Top Ten Events

The Vermont Chamber’s Hospitality Council each year hosts Top Ten Events contests for Summer, Fall, and Winter.

Apply to be a Top Ten Event - Application Deadlines for the Winter 2009/10 and Summer/Fall 2010 Top Ten Events have passed.

Apply to be a 2011 Winter top Ten Event by June 11, 2010. Apply to be a 2011 Summer/Fall Top Ten Event by September 17, 2010. Contact Karen Foote at 802-223-3443.

Is your event a contender for the Top Ten List? Your event qualifies if it is:

open to the public
appeals to out-of-state visitors and
attracts a large and diverse audience (including children).

The events submitted must cover the following time frames.

Top Ten Winter: November 1, 2010- March 31, 2011

Top Ten Summer: April 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011

Top Ten Fall: September 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011

An independent panel of judges considers criteria such as:

Size and past audience of the event and room for growth within the event.
Complete and timely application by the event coordinator.
Geographic and seasonal date distribution relative to other events.
Top Ten award winners are chosen to represent, as a whole, the variety of experiences that define Vermont, such as celebrations of arts, history, agriculture, gardening, community, recreation, and so on..

Winners have access to the signature Top Ten logo, as well as additional marketing opportunities. Certificates are awarded to ten winners in each seasonal category. Top Ten contest winners, their descriptions, and photos, are prominently featured in the Vermont Winter Vacation Guide (circulation 100,000) or the Vermont Vacation Guide for Summer/Fall (circulation 200,000). Published by the Vermont Chamber Hospitality Council, these guides are the official travel guides of the State of Vermont, fulfilling all inquiries to 1-800-VERMONT and the website of the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, www.VermontVacation.com.

Top Ten winners also appear on the Vermont Chamber's highly visited online events calendar at www.VisitVt.com, and in the Vermont Chamber’s Country Inns and B & Bs brochure.

Once you have filled out the application, please mail six copies to Karen Foote at the Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 37, Montpelier, VT 05601.

Questions: Email Karen Foote or call her at 802-223-3443.

See below for upcoming Top Ten Events in Vermont.

Click here to view the complete list of 2009/10 Top Ten Events Winners.

Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships

March 15, 2010

Stratton, VT - The Open showcases the world's most progressive riding longer than any other snowboarding competition...

March 19, 2010

Montpelier, VT - In the heart of Vermont, the perfect setting for this intimate festival bringing together films and filmmakers from all over the world...

44th Annual Vermont Maple Festival

April 30, 2010

St. Albans, VT - At the end of winter, it's time to celebrate the Official Flavor of Vermont - PURE MAPLE! 3 days of fun and learning - there's something for everyone - kids, teens, families, singles, seniors...

June 04, 2010

Burlington, VT - For 10 days, the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival celebrates its 27th year with the sounds of jazz, blues, funk and Latin music...

June 04, 2010

Brattleboro, VT - Inspired by Spain's famous "Running of the Bulls," Brattleboro's annual Strolling of the Heifers parade features scores of heifers ambling up the town's historic Main Street, along with many farmers, cows, bulls, horses, goats, poultry, floats, tractors, bands, clowns, and much more...

June 25, 2010

Essex Junction, VT - Thread your way to the beautiful Lake Champlain Valley for a delightful experience for the whole family at New England's oldest and largest quilt event...

July 07, 2010

East Dorset, VT - A six-week-long show jumping event featuring five rings of equestrian jumping action...

July 09, 2010

Stowe, VT - 25 hot air balloons will soar during the 24th Annual Stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival...

July 16, 2010

Tinmouth, VT - A renewable energy-powered celebration of the performing arts, sustainable living, and community. The weekend is packed with education and entertainment for all...

July 18, 2010

Bolton Valley, Burlington, Essex, Ferrisburg, Grand Isle, Middlebury, Richmond, Shelburne, Stowe, Vergennes, VT - July 18 to August 8...

July 31, 2010

Whitingham, Wilmington, Dover, Wardsboro, VT - July 31 to August 9, an all-inclusive cooperative between local businesses, churches, a town Economic Group, Chamber of Commerce, farms and charitable groups...

August 01, 2010

Waitsfield, Warren, Moretown, Fayston, Middlesex, Granville, Rochester, VT - August 1 to Labor Day Weekend, Vermont Festival of the Arts is a month-long (actually 5 weeks!) celebration of the arts...

15th Annual Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Festival

September 04, 2010

Bennington, VT - Join garlic-lovers from throughout New England as they come to sample food and crafts from 50 different vendors all made from - you guessed it - garlic and herbs!

September 09, 2010

Killington, VT - The town of Killington invites you to join us for Thunder Through the Mountains: the Killington Classic...

September 10, 2010

Burlington, VT - Art, fashion, community, creativity: all part of the 18th annual South End Art Hop that's set to take over Burlington's South End on September 10 and 11...

September 16, 2010

Tunbridge, VT - As a family venue this couldn't be better - for all ages and interests - tucked away in this charming valley...

September 24, 2010

Stowe, VT - Oompah bands, authentic German foods, freshly brewed Vermont beers and fun activities for the kids...

October 01, 2010

Brattleboro, VT - Over thirty authors appear each year in a series of events, many of them targeted to children and families...

September 24, 2010

Wilmington, VT - Annual festival celebrating the best of wine, food and the good life!

October 02, 2010

Addison, VT - Activities at Dead Creek Wildlife Day are especially for people who enjoy hunting, fishing, bird watching, or learning about Vermont's diverse wildlife...

October 01, 2010

Manchester, VT - 200 juried artists and artisans exhibit one-of-a-kind creations as well as contemporary and traditional craftwork...

October 09, 2010

Woodstock, VT - A Top 10 Fall Event! Join in this celebration of the Vermont harvest featuring a traditional husking bee and afternoon barn dance, cider pressing, harvesting root vegetables, putting food by and more, spiced cider & homemade doughnuts. 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m...