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Our event lineup
Holding events for the community is one way we strive to have a positive impact on the economic and cultural vitality of the city — whether it’s creating vending opportunities for businesses, supporting artists and performers, or just bringing the community together.
We’ve got a banner year planned for 2024. Hope to see you there!
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farmers Market
SUNDAYS, MAY 26-OCTOBER 20 | 10AM-2PM
The Winooski Farmers Market is our biggest event series, operating weekly for six+ months of the year. We’re proud to present some of Vermont’s loveliest produce, farm fresh products, baked goods, prepared foods, and crafts. We offer over 20 vendors every week and a delightful community vibe!
FRENCH HERITAGE DAY
JUNE 30 | 10AM-2PM
French Heritage Day celebrates Vermont’s rich French history and heritage, as well as Québecois culture. We invite local historians and friends of all backgrounds to join us in celebration with music, cuisine, a baking contest, education, and activities!
YOUTH VENDOR DAY
July 28 | 10AM-2PM
Youth Vendor Day is an opportunity for youth ages 7-17 to come share their wares at the market! With mini golf, local resources for youth, and local performers, it’s sure to be a good time!
Fiber Fair
september 1 | 10AM-2PM
Fiber Fair was started by the Heritage Winooski Mill Museum in 2019 to honor Winooski’s roots as a Mill town and create an opportunity for local fiber vendors of all kinds to offer their wares. We’re excited to team up with them to create that space at the Winooski Farmers Market!
Best Pooch in the Noosk
September 28 | 10AM-2PM
Best Pooch in the Noosk is a fun dog show where
every pup is welcome! Prizes are awarded for Cutest, Best Costume, Best Trick, Looks Most like their Human, and Worst Breath.
Onion Festival
october 20 | 10AM-2PM
Coming from the Abenaki ‘Winoskitekw,’ meaning ‘onion land river,’ Winooski is known as Vermont’s Onion City. We’re excited to celebrate our roots and reputation with this Onion Festival! While Onion Festivals have been held in the past, we’re looking forward to introducing a brand new annual event!
Sunday Service
Every other Sunday, June 9-September 1
2PM-8pm
Sunday Service is a brand new FREE summer daytime dance party in Rotary Park! Stop by every other Sunday starting at 2pm after the Winooski Farmers Market!
Winooski wednesdays
june 19, july 10, august 14, september 11
6pM-8PM
Winooski Wednesdays bring life to Rotary Park during the summer months through markets, musical acts, food, kid’s activities, and more. This jam-packed event is free-to-the-public and there’s sure to be something for everyone!
Blingo
every 1st tuesday of the month | 6pM-8PM
Blingo is a way to bring our community together collectively at local businesses — while contributing to a game of chance played both independently and as a group. Winners take home 50% of their round’s entry fee — and fun memories.
Juneteenth
june 19 | 6pM-8PM
Juneteenth, short for the date June Nineteenth, commemorates the day the effects of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Galveston, Texas, freeing the remaining hundreds of thousands of enslaved people. Let’s celebrate this important day with free music, food, fun, and festivities!
Winooski pride
september 11 | 6pM-8PM
Winooski has a long history of welcoming all, and Pride is a celebration and opportunity to hold space for our LGBTQIA+ neighbors and allies. We’re thrilled to grow our Pride event to include a parade, performers, LGBTQIA+ makers market, and kid’s activities!
Halloween in Winooski
october 26 - 27
Our Halloween event with the City of Winooski is our biggest celebration of the year — from 1,000 locally grown pumpkins to music, kids activities, and more.
Holiday Pop-Up Shop
December 5 | 5pm-9pm
In 2023, the Holiday Pop-Up Shop supported a dozen venues around the Rotary and over 60 small businesses vending at them, as well as bringing live DJs to your favorite downtown stops.
Help us make magic happen
community events,
thanks to you
Sponsorships are available to help us make our busy year-round lineup of events possible! Get the word out about your businesses while showing your support for Winooski!
All donations are tax deductible.
If you want to connect, please reach out to Executive Director Melissa Corbin: [email protected].
Winooski Farmers Market
Sponsorships help us keep vendor fees accessible and affordable, while creating a fun atmosphere, reaching new visitors, and supporting our vendors!
French Heritage Day
Sponsorships help us bring French music, cuisine, education, and activities to the event!
Best Pooch in the Noosk
Sponsorships help us coordinate the contest and award fun prizes for winners!
Fiber Fair
Sponsorships will support the creation of a community created mandala!
Onion Festival
Sponsorships will help us plan fun activities for the whole family at this community-oriented event!
Winooski Wednesdays
Sponsorships help us make this free-to-the-public series possible while compensating artists, keeping vendor fees accessible, and making sure there’s something for everyone!
Blingo
Sponsorships help us keep this quirky event going all year long!
Juneteenth
Sponsorships help us celebrate this important day with free music, food, fun, and festivities while compensating artists!
Winooski Pride
Sponsorships help us grow our Pride event to include a parade, performers, LGBTQIA+ makers market, and kid’s activities!
Halloween in Winooski
Sponsorships help us keep this classic, ‘local’s favorite’ party afloat with 1,000 pumpkins!
Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Sponsorships help us keep vendor fees accessible while compensating artists and providing the best support we can to over 75 participants!
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Event parking
Did you know that all city parking is free on Sundays? That includes the parking garage and street parking spots!
Wanna know something even cooler? It’s free during all Downtown Block Party events too! You don’t have to worry about paying for parking during Winooski Wednesdays, Juneteenth, Pride, Halloween, and the Holiday Pop-Up. We’ve got you.
Check the map below to find where to park in Winooski!
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