Friday-Sunday, September 19–21, 2014 Set in the backdrop of our world renowned Vermont fall foliage, attendees of the Vermont Wine and Harvest Festival will discover, savor and enjoy Vermont vintners, small specialty food producers, chefs, painters, publishers, cheese makers, potters, jewelers, photographers and farmers. http://thevermontfestival.com/  

Sat, Oct 11, 2014 12:00pm - 6:00pm Doors close: 4:30PM Sun, Oct 12, 2014 12:00pm - 6:00pm Doors close: 4:30PM Windsor Brewery Windsor, VT - See more at: http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/festivals/872/2014-harpoon-octoberfest-vermont#sthash.xGd4IOig.dpuf Harpoon Octoberfest at our Windsor brewery is much like our festival of the same name in Boston – nonstop live oompah music, chicken dancing, cake eating, bratwurst, and of course, barrels upon barrels of freshly brewed Harpoon beer.  But instead of Boston as the backdrop, you’ve got Vermont’s beautiful upper valley in the peak of foliage season.  Fresh beer, radiant fall foliage, and live oompah music…awesome. On Sunday prior to the Festival, Harpoon will host its annual Harpoon Octoberfest Race, which benefits the Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center. - See more at: http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/festivals/872/2014-harpoon-octoberfest-vermont#sthash.xGd4IOig.dpuf

Stroll along the shores from venue to venue, view the classic boats, long boats, canoe, kayak and Dragon boat demonstrations as we commemorate the past, present, and future of Lake Champlain. Experience boat building, sample local fare, enjoy music and bring the children for hands-on exhibits along the spectacular shores of Burlington Vermont's Waterfront. The Waterfront Wine & Food Tasting takes place at the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival in Burlington’s Waterfront Park. More than 40 participating exhibitors will be featured! Waterfront Park Location at 220 Lake Street, Burlington, VT 05401. www.lcmfestival.com

4th Annual Midd Summer Festival August 2, 2014 from 3:00-7:00pm Middlebury Marble Works Join us for this year’s Midd Summer Festival, an annual event to celebrate some of some of Vermont’s finest beer, wine, cider, cheese and other products, held this year on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 2nd at the Middlebury Marble Works. The event attracts residents and visitors to Vermont into downtown Middlebury to sample and purchase Vermont made products, enjoy live music, socialize, and have a great time! In addition, all of the proceeds of the event benefit four great Vermont non-profit organizations: Addison County Firefighters,  Addison County River Watch Collective,  The Better Middlebury Partnership and HOPE. Tickets are on sale now! Sampling tickets $20/early, $25 at door Non-sampling tickets $5/each age 6 & under free http://experiencemiddlebury.com/play/community-events/midd-summer-festival/