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The Best of Vermont Summer Festival Unveils Exciting Musical Lineup for 2024

[Ludlow, Vermont] - The Best of Vermont Summer Festival is thrilled to announce the talented musicians and artists set to take the stage at this year's festival on August 24-25, 2024. Celebrating the essence of summer in Vermont, the festival promises a delightful showcase of the state's finest offerings, including handcrafted artisan products, local cheeses, maple treats, ice cream, craft beverages, Vermont specialty foods, woodwork, fine art, agriculture demos, kids' activities, antique tractor displays, and much more.

Now in its 4th year, the annual festival will feature an impressive 5-act musical lineup, blending folk, funk, pop, rock, country, bluegrass, and soul. Kicking off the musical performances on Saturday, August 24th, the Bear Mountain Boys will serenade the audience with their acoustic trio performance, followed by the Rustie Bus Band and the enchanting Celtic tunes of Gypsy Reel.

Sunday, August 25th, promises to be another musical treat with performances by the talented Ida Mae Specker, Brooks Hubbard, and Jay Nash. Ida Mae Specker, a 3rd generation fiddle player, will set the tone for the morning, followed by a wonderful afternoon with musical duo Brooks Hubbard and Jay Nash, nationally touring artists from the Northeast.

The Best of Vermont Summer Festival, located at Okemo Field (Bixby Field), offers a picturesque setting in the green mountains for two days of outdoor music along with delicious culinary tastes in the dining tent, food trucks, lots to explore in the artisan tent, and over 100 festival vendors. Attendees can also enjoy a refreshing drink at the beer garden while listening to music and exploring the incredible expansive selection of local vendors, showcasing the best that Vermont has to offer.

For more information, visit: www.yourplaceinvermont.com/best-of-vermont-summer-festival/

The Best of Vermont Summer Festival is hosted by Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce along with presenting sponsor Mary W. Davis Realtor & Associates and many partners throughout the region: Cota & Cota, Engel & Volkers Okemo, Meiomi Wines, Okemo Mountain Resort, Brewfest Beverage Co., AV Innovations, Inside Edge Rentals at Okemo, One Credit Union, William Raveis Vermont Properties, The Vermont Country Store, Berkshire Bank, LaValley Building Supply, Master Plumbing & Heating, Inc. and Diamond Point Wealth Partners.

The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, member-driven association and the voice of 300+ businesses and the communities of 12 Towns & Villages in South Central Vermont along the VT Scenic Route 100 Byway surrounded by Okemo, Ascutney & Magic Mountains. OVRCC provides advocacy, support, and unified regional marketing to promote and enhance businesses in the region as well as the four-season economy.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Carol Lighthall, Executive Director, Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce

clighthall@yourplaceinvermont.com 802-228-5830

Please let people know that the SCC has 3 openings left for
Saturday's Walk and Talk with biologist Andrea Shortsleeve on
managing your land for various wildlife. If anyone is able to join in,
check the attachment below and contact Michelle Greene to let her know.

Attention Landowners! SSC is offering a special event

July 20th at 9:00 am at 1049 Upper Cold River Road.

Have you wondered if there is something you could do to encourage better habitat for those threatened bobolinks nesting in your grassy field? Wondered how to manage your wooded land so that it supports habitat for more woodland animals like bobcats or bats? Have you read about the disastrous decline in insects and pollinators that not only provide food for birds (also in decline,) but are instrumental in spreading pollen to inseminate many trees, fruits and vegetables? Is there a way to help manage your land better to help our wildlife? Well, if you own some land, large or small in Shrewsbury, you might really like to attend the Shrewsbury Conservation's Commission's Walk and Talk with renowned biologist Andrea Shorsleeve, Private Lands Habitat Biologist with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Andrea will lead a woodland walk and discuss the land management methods property owners can use to improve habitats for wildlife species such as songbirds, bats, pollinators, and a variety of mammals. Come away with ideas on how you can evaluate how to best conserve or manage your land to help our wildlife and world.

Registration for this event is required and limited. To sign up please email Michelle Greene at michelle.a.greene247@gmail.com. Onsite parking will be provided, but carpooling is encouraged. Since this event will take place outdoors on dirt trails over hilly terrain, hiking boots/shoes, water, sunscreen, bug spray, and a hat are recommended.

Master Gardener Jim Corven at Shrewsbury Meeting House Monday July 22 1-3PM

Master Gardener Jim Corven will share his encyclopedic gardening knowledge at this session. Just a few of the topics Jim will address include:

Fertilizers, mulches, & weeds
Is organic really better?
Pests, worms, & friends
GMO's, Organic, glutens, & more
Soil testing & results
Best garden tools

You don't want to miss Jim's presentation! This is a return performance, as he presented to Green Mountain Neighbours in May at the Mount Holly Community Room, and the audience response was tremendous!

Bring your questions, a notepad, and a pencil, and be prepared to learn more about your garden than you ever knew!

Since space is limited, we ask that you register for this event.

https://greenmountain.helpfulvillage.com/events/55-gardening-tips-with-master-gardener-jim-corven

JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF GREEN MOUNTAIN NEIGHBORS BRINGING COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORS TOGETHER!