2020 Festivals, Parades and Fun!
The Greater Brattleboro Area is host to annual events that celebrate the arts, agriculture, literature, music, and film! See below for all of the great reasons to plan a trip to Brattleboro. Make sure to visit each event’s website for dates and times – and check out our calendar of events – planagogo – for more activities for the entire family!
First Friday of Every Month
Gallery Walk
Downtown Brattleboro
www.gallerywalk.org
This festival of the arts features exhibit openings at galleries, eateries, and other businesses, most within a few blocks of Main Street. Activities, street performances, and more – a festive block party.
May
May 23, 2020 – Brattleboro Brewers Festival
VABEC 40 University Way, Brattleboro VT
www.brattleborobrewersfestival.com
This one day beer tasting event features some of the best craft brewers in Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York. Brewers are on hand to share samples and meet their fans.
June
June 5-7, 2020 – Strolling of the Heifers
Brattleboro and surrounding venues
Strolling of the Heifers
Named one of the top 10 summers events in the country by Livability, this festival is built around a parade of heifer calves led by future farmers, followed by other animals, tractors, bands and floats. The weekend includes a Friday evening street fair and a Sunday farm-to-farm “Tour de Heifer” cycling and farm tours.
July
July 4, 2020 – Brattleboro Goes Fourth Independence Day Parade
10:00 a.m. – Parade marches through downtown Brattleboro
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks light up the sky at Living Memorial Park
For more information on the day’s family-friendly activities visit:
Brattleboro Goes Fourth on Facebook
October
October 2020 – Brattleboro Literary Festival
Brattleboro
802-579-7414
www.brattleboroliteraryfestival.org
The Festival is a four-day celebration of those who read books, those who write books, and of the books themselves. The Festival includes readings, panel discussions, and special events, featuring emerging and established authors.
December
December 2020 – Jingle Bell Jog
Downtown Brattleboro
This 5K race kicks off at the Brooks House on Main Street. Prizes are awarded to the top three men and women finishers and for best costume. Holiday-themed attire is encouraged! Jingle bells will be provided, along with Santa hats!. This race is family-friendly and professionally timed, so whether you are a serious runner or just want to have fun this is the race for you! Click here to register.
Find more fun things to do!
For more fun things to do in the greater Brattleboro area click here to go to planagogo – the Chamber’s comprehensive online events calendar. You won’t miss a thing!
