Photo credit - John Lazenby
 

Celebrate Spring During Montpelier Mayfest! 

May 3rd - 4th

From Green Up Day and the return of the Capital City Farmers Market, to Montpelier Alive’s 25th Anniversary Fundraiser and the whimsical joy of All Species Day, the weekend is packed with community events, creativity, and seasonal cheer. Find music, specials, parties, and more all across downtown. Don't forget to explore all that downtown Montpelier has to offer. From cozy cafés and craft cocktails to unique shops and local art, there’s something for everyone. And don’t miss the magic after dark—our iconic bridges will be glowing all weekend long.

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Weekend Highlights

Saturday:

Capital City Farmers Market - 9:00am-1:00pm @ 133 State Street. The market returns to their summer location after their winter season at Barr Hill!

 

Green Up Day - 9:00am-1:00pm Stop by the Farmers Market or Montpelier City Hall to pick up a Green Up bag and help make Montpelier sparkle! 

Bridge to a Bright Future Fundraiser - 7:00-10:00pm Montpelier Alive is proud to celebrate 25 years of enhancing and supporting our city’s vibrant downtown with a special fundraising event. Join us at the Capitol Plaza Hotel ballroom and enjoy live music by the Bent Nails House Band, cash bar, light apps, silent auction, and guest speakers, all while supporting the future of Montpelier. Purchase tickets here!
Photo Credit: Jeb Wallace Brodeur Photo Credit: Paul Richardson Photo Credit: Paul Richardson Photo Credit: John Lazenby

Sunday:

All Species Day - 12:00-4:00pm. Opening ceremonies begin in Hubbard Park, followed by a parade downtown, and pageant at the State House. Come dressed as your favorite species and join in celebrating our interdependence with all of life.

12:00-1:00pm: Hubbard Park - Calling All Species, arrival of the Stag King, and line-up for the parade.
1:15-2:15pm: Parade - From Park Street, to Main Street, and State Street.
2:30-4:00pm: Birth Of Spring Pageant at the State House.

 Watch the 2024 livestream HERE.
Photo Credit Top Row: All Together Now

 

   Photo Credit Bottom Row:
James Matthew Gallagher
More Festivities!
Join the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in celebrating the grand reopening of their basement, now home to the Basement Teen Center! Stop by Saturday from 10am-2pm to check out this newly revitalized space.

Three Penny Taproom is  bringing back Montbeerlier!

Saturday May 3rd
3pm-9pm
on Langdon Street

Featuring live Music from:
Vorzca, GRG Trio, D. Davis & Mark Gwinn

They will be offering a wide variety of favorites, Beers, Ciders, and Non Alcoholic beverages. Smash Burgers off the flat top and Vegetarian options as well.

No Mow May - Consider "No-Mow-May" during the month of May for a real-life pollinator paradise! By simply eliminating or sharply reducing the mowing of your lawn and allowing more flowers to bloom offers bees and other pollinators a wonderful playground of floral resources at a critical time in their lifecycle. Studies have shown this simple act can increase abundance and diversity of wildlife in your yard, especially pollinators.