Mayfest Returns to Downtown Bennington

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BENNINGTON, Vt. — The 35th annual Mayfest Arts and Crafts Festival returns to Bennington after a COVID-19 driven two-year hiatus. 
 
Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic and filled with over 95 vendors offering juried crafts and specialty food on May 28 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. 
 
This event is free and open to the public with plenty of free parking downtown.
 
There will be many different types of live performances throughout the day on four separate stages including the Thomson Family Stage in Merchants Park as well as children's activities, live demos, and much more. Artisans will be offering a range of products, from handmade jewelry, clothing, sculpture, carvings and paintings, to gifts, and specialty food items.  
 
Food vendors include Jamaican and World cuisine, fried dough, fresh squeezed lemonade, and cotton candy.  
 
Main Street businesses will be offering special activities and special deals throughout the day. Some restaurants will offer specials.
 
For more information, contact the Better Bennington Corp. at (802) 442-5758 or admin@betterbennington.com.

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