Events in Franklin County
Franklin County hosts a mix of long-running festivals, seasonal traditions, and community gatherings that bring people together year after year. Some are countywide draws, others are rooted in individual towns, but all reflect the local character and rhythm of life here.
Annual Highlights
Vermont Maple Festival
(Spring, St. Albans)
A long-running celebration of Vermont’s maple heritage featuring parades, demonstrations, food, music, and community gatherings.
Vermont Dairy Festival
(Early Summer, Enosburg Falls)
A multi-day festival celebrating dairy and agriculture, featuring parades, races, contests, and family events.
Rail City Fan Fest
(Summer, St. Albans)
A downtown event centered around baseball, local businesses, food, music, and community activity.
Afterglow
(Summer, St. Albans)
A community celebration hosted by the Afterglow Foundation, bringing people together through music, food, and shared experiences while supporting mental health awareness and community connection.
Kingman Fest
(Spring, St. Albans)
A neighborhood-style block party with live music, food vendors, and local businesses near Taylor Park.
St. Albans Winter Carnival
(Winter)
A seasonal celebration featuring outdoor activities, community events, and winter traditions.
Ice Fishing Derbies
(Winter, Lake Champlain and area waters)
Popular winter events that bring anglers and spectators together during the ice season.
Fairfax Egg Run
(Spring)
A longtime road race tradition that draws runners and community supporters to Fairfax each year.
Enosburg Opera House Performances
(Year-round, Enosburg Falls)
Live theater, music, film, and cultural programming hosted at the historic Opera House, drawing audiences from across the county.
Ducky Races and Community Fundraisers
(Seasonal)
Beloved local events that support community organizations while bringing neighbors together in a lighthearted way.
Bay Day
(Summer, St. Albans Bay)
A community celebration centered on Lake Champlain and St. Albans Bay, featuring recreation, education, and family-friendly activities that highlight the lake’s role in local life.
Farmers Markets
(Spring–Fall, countywide)
Weekly markets featuring local food, crafts, and community connection.
Local Places That Host Events
Many events in Franklin County are hosted or supported by local businesses that open their spaces for music, trivia, fundraisers, and community gatherings. These places play an important role in creating opportunities for people to come together throughout the year.
St. Albans
Twigg’s American Gastropub
Live music, community gatherings, and special events.
14th Star Brewing
Music, fundraisers, and community-focused events.
Iron & Ale(s)
Live music and community events.
Mill River Tap House
Live music, trivia, and community-focused events.
Nelly’s
Live music and community gatherings.
Taylor Park
Seasonal concerts, festivals, and community events.
St. Albans City Hall
Civic events, ceremonies, and public gatherings.
St. Albans Bay Park
Lakeside events, including Bay Day.
Enosburgh
Enosburg Opera House
Theater, music, film, and cultural programming.
Enosburg Falls Town Green
Community events and seasonal gatherings.
Highgate
Highgate Manor
Community events, private gatherings, and seasonal celebrations.
Swanton
Green Mountain Bistro
Live music and small community gatherings.
Richford
Mokah’s Restaurant & Café
Small gatherings, music, and local meetups.
Countywide
Local libraries and town halls
Talks, readings, meetings, and community programming.
Town Parks
Seasonal outdoor gatherings featuring music, food, and family-friendly activities in town parks.
Statewide
For more events throughout the State of Vermont, visit Vermont Vacation.
Hey Locals, did we miss something?
Franklin County events are shaped by the people who show up and the places that host them. If there’s an event or gathering we should know about, we’d love to hear from you.