STOWE AREA ASSOCIATION
51 Main St., Box 1320
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7321
www.gostowe.com

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jo Sabel Courtney, (802) 253-7321 extension 219, josc@gostowe.com

STOWE, VERMONT CALENDAR LISTINGS FOR SUMMER 2008

EVENTS
Spring Bounty Festival at the Vermont Culinary Classic
Gastronomical adventures will abound in Stowe, Vermont as the Vermont Culinary Classic at Stowe returns for a second year, bringing to life an incredible celebration for the senses. Building on the highly successful 2007 “Classic,” this 10-day event for “foodies” and families alike will feature a wide array of festivities that exult the bounty of spring and Vermont’s rich culinary heritage.
DATE: Saturday, June 14, 2008
TIME: 10am-3pm
LOCATION: Under the Big Top, Stowe Mountain Resort
MORE INFORMATION: 800-GOSTOWE (467-8693)www.vermontculinaryclassic.com
ADMISSION: Free

Vermont Culinary Classic at Stowe
Stowe is home to 40 restaurants and is proud to present this salute to the Vermont bounty of spring and to the culinary arts. Delectable and inviting events throughout the week around Stowe and Vermont, including dinners, cooking classes, tastings and wine pairings, cheese-making
DATES: Friday, June 3--Sunday, June 22, 2008
TIME: Varies
LOCATION: Around Stowe
MORE INFORMATION: www.vermontculinaryclassic.com
ADMISSION: Varies

9th Annual Stowe Wine and Food Classic
Benefiting Charity Care Program at Copley Hospital
DATE: Friday, June 20: Wine Tasting & Kickoff
Saturday, June 21: Gala Dinner & Auction
Sunday, June 22: Grand Tasting & Silent Auction
LOCATION: Trapp Family Lodge
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowefoodandwine.com
ADMISSION: Saturday, $150 pp; Sunday, $60 pp; both days, $185 pp

Green Mountain Corvette Classic
An impressive field of magnificent Corvettes competes for honors in various classes representing more than five decades of production. Corvette memorabilia and Corvette Coral for prospective buyers.
DATE: Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 15, 2008
TIME: Varies
LOCATION: Events throughout the weekend
MORE INFORMATION: 802 253-5320 www.thecorvetteclassic.com
ADMISSION: Registration fees vary

16th Annual Stowe Garden Festival
Over 20 garden-related events, with the theme “Growing Green”. One of Vermont Chamber of Commerce’s “Top Ten Summer Events” in 2006
DATE: Friday, June 27-Sunday, June 29, 2008
TIME: Varies throughout the days
LOCATION: Various
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowegardenfestival.com
ADMISSION: Various

Stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival
One of Vermont's most popular summer celebrations includes a children's corner, live band, great food, beer and wine garden, balloon launches, and tethers
DATE: Friday, July 11-Sunday, July 13, 2008
TIME: Launches Friday 6:30pm; Saturday 6:30am & 6:30 pm; Sunday 6:30am
LOCATION: Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
MORE INFORMATION: www.stoweflake.com

The 4th Annual Taste of Stowe Arts Festival
150 Artists - fine art, craft, and cuisine, in collaboration with the Helen Day Art Center.
DATE: Friday, July 25-Sunday, July 27, 2008
TIME: 10am-5pm daily
LOCATION: Topnotch Field
MORE INFORMATION: www.craftproducers.com
ADMISSION: Adults, $8, children 12 and under free, youth 13-17 $2, Weekend Pass $10

51st Stowe Antique and Classic Car Meet
Rain or Shine the Show goes on. Over 800 antique & classic cars on display. Food concessions, giant automotive Flea Market, car corral. Fashion judging contest, antique car parade through town.
DATE: Friday, August 8-Sunday, August 10, 2008
TIME: Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-4pm; Sunday, 8am-1pm
LOCATION: Nichols Field, Stowe
MORE INFORMATION: www.vtauto.org
ADMISSION: $8, Seniors (60+) $5, Children 12 and under, free

2nd Annual Stowe Village Oldies Dance and Block Party
Main Street in historic Stowe Village will be blocked off and lined exclusively with vintage autos in a salute to the Antique and Classic Car Meet.
DATE: Saturday, August 9, 2008
TIME: 7pm-10pm
LOCATION: Main Street, Stowe Village
MORE INFORMATION: www.gostowe.com

18th Annual British Invasion
A four-day celebration and salutation to the great British motorcar and all manner of other things British. Featured marque this year is the Jaguar and the Morgan
DATE: Thursday, September 18-Sunday, September 21, 2008
LOCATION: Stowe
MORE INFORMATION: www.britishinvasion.com
ADMISSION: Adult 2-day ticket, $15.00; Sunday only, $5.00; Children under 12, free

26th Annual Stowe Foliage Crafts Festival
190 Artists - fine art, craft and cuisine!
DATE: Friday, October 10-Sunday, October 12, 2008
TIME: 10-5pm daily
LOCATION: Topnotch Field, Stowe, Vermont
MORE INFORMATION: www.craftproducers.com
ADMISSION: Adults $8, children 12 and under FREE, youth 13-17 $2, Weekend Pass $10, Students $5 with ID


THE ARTS
Stowe Theatre Guild Presents
The musical ANNIE, June 25-July 6, 2008
BATBOY, THE MUSICAL July 16-August 2, 2008
Edward Albee’s A DELICATE BALANCE August 13-30, 2008
Comedy PRONOUNCING GLENN, September 24-October 11, 2008
LOCATION: Town Hall Theatre, Stowe, Vermont
ADMISSION: Adults $20; Children $10
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowetheatre.com

Waterbury Festival Players Present
ROUGH CROSSING: June 18-July 5, 2008
ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS: July 23-August 9, 2008
INDOOR/OUTDOOR August 20-September 6, 2008
WAIT UNTIL DARK: September 24-October 11, 2008
LOCATION: Waterbury Festival Players Theatre, Waterbury Center, Vermont
MORE INFORMATION: www.waterburyfestivalplayers.com

Lamoille County Players Present
GREASE: July 17-27, 2008
1776: October 2-12, 2008
LOCATION: Hyde Park Opera House
ADMISSION: Adults, $15; Students and Seniors $12
MORE INFORMATION: www.LCPlayers.com

Stowe Performing Arts Presents
MUSIC IN THE MEADOW
Sunday, June 29 I Musici de Montreal
Sunday, July 6 Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, July 13 Kathy Mattea
Sunday, August 31 United States Air Force Liberty Pops – FREE CONCERT
LOCATION: Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow
ADMISSION: Adults 18 & over: $25; Children 5-17, $10; Under 5 Free
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowearts.com

Vermont Mozart Festival Presents
SUMMER FESTIVAL
Sundays, July 20, 27, August 3
LOCATION: Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow
ADMISSION: $29.50-$36
MORE INFORMATION: www.vtmozart.org