SVDV Chamber of Commerce

Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce - Annual Member Meeting
2025-07-22 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | The Wilmington Inn
The Board of Directors invites you to our 2025 Annual Member Meeting and Mixer on Tuesday, July 22nd at 4:30pm at The Wilmington Inn. The short meeting agenda will include an update on the Chamber and is followed by a mixer featuring appetizers and a cash bar from The Wilmington Inn and Nomad Chefs. Please RSVP below & we’ll see you there!

Tech Help with Alan
2025-07-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Pettee Library, 16 South Main Street, Wilmington, VT, 05363, United States
Join Alan on the 3rd Monday of each month at 3pm for all your tech help needs!

Ian Campbell at Snow Republic
2025-07-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Snow Republic Brewery, 33 Rte 100 North, West Dover, VT, 05356, United States
Ian Campbell will be playing at Snow Republic on Sunday’s from 1 – 4 pm

Southern Vermont’s Rock River Artists’ 32nd Annual Open Studio Tour
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-20 | VT
CONTACT: Deidre Scherer, deidre@dscherer.com, 802.348.7807
Sat-Sun, July 19-20, 11am-5pm
Eleven accomplished artists in media from raku pottery to painting; thread on fabric to
printmaking.
Pick up a tour map at the Olallie Gallery at Olallie Daylily Garden, 129 Auger Hole Rd., South
Newfane, where participating artists present a group show. Then begin a self-guided tour of
studios, all within short driving distance.
Artists on the 2025 tour: Brittany Bills-Coleman, painting and pressed flowers; Mucuy
Bolles, Mayan-inspired pottery; Lily Lyons, paint and glass; Richard Foye, raku pottery; GR
Studios, painting; Kimberly McCormack, linocut printmaking; Georgie Runkle, oil painting;
Deidre Scherer, thread on fabric; Matthew Tell, gas- and wood-fired pottery; Gianna Robinson, painting; T. Breeze
Verdant, upcycled inlay jewelry.
Free. For more information, visit rockriverartists.com.

Teen Group @ the Pettee Memorial Group
2025-07-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Pettee Library, 16 South Main Street, Wilmington, VT, 05363, United States
Once you enter the doors of the library – will you ever escape? Our Youth Librarian Laura will make it EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to leave on Thursday February 20th at 3:00 PM. Are you up for the challenge? As long as you are in your teens, you’re welcome to find out. Advice: Don’t PANIC…!

Teddy Bear Picnic at Bartleby's Books
2025-07-12 17:15 - 17:30 | Bartleby’s Books, 17 West Main Street, Wilmington, VT, 05363, United States
Join Bartleby’s for a Teddy Bear Picnic at 5:15pm on Saturday, July 12th during the Village Stroll. Bring your teddy bear for story time where we’ll read We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.

Picnic in the Park Village Stroll
2025-07-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Historic Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, VT, 05363
Join us for a delightful summer evening in downtown Wilmington! On Saturday, July 12th from 5:00-7:00PM, we’re spreading out picnic blankets and bringing the community together.
What to bring?
Bring your own picnic basket or grab a bite to eat from one of our amazing downtown restaurants. Then head over to Memorial Hall Lawn and find a spot to relax and enjoy the evening.
Got an antique car?
We’d love to see it! Cruise downtown and park your antique car along Main Street—it’ll add some classic charm to the evening and make the stroll even more special.

What to Expect?
Picnic & relaxation : Enjoy the evening on the lawn with friends, family, and good eats.
Lemonade Stand: Cool off with a cup of refreshing lemonade.

Teddy Bear story time at Bartleby’s (5:15PM): Bring your favorite stuffed friend for a “beary” fun story session! Lawn Games & Crafts: Head to the library lawn for lawn games and creative pinwheel-making—fun for all ages.

Writers' Group @ Pettee Memorial Library
2025-07-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Pettee Library, 16 South Main Street, Wilmington, VT, 05363, United States
Lynne runs a lovely writers’ group every second Thursday of the month. Join this group, if not to share your writing and that of others, but for Lynne’s warmth, knowledge and humor.

Deerfield Valley Community Social
2025-07-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Vermont Distillers, 7755 Rte 9, West Marlboro, Vermont, 05363
Join us for the Deerfield Valley Community Social, a free and welcoming event open to all residents—both new and longtime—as well as local business owners!
Enjoy FREE delicious empanadas from RVQ and light refreshments provided by River Valley Market. At the cash bar enjoy refreshing handcrafted mixed drinks featuring Metcalfe’s spirits.
Live music by Logan Boyd will keep the energy up, and you won’t want to miss the exciting door raffles!
RSVP below to help us plan for food.We can’t wait to see you there—come connect with your community!

Wardsboro 4th of July Street Fair & Parade
2025-07-04 09:00 - 13:00 | VT
Welcome to the Wardsboro 4th of July Parade & Street Fair! Join us at the Wardsboro Town Hall for a day of fun and celebration. The event will feature a lively parade showcasing local talent and creativity, followed by a vibrant street fair with delicious food, crafts, and entertainment for all ages. Don’t miss out on this festive community gathering to kick off your Independence Day celebrations!

Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Display
2025-07-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Hayford Field, 1 School St, Wilmington, VT, 05363, United States
Celebrate Independence Day and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display with family and friends in beautiful Wilmington, VT. Food vendors, cotton candy, music and bouncy house fun begins at 6 p.m.
Rain date is July 6th.
Parking Info
Parking is available at the following lots with shuttles provided by the MOOver to the Hayford Field starting at 5:30 p.m.

Free shuttles from : Howe Farm Field – off of Rte 100 North, just past WW Building Supply and the Wilmington Town Garage – off Chimney Hill (21 Haystack Road)
The last bus leaving Mount Snow is 5:30 p.m.
Riders going north of the Howe Farm Park n Ride can request a drop off after the fireworks.
No parking at the old GS lot this year.
Accessible parking is available at the field. Please let the street attendant know this is needed and they will let you through.

This Year’s Vendors
RVQ BBQ Food Truck
Farm Road Estate – Small batch ice cream
Sunshine Lemonade
La Casita churros
Cotton Candy
Snow Cones
Tony’s Pizza
Neighborhood Kitchens

This event is brought to you by

For questions please call the Chamber at 802-464-8092

Big Picture Farm Goat Hangout
2025-06-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 | VT
Come snuggle with the goats! Our favorite activity is going to spend time with the goats. Join us on the farm on one of a select days and get in as many goat cuddles as possible.
13 and up $20 per person. Children 12 and under $12. Product sold separately. At the end of each Goat Snuggle you will have the opportunity to go to our shop down the hill and see our assortment of farm products.
Please know that snuggles will start at the time listed, even if you arrive early. Goat snuggles last 40 minutes in the barnyard and then for the last 20 minutes you have the opportunity to check out our farm store.
Tickets are not refundable if you are unable to use it, but can be transferred to someone else, just let us know.
802-221-0547

Southern Vermont Rides by Kitzhof Inn
2025-06-27 - 2025-06-29 | The Kitzhof Inn, 332 Rte 100, West Dover, VT, 05356, United States

SVDV Chamber June Member Mixer
2025-06-24 16:30 - 18:30 | The Inn at Mount Snow, 401 Vermont Rte 100, West Dover, VT, 05356, United States
Join Members of the Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce for their June Member Mixer at the Inn at Mount Snow!
Light appetizers and cash bar available.
RSVP Below.

Plein Air Workshops at The Wilmington Inn
2025-06-22 - 2025-06-26, 2025-06-08 - 2025-06-12 | The Wilmington Inn

Driving Change for Vermont's Children
2025-06-21 16:00 - 19:00 | VT
Driving Change for Vermont’s Children is a celebration of antique automobiles and community impact, supporting safe and happy childhoods. You are invited to a special afternoon filled with beautiful antique cars and stories of the important work of Prevent Child Abuse Vermont!
In 2024, PCAVT served 1,538 adults and children in the four southern counties of Vermont (Bennington, Rutland, Windsor and Windham). Our work has a significant ripple effect – from these direct services of programs and trainings, we impacted 16,681 children, resulting in safer environments for families in your community.
Hear stories of the powerful work being done by PCAVT, the people who have been impacted, and discover how you can make a difference in the life of Vermont’s children.
What to expect:
– Light refreshments and drink perfect for an afternoon
– Silent Auction
– Stories

Farm Road Estate 5K Run for the Rotary
2025-06-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Farm Road Estate, 7 Cross Town Road, West Dover, VT, 05356, United States
Farm Road Estate’s 5k Run for the Rotary returns for a second year! Bring your friends and kick off the day with a fun run through beautiful Dover, Vermont while supporting a great cause!

Annual Chamber Golf Tournament at Haystack Golf Course
2025-06-16 | Haystack Golf Course, 70 Spyglass Lane, Wilmington, Vermont, 05363
Held at the picturesque Haystack Golf Course, the Annual Chamber Golf Tournament brings together community members, businesses owners and their employees for a great day of golf, games and delicious food. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place teams, plus contests, raffles and great giveaways!
Day of Check-In opens at 11:30 am | Shotgun start at 1pm
Register today and take advantage of early bird pricing! All packages include a boxed lunch, greens fees, cart fees, entrance into the longest drive, closest to the pin and hole in one contests and cocktail reception.
Registration options include:
Foursome & Fun Package – includes all the extras to provide your team with the ultimate day of golf.
Foursome Package – includes basics, greens fees, cart fee, lunch and cocktail reception.
Single Player – includes basics for an individual player. We will assign you to a team once we get closer to the Tournament date.
Extras – add on specific contests, mulligans, raffle prizes and more al-a carte.

Vermont Natural History Museum Market
2025-06-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Metcalfe Vermont Distillers, 7755 Rte 9, Marlboro, VT, 05363, United States
