Spice on Snow Winter Music Festival
Friday-Sunday
March 6th-8th 2026
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The Spice on Snow Music Festival returns to downtown Montpelier for a winter weekend filled with roots, Cajun, old-time, and folk music.
Featuring:
Nationally recognized musicians
Community jam sessions
Hands-on workshops
Late-night dancing
Daytime performances
throughout the city all weekend long!
Click or scroll down to the Festival Resources section for all things Downtown Montpelier and check out the other events happening around town.
Headliners:
Friday, March 6th
T'Monde
7:00–9:00 PM
Capitol Plaza Hotel | Grand Ballroom | 100 State St
Tickets: $15
(Discount pricing online when purchasing a weekend pass / Full price tickets also available at the door)
T’Monde is a highly acclaimed Cajun trio from Lafayette, Louisiana, known for rich vocal harmonies, driving rhythms, and an expansive sound rooted in traditional Cajun dance music. Their performances feature old-fashioned waltzes, lively two-steps, Creole ballads, and heartfelt storytelling. Members of the band are among the most respected musicians in modern Louisiana music, with multiple Grammy nominations.
Saturday, March 7th
Nadine Landry & Sammy Lind
7:00–9:00 PM
Lost Nation Theater | City Hall | 39 Main St
Tickets: $20
(Discount pricing online when purchasing a weekend pass / Full price tickets also available at the door)
Nadine Landry and Stephen “Sammy” Lind are an internationally celebrated duo specializing in old-time, Cajun, and early country music. Known for their work with Foghorn Stringband, they deliver powerful, danceable performances featuring fiddle, banjo, guitar, and tightly woven vocal harmonies.
Late Night Music:
Friday, March 6th
Ernest James Zydeco
8:30-10:30 PM
Charlie-O’s | 70 Main St, Downtown Montpelier
Free / Donation-Based
Ernest James Zydeco brings a deep-groove, genre-bending take on Louisiana zydeco—mixing tradition with blues, rock, and fearless experimentation driven by his accordion. Rooted in history but wide open sonically, his high-energy shows honor the music’s origins while pushing it somewhere bold, sweaty, and made for the dance floor.
Saturday, March 7th
Pointe Noir Cajun Band
8:00 - 10:30 PM
Hugo’s Bar & Grill | 44 Main St, Downtown Montpelier
Free / Donation-Based
Vermont’s own Pointe Noir delivers lively Cajun tunes rooted in the traditions of Southwest Louisiana, powered by accordion, fiddle, and a rhythm section built to keep dancers moving. Equal parts seasoned tradition and joyful discovery, their high-energy sets welcome everyone—no Cajun dance experience required, just a willingness to jump in and have fun.
Daytime Music Around Town:
The fun begins at 10:30am on Saturday in the Children's Room at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library! Join Jolynda and Nic for a fun singalong for the whole family before embarking on your musical adventure around the City.
From Langdon Street Tavern, to the North Branch Cafe, to Barr Hill, nine venues across Montpelier offer free live music for everyone to enjoy. Check out the full schedule here!
Workshops:
Saturday, March 7th
View full schedule and pre-register here!
Jam Sessions:
Saturday, March 7th
Old-Time Jam Session
3:00–5:00 PM
Led by: Tom Mackenzie
Location: Monteverdi Music School | 46 Barre Street
An open, welcoming jam for musicians of all levels. Bring your instrument and join in.
Sunday, March 8th
Québécois Jam Session
11:30AM–1:30 PM
Led by: Susan Reid
Location: Monteverdi Music School | 46 Barre Street
A participatory jam celebrating Québécois music traditions. Open to musicians of all levels.
Festival Resources:
Lodging in downtown Montpelier:
Things to do:
Shop
Naive Melody: The local music shop to buy all your supplies for Spice on Snow!
Buch Speiler: Montpelier's independent record store since 1973. Come explore the thousands of new and used vinyl and cds hitting the bins every week.
Research logistics like parking, public transportation, and bathrooms on the Getting Here & Parking page.
Other events happening around town:
Saturday, March 7th
Capital City Farmers Market-Alumni Hall, 45 College St, 10am-1pm. Support regional farmers, shop local produce, crafts, and more! Hosting a Sugar on Snow party with Silloway Maple.
We're also seeking a few volunteers to help with ticketing for Friday and Saturday concerts and for Saturday's workshops
(volunteers get free admission!). Send an email to Events Coordinator if you are interested.