Ho, Ho, Ho - it's the Holiday Stroll!
Saturday, December 4
The annual Holiday Stroll continues in the Little City - and Santa's back in town! A little curtailed due to the current times, but the spirit of the season remains BIG!
Shop, dine and take a stroll around Vergennes throughout the day!
9am-12pm: Used Book Sale - Bixby Memorial Free Library
10am-3pm: Celebrate St. Nicholas with Kindness - St. Peter’s Resale Closet
Afternoon/Early Evening Events on the Vergennes Green (City Park)
  • 1-3pm: Pictures in the Park with Santa *
  • 4-6pm: Marshmallow Melts & Fire Pits, Too!
  • 4:30pm: Holiday Caroling with the Vergennes Congregational Choir
  • 5pm: Lighting of the Park; S.D. Ireland Lighted Truck Arrives
  • 5:15pm: Honkin’ Holiday Santa Sleigh Ride Through the Little City

* pick up your free 5x7 photo with Santa beginning Wednesday, Dec. 8 at Kinney Drug!
Magic on Main Evening Shopping; Wrap it Up!

Thursday Evening, December 9 *
 Merchants are leaving the lights on and their doors open for holiday shopping in a no-rush setting - up, down and around Main Street.  Feel the Magic on Main and enjoy special deals, free gift wrap, samples, surprises and more! 


* Plan accordingly; closing times may vary between 7:00 & 8:00pm.
National Bank of Middlebury
Holiday Raffle is Back!
Hats off to the National Bank of Middlebury for keeping it local and supporting our businesses. Through December 23, every purchase from a locally-owned business in Middlebury, Bristol, Vergennes, Hinesburg and Brandon can give you and the merchant a chance to win $250 each in local currency. 4 drawings each Thursday; good luck & happy shopping! [details]
November 2021 - Life in the Little City!
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The Vergennes Partnership Membership Drive is in full swing - we invite your to become a member today. Giving Tuesday (Nov. 30) is an excellent time to join us! The global generosity movement unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Please keep the Partnership in mind as you consider your charitable giving. The Partnership works year around to keep our community strong and vibrant! To become a member or simply donate, click here. Questions about the Partnership? Stop by our office right inside City Hall. Thanks!
VP News is brought to you by Vergennes Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the Little City reach its full potential. Through the Partnership, the City has earned over a million dollars since 1999 with tax credits and grants which have greatly improved the health, appearance and vitality of the downtown and beyond.