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Vermont Outdoor Recreation and Sports Events Calendar
If you are looking for something to do in Vermont that can get you outdoors, look no further. We include event information on everything outdoors including races, fundraisers, derbies, trade shows, festivals and more.
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Nearly all events have been cancelled or postponed. We'll be posting events as they are sent to us.
January Events
February Events
March Events
April Events
May Events
May 1 - May 31, 2020, Spring Turkey Season
https://vtfishandwildlife.com/hunt/hunting-and-trapping-seasons
May 2, 2020 - Vermont Walleye Fishing Season Opens
www.vtfishandwildlife.com
May 23 - 25, Memorial Day Tent Sale!
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters. We're having a tent sale for Memorial Day!! Save $50 - $150 on all New in-stock canoes, kayaks, and standup paddleboards! 40% - 70% off on Mammut and Scott winter and cool weather clothing. https://www.facebook.com/pg/UmiakOutfitters/events/
May 23 - 24, VINS Owl Festival - Rescheduled to September
9:00am - 5:00pm, Calling all owls and owl lovers! Join us for a day of all things owly on either Saturday, April 18 or Sunday, April 19 at the VINS Nature Center. Gather with live owls from all over the world, discover their life stories, get your face painted and delight in delicious food. Spice up your experience by dressing as your favorite owl! vinsweb.org/event/owl-festival/2020-04-18/
May 24, 2020 Vermont Thunder Ride
The 2020 Vermont Thunder Ride, scheduled for this coming Sunday, May 24th is going to be different from previous years. Organizers have made modifications to the traditional route and onsite vending to comply with Coronavirus safety precautions. A brief ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the Sharon rest area on Interstate-89 northbound. The ride leaves the rest area at 11:30 and will follow an all-interstate route to St. Albans. https://www.motorcycle-vermont.com/post/2020-vermont-thunder-ride-modified-for-covid-19-safety
May 30, Green Up Day
https://vtfishandwildlife.com/hunt/hunting-and-trapping-seasons
May 2, 2020 - Vermont Walleye Fishing Season Opens
www.vtfishandwildlife.com
May 23 - 25, Memorial Day Tent Sale!
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters. We're having a tent sale for Memorial Day!! Save $50 - $150 on all New in-stock canoes, kayaks, and standup paddleboards! 40% - 70% off on Mammut and Scott winter and cool weather clothing. https://www.facebook.com/pg/UmiakOutfitters/events/
May 23 - 24, VINS Owl Festival - Rescheduled to September
9:00am - 5:00pm, Calling all owls and owl lovers! Join us for a day of all things owly on either Saturday, April 18 or Sunday, April 19 at the VINS Nature Center. Gather with live owls from all over the world, discover their life stories, get your face painted and delight in delicious food. Spice up your experience by dressing as your favorite owl! vinsweb.org/event/owl-festival/2020-04-18/
May 24, 2020 Vermont Thunder Ride
The 2020 Vermont Thunder Ride, scheduled for this coming Sunday, May 24th is going to be different from previous years. Organizers have made modifications to the traditional route and onsite vending to comply with Coronavirus safety precautions. A brief ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the Sharon rest area on Interstate-89 northbound. The ride leaves the rest area at 11:30 and will follow an all-interstate route to St. Albans. https://www.motorcycle-vermont.com/post/2020-vermont-thunder-ride-modified-for-covid-19-safety
May 30, Green Up Day
June Events
June 1, National Trails Day
https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/
June 6 - 7, 2020, Rack N’ Reel 3D shoot hosted by Snake Mountain Archery
Address to shoot- 1681 rt 17 addison vt 05491. Admission- Adults $15. Kids 15 and under $10.
Classes- Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Bowhunter, Youth 12-15, Cub 11-under. No range finders if you want to compete, if you want to use rangefinders we will mark your score cards as use of rangefinders. You can also meet our Rack an’ Reel archery team! Saturday June-6 starts at 7am and ends at 4pm. Sunday June-7 starts at 7am to 3pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/282041766148364/
June 1-4, Traditional Archery for Women
From 11am-12:30pm each day. Learn all the basics of safe and accurate shooting in a supportive and fun environment! This program is structured specifically for women, transgender or non-binary folks are welcome to join as well. Participants will be taught to use an easy-to- draw recurve bow and will learn how to tap into the body’s instinctive shooting techniques. Watch your aim improve throughout the week, learn stretches and exercises designed specifically for archers, and make friends with other adventurous women. https://www.facebook.com/events/624421725073933/
June 13, Vermont’s Summer Free Fishing Day
www.vtfishandwildlife.com
June 13 – Nov. 30, 2020, Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass Season
https://vtfishandwildlife.com/fish/fishing-seasons
June 20, The 2020 Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal
Richford, Vermont! This family-friendly event combines 6.5 miles of paddling down a Wild and Scenic section of the Missisquoi River and 5 miles of cycling on the adjacent Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail. Participants are encouraged to race or ramble. The paddle-pedal is part of the Richford River Festival, which features live music, kids activities, workshops, and lunch. https://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/get-involved/missisquoi-paddle-pedal/
June 20 - 22, 2020, 39th Annual LCI Father's Day Fishing Derby
https://mychamplain.squarespace.com/fathers-day-derby-registration
June 27, Vermont Sun Triathlon
600 yard Swim | 14 mile Bike | 3.1 mile Run, Aqua Bike Option – 600 yard Swim | 14 mile Bike
Lake Dunmore, Vermont https://vermontsuntriathlonseries.com/
https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/
June 6 - 7, 2020, Rack N’ Reel 3D shoot hosted by Snake Mountain Archery
Address to shoot- 1681 rt 17 addison vt 05491. Admission- Adults $15. Kids 15 and under $10.
Classes- Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Bowhunter, Youth 12-15, Cub 11-under. No range finders if you want to compete, if you want to use rangefinders we will mark your score cards as use of rangefinders. You can also meet our Rack an’ Reel archery team! Saturday June-6 starts at 7am and ends at 4pm. Sunday June-7 starts at 7am to 3pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/282041766148364/
June 1-4, Traditional Archery for Women
From 11am-12:30pm each day. Learn all the basics of safe and accurate shooting in a supportive and fun environment! This program is structured specifically for women, transgender or non-binary folks are welcome to join as well. Participants will be taught to use an easy-to- draw recurve bow and will learn how to tap into the body’s instinctive shooting techniques. Watch your aim improve throughout the week, learn stretches and exercises designed specifically for archers, and make friends with other adventurous women. https://www.facebook.com/events/624421725073933/
June 13, Vermont’s Summer Free Fishing Day
www.vtfishandwildlife.com
June 13 – Nov. 30, 2020, Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass Season
https://vtfishandwildlife.com/fish/fishing-seasons
June 20, The 2020 Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal
Richford, Vermont! This family-friendly event combines 6.5 miles of paddling down a Wild and Scenic section of the Missisquoi River and 5 miles of cycling on the adjacent Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail. Participants are encouraged to race or ramble. The paddle-pedal is part of the Richford River Festival, which features live music, kids activities, workshops, and lunch. https://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/get-involved/missisquoi-paddle-pedal/
June 20 - 22, 2020, 39th Annual LCI Father's Day Fishing Derby
https://mychamplain.squarespace.com/fathers-day-derby-registration
June 27, Vermont Sun Triathlon
600 yard Swim | 14 mile Bike | 3.1 mile Run, Aqua Bike Option – 600 yard Swim | 14 mile Bike
Lake Dunmore, Vermont https://vermontsuntriathlonseries.com/
July Events
July 19, Vermont Sun Triathlon
600 yard Swim | 14 mile Bike | 3.1 mile Run, Aqua Bike Option – 600 yard Swim | 14 mile Bike
Lake Dunmore, Vermont https://vermontsuntriathlonseries.com/
July 25 - 26, Women's Survival Doe Camp Weekend
Jessica Krebs is coming back to VT in July to teach for our Women's Survival Weekend in Monkton, VT. We are working on the class descriptions and invite those interested to make suggestions by emailing us at doecamp@voga.org Please, no deposits yet but email us if you are interested and you will be listed in the order that your request comes to us. https://www.voga.org/doe-camp.html - https://seretraining.us/
July 25, Summer Festival for Okemo Valley
The location will be at Okemo Field (FKA the Bixby Field) a 35 Ac parcel off Route 103 next to Burtco Storage. The event will be our signature event and will be a bit like a farmers market, ag fair, home show and music festival all rolled up together. This event will replace our role in the Fletcher Farm Chrome & Craft event with Ludlow Parks & Rec taking over. https://vermonttourismnetwork.com/okemo-valley-region-2019-annual-events/
600 yard Swim | 14 mile Bike | 3.1 mile Run, Aqua Bike Option – 600 yard Swim | 14 mile Bike
Lake Dunmore, Vermont https://vermontsuntriathlonseries.com/
July 25 - 26, Women's Survival Doe Camp Weekend
Jessica Krebs is coming back to VT in July to teach for our Women's Survival Weekend in Monkton, VT. We are working on the class descriptions and invite those interested to make suggestions by emailing us at doecamp@voga.org Please, no deposits yet but email us if you are interested and you will be listed in the order that your request comes to us. https://www.voga.org/doe-camp.html - https://seretraining.us/
July 25, Summer Festival for Okemo Valley
The location will be at Okemo Field (FKA the Bixby Field) a 35 Ac parcel off Route 103 next to Burtco Storage. The event will be our signature event and will be a bit like a farmers market, ag fair, home show and music festival all rolled up together. This event will replace our role in the Fletcher Farm Chrome & Craft event with Ludlow Parks & Rec taking over. https://vermonttourismnetwork.com/okemo-valley-region-2019-annual-events/
August Events
August 16, 2020, Vermont Sun Triathlon
600 yard Swim | 14 mile Bike | 3.1 mile Run, Aqua Bike Option – 600 yard Swim | 14 mile Bike
Lake Dunmore, Vermont https://vermontsuntriathlonseries.com/
600 yard Swim | 14 mile Bike | 3.1 mile Run, Aqua Bike Option – 600 yard Swim | 14 mile Bike
Lake Dunmore, Vermont https://vermontsuntriathlonseries.com/
September Events
September is Vermont River Cleanup Month
September 11 - 13, 2020, Women's Weekend
Join us for our Women’s Weekend September 11-13, 2020! Quimby’s 2-night Women’s Weekend offers flexibility, allowing participants to design their own experience and embrace all the amenities Quimby’s has to offer, while taking advantage of professional instructors and staff. We have designed a perfect getaway weekend for you and your friends, and we look forward to sharing Quimby’s with you! Our Women’s Weekend will replenish and inspire you to try new things and make new connections. Our goal is to help you invent an experience that will work for you, so you can return home feeling refreshed. No greater time, no greater place, no greater people! Quimby Country! https://quimbycountry.com/2020-womens-retreat/
September 11 - 13, Outdoor Family Weekend 2020
Join this dynamic and engaging weekend that offers fun for the whole family in the great outdoors! Expert instructors lead workshops on a variety of topics in outdoor recreation, conservation, and ecology with a focus on nurturing family relationships. Instructors provide hands-on experience and encourage participants to ask questions. The variety of classes includes wildlife, forestry, orienteering and GPS, hiking, fitness, camping skills, kayaking, firearm safety, fishing, and much, much more. https://www.facebook.com/events/789150018272974/
September 18-20, Vermont Climbing Festival
http://www.vermontclimbingfestival.com/
September 26 - 27, VINS Owl Festival
9:00am - 5:00pm, Calling all owls and owl lovers! Join us for a day of all things owly on either Saturday, April 18 or Sunday, April 19 at the VINS Nature Center. Gather with live owls from all over the world, discover their life stories, get your face painted and delight in delicious food. Spice up your experience by dressing as your favorite owl! https://vinsweb.org/event/owl-festival/2020-04-18/
September 11 - 13, 2020, Women's Weekend
Join us for our Women’s Weekend September 11-13, 2020! Quimby’s 2-night Women’s Weekend offers flexibility, allowing participants to design their own experience and embrace all the amenities Quimby’s has to offer, while taking advantage of professional instructors and staff. We have designed a perfect getaway weekend for you and your friends, and we look forward to sharing Quimby’s with you! Our Women’s Weekend will replenish and inspire you to try new things and make new connections. Our goal is to help you invent an experience that will work for you, so you can return home feeling refreshed. No greater time, no greater place, no greater people! Quimby Country! https://quimbycountry.com/2020-womens-retreat/
September 11 - 13, Outdoor Family Weekend 2020
Join this dynamic and engaging weekend that offers fun for the whole family in the great outdoors! Expert instructors lead workshops on a variety of topics in outdoor recreation, conservation, and ecology with a focus on nurturing family relationships. Instructors provide hands-on experience and encourage participants to ask questions. The variety of classes includes wildlife, forestry, orienteering and GPS, hiking, fitness, camping skills, kayaking, firearm safety, fishing, and much, much more. https://www.facebook.com/events/789150018272974/
September 18-20, Vermont Climbing Festival
http://www.vermontclimbingfestival.com/
September 26 - 27, VINS Owl Festival
9:00am - 5:00pm, Calling all owls and owl lovers! Join us for a day of all things owly on either Saturday, April 18 or Sunday, April 19 at the VINS Nature Center. Gather with live owls from all over the world, discover their life stories, get your face painted and delight in delicious food. Spice up your experience by dressing as your favorite owl! https://vinsweb.org/event/owl-festival/2020-04-18/
October Events
November Events
December Events
To get your outdoor recreation event posted, just email it to info@voga.org. Please use the format that we have above. VOGA members will get first priority. VOGA reserves the right to reject any submission that our staff deems not suitable for this venue.
