Fall's Upon Us
Sidewalk & Street Sale
WINNERS & THANKS!

Last weekend's sale throughout the downtown generated quite the buzz with shoppers bagging bargains up, down and around Main. Congratulations to 2 winners!

Garrett Law of Whiting, Vermont was the winner of the "Vergennes Falls" framed print. The original watercolor and ink painting was created by local artist Sean Dye.
Lisa Sprague of Addison, Vermont won the $100 Vergennes Green shopping spree - all courtesy of event co-sponsor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

Everyone was a winner at Maplefields (formerly Small City Market) where customers received FREE fountain drinks and slices of pizza for just a buck all weekend long.

Sincere thanks to the merchants who put in the extra weekend effort, the shoppers who support our small businesses, and to the co-sponsors who partnered with us!
Upcoming October 3: Unveiling & Dedication of
Vermont’s First Known Black Sheriff and Chief of Police
Vermont’s first known elected Black Sheriff and Chief of Police, Sheriff Stephen Bates, will be honored at the unveiling and dedication of an historic marker in Vergennes City Park (next to St. Paul's Episcopal Church) on Sunday, October 3rd at 11:00am. Stephen Bates was first elected as Sheriff and Chief of Police in Vergennes in 1879. A representative from Senator Bernie Sanders’ office will be present to give the descendants a framed copy of the Congressional Record recognizing Sheriff Bates. The public is invited to attend. Prior to the unveiling, church services at St. Paul's will take place at 9:30am that morning. Read on...
Hats Off to Our Neighbors ~ Ferrisburgh Day is Just Ahead!
Ferrisburgh Day is back with a wide array of events throughout this weekend! The town-wide celebration will feature open houses, antique car and tractor displays, food, music, historic tool demonstrations, artist displays, and much more! The main event will take place this Sunday, September 26. The Creative Ferrisburgh Art Show, a collection of works from local Ferrisburgh artists, will take place on both Saturday, 9/25 and Sunday, 9/26 from 11am-5pm at the Town Hall.

A fun-filled day for the kids too - obtain a Ferrisburgh passport and get to know the town! The stops are the Ferrisburgh Historical Society, Union Meeting Hall, Town Hall, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Rokeby Museum and Ferrisburgh Central School.
It's a Fun-Filled Weekend at the Bixby!
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Friday, September 24 - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Friday, September 24 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Saturday, September 25 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday, September 26 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All at the Bixby!
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