Vermont Public Community Calendar

Part civic debate, part personal reckoning, all live on stage.
Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Heidi Schreck, "What the Constitution Means to Me" isn't your typical night at the theater—it's a dynamic, high-stakes conversation that unfolds in real time. A teenage debater and her adult counterpart go head-to-head over the meaning, the failures, and the future of the U.S. Constitution. With sharp wit and raw honesty, Schreck fuses memoir, history, and courtroom-style argument into a riveting performance that is both deeply personal and powerfully reflective about the world we live in—and the one we hope to create. Audience members are not just spectators—they become part of the civic discourse. Come ready to listen, reflect, and maybe even take a stand.
ONE WEEKEND ONLY Oct 3-5, 2025. Directed by Dana Haley and produced by Renee Wymer. dorsetplayers.org for tickets

-Free Tickets For Veterans- (ID required)

Kinhaven Music School is excited to launch its inaugural Semester Program on August 25, 2025—a four-month, residential experience for high-school musicians focused on chamber music, performance, and holistic learning in a creative, community-driven setting. Offered in partnership with Burr and Burton Academy (BBA) in Manchester, VT, the program combines academic coursework at BBA with intensive musical study at Kinhaven, allowing students to grow both artistically and academically in the heart of Vermont.

To share the spirit of the program with the broader community, Kinhaven presents its Southern Vermont Fall Concert Series, featuring free public performances by Semester Program students at the region’s most beloved venues. Each performance offers a chance to experience the artistry, growth, and joy of these exceptional young musicians in welcoming, community-oriented settings.

Join us in celebrating the next generation of artists and the collaborative spirit of Vermont’s educational and cultural institutions. For full concert details, visit kinhaven.org/concerts.

Part civic debate, part personal reckoning, all live on stage.
Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Heidi Schreck, "What the Constitution Means to Me" isn't your typical night at the theater—it's a dynamic, high-stakes conversation that unfolds in real time. A teenage debater and her adult counterpart go head-to-head over the meaning, the failures, and the future of the U.S. Constitution. With sharp wit and raw honesty, Schreck fuses memoir, history, and courtroom-style argument into a riveting performance that is both deeply personal and powerfully reflective about the world we live in—and the one we hope to create. Audience members are not just spectators—they become part of the civic discourse. Come ready to listen, reflect, and maybe even take a stand.
ONE WEEKEND ONLY Oct 3-5, 2025. Directed by Dana Haley and produced by Renee Wymer. dorsetplayers.org for tickets

-Free Tickets For Veterans- (ID required)

Part civic debate, part personal reckoning, all live on stage.
Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Heidi Schreck, "What the Constitution Means to Me" isn't your typical night at the theater—it's a dynamic, high-stakes conversation that unfolds in real time. A teenage debater and her adult counterpart go head-to-head over the meaning, the failures, and the future of the U.S. Constitution. With sharp wit and raw honesty, Schreck fuses memoir, history, and courtroom-style argument into a riveting performance that is both deeply personal and powerfully reflective about the world we live in—and the one we hope to create. Audience members are not just spectators—they become part of the civic discourse. Come ready to listen, reflect, and maybe even take a stand.
ONE WEEKEND ONLY Oct 3-5, 2025. Directed by Dana Haley and produced by Renee Wymer. dorsetplayers.org for tickets

-Free Tickets For Veterans- (ID required)

FREE PARKING - FREE EVENT ENTRANCE - FREE APPLES - FREE ENTERTAINMENT
- Food Trucks
- 70+ Craft & Artisan Food Vendors
- Kid Activities
- LIVE MUSIC
- Apple Pie Contest
- Farmers' Market

Join us for Springfield's largest festival, with many vendors selling crafts, food, gifts, and more! Also, join us for our annual Apple Pie contest (judged by Miss Vermont and others), enjoy live music, kids' activities and a great fall day in Vermont!

Kinhaven Music School is excited to launch its inaugural Semester Program on August 25, 2025—a four-month, residential experience for high-school musicians focused on chamber music, performance, and holistic learning in a creative, community-driven setting. Offered in partnership with Burr and Burton Academy (BBA) in Manchester, VT, the program combines academic coursework at BBA with intensive musical study at Kinhaven, allowing students to grow both artistically and academically in the heart of Vermont.

To share the spirit of the program with the broader community, Kinhaven presents its Southern Vermont Fall Concert Series, featuring free public performances by Semester Program students at the region’s most beloved venues. Each performance offers a chance to experience the artistry, growth, and joy of these exceptional young musicians in welcoming, community-oriented settings.

Join us in celebrating the next generation of artists and the collaborative spirit of Vermont’s educational and cultural institutions. For full concert details, visit kinhaven.org/concerts.

The 24th Gilfeather Turnip Festival and Gilfeather Turnip Contest will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m in Wardsboro, VT. Free admission. Rain or shine! Locations are at the Town Hall, the Wardsboro Public Library, the Wardsboro Methodist Church and The Big Tent – all on Main Street. This is America’s best turnip culinary event, showcasing Vermont's State Vegetable!

Join the whole town for Gilfeather turnip soup at the outdoor soup kiosk, turnip flavored treats, farmers’ market, craft vendors, children’s games, 1000+ lbs of turnip, library book sale and turnip seeds. Also on sale are turnip-themed gifts, and much more.

Enter the Turnip Contest! Awards are for the largest Gilfeather turnip grown from seed or seedling, in or out of town & most creative name – enter yours to win! Our Turnip judge this year will be Vermont Public’s own Howard Weiss-Tisman. Entries accepted until 12 noon with judging and prizes awarded after that.

Parking fee is $5 donation.

Sponsoring Organizations: Trustees of the Wardsboro Public Library, with support from the Friends of the Wardsboro Library, the Wardsboro School Club and Boy Scout troop 461.

Kinhaven Music School is excited to launch its inaugural Semester Program on August 25, 2025—a four-month, residential experience for high-school musicians focused on chamber music, performance, and holistic learning in a creative, community-driven setting. Offered in partnership with Burr and Burton Academy (BBA) in Manchester, VT, the program combines academic coursework at BBA with intensive musical study at Kinhaven, allowing students to grow both artistically and academically in the heart of Vermont.

To share the spirit of the program with the broader community, Kinhaven presents its Southern Vermont Fall Concert Series, featuring free public performances by Semester Program students at the region’s most beloved venues. Each performance offers a chance to experience the artistry, growth, and joy of these exceptional young musicians in welcoming, community-oriented settings.

Join us in celebrating the next generation of artists and the collaborative spirit of Vermont’s educational and cultural institutions. For full concert details, visit kinhaven.org/concerts.