East Coast Watercross
The fun doesn’t end with the Bassmaster Elite Series and Outdoors Expo! Jet skiers will soar across Lake Champlain when East Coast Watercross hits the beach from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29-30. Offering a variety of class levels, ages 8 and up can compete in an action-packed race around a 30-buoy course, providing entertainment and suspense for all spectators.
Event Organizer Christopher Yates commented, “We have the option to hold races in 13 states within our region and, as you can imagine, that allows for a lot of options both in lakes and on the ocean. However, most Cities simply do not have such a large public beach area to accommodate all the racers. Plattsburgh will not only be a perfect race location, but it will also be a great getaway for the hundreds of racers traveling from as far south as Florida. We are honored to help introduce these racers to the Adirondacks in the ‘real’ Upstate NY.”
Lake Champlain Maritime Festival
Lake Champlain Maritime Festival
Stroll along the shores from venue to venue, view the classic boats, long boats, canoe, kayak and Dragon boat demonstrations as we commemorate the past, present, and future of Lake Champlain. Experience boat building, sample local fare, enjoy music and bring the children for hands-on exhibits along the spectacular shores of Burlington Vermont’s Waterfront.
July 27-30. Burlington Waterfront
FREE Admission*
*Tickets required for select events. All information subject to change.
www.lcmfestival.com
Vermont Brewers Festival
BEER WORTH FINDING™
Burlington Waterfront Park, July 21-22, 2017
The Vermont Brewers Festival is the one of the premier beer festivals in the world, held on the waterfront of Lake Champlain overlooking the Adirondack Mountains, on the third weekend of July.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the festival. It is hosted by the Vermont Brewers Association, a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1995 to promote and strengthen the culture of craft brewing in Vermont through marketing, education and advocating for Vermont made beer.
Tasting Tickets $40 + $3 Burlington Impact Fee and Taxes + Service Fee
Abenaki Heritage Weekend
June 24-25, 2017
Featured Exhibit Alnobak: Wearing Our Heritage
On view at LCMM June 24 through August 12, 2017
Native Arts Marketplace.
This special weekend organized by Vermont Abenaki Artists Association and presented at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum gives visitors an Abenaki perspective on life in the Champlain Valley. Dancing, drumming, storytelling, craft and cooking demonstrations are presented by members of Vermont’s Abenaki Tribes. The Native Arts Marketplace and exhibit opening celebration provide opportunities to meet some of the artists featured in the special exhibition Alnobak: Wearing Our Heritage and other regional artists.
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Lake Champlain This 128-page softcover book features stunning historical images from the archives of Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and other regional collections, and includes chapters on Patriotic Sites and Celebrations; Commerce in the Canal Era; The Age of Steam; Crossing Lake Champlain; Recreational Boating; Summer and Summer Folk; Hunting and Fishing; and Winter. ‘Lake Champlain’ tells the story of this historic, busy commercial corridor and recreational destination.
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Vermont Invasive Patroller Workshop, Marlboro Graduate Center, Room 2E, 28 Vernon St, Brattleboro
VIP surveyors on Lake Memphremagog in 2016
This 3-hour VIP workshop will include classroom and hands-on identification training, and a half hour break for lunch. An optional site visit to view the invasive aquatic plant, Eurasian watermilfoil in the Retreat Meadows will follow the workshop. You will need your own non-motorized vessel, PFD and paddle for the site visit unless other arrangements are made with Ann Bove. The site visit will be weather permitting.
Interested workshop participants are encouraged to join our statewide network of volunteers who survey for aquatic invasive species in their favorite lake or pond.
You may now register online. Workshops and materials are offered at no cost to participants. Space is limited. For more information, contact Ann Bove at ann.bove@vermont.gov or (802) 490-6120
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