Best of Vermont Summer Festival returns for a fun-filled weekend of entertainment and, food, beverages and activities

Saturday, Aug. 24-25—LUDLOW—The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting the fourth annual Best of Vermont Summer Festival at Okemo Field, Route 103 and Bixby Road. The event runs rain or shine, Saturday, noon-7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This popular festival features live music, craft beverages from local beer, wine, and distillery producers, artisan products, specialty foods, fine art, antique tractors, vintage equipment, and a kids’ zone. The festival is an excellent opportunity for locals, new residents, second homeowners, and visitors to enjoy the best of Vermont.

The festival information page will continue to be updated, as more information becomes available. Follow updates on the Best of VT Summer Festival Facebook page.

Throughout the weekend attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the following special family-friendly activities:

Antique tractors & vintage machines: Returning this year, Dan Moore of Barker Farm will be showcasing his antique tractors & vintage machines. Barker Farm is known for hosting their annual Autumn Roundup show in Ludlow in September. This is a showcase of Vermont made engines & machinery including working exhibits from the 1900s.

Kids zone: Children will have the chance to enjoy fun festival activities all weekend long – Troy Wunderle of Big Top Adventures offering clowning and circus fun and face painters.

Food tent: Enjoy Vermont favorites with Coleman Brook Tavern at Okemo, the Waffle Cabin & more.

Brewfest Beer Garden: Rutland Beer Works, Zero Gravity, Outer Limits Brewing, Von Trapp Brewing, and Mt. Holly’s Hard Cider sponsored by Brewfest Beverage

Wine tasting: sponsored by Meiomi Wines & Constellation Brands.

Live raffle: vendors and local businesses generously donated items.

Live music: both days.

Saturday 8/24 from 12-7 p.m.

12-2 p.m.: Bear Mountain Boys

2-4 p.m.: the Rustie Bus Band

4-7 p.m.: Gypsy Reel

Sunday 8/25 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Ida Mae Specker

1:30-4 p.m.: Brooks Hubbard and Jay Nash

For a full list of vendors and further information, visit: yourplaceinvermont. co m/info.