Schedule Of Events:

Friday July 26, 2024

Jacksonville Blueberry Festival Music and Market Event 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Visit the Town of Whitingham and enjoy live music by the Jacksonville Blues Band, Blueberries, Books, Barbecues, a Live Auction, Wellness Products, and a Farmers Market! Come shop and eat.  Bring a chair, and enjoy a beautiful Vermont summer evening!

The Whitingham Free Public Library 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - The Library is hosting a mini book sale, face painting, children's activities and a live animal show including owls, hawks, turtles, snakes and more with Southern Vermont Natural History Museum.  
Whitingham Municipal Center, Village of Jacksonville  TownofWhitingham-VT.org  (802) 368-7506

Farmhouse Market - Giving out free bite-size blueberry pies from Saxy Chef - while supplies last! Stop by and have your photo taken as a blueberry - share it on our Facebook page @farmhouse05363 for a chance to win a blueberry-themed gift basked! 136 Vermont Rte 100 North, Wilmington (802)-464-1562

Saturday July 27, 2024

Snow Mountain Market Customer Appreciation Day - 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Stop in and show your “Deerfield Valley Blueberry Passport” for a small coffee on us! Kid friendly items available for the Teddy Bear Picnic! We are growing due to your patronage, and we would be “blue” without you! 323 Rt 100 West Dover.  (802) 464-9666

Blueberry flavors at Coffee Barn Café - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Taste the artisan style coffee beverages found at this popular café. Bagels, bacon, omelets, salads, sandwiches, fruit smoothies and more. Open daily from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.
321 Rt. 100, West Dover.  (802) 464-2848

Blueberry Festival Parade - 11:00 am - 12:00 Noon Featuring local floats and marching bands. (Be seated along the parade route by 10:45) The Parade will run from the Dover Town Offices to American Flatbread on Rte 100 N.  Join us after the parade for more festivities, including a craft fair, touch a truck, kids Fair, family friendly activities, yard games, live music and a restaurant crawl! 802-464-8092

Teddy Bear Picnic with Bill Shontz! 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Bring a Teddy Bear and Family Picnic, dress in blue or just bring your best singing voice! 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Coffee Barn Cafe. 321 Route 100, West Dover, Vt. (802) 464-8092.

Touch a Truck 11:00 am – 1:00 pm  Fun for kids of all ages. Stop and see the wide selection of motorized vehicles, construction equipment, and all things that “GO VROOM”! Adults must accompany children.  We hope to have unique vehicles for the children to explore!  
Vermont Route 100 N, West Dover.

Sugar Maple Inn's Blueberry Kids Fair - 10:00 pm - 3:00  Visit the side-lawn and enjoy bouncy houses, bubble fun, giant size yard games, cotton candy and more!  Circus performers from Nimble Arts will join the fun! 145 Vermont Route 100 N, Dover, VT

13th Annual Blueberry Festival Craft Fair 10:00 am - 3:00 pm  Live music and Artisans displaying many Vermont Made products.  
171 Route 100 N, West Dover, VT.

West Dover Fire Department Open House - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Celebrating 60 years of serving the Deerfield Valley.  BBQ, live music, firehouse and fire truck tours and more! 253 VT Rte 100 N, West Dover, VT

36th Annual Timeline Event 11:00 am – 4:00 pm  See a walk-through history on the American Flatbread lawn: see an encampment of re-enactors from Ancient Times to today. Walk-through displays and demonstrations of weapons, gear, and all manner of historical and nostalgic items. See, feel, and smell the past come alive.

Blue Eye Contest 2:00 pm  Bring your baby blues (no contacts allowed) all ages encouraged! Sponsored by the Town of Dover! Contest will be on the lawn at 171 Route 100 N, West Dover, VT.
Music Mile Venues

Snow Republic Brewery  Blueberry themed chicken sandwich and burger as well as a special blueberry lemonade sour on tap! “Live Music”  Open 7 days a week from 12:00 on! 33 Route 100 N, West Dover , VT 05363

Deerfield Bar and Bottle Located at 131 Vermont Route 100 N, West Dover, a bar and bottle shop that offers an inviting ambiance, delicious wine and food pairings and live music.  The owners have tastefully designed the shop and have thought of every detail, bringing a deep knowledge of wines, both old and new world, as well as other appellations. (802) 464-3336

The Valley View Saloon  Kick back and relax in our new “Riverside Dining Area”. Open for lunch! Check out our menu and blueberry inspired cocktails paired with live music.  The Valley View Saloon is located in the Mount Snow Marketplace. 131 Rt. 100 West Dover  (802) 464-9422

West Dover Inn and 1846 Tavern  Hosting blueberry-infused specials. Experience the taste of a blueberry-infused cocktails and check out our blueberry-inspired menu items. Live music all weekend. 108 Route 100 N,  West Dover, 802-463-5207.

Dover Bar and Grill AKA DBaG  Live music by Allegra Larson at 7pm Rain or shine. (Open Noon to Midnight for Blueberry Festival on 7/27)  Special menu items include: Blueberry Chicken Tacos, Blueberry Tres Leches, and Blueberry White chocolate Mudslides, along with other blueberry themed cocktails, and our famous Philly Cheesesteaks and smash burgers.  Follow us on Instagram @thedoverbarandgrill.  Open 7 days a week, 4 pm till 12 am.  A backyard with picnic tables & fire pit. Pet friendly outdoors. 21+  inside, air hockey table, pool table, jukebox, and a dartboard. 802-464-2689, 319 VT Route 100, West Dover.

Sunday July 28, 2024

Rotary Pancake Breakfast Celebrate the Blueberry Festival with a hearty blueberry pancake breakfast, hosted by the Rotary of the Deerfield Valley  Enjoy pancakes, bacon, coffee, and juice as we enjoy this year’s festival. Join us Sunday, July 28th from 8:30-11:00 at Twin Valley Elementary, 360 Route 100 North in Wilmington.  Suggested donations: adults $10.00, kids under 12 year of age $5.00.

farm.o.l.o.g. y –  Learn about all the different varieties and how to plant Blueberry bushes from the Boyd Family Farm  Plant your own patch! The "Pick Your Own” fields are open. 125 East Dover Rd., Wilmington, (802) 464-5618, [email protected].

Blueberry Splash  11:30 am  – 2:30 pm -  Lake Whitingham Enjoy live music floating along Ward's Cove, Fairview Ave Boat Launch, Medburyville Picnic Site and High Country Marina. Pack a picnic lunch and bring the family, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and your floaties for a great day at Lake Whitingham in Wilmington!

Monday July 29, 2024

Blueberry Week StoryWalk 10:30 am at Molly Stark State Park - FREE - Our Story Time moves outdoors for the summer!  Explore Molly Stark State Park ”Libraries Rock”! Bring the whole family and a picnic lunch for after the program.

Tuesday July 30, 2024

Blueberry Pajama Party and Story Time, 7 - 7:30 pm -Weather Permitting Call if in doubt 802- 464-5618!!! Wear your PJs. Great for ages under 8. Storytime in the field. Entry is free. Pick-your-own fields will be open until dark - regular market prices for PYO. 125 East Dover Road, Wilmington.

Wednesday July 31, 2024

Family Fun Frenzy, 3 pm to 5 pm - Substance Free Family Event at Old School Community Center, 1 School Street, Wilmington. FREE. A late afternoon full of fun games, an inflatable obstacle course, lawn games, and a yummy treat!  Bring a picnic for your family.  You may even need a bathing suit and towel in case a fire hose shows up. Sponsored by the Deerfield Valley Community Partnership.

Thursday August 1, 2024

Pettee Library Starting at 5:00
Let's Try It Together! DIY Beeswax Wraps, an eco-friendly alternative to plastic wrap. Been wanting to try that new Pinterest DIY? Us, too!! We'll provide the supplies and instructions, you bring your crafting skills. Register ahead of time to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone! Call 802-464-8557 or email [email protected].

Laugh til You're Blue Adult Comedy Show with A Thorn in My Side Comedy Group at the Carinthia Base Lodge at Mount Snow, 6pm – 10pm  Tickets available now!  Spend the night laughing til you're blue with local comedians from "A Thorn in My Side" comedy show.  Includes appetizers and access to the show.  Offering a cash bar (credit cards only).  Pre-buy tickets at visitvermont.com. Limited tickets available at the Door.
Carinthia Base Lodge at Mount Snow -  1 Carinthia Road, West Dover, VT

Friday August 2, 2024

Beat the Blues at the Vermont Bowl Company, August 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 10 am - 6 pm  
Don't be blue! Pick a plastic "blueberry" from the bowl, and get a free gift!  Valid with purchase of $50 or more.  While supplies last. One per customer.  Open every day. Located just 3/4 of a mile west of the traffic light in downtown Wilmington, 802-464-5296. 111 West Main St., Wilmington, VT

Blueberry Jell-O Extravaganza 5:30 –7:30 pm 200 Gallons of Blueberry Jell-O to slide on, swim in, play in. Donations Accepted. 802-464- 8092. This year's activities are sponsored by Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Saturday August 3, 2024

Annual Book Sale  August 3rd and 4th , 10 am - 8 pm Sat. and 10 am - 2 pm Sun - Book Sale on the library lawn. Shop for books, movies, and audiobooks at great prices. Pettee Memorial Library, 16 South Main Street, Wilmington, 802-464-8557, [email protected]

?It's Our Turnip Farmers and Markers Market 10 am to 2 pm - A community market of growers, makers and performers.  Explore handmade creations, locally grown produce, delicious treats and treasures. Blueberry themed delights will be sprinkled throughout the market too!
5236 VT Rte 100, West Wardsboro, VT @wundorwoven

Blueberry Block Party, 5 pm - Wilmington at night takes on a smooth blue glow!!! Live Music, Dance in the streets. Make sure your belly is empty for the Pie Eating Contest and there are many venders sure to beat the blues! Bring your Street chalk talents with you!!! Check out all the Downtown events and look for all the open businesses. Sponsored by the Town of Wilmington and Wilmington Works. Rain-or-shine. Visit Wilmington Works for more info. Rain location will be announced.

Feel the Blues at the Jim McGrath Studio, 3 - 8 pm - 10% off all paintings during the whole festival except for miniatures, note cards and prints. Open 10 am - 5 pm, closed Wednesdays. 22 West Main Street, Wilmington, 802-380-6821

Do not miss Ratu’s Liquor and Market during the block party! We will be sampling a delicious blueberry-flavored craft beer on tap! All growler fills $2 off! Show us this passport and get 10% off clothing and shoes. Check out Ratu’s dispensary for in house specials! 34 West Main Street. [email protected]. 802 464-2252

Valley Craft Ale – Host of the Blueberry Block “AFTER” Party and we will be serving Blueberry gelato all week of the festival !!! We also Feature Fine Tasting Beers Made Right in Our Brewery. Come Have a Pint! Great-Tasting Beers and Food Served in a Relaxing and Cozy Atmosphere. Visit our Restaurant and Deck!  18N Route 100, Wilmington, VT 05363

Date: July 26-August 3,2024

Location: Various Location in Wilmington, VT

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