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More than two dozen local farmers and producers will have products, animals, plants and more, for sale and/or display. Horse and wagon rides, music, kids activities, farm skill demonstrations. Silent raffle with huge variety of prizes. Lunch foods for sale. Proceeds directly support Hartland's Farm to School programs. Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 802-295-8563 or visit hartlandnews.blogspot.com/

This hot air balloon festival features two dozen hot air balloons, with flights held morning and evening (always weather and wind permitting). Continuous music and entertainment for all ages is offered alongside 60 craft artisans and commercial vendors. Children’s activities include train rides, a bungee jump, an inflatable climbing wall, slide and tunnel; craft activities, and face painting. And of course there will be festival food, a beer and wine garden, and more surprises. Admission: Adults $12, Children age 6-12, $5 Information: quecheeballoonfestival.com/

The Magic Hat Brewery & Artifactory is hosting this free outdoor music festival to benefit Burlington-based non-profit Big Heavy World. Featuring Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute, Rough Francis, Myra Flynn, Seed, Steph Pappas Experience, and Casio Bastard. Additional event happenings include a beer garden featuring Big Heavy Wheat beer, barbecue, brewer-lead tours, hand rolled cigars, and the chance to Dunk-a-Punk. Nectars will host an after-party at 9 p.m. Time: Noon-6 p.m. Information: www.magichat.net/heavyfest

Enjoy a weekend of wine tastings, food pairings, gala dinners, cooking seminars, and auctions while taking in the beauty of Stowe in summer. Major events are the Kickoff Wine Tasting, June 22, 5-7 p.m.; the Grand Tasting & Silent Auction, June 24, noon to 4 p.m.; the Gala Dinner & Auction, June 23, 6-11 p.m.; and the Demos, Seminars & Tastings, June 23 and June 24. Information and event schedules: visit www.stowewine.com.

Festival and trade show featuring the most talented and unique Vermont artists, craftsmen, musicians, performers and chefs. The event includes art showings, a live auction, several musical performances, and a vaudeville style performance. On Sunday a grilling competition will take place and be open to the public. Time: Friday, 3-6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: www.vtartisanfestival.com

An old-time country fair with rides, food, games, and agricultural contests and exhibits. Parade on June 2 at 10:30 a.m. sarts on Pleasant Street heading north. Left onto Main Street through the village. Pass between the Reviewing Stand & Lincoln Park (village green). Continues down Main Street to left on Dickinson Avenue. See event website for schedule and locations. Information: www.vermontdairyfestival.com.

The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival is a 10-day mix of ticketed and free performances in a variety of venues, free community and educational events, and live music presented in bars, clubs and restaurants throughout the city. Listen to world-class music amid sweeping vistas, on starlit cruises and in intimate venues. See the sunset over Lake Champlain and groove to jazz echoing off the Green Mountains onto every street corner. Information and schedules: www.discoverjazz.com

Enjoy over 500 beautiful new and antique quilts including the Gerald Roy antique quilt exhibit and the Nancy Halpern Retrospective. Great vendors, wonderful workshops and lectures with nationally renowned teachers, appraisals, free gallery talks and demos await all quilt enthusiasts. Time: Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday,9 a.m.-3 p.m. Champagne and Chocolate Preview is June 28, 7:30-9:30 p.m. View contest and special exhibit quilts, congratulate winners, and shop at more than 80 vendor booths while enjoying champagne, ginger ale, and chocolates. Tickets are $12.
Show admission: One-day pass: General, $12 and seniors (age 65+), $10; two-day pass: $21 and seniors, $19; three-day pass: $28 and seniors, $27; children under age 14 admitted free with paying adult. All admissions include free parking. Information: www.vqf.org

Mayfest is host to some of the finest jewelers, potters and art displays that can be seen anywhere in New England. In addition to quality crafters you will find all-day entertainment, and multiple children's activities. Main, School, Silver, and Valentine streets become pedestrian-only thoroughfares for Mayfest, and the streets are filled with artisans and entertainers. There will be plenty of space to walk around and much to see resulting in a pedestrian friendly environment. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: www.betterbennington.com.