skiing. There are endless opportunities to enjoy Stowe’s natural beauty year-round—from mountain to Main Street. Stowe offers quality accommodations for every taste and budget, and also features world-class dining and shopping. Start planning your next adventure at www.gostowe.com.
Contact
Sharon Harper
Marketing Manager, Stowe Area Association
[email protected]
(802) 253-7321 x222