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Music Festivals In New England

electric guitar playerCheck out our growing list of music festivals in New England! Among the oldest and most well known-- the Newport Jazz Festival (est. 1954) and the Newport Folk Festival (est. 1959), both co-founded by legendary jazz producer, George Wein. Other popular outdoor music venues in New England include The Litchfield Jazz Festival in Connecticut, North Atlantic Blues Festival in Maine, Roots On The River in Vermont, and the Green River Festival in Massachusetts. Each year families and individuals from age 0-99 gather to enjoy live music and entertainment at one of New England's many outdoor summer music festivals. One can find arts and craft activities for kids, tasty food and good drink provided by local vendors, as well as an array of artisans selling specialty, New England-made  products and gifts. What better way to get outdoors and enjoy summer in New England?

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Meridan Daffodil Festival

Spring in New England 

Spring is in here and New England flower shows and events have begun ! Get outdoors and bring the entire family to enjoy the Meridan Daffodil Festival at Hubbard Park in Meridan, Connecticut. 61 different varieties of over 600,000 daffodils blanket the 1,800 acre park in fragrant hues of vibrant yellow. The event offers something for everyone, including crafts, amusement rides, food,entertainment, and even a fireworks display. For more information, you can call 203-630-4259 or visit their website.

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Vermont Maple Festival

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Sugaring in New England

There's nothing like the warm, sweet taste of pure Vermont maple syrup atop a stack of buttermilk pancakes ! Spring is here and the sap is running as sugar shacks all around New England kick into full gear to bring us this liquid gold. Come to St. Albans, Vermont for sugar house tours, pancake breakfasts, specialty foods and crafts, music and entertainment, parade and carnival rides. For more information and a full listing of events you can visit the Vermont Maple Festival website. To learn more about how maple syrup is made and for a listing of other resources and festival read our article, Maple Sugar in New England.

 

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