A summertime favorite of locals and visitors alike, Main Street Live is a fun family affair featuring artisan vendors, dining picnic style, and live music every Thursday during the summer months. An impressive line-up of musicians entertains the crowd—a melodic soundtrack to an old-fashioned and wholesome evening on the green. This event is held at no cost to guests and is a pure celebration of the artistic talent found in Vermont.
Music in the Meadow is a celebration of music and our beautiful surroundings combined. On select Sunday evenings during the summer, Stowe Performing Arts puts on a spectacular show in the picturesque meadow at Trapp Family Lodge. Admired artists come from far and wide to perform under the half shell and revelers spread blankets to sit back and enjoy picnic dinners, cocktails, and the music in the mountains.
Don’t miss the Independence Day celebrations in charming Stowe, Vermont for a classic 4th of July experience. Nestled in the green rolling hills of Northern Vermont, this small town goes all out to celebrate America’s birthday with a day chock full of delicious local food, live music, family activities, two parades, face painting, local craft vendors, and one of the greatest fireworks shows in New England— a celebration of small-town Americana.
Come enjoy summer days in the mountains when the weather is warm, and the festivals are plentiful. Nothing says summer like an outdoor concert when you can spread a blanket in the grass and relax to live music. The Spruce Peak Summer Concert Series offers a great line-up of live music. Located on the manicured lawn in the center of The Village at Spruce Peak, enjoy the views of the mountains rising around you as the sound of music fills the air.
The Stowe Arts and Culture Council proudly presents a full summer calendar of arts and culture in Stowe, Vermont. Open-air exhibits, art installations, theatre, photography, music, and gallery tours are featured throughout the summer months to celebrate and promote Stowe as a vibrant arts and culture destination. Myriad organizations, individuals, venues, and local businesses participate, and a full calendar is available for planning a visit.
The Stowe Jazz Festival is a celebration of the many sub-genres of Jazz with performances scheduled over three days at various venues—each one of them free to the public with thanks to very generous donors and sponsors and hours of volunteer work. The SJF will be “presenting nothing but Jazz at our Festival each year; Be-bop, Brazilian jazz, Swing, Gypsy jazz, Progressive/electric jazz, Standards, Afro-Cuban jazz, instrumental and vocal artists alike.”
“The Stowe Jewish Film Festival (SJFF), a program of the Jewish Community of Greater Stowe, works with the intention of bringing community together, both internal and external. The festival is an opportunity to reach out to others in the central Vermont region to engage in community building and dialogue through cultural entertainment.” Each year movies are selected to fit the theme of the year and are screened in Stowe and surrounding areas.
The Gardens of Stowe is a unique opportunity to take a self-guided to through some of our town’s most beautiful and innovative properties. This annual event provides a glimpse into some of Stowe’s most impressive private gardens—a gracious welcome to walk verdant pathways and admire spectacular blooms in the height of their season. This event is put on by Stowe Vibrancy and tickets are available to purchase online in advance.
Every August, in the neighboring town of Waterbury, Vermont, antique and classic car enthusiasts converge for and annual festival. Classic cars on full display, hidden treasures in the flea market and car corral, a street dance party, and an impressive auto parade combine for a revved-up weekend of fun—a popular event for those who love classic cars, outdoor festivals, and small-town charm! Local food and drink available throughout.