KILLINGTON –
Fourth of July Activities will be held in Killington starting on July 3 at the Foundry. The celebration kicks-off celebrations with a fireworks display on July 3, followed by the Killington Fire Department and Killington Parks and Recreation’s all-day Fourth of July party and fundraising.
Tuesday, July 4, the 39th Annual John Langhans 7.1 Green Mile Road Race starts at 8:30 a.m. on the Green in Woodstock. To register for the race as a runner or walker, go to active.com.
Billings Farm and Museum’s Old Vermont 4th celebration goes from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with a family celebration featuring the reading of the Declaration of Independence at noon, traditional wagon rides, a historic debate, making 1890 flags, spelling bees, sack races, historic base ball, and lots more.
The Woodstock Union High School campus hosts activities starting 6 p.m. with games and activities, including a bounce house. The Spectrum Teen Center’s Cookout and Picnic, live music entertainment starts at 6 p.m. by The BorderStone Band. The Ora E. Paul American Legion and Boy Scout Troop 220 will perform a flag ceremony at 7 p.m. Fireworks display at dusk.
PLYMOUTH –
July 4: President Calvin Coolidge Birthday Celebration, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Plymouth’s July 4th commemorates the Nation’s birth, as well as the only U.S. president born on Independence Day. The day begins at 10 a.m. with a Naturalization Ceremony – the induction of 20 new U.S. citizens. At noon, the Vermont National Guard leads a march to the cemetery where a wreath from the White House is placed at the president’s gravesite. Afternoon activities include the Stringfield Springers old-time string band, barbecue, birthday cake, historic craft demonstrations, wagon rides, and a “marathon reading” of Coolidge’s autobiography.
QUECHEE –
The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) will hold its Bald Eagle Day on Tuesday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All activities are included with general admission to the VINS Nature Center. Why is the Bald Eagle our national symbol? How are eagle populations doing in Vermont and North America? Come learn about our resident bald eagles, create eagle crafts, and celebrate our majestic national bird.
Hartford’s Annual 4th of July Fireworks Festival: July 4, 6 p.m., in Kilowatt Park. Live music, family and children’s entertainment, and delicious food! Fireworks at Dusk!
July 4 events begin in Brownsville at 7 a.m. with a pancake & sausage breakfast at the Brownsville Church. At 8 a.m., a Mary L. Blood Library book sale. There will be Community games at the Albert Bridge School for all ages from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with crafts, white elephant & food sale in the Town Hall and a food Booth provided by the W. Windsor Moonlighters near the Town Hall. Live music at the Library featuring The Firehouse Six Dixieland Band.
At noon, the annual parade “Our American Heroes” will start. The parade will stage on the Hartland-Brownsville Road near the Cemetery at 11 a.m. All Veterans invited to walk or ride in the Parade. Antique-Unique vehicles wanted.
READING –
The Reading Old Home Day event will be held on Sunday, July 2, starting at 11 a.m. with a parade. The theme this “Hollywood.” Followed by the chicken barbecue and ducky derby as well as ox pulling and cow flop bingo. Reading’s Old Home Day is a community event that dates back to 1901. This will be the 42nd year that the Reading Fire Department has been hosting this event for the community.
HARTLAND –
Hartland Old Home Day will take place on Tuesday, July 4. The day starts with a Tractor pucontiues.m. and continues with a parade at 11. Vendors and entertainment will be set up behind the Rec Center after the parade. Live performance by the Moonlighters Big Band starting at 7 p.m., the day concludes with fireworks held at 9 p.m.
BARNARD –
The Barnard Volunteer Fire Department’s annual flea market and chicken barbecue will be held on Saturday, July 1, at the Barnard Town Hall. The yard sale begins at 10 a.m. followed by the chicken barbecue of grilled chicken and hot dogs with homemade side salads and desserts.
