DORSET THEATRE FESTIVAL’S
SUMMER STARS GALA
Celebrate the summer stars and Dorset Theatre
Festival’s 40th anniversary in one enchanted
evening. Jun. 25. The Old Gray Barn, Rupert.
www.dorsettheatrefestival.org
INDEPENDENT TELEVISION FESTIVAL
This is an annual festival gathering of television
filmmakers, executives, and fans from around the
world to celebrate outstanding independent small-
screen productions. Now in its 12th year, the festival
moves to Manchester and welcomes names in the
television industry to Vermont during prime fall
foliage. Oct. 11–15. Manchester. www.itvfest.com
MANCHESTER FOOD & WINE CLASSIC
This premier destination event is where master
winemakers, culinary greats, and distinguished
guests gather to play, wine, and dine. Experience
more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries,
distilleries, and locally made products at this ultimate
food and wine experience. Aug. 25–27.
Event locations throughout Manchester and at
Stratton Mountain Resort. 203-861-0900.
www.manchesterfoodandwineclassic.com
MANCHESTER MUSIC FESTIVAL
PRELUDE PARTY
Manchester Music Festival kicks off its spectacular
summer season with a party presented by Four
Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty. Mix and
mingle with the artistic director, musicians, and
other patrons of the arts at the beautiful Southern
Vermont Arts Center. Jun. 30. Manchester.
www.mmfvt.org
MARBLE HOUSE PROJECT
MASQUERADE BALL
VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL
Top equestrian riders from across the United States
and Canada compete for prizes, points, and national
recognition at Northern New England’s largest “AA”
rated hunter and jumper show. Jul. 4–9 Vermont
Summer Special; Jul. 11–16 Manchester Summer
Festival; Jul. 18–23 Manchester Classic Horse Show;
Jul. 25–30 Valley Classic Horse Show; Aug. 1–6
Manchester & the Mountains; Aug. 8–13: Vermont
Summer Celebration. Spectators are welcome
throughout the festival. 2971 Route 7, East Dorset.
www.vt-summerfestival.com
WESTON PLAYHOUSE’S
THE MAMBO ITALIANO
Weston Playhouse holds its 2017 spring gala as an
exciting kickoff to its summer season. Join them for
an evening of fine food, wine, dancing, an auction,
and live entertainment. May 27. The Equinox Hotel
& Resort, Manchester. 802-824-8167 or
www.westonplayhouse.org
This masquerade ball supports innovation of the
arts and includes cocktails, cuisine, dancing, and an
auction. Aug. 5. Marble House Project, 1161 Dorset
West Rd., Dorset. www.marblehouseproject.org
HISTORIC
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