Discover Dorset Vermont

HITS: Manchester Summer Festival
2026-07-09 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-08 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Harold Beebe Farm, 3028 Rt 7, East Dorset, VT, 05251, United States
Manchester Summer Festival

July 8, 2026 – July 12, 2026

Located just outside the town of Manchester in picturesque Southwestern Vermont, HITS Vermont is tucked between the Green Mountains and the Taconic Mountains, which provide the perfect backdrop for events of all types. The facility offers a relaxing and welcoming environment to families, competitors, spectators, and their horses.
The six-week USEF National/4*-Rated Vermont Summer Festival offers an all-inclusive horse show in July and August. The entire family will enjoy this boutique-style competition, which features divisions for every level of equestrian, from the Short Stirrup Classic to the weekly Grand Prix.
Manchester Summer Festival

Harold Beebe Farm

3028 Rt 7
East Dorset,VT05251

Kits and Cubs at Merck Forest
2026-07-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Merck Forest, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT, United States
Kits and Cubs at Merck Forest
Wednesday and Fridays 10am-11:30am
Bring your toddlers and preschoolers (18 months to 5 years old) for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Every session is packed with nature-themed activities, songs, stories, and take-home crafts designed to spark curiosity.

Storytime at Dorset Village Library
2026-07-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-01 10:00 - 11:00 | The Dorset Village Library, 13 Church Street, Dorset, VT, 05251, United States
Story Time | Wednesdays at 10AM
Join us in the Children’s Room* every Wednesday at 10am for stories, songs and play! Even the littlest kiddos learn at Story Time! No registration.
*Please note this room is only accessible by stair, we have no elevator.

Local’s Day @ JK Adams Kitchen Store
2026-07-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-01 09:00 - 17:00 | JK Adams, Rte 30, Dorset, VT, 05251, United States
Local’s Day @ JK Adams Kitchen Store
Every Wednesday in February & March is Local’s Day – where everyone is a local! Spin the wheel and win a discount up to 30% of on your entire purchase (some exclusions apply). Exclusions include already discounted items and electronics.

Dorset Knitters at Library
2026-07-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-30 17:00 - 18:00 | The Dorset Village Library, 13 Church Street, Dorset, VT, 05251, United States
Are you an expert knitter? Can only knit and purl? Or want to learn from scratch?
Join the Dorset Knitters at 5pm every Tuesday!
Snacks (finger foods) and beverages are pot-luck style!
Email: dorsetvillagelibrary@gmail.com if you have questions…or if you’re interested in Loom Knitting!

Dino Dig at Library
2026-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | The Dorset Village Library, 13 Church Street, Dorset, VT, 05251, United States
Dino Dig | Tuesday, July 7th at 2PM
Use tools to unearth a fossil just like an archaeologist. We’ll have the “fossils” ready, please wear clothes that can get a little dirty. For ages 4+. No registration.
Library Events

GMALL Presents: Behind the Headlines
2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-30 10:00 - 11:30
Behind the Headlines: A Weekly Conversation
moderated by Peter Radford

Join this engaging weekly forum to explore the deeper themes and ideas shaping today’s news. Each session features a topic introduced by the moderator, who may share background materials and guide a thoughtful, balanced discussion. Hear diverse perspectives, exchange ideas, and share your own views in a welcoming, small-group setting. Enrollment is limited.
Register Here: https://greenmtnacademy.org/

Ten consecutive Tuesdays
beginning April 21 and ending on June 23
10-11:30 am
via Zoom
$100

Dorset Farmer's Market!
2026-07-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-28 10:00 - 14:00 | HN Williams, 2732 VT-30, Dorset, VT, United States
Every Sunday from 10am-2pm.
This time of year the market is outside – across the street from HN Williams!
At the Dorset Farmers Market, everything you see comes directly from the people who grew it, raised it, made it, or baked it. We’re proud to be a producer-only market, which means every vendor is directly involved in the creation of what they sell. No resellers, no middlemen. Just real people offering what they make themselves.
This model keeps our market personal and authentic. It builds trust, supports local livelihoods, and gives you the chance to truly know where your food and goods come from, and who made them.
Also, this model isn’t just about transparency, it’s about community impact. When you shop here, your dollars stay local, supporting the farmers, food producers, and artisans who live and work right here in our community. That means stronger small businesses, more resilient local food systems, and a vibrant local economy.
It’s a more sustainable way to shop, one that supports the land, the local economy, and meaningful connections.

HITS Vermont Summer Festival
2026-07-05 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-04 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-03 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-02 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Harold Beebe Farm, 3028 Rt 7, East Dorset, VT, 05251, United States
HITS Vermont Summer Festival

July 1, 2026 – August 9, 2026

Harold Beebe Farm 3028 Rt 7, East Dorset, VT

The six-week USEF National/4*-Rated Vermont Summer Festival offers an all-inclusive horse show just outside picturesque Manchester, Vermont, July through August. The entire family will enjoy this boutique-style competition, which features divisions for every level of equestrian.
HITS Vermont Summer Festival

The Dorset Theater Festival Presents: DECEIVED
2026-07-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 | The Dorset Playhouse, 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT, 05251, United States
DECEIVED
JUNE 19 – JULY 4

A GRIPPING ADAPTATION OF THE 1938 THRILLER “GASLIGHT” BY PATRICK HAMILTON
By Johnna Wright & Patty Jamieson
Directed by Jackson Gay

ABOUT THE PLAY

Before “gaslighting” was a term, it was a weapon.
In fog-bound 1901 London, a young bride begins to notice unsettling changes in her home: dimming lights, footsteps overhead, whispers in empty rooms. Her charming husband insists it’s all in her imagination. But as the strange incidents escalate, so does her dread. Is she losing her mind — or is someone carefully, deliberately unraveling it?
Trapped in a house filled with secrets and suspicion, she must cling to her sanity and uncover the truth before it’s too late. If no one is coming to save her… will she save herself?
Based on Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 thriller that gave us the term gaslighting, this gripping new adaptation by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson delivers pulse-pounding suspense, shocking twists, and a chilling reminder of how easily trust can turn deadly.
You’ll question everything — until the final, breathtaking reveal.
Schedule:
FRIDAY, JUNE 19 – 7:30 PM (PREVIEW)
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 – 7:30 PM (OPENING NIGHT)
SUNDAY, JUNE 21 – 2:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 – 2:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 – 7:30 PM
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 – 7:30 PM
FRIDAY, JUNE 26 – 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 – 2:00 PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 – 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 28 – 2:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 – 2:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 – 7:30 PM
THURSDAY, JULY 2 – 7:30 PM
FRIDAY, JULY 3 – 2:00 PM (MATINEE PERFORMANCE)
SATURDAY, JULY 4 – 2:00 PM (CLOSING)
https://dorsettheatrefestival.org/deceived

DORSET FOURTH OF JULY 250th CELEBRATION!
2026-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | The Dorset Union Store
Join us in celebrating 250 years of America on July Fourth!!
This community event will take place on the Village Green from 12-2pm. There will be wagon rides around the square, crafts for kids provided by Rising Sun Maintenance! Outdoor cash bar at The Dorset Inn, hotdogs and ice cream outside of the Dorset Union Store!
Local Music and a reading of The Declaration of Independence. Booths and more by The Dorset Historical Society and The United Church of Dorset!
Dorset Fourth of July T-Shirts for sale, $15 per t-shirt. The logo designed by our local elementary students and all profits will go to the school. You can order a T-Shirt here: https://forms.gle/pTPXPjyLSthP29EJ6
Church street will be closed for pedestrians – come with bikes and strollers and decorate with your Fourth of July decorations!! Parking at the church.
Gather and celebrate this historic day with community!
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Salt Dough Fossils
2026-07-01 10:30 - 11:30 | The Dorset Village Library, 13 Church Street, Dorset, VT, 05251, United States
Salt Dough Fossils | Wednesday, July 1st at 10:30AM
Fossils are how we know about living things from the ancient world, like dinosaurs. In this program we’ll be making mold fossils, fossils that have preserved an imprint of a dinosaur. For ages 6+. Please register.

Library Events

Full Moon Hike!
2026-06-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Merck Forest, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT, United States
Full Moon Hike
Jun 29, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Merck Forest and Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA
Experience the magic of the moonlit forest!

https://www.merckforest.org/programs-and-events
