Ice Cream Social

The Vermont Summer Festival is pleased to announce FREE Ice Cream from Tammy's Ice Cream, Londonderry, VT EVERY Friday from 1-2 pm at the Restaurant on the Vermont Showgrounds.

The Vermont Summer Festival has always been known for its Exhibitor Parties!

The 2023 Entertainment Schedule certainly will not disappoint with the return of the features the continuation of the ever-popular Wednesday night exhibitor parties plus several other special events that will showcase the people and personalities that make Manchester special.

Week 1, Wednesday, July 5, 5-7 pm  |  Seesaw Lodge

The majestic Seesaw's Lodge will be the location of the week 1 exhibitor party. Seesaw’s Lodge consists of three luxurious cabins and a seven-bedroom lodge with mountain views, all recently rebuilt with modern comforts in an old-world Vermont setting.

Its restaurant, Johnny Seesaw’s, serves up simple inventive food with deep connections to the surrounding area and the inn’s heritage. Incorporating local ingredients with a fresh twist, the menu celebrates Vermont and elevates comfort food. Address: 101 SeeSaws Run E, Peru, VT

Week 2, Wednesday, July 12, 5:30-7:30 pm  |  Vermont Flannel Company x Smuggler’s Notch Distillery

The Vermont Flannel Company will be the host of the Week 2 party, welcoming all exhibitors to their beautiful storefront in Manchester. The Vermont Flannel Company uses the ultimate fabric in quality and comfort, being made with 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton and are hand cut and sewn to guarantee the finest craftsmanship.  Scheduled for July 12 at 5 pm, the event will feature hors d'oeuvres, shopping, and tastings of Smuggler's Notch award-winning spirits. Using the finest ingredients blended with pristine Vermont spring water, Smugglers' Notch Distillery makes barrel age, blend, and hand-bottle remarkably distinctive, award-winning spirits one small batch at a time. Address: 96 Depot St, Manchester Center, VT

Week 3, Wednesday, July 19, 5:30-7:30 pm  |  Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home

Hildene, the Lincoln Family home, will be the setting for the week 3 exhibitor party. The picture-perfect setting will allow VSF exhibitors the opportunity to visit the 412-acre estate with its Georgian revival mansion and 14 historic buildings, including the home, formal garden, and observatory. Address: 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT

Week 4, Wednesday, July 26, 5:30-7:30 pm  |  JK Adams Woodworking

JK Adams Woodworking is the location of the 4th exhibitor party. They are a second-generation family-owned business who produce high-quality kitchen and housewares products by hand from North American hardwoods. Come join us for a tour of their factory followed by small bites and drinks. Address: 1430 VT-30, Dorset, VT

Week 5, Wednesday, August 2, 5:30-7:30 pm  |  Manchester Design Outlets Theory