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31/10/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween! 🍂👻🎃

22/10/2024

Please join us for Revitalizing Waterbury's Fall Business Mixer.

You're invited to an evening of socializing and networking at Mavic, a French bicycle component manufacturer founded in the late 1800s. Complimentary snacks and drinks will follow a brief speaking program with updates from Mavic and the Economic Development Director.

The featured non-profit is Local Motion, a statewide advocacy group focusing on human-based transportation, vibrant communities, and safe streets.

In the spirit of Halloween, costumes are optional but encouraged!

Located at: Mavic, 5 Pilgrim Park Rd, Waterbury, VT 05676
Tuesday, October 29 2024 from 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM EDT

17/10/2024

Only two days away!

Jack’s Alley Grand Opening
Saturday, October 19 4:00-5:30 p.m.

You are invited to celebrate Waterbury’s newest downtown treasure.

Highlights: The Grand Opening will kick off with music, refreshments, speakers, and the unveiling of murals and new alley features.
Location: Jack’s Alley, between 21 & 23 Stowe St., Waterbury, VT

10/10/2024

JOIN US

Jack’s Alley Grand Opening
Saturday, October 19 4:00-5:30 p.m.

You are invited to celebrate Waterbury’s newest downtown treasure.

Highlights: The Grand Opening will kick off with music, refreshments, speakers and the unveiling of murals and new alley features.
Location: Jack’s Alley, between 21 & 23 Stowe St., Waterbury, VT

A true community project, the Alley Committee warmly thanks each person and organization who has contributed financial support, effort, and work toward the success of Jack’s Alley. This exciting initiative is a partnership with local organizations, as well as dedicated community members, businesses, and civic leaders.

To learn more about the event, please contact: [email protected]

27/09/2024

Goodnight, Waterbury 🌲 You gave us a beautiful day!
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24/09/2024

Vermont Huts Association, Waterbury Area Trails Alliance, and Mad River Valley Backcountry have been cooking up a new recreation haven in Moretown, and you can be the first to learn about it on September 28th! Come explore some of Moretown Family Forest, a 600+ acre parcel bursting with opportunity. Stay tuned for exclusive announcements. Details and RSVP here.

Event Info:
🌳4:00pm Gates open: self-guided tour, burgers and dogs, visit partner tables, music, bonfire and s'mores, enjoy the meadow
🎤5:30pm Presentation of vision by WATA x Vermont Huts, guest speakers, short videos
🍿6:30pm Rad outdoor film showing
🎟️ 7:45pm Closing remarks, raffle winner announced, bonfire lit
🔥8:00pm - 10:00pm Optional: music, dancing in the meadow
🏕️10:00pm - bring your tent and camp out in the meadow if you’d like!

Vermont Huts Association, Waterbury Area Trails Alliance, and Mad River Valley Backcountry have been cooking up a new recreation haven in Moretown, and you can be the ...

12/07/2024

Today is the day! The Waterbury Arts Fest is happening later today at 5 pm until 9:30! Come down and enjoy fantastic music and delicious food. Don’t forget to join our raffle drawing – tickets are only $5 each for a chance to win some prizes. If you've filled out your ArtShop punch card, bring it to the RW booth for your chance to win more goodies! Have a great time and make the most of this amazing day!

A thank you to our grand sponsor VSECU, and sponsors at Suburban Propane, Ben & Jerry's, Northern Lights Family Chiropractic, The Alchemist, Community Bank N.A, Best Western Plus Waterbury/Stowe, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, and New England Landmark Realty.

11/07/2024

Waterbury Arts Fest is on! 🎉 Take a break from the weather and dive into a weekend of fun festivities! Join us for the Friday night block party, which offers great food for dinner, while dancing the night away! 💃🕺 Come back on Saturday for the Arts Market, walk around, and see all the talented artists and their work. and stay for lunch and enjoy amazing performances throughout the day. See you there! 🌟✨

A big shoutout to our sponsors , Suburban Propane, , Ben & Jerry's, , Northern Lights Family Chiropractic, M&T Bank, KORE Solutions, Northfield Savings Bank, IVY Computer, Inc, Community National Bank, Community Bank N.A., Best Western Waterbury/Stowe, New England Landmark Realty, American Legion Post 59, Earth Sea Acupuncture, Hannon Home Center, Noyle W Johnson Insurance, Stowe Cabin in the Woods, RB Technologies, Waterbury Service Center, Four Seasons Dermatology, Ideal Auto & Truck Parts of VT/NAPA, Moose Meadow Lodge & Tree House, National Life Group Foundation, Waterbury Veterinary Hospital, The Old Stagecoach Inn, and Simon Operations Services.

09/07/2024

Excited for the Waterbury Arts Fest this weekend! Join us at the Friday Night Block Party and Saturday Arts Market for a blast of family fun and creativity. Huge thanks to for sponsoring. You get to enjoy games like co****le, ladder ball, KanJam, and badminton, plus get crafty at the Makersphere Creation Station! Also, don’t miss our raffle baskets with amazing prizes worth over $250. Raffle tickets are just $5 each!. See you there!

A big shoutout to our sponsors , Suburban Propane, , Ben & Jerry's, , , , , , , , Pomerleau Real Estate, , and Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea

03/07/2024

On Monday, July 1st, we kicked off the new ArtShop shopping and dining promotion. A wide variety of unique and fun local stores, restaurants, and businesses are putting out the welcome mat and inviting visitors to shop and dine locally.

Similar to the popular Wrap it Up & Win holiday promotion, participating businesses will hand out and stamp ArtShop cards when you make a purchase. Once shoppers collect FOUR stamps on their card, the card is brought to the Revitalizing Waterbury booth on Friday or Saturday during the Arts Fest to receive a prize – a 2023 Waterbury Arts Fest Commemorative Poster. All completed cards that are turned in will win!

Participating businesses: https://waterburyartsfest.com/about

20/06/2024

What better way to enjoy the Arts Fest, then listening to some great tunes!

Friday, July 12th, The Friday Night Block Party features a Beer Garden sponsored by Big Tree Brewing, food trucks serving up tasty belly-filling food, and of course, incredible live music for you to dance the night away! With performances from SLAP HAPPY JACK to kick us off, and The Grift to close the night out!

On Saturday the 13th, From 10 am to 4 pm, the Waterbury Arts Fest will have a packed schedule thanks to our Stage & Entertainment Sponsor, Ben & Jerry’s. The musical entertainment starts with taking the stage, EXIT 10 featuring
Harwood students and alumni, mainly from Waterbury get together to jam. These young prospects will be showcasing their skills at the Arts Fest. Next is Cooie’s clear, soulful, and vibrant vocal stylings and Adlai's masterly keyboard accompaniment come together to lend gorgeous expression to the popular and traditional music we all know and love, followed by EMMA COOK MUSIC, with thoughtful lyrics and upbeat grooves Emma will draw you in, singing songs about spice racks and swimming and everything in between, and finishing the day is SOULSTICE
A Ska and Reggae-inspired party band.

A shoutout to some of our sponsors, Fairfield Inn, M&T Bank, Casella Waste Systems, KORE Solutions, Northfield Savings Bank, Ivy Computer, and Community National Bank.

18/06/2024

The Waterbury Arts Fest is proud to feature some of Vermont’s most talented artists! On Saturday, July 13, Pilgrim Park will be transformed into a wonderful arts market with incredible artworks from a very talented lineup of artists, crafters, and makers. Be sure to walk the whole event because you won’t want to miss a thing!

Amongst all the art, we also believe food is an art and we take all our art seriously at the Waterbury Arts Fest! Each year, we try to bring a variety of flavors to the table, all with a focus on fresh and local, and this year will be no exception!

The Spicy Spoke - Noodle bowls
Mediterranian Mix - classic Greek fare
Paprika Catering Company - Empanadas
Fork in the Road - Gyros, souvlaki and more
Randolph Tech - Burgers, fries and tots
Pingala Cafe - Vegan
Alladin - Middle Eastern vegetarian

Lauren's Cheesecake - Cheesecake
Howln Good Kettle Corn - Popcorn
The Udder Guys - Ice cream
Adventures of Cake - Cake pops and cup cakes
The Curdeous Cow - Deep fried cheese curd
Littlen & Co. - coffee

A thank you to our friends over at Blackback Pub, , Casella Waste Systems, Concept ll, Crossroads Beverage, Darby Kolter & Roberts LLP, , and, Gristmill Builders.

12/06/2024

This beautiful piece called "Passing Storm" by the artist Natasha Bogar is the new Waterbury Arts Fest Commemorative Poster! The image is featured on a new Waterbury Arts Fest poster to be sold as a fundraiser for Revitalizing Waterbury.

Plan on coming down to the Waterbury Arts Fest, July 12 & 13! You can purchase the poster, listen to great music, dance under the skies, check out our 100+ artists, and find yummy food and drink!

To read more about Natasha and her work, check out: https://revitalizingwaterbury.org/blog/natasha-bogar-painting-featured-on-2024-waterbury-arts-fest-commemorative-poster

A shoutout to our grand sponsor at VSECU!

07/05/2024

What a gorgeous day to meet with one of our sponsors for the Waterbury Arts Fest, Community Bank, N.A. Holly, and Hayden thanks for coming to visit us!

06/04/2024

The Eclipse is just 2 days away! Some Waterbury businesses will be featuring delicious treats and special Eclipse themed items! Apologies if we missed anyone!

Cold Hollow Cider Mill: Lunch specials, sugar on snow, candy apples, eclipse themes bakery items and donuts

Lake Champlain Chocolates: Solar Eclipse Sandwich! An out-of-this-world ice cream sandwich with two blackout brownie cookies and a scoop of Vermont Maple ice cream made with real maple syrup.  Limited-edition while supplies last!

Stones Throw Pizza: eclipse-themed special pizza, limited run eclipse beers

Stowe Street Cafe: Eclipsed themed sugar cookies and cupcakes

Stowe Street Emporium: Moon” cookies (chocolate chip with white chips)

The Tiny Acorn: Sun cookies

Vermont GoodFire Cannabis: eclipse branded cannabis drinks and gummies

05/04/2024

The Eclipse is just 3 days away! With the day fast approaching, some Waterbury businesses will be hosting an event, or opening for extra hours. Apologies if we missed anyone!

Paprika Catering Company: Open Sunday, extra hours on Monday

Stones Throw Pizza: Monday Lunch

Stowe Street Emporium: extended hours Saturday & Sunday. Closing on Monday, April 8 at 2 pm

The Tiny Acorn: Sun/Moon story time Fri, Apr 4 16 10:30 / Discounts on Monday

Vermont GoodFire Cannabis: Sun, April 7, 12-4 pm one year anniversary party- music, food

Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea: Open Monday from 12 pm - 4pm

03/04/2024

The Eclipse is under a week away! With the day fast approaching, Waterbury businesses have lots of fun items and souvenirs to get!

: Exclusive eclipse poster, "I saw the 2024 solar eclipse in Vermont" sticker, kids and adult books about eclipses
: Eclipse glasses
: In-house designed eclipse sticker, fridge magnet and shirts
: Eclipse t-shirts (sizes S-XXL) eclipse decals and magnets
: Eclipse themed disc golf discs

Check out the Waterbury Eclipse website for more information: Link in bio for Instagram users, and link below for Facebook. https://waterburyvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30064

28/03/2024

Waterbury Arts Fest applications are LIVE! All artists, crafters, makers, and creators are encouraged to apply and join us during this busy and beloved event on July 13. Applications are open now through April 8th and we are looking forward to another great year, so apply at the link in our bio, learn more at waterburyartsfest.com, or reach out to [email protected] with any questions.