16 Epic 2025 Festivals to Celebrate July in Vermont

July is high summer in Vermont, when locals book every moment of every weekend with barbecues, outdoor concerts, camping trips, and other adventures that require long days, short nights, and balmy temperatures.

On any given July weekend in Vermont, you will have your pick of celebrations, festivals, and opportunities for summer shenanigans. Don’t believe me? Here are a few of the best events to celebrate July in Vermont and endless summer vibes.

We are currently updating this page for 2025. Please check back as we add new and exciting events for July!

Vermont Events: July 1-6, 2025

Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Festival Tour: Summer of Love, July 1-6, 2025: Get ready to feel the love this summer as the Vermont Symphony Orchestra hits the road for its beloved Summer Festival Tour, running July 1–6, 2025.

This year’s program, Summer of Love, is a vibrant mix of musical genres and global influences, with selections ranging from Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet and Bernstein’s West Side Story to the Star Wars theme by John Williams, plus pop favorites like “I Put A Spell On You” and “Nature Boy.”

Joining the orchestra this year is special guest vocalist, mezzo-soprano Nikola Printz, whose dynamic presence will bring extra magic to the stage.

The tour stops in Castleton, Grafton, East Burke, South Pomfret, Shelburne, and Stowe, offering family-friendly fun at every location. Arrive early to explore the Musical Petting Zoo, where kids and adults alike can try out real orchestral instruments. And don’t miss the fireworks that cap off the evenings in Grafton, Shelburne, and East Burke.

Celebrate July in Vermont with the following VSO concerts (unless otherwise noted, all concerts start at 7:30 pm with grounds opening at 5:30 for picnicking):

• July 1, 2025: Vermont State University Castleton Pavilion in Castleton, VT
• July 2, 2025: Saskadena Six Ski Area in South Pomfret, VT
• July 3, 2025: Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center in Grafton, VT
• July 4, 2024: Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, VT
• July 5, 2024: Burke Mountain Ski Resort in East Burke, VT
• July 6, 2024: Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow in Stowe, VT

Independence Day Celebrations in Vermont

Almost every Vermont town celebrates the Fourth of July in some way, shape, or form. Here are just a few of the distinctive celebrations across the state in 2023.

• July 3, 2025, 5-11 pm: Burlington, VT: Celebrate Independence Day on Lake Champlain with a beautiful mountain backdrop, live music, tasty treats, and of course, fireworks!
• July 3, 2025, starting at 3 pm in Montpelier, VT: Capital City’s largest festival of the year includes a Food Truck and Family Fest, a mile road race, parade, live music, and of course, fireworks.
• July 4, 2025, 10 am in Warren, VT: This year marks the 75th almost-consecutive year of celebrating Independence Day in Warren with a wild and wacky parade and street dance that would make our forefathers proud.
• July 3 and 4, 2025, in Bristol, VT: Two days of festivities featuring live music, games, food, craft vendors, a 5K road race, a parade, outhouse races, and fireworks.
• July 4, 2025, starting at 10 am in Plymouth Notch: Celebrate the birth of our nation as well as the birth of our 30th president at President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch. Festivities include a chicken barbecue, a naturalization ceremony, live performances, and horse-drawn carriage rides.

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Vermont Events: July 7-13, 2025

Dead of Summer Music Festival in Manchester, July 11-13, 2025: Dance and jam to your favorite tunes in one of the most beautiful outdoor settings in Vermont.

Dead of Summer features two full days of incredible live music, food and craft beer vendors, family-friendly activities, and camping in Manchester, Vermont.

This year’s stellar line-up includes Melvin Seals and JGB, the Wailers, Prince/Bowie, and more than a dozen additional bands that will keep you dancing till the wee hours.

Waterbury Arts Fest, July 11-12, 2025: This signature summertime event is held each July and proudly hosted by Revitalizing Waterbury. Festivities start with a free Friday night block party, and on Saturday, thousands of art enthusiasts, visitors, and families descend on Waterbury to browse the works of more than 100 artists, eat delightful festival fare, and listen to live music.

Jeezum Crow Festival at Jay Peak, July 11-12, 2025: This is the 10th Jeezum Crow Festival, celebrating two days of music at the Stateside Amphitheater with an outstanding lineup of great bands, including Zach Nugent’s Dead Set, Taj Farrant, Dark Star Orchestra, and more. Camping is not permitted, but lodging packages are available.

Craftsbury Antiques and Uniques, July 12, 2025: This is the place to find vintage pieces, delightful antiques, artisan crafts, local food, plants, flowers, and so much more.

Meander around beautiful Craftsbury Common, starting at 9 am for a day of shopping and eating, while live performers keep your toes tapping and your heart smiling. This is a free event sponsored by the Town of Craftsbury for the benefit of local nonprofits.

Do Good Fest in Montpelier, July 12, 2025: Four fantastic bands, food trucks, kids’ activities, and a nonprofit village round out this year’s Do Good Fest, supporting Branches of Hope Cancer Patient Fund and the Howard Center.

Mad Marathon, Mad Half & Relays in the Mad River Valley, July 13, 2025: Runner’s World has named the Mad Marathon a ‘Bucket List Race’ many times over, and very few will argue that it’s one of the most gorgeous marathon routes in the country. Multiple races are offered for all levels of participants, including the full Mad Marathon, a Mad Half, relays, a 5K, and a 10K.

Travel on back roads with gorgeous views of the Green Mountains, past rolling farm fields, covered bridges, and historic barns. It’s a road race for the ages!

Vermont Events: July 14-20, 2025

45th Annual Middlebury Festival on the Green, July 13-19, 2025: A full week of festivities, including free nightly concerts, family-friendly noontime entertainment, and a street party on Saturday featuring the Vermont Jazz Ensemble. This incredible tribute to summertime in Vermont crosses multiple musical genres to celebrate community, culture, and the outdoors.

Vermont Brewers Festival in Burlington, July 18-29, 2025: Beer enthusiasts won’t want to miss the 32nd annual Vermont Brewers Festival in Burlington, with three tasting sessions showcasing the best beer coming out of Vermont and beyond, from old favorites to upcoming stars on the brewing scene.

Sip your favorite brews while enjoying spectacular views of the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain. Choose from a Friday evening tasting session or one of two sessions on Saturday. 21+, rain or shine.

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Killington Uncorked, June 18, 2025: Hosted by the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA), this annual event blends fine wines, craft spirits, refreshing nonalcoholic beverages, gourmet food, select artisan vendors, and stunning mountain views into an unforgettable weekend experience.

Vermont Events: July 21-27, 2025

Jerry Jam in Cabot, July 26-27, 2025: Lovers of jam bands and Deadheads of all ages will congregate in Concord for the annual Jerry Jam. This year’s Jerry Jam is getting back to basics, focusing on local music with only 900 tickets available.

Maple Roots Festival in Montpelier, July 26, 2025: This full-day festival at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks celebrates live music, great food and drink, and family-friendly fun. The 2025 Maple Roots lineup includes DJ Logic, Freeway Clyde, Michael Louis-Smith, and more, along with food trucks and kids’ activities.

The Om Festival in Arlington, July 23-27, 2025: Head to the beautiful West Mountain Inn for five days of transformational experiences that feature yoga, dance, healing arts, and community building.

This beautiful festival, set on 150 acres on the Battenkill River, includes mountain hikes, farm-to-table food, and live music. Primitive camping and lodging are also available.

Cabot Arts and Music Festival, July 25-26, 2025: A multi-genre festival including 12 bands on four stages, contra dances, kids’ activities, food trucks, crafts vendors, and fantastic community arts projects.

The weekend kicks off on Friday night with the Pointe Noir Cajun Band at 7 pm, followed by a full line-up of bands on Saturday that includes two contra dances and more bands in the evening.

Cabot Arts is dedicated to presenting beautiful events and transformative arts experiences in Cabot and the surrounding communities.

Vermont Blueberry Festival in the Deerfield Valley, July 25-August 3, 2025: How many days does it take to celebrate the deliciously humble blueberry? In Vermont’s Deerfield Valley, it takes 10!

This expansive festival celebrates the agricultural roots of the Deerfield Valley — with live music performances, blueberry-themed menus at local restaurants, special sales, pick-your-own blueberries at Boyd Farm, a craft fair, a blueberry parade, and more!

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July in Vermont wouldn’t be the same without these fantastic outdoor festivals to celebrate summer in style. Did we forget your favorite event? Send us an email, and we’ll check it out!

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