Vermont Cultural Fairs & Festivals
8 cultural events across Vermont for 2026.
Recurring Happening nowMarlboro Music Festival
A world-renowned chamber music retreat celebrating its 75th season, where elite musicians rehearse by day and share intimate weekend concerts on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons in the Green Mountains.
RecurringIn 2 daysFestival of Fools
Burlington City Arts' free street-theater festival brings international circus artists, buskers, acrobats, and musicians to Church Street for a joyful long weekend of performances and participatory fun.
RecurringPuppets in the Green Mountains
A biennial Vermont Signature Event spanning ten days across southern Vermont, showcasing puppet theater, workshops, parades, and performances from regional and international puppeteers in Brattleboro and surrounding towns.
RecurringVermont Cheese Week
A statewide celebration of Vermont's artisan cheese culture, with tastings, farm tours, pairing dinners, and special events at creameries, restaurants, and markets across the Green Mountain State.
4.5(2)Stowe Foliage Arts Festival
There will be over 125 artists and artisans who will display and sell their handmade creations.
RecurringStowe Winter Carnival
A beloved winter tradition in Vermont's premier ski village, drawing visitors for snow volleyball, professional ice carving, zany sports competitions, stargazing, and village-wide festivities.
RecurringSouth End Art Hop
Burlington's signature open-studio weekend transforms the South End Arts District into a walkable gallery of more than 500 artists, with studio tours, pop-up exhibits, live music, and food across the city's creative corridor.
RecurringWoodstock Wassail Weekend
Woodstock's beloved holiday weekend turns the village into a winter wonderland with a horse-drawn parade, craft fair, caroling, wreath-making, visits with Santa, and festive lights across one of Vermont's most picturesque towns.
Frequently asked questions
How many cultural festivals are there in Vermont?
Our directory lists 12 cultural festivals across Vermont for the 2026 season, including Burlington Wine and Food Festival, Brandon Basin Bluegrass Festival and Stowe Foliage Arts Festival.
When is the best time for cultural festivals in Vermont?
Vermont's cultural festivals cluster in July and June — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular cultural festivals in Vermont?
By Google review score, Burlington Wine and Food Festival in Burlington ranks among the most popular, with a 4.6-star rating from 133 reviews.