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Montpelier's July 3rd Independence Day Celebration!

Voted 1 of Vermont's Top 10 Summer Events, the Capital City is excited for the annual Independence Day Celebration on July 3rd. Starting at 3 pm with a jam-packed day, full of fun, family-friendly and FREE events. Come Celebrate!
Seasons of #MontpLove: Summer in the City

Some would say that summer is the best season in Montpelier. It's hard to argue with gorgeous weather, long summer evenings, front porch living, and dips in the swimming hole. Here are some of our summer favorites! Enjoy Summer in Montpelier!
Montpelier Beyond the Guidebooks

There's a lot of see and do in Montpelier beyond the State House. We asked local residents to share some of their favorites. Hopefully you'll discover some new treasures beyond what you read about in a guide book. Learn the Secrets...
Summer Events in Downtown Montpelier

Montpelier comes alive this summer with tons of great downtown events! Join us Downtown...!

What's Happening IN Montpelier

Jun 27
National Life Group Job Fair
Throughout our 170-year history at National Life, our cause to do good in the communities we serve has been as important as the products we sell. We are a mission-driven and purpose-filled business and we dedicate ourselves to ensuring a better future – one person at a time. You can read more about us at www.NationalLife.com.
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Jun 28
National Life Group Job Fair
Throughout our 170-year history at National Life, our cause to do good in the communities we serve has been as important as the products we sell. We are a mission-driven and purpose-filled business and we dedicate ourselves to ensuring a better future – one person at a time. You can read more about us at www.NationalLife.com.
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Jun 29
Montpelier Senior Activity Center: Senior Prom
Get ready to boogie at this year's Senior Prom! Our theme this year is Disco Fever; we will be spending a night dancing, enjoying great music, good food, and drinks. We'll have a guest DJ, a photo booth, and items to bid on in our silent auction! Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased online or at the MSAC office. Everyone is welcome; this event will be great, unique party for people of all ages!
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VIDEO TOUR OF MONTPELIER
If you can see a golden dome when you exit Interstate I-89, then you have found it, the smallest capital city in the United States. The City of Montpelier is located on the shores of the Winooski River, in the Green Mountains, in north central Vermont. Montpelier may be small but it is known for its vibrant, historic downtown. We invite you to watch this 1-minute video tour of downtown Montpelier. Then come for a visit and experience all the Capital City has to offer.

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The Capital City Farmers' Market

The Capital City Farmers' Market is one of the jewels in the crown of Montpelier's downtown. Over 50 vendors gather each Saturday to sell locally-grown and handmade products, unique to Vermont and astounding in quality. Live music every week and special events throughout the season make the market a gathering place. Fresh vegetables and fruits, quality meats, specialty cheeses, artisan bread, baked goods, ethnic foods, herbs, plants, flowers, arts and crafts, honey and maple syrup…the list goes on and on. Join us and see how much Vermont has to offer!

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The Vermont State House

Montpelier is proud to be home to the Vermont State House, one of the oldest and best preserved of our nation's state capitols. After 140 years, the State House Chambers are the oldest legislative chambers in their original condition in the United States. As you tour the halls and chambers, we hope you will develop a sense of what makes this historic building, and the State for which it was built, unique.

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