Mayfest Returns to Downtown Bennington

Print Story | Email Story
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.

Tags: downtown,   

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

SVMC Wellness Connection: April 19

April 19, 2024

Car Safety Tips Everyone Needs to Know

?

Whether you are transporting your newborn home for the first time or getting an eight-year-old to soccer practice, you should never lose sight of this simple fact: the car seat you use has the potential to save their life. Learn how to find and choose the right car seat for your child.

READ MORE
?

Understanding Fast Track Joint Replacements

Also known as same-day joint replacements, Fast Track joint replacement surgery offers many benefits and similarities to standard joint replacement procedures. SVMC's board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Michaela Schneiderbauer, MD, MBA, informs us of the key factors to consider for this type of surgery and how to ensure a smooth recovery process.

READ MORE
?
?

Why Are My Ears Ringing?

If you regularly—or constantly—experience a sound in one or both ears even though there is no outside source of the sound, you likely have tinnitus. It is one of the most common health conditions in the country, and can be as difficult to live with as it is to treat. Read More.

Healthy Kids Running Series

A national, community-based nonprofit that provides fun running and competition opportunities for kids, is set to kick off on Sunday, April 28 at Mount Anthony Union High School in Bennington. To learn more or register your kid(s), Read More.

?

If you or someone you know needs a community survey translated into Spanish or Dari, please contact us via email.

 

?

OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS:

 

?Southwestern Vermont Medical Center svhealthcare.org

?
Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn
?

 

View Full Story

More Vermont Stories