Vermont Days 2008, June 14th and 15th, is the weekend to celebrate the arrival of summer and enjoy a free sample of Vermont’s excellent fishing, state parks, and historic and cultural resources.

All Vermont State Park day areas, state-owned historic sites, and the Vermont Historical Society Museum in Montpelier will be open at no charge.   Saturday, June 14th is free fishing day – the one day in the year when residents and non-residents may go fishing without a license.  Sunday, June 15th is Father’s Day and there are special events being planned all around Vermont to help celebrate (and thank) our Dads.

This is a great chance to gather with family and friends and discover a new part of Vermont, or reconnect with a place you haven’t visited in a while.  Locations and events are open and free for everyone – both residents and nonresidents.

The weekend has something for everyone. This year in addition to special Father’s Day events, we are adding more activities at the state parks and historic sites – including live music, Vermont dairy products, artist demonstrations, and performances. Download our printable Vermont Days program card (PDF - 267K).

• Statewide events
• Free fishing (no license) in all Vermont waters
• Free admission to all State-Owned Historic Sites. 
• Free Ice Cream Day at participating state parks
• Free interpretive programs at select State Parks
• Northwestern Vermont
  • Chimney Point State Historic Site, Addison: A Trip Through Time
  • Go Fly a Kite, Hubbardton Battlefield Historic Site, Hubbardton (1PM - 4PM)
  • Fishing Festival, Ed Weed Fish Culture Station, Grand Isle (9AM - 3PM)
  • Beaudoin Project performs, Branbury State Park, Salisbury (2PM)
  • Concert - Social Band, Sand Bar State Park, Milton (2PM)
• Northeastern Vermont
• (VINS) Live Program - Raptor Encounter, Waterbury Center State Park (2PM)
• Southeastern Vermont
• President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth Notch: Vermont Days. Horse-drawn wagon rides at the President Coolidge Site both days, (1 PM – 4 PM)
• Old Constitution House, Windsor: Vermont Days. Traditional craft demonstrations are scheduled at Old Constitution House both days, (11 AM – 5 PM)
• Southwestern Vermont
• Let’s Go Fishing clinic, Lake St. Catherine State Park, Poultney (10AM - 1PM)
• Pete & Karen Sutherland Music & Contra Dance, Mount Independence Historic Site, Orwell (2PM)
  

Sunday, June 15 – Father’s Day

• Statewide events
• Free Ice Cream Day at participating state parks
• Free return day passes for fathers at State Parks and Historic Sites! Sunday only
• Free raffle tickets for Father’s Day grill giveaway - available at State Parks and Historic Sites! Sunday only
• Northwestern Vermont
  • Sunday Afternoon Hands-on Special, Chimney Point State Historic Site, Addison:
  • Wildflowers on the Mount, Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell.  (1 PM)  
• Northeast Vermont
  • Kent Museum, Calais: Open 1-5pm with author readings at 2pm and a poetry reading at 3pm.
  • Green Mountain Brass Band, Waterbury Center State Park, Waterbury (2PM)
• Southwestern Vermont
• Wildflowers of the Mount, Mount Independence Historic Site, Orwell (1PM)
• Southeastern Vermont
• Constitution Brass Quintet, President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth Notch (1 PM – 4 PM)
• Traditional craft demonstrations, Old Constitution House, Windsor (11 AM – 5 PM)

Download our printable Vermont Days program card (PDF - 267K). *More Vermont Days events and activities are being planned and will be added as they are confirmed. Please continue to check back often for updates.

Vermont Days is a free statewide event celebrating Vermont’s natural resources, history, and talent brought to you by the Dept. of Forests, Parks & Recreation, Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, Division of Historic Preservation, Dept. of Tourism & Marketing, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, VT Arts Council, VT Information Centers, and many supportive state employees and volunteers.