Events Listings

Events Calendar

Ongoing Events & Activities in Town

Brandon Farmer’s Market – Fridays from mid-May – mid-Oct from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Stop by the Market in Brandon’s Central Park. Vendors sell the freshest produce, breads, jams, honey, maple products, and crafts. For more info call 273-2655 or e: cijka4@localnet.com

Brandon Free Public Library is a hub of activity. Books, DVDs, computers, wi-fi, children’s programs, events, Friday movies, story hour, and more. Summer hours: Tuesday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 P. Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM to noon. Winter hours: Tuesday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM;Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM’Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM;Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM;Saturday 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Brandon Music is located in Warren Kimble’s former historic red barn studio and gallery. They host the Divine Art CD Store, Harmony English Tea Room, a Vermont art gallery, and a gift shop selling a range of mainly English gifts and curios and collectable vintage china. They schedule regular performances by new and visiting artists as well as special themed events. An art gallery showcases work by local artists. Opposite Neshobe Golf Club on Rte 73 East. Open 10 – 6 each day except Tuesday. (802) 465 4071.

Brandon Town Band. Every Monday in the summer, as long as it isn’t raining, Brandon’s multi-generational town band plays in Central Park starting at 6:30 pm. Bring a chair or blanket!

Brandon Town Hall is one of the most beautiful buildings in town. The Friends of BTH have been busy fundraising for years and their hard work shows! Summer theater, music and silent movie festivals take place throughout the season. Check out their website to learn more.

The Inside Scoop ice cream parlor hosts a Spanish conversation every Saturday morning from 11 am – noon. All levels. 802-247-6600. 22 Park St., next to the Brandon Inn.

New England Maple Museum features the story of maple sugaring in the world’s largest maple museum. Different special events are ongoing throughout the season from March through October. Gift shop, mail order and a simulated boiling process “sap to syrup” presented all year. Route 7 in Pittsford. 802-483-9414.

Maple View Farm Alpacas joins other New England alpaca breeders in Open Houses.  Visit the alpacas up close while learning about these gentle, intelligent creatures raised for breeding as well as their luxurious fiber. Browse the farm store where you’ll find wonderful gifts made from alpaca.  The farm is located at 185 Adams Road (1.5 north of the center of Brandon, west on Arnold District Rd , left onto Adams , drive to the end). 802-247-5412.

Plan-It Sheri Catering – 25 Rossiter Street, Brandon – Call 802-353-8237 or 802-247-8837 – Creative Cooking Workshops

Training to Excel – Offers food safety and food protection best practices training for restaurants and hospitality establishments, health care, campus and business dining facilities, caterers, seasonal vendors, interested industry professionals, home and family enthusiast. Three Food Safety Courses available: ServSafe Certification with Examination; Food Safety Directives for Industry Professionals; Food Safety Principles for Home and Family use. Understand: potential hazardous foods, cross contamination, pathogens, food allergens, personal hygiene practices, time and temperature abuse. e: info@trainingtoexcel.com or call 802.247.0098

Rutland County Chamber of Commerce – Comprehensive website with all county events.

Dimensions of Marble – Dimesions of Marble has launched The Vermont Marble Trail, a driving tour highlighting notable uses of marble throughout the state, while telling the story of marble’s significant historical, political, economic and cultural impact on Vermont. People who follow The Vermont Marble Trail will find a wealth of historical, artistic and cultural experiences as they visit towns and villages where marble was quarried, manufactured and utilized. The Trail begins in southern Vermont and ends in Brandon! Check their website for details.