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SCHEDULECAPITAL CITY FARMERS MARKET see page 39am-1pm • 133 State Street

FEAST OF FOOLS see page 4presented by Vermont Creamery2-5pm • State St from Main to Elm and throughout town

COMMUNITY PICNIC see page 14presented by Community National Bank5-7:30pm • State House Lawn

AFTER-PARTY see page 17presented by Barr Hill7:30-9:30pm • Barr Hill Distillery, 116 Gin Lane

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CAPITAL CITY FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm • 133 State StreetStop by the Capital City Farmers Market, named one of the best in New England by Yankee Magazine, and see how much Vermont has to offer! Founded in 1977, the Capital City Farmers Market has been bringing local producers and customers from near and far together to create this eclectic community

event for 40 years. Over 50 vendors sell locally grown and made products, unique to Vermont and astounding in quality. Fresh vegetables and fruits, quality meats, specialty cheeses, artisan bread, baked goods, ethnic foods, herbs, plants, flowers, arts and crafts, honey and maple syrup…the list goes on and on.

VENDOR LISTAppalachian Gap DistilleryArt TilesBelladore Gluten-Free BakeryBlack Locust FarmBreadseed FarmBoheme BotanikaCarrier Roasting Co.Cate Hill OrchardEarth Rhythm HerbalsField Stone FarmFool's Farm FlowersFusda FarmGracie's Tamales

The Green ReaperHeartwood FarmHuard Family FarmIona TeaJesse French MetalworksLazy Lady FarmLePage FarmLive Forever FoodsMansfield Mushroom Co.May Day StudioMediterranean MixMt. Mansfield CreameryOwl Hill FarmPandora Farm

Hillside FarmPerrin FarmProvender FarmRed Hen Baking Co.Red Moon ArtisansTaber Hill SoapsSilloway MapleSquirrel's CrackersSt. Johnsbury DistillerySweet Rowen FarmsteadTrenchers FarmhouseUnion Brook FarmVermont Fermentation AdventuresWildbranch CiderThe Wild Side of Vermont

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FEAST OF FOOLSpresented by Vermont Creamery2-5pm • State St from Main to Elm and throughout town

Stroll the streets of Montpelier and enjoy a taste of our amazing restaurants! Purchase your tasting tickets at the Festival Booth on State Street. Redeem your tickets at each

restaurant for small plates showcasing Montpelier’s culinary offerings. On State Street, you’ll find even more culinary delights, including food truck favorites and artisans showcasing the best Vermont food products (with free samples!).

The State Street Festival Grounds features world-class entertainment curated by artistic director Woody Keppel, co-founder of Burlington’s Festival of Fools, and a cocktail garden hosted by Barr Hill!

Don’t forget to vote for your favorite bite to win the Best of Montpelier Award, presented by Consolidated

Communications. Vote at the Info Tables on State Street.

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FEAST OF FOOLS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

VSECU Performance Pitch on State Street

2:00 Red Trouser Show

2:45 Brass Balagan

3:30 Red Trouser Show

4:15 Brass Balagan

Union Mutual Performance Pitch in 60 State Street Parking Lot

2:00 Modern Times Theater

2:45 Wacky Chad

3:15 Modern Times Theater

4:15 Wacky Chad

4:45 What Cheer? Brigade leads a procession to the State House Lawn for the Community Picnic

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Anderbell Acres is a lo-cal farm selling PYO berries, flowers and pumpkins. Stop by to get flowers for the Com-munity Picnic!

Babette’s Table is a wom-an-run, artisanal cured meat company. They make all their products with local meat in their facility in Waits-field, Vermont. They will be selling and sampling their salami, frozen sausage, and pancetta.

Bonte Bakery is a gluten-free bakery specializ-ing in artisan breads and baked goods. They will offer samples of their gluten-free baked goods,

artisan breads, and pizza crusts.

Burtt’s Apple

Orchard is a pick-your-own

apple orchard in Cabot. They will be

selling cider donuts, apples, cider, and corn.

Cabot Creamery Co-operative has been in continuous operation in Vermont since 1919, and makes a full line of cheeses, Greek yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese and butter. Widely known as makers of “The World’s Best Cheddar,” Cabot is owned by hundreds of dairy farm families of Agri-Mark, the Northeast’s premier dairy cooperative, with farms located through-

FEAST OF FOOLS: ARTISANS OFFERING FREE SAMPLESMany will also offer items available for purchase.


out New England and upstate New York.

Caledonia Spirits, mak-ers of Barr Hill Gin, produces landcrafted spirits right in Montpelier that celebrate raw honey and craft distilling, and uniting agriculture and cock-tail culture. Enjoy samples of their craft spirits, including Barr Hill Gin, Tom Cat Gin, Barr Hill Vodka, and Maple Vodka, along with house-made ginger syrup and tonic syrup and raw honey.

Daily Chocolate is a small batch chocolate shop located in Vermont's oldest and smallest city, Vergennes. Daily Chocolate is committed to keeping their ideas fresh, their flavors inventive, and their look beautiful — all while using quality ingredi-ents that are ethically and sustainably sourced.

Fig and Fennel Bread is a home bakery in Montpelier

special-izing in naturally leavened sour-dough breads. They sell bread through weekly subscriptions as well as one off orders every other Friday. They bake a variety of breads from coun-try sourdough, baguettes, seeded loaves and seasonal specials.

Hinterland Market recipes are derived from authentic recipes, some of which have come directly from our friends in various countries. They develop their recipes for themselves until they reach a point where they are enamored with consum-ing them themselves at which point, they offer them to you! They will sample and sell their soft pretzels, Caribbean hand pies, hot sauce, granola, kimchi, sauerkraut, and cold pressed juice.


Lake Champlain

Chocolates creates extraor-

dinary chocolates using only the best

ingredients, including 100% Fair Trade Chocolate,

and local cream, butter, hon-ey and maple syrup. Stop by to sample one of our newest line of extra dark chocolate bars with flavors like Golden Spice, Raspberry Jam, and Crunchy Quinoa.

Mamma Boocha offers craft kombucha tea. Mamma Boocha is an endless source of love and vitality and desires nothing more than to be replicated in order to nourish as many folks as possible. Not only is she living-giving, but she’s also got a flair for fun, and has no problem at all mixing with the wildest flavor combinations the

imagina-tion can stir up.

Montpelier Vineyards will offer samples of their red, white and rosé spar-kling wine, mead, cider, and co-ferments, unfiltered and produced without sulfites from Vermont-grown organic grapes artfully fermented right here in Montpelier.

Stannard Farm is a fourth-generation farm in the northeast kingdom. Their maple syrup is certified organic and wood-fired. They offer maple cotton candy and other confections at summer markets and events, and maple syrup year-round.

Vermont Creamery is a butter and cheese company based in Websterville. They plan to sample their artisan cheeses, goat cheese, and other products.


ON STATE STREETEnna Thai Beef Salad • Veggie Curry with Saffron Rice 2 Tickets EachEnna is an International Deli at 14 State Street offering take out from 7 am to 3 pm daily.

Greene Mountain Nutrition & Smoothies 9-Ounce Smoothie 2 TicketsVermont’s only independently owned supplement store and smoothie bar. Enjoy their refreshing smoothies.

Joe’s Kitchen at Screamin’ Ridge FarmSmall Chili # of Tickets TBDJoe’s Kitchen is a soup maker with a pop-up BBQ and sea-food cafe down by Hunger Mountain Coop. They source local ingredients and use organic products. They will be offering a variety of their dishes for sale.

Julio’s CantinaStreet Taco with house braised pork, pickled onions and Vermont Creamery goat cheese 2 Tickets

FEAST OF FOOLS: USE YOUR TASTE TICKETS TO ENJOYMany will offer additional items for purchase.

Purchase Taste Tickets at the Montpelier Alive tables on State Street. Proceeds from Taste Tickets benefit Montpelier Alive and the Vermont Food Bank.

1 Ticket: $4 • 3 Tickets: $10 • 5 Tickets: $1510 Tickets + $5 donation to Vermont Food Bank: $2520 Tickets + $5 donation to Vermont Food Bank: $40


Approaching its 40th anni-versary, the newly renovated Julio’s Cantina offers great Mexican-inspired fare, mar-garitas, burgers and draft beers at our new bar and blended indoor/outdoor din-ing room and patio seating.

Kingdom Creamery of VermontOne small scoop 2 TicketsKingdom Creamery is a generational farm producing super premium ice cream at their processing plant right on the farm in East Hard-wick, VT.

Kingdom KreperieTBDSweet and savory crepes using fresh ingre-dients that highlight the

amazing local food producers of the Northeast Kingdom. Their menu rotates with the seasons to ensure the freshest ingredients possible.

Mo’s Backyard BBQSmall serving of smoked mac ‘n’ cheese with pulled pork 2 Tickets Mo’s offers the best BBQ around. Delicious pulled pork, brisket, and smoked mac ‘n’ cheese.

The North

Branch Café

Sampling of Vegetarian Maki

2 TicketsA cozy tea and wine cafe

focused on nurturing our community with healthy,

light fare using organic and local ingredients. We are also an art gallery, featuring the works of our talented local artists.


Oakes & Evelyn Carolina-style Pulled Pork Steam Buns • Gnocchi with local mushrooms & tomatoes, corn, parmesan 2 Tickets EachA modern farm-to-table restaurant located in down-town Montpelier, Vermont. This establishment is the cul-mination of decades of toil and more dreams than can be counted. A love of local farms, arti-sans, and scenery merge to form an inviting, tasty expe-rience.

Sisters of Anarchy

Ice CreamKiddie Cone

2 TicketsSisters of Anarchy

doesn’t throw around

farm-to-cone just because it’s a catchy phrase. They are the farmers growing the flavor elements and making the ice cream on site at their farm. Fun...yes, they know fun with cheeky flavor names and entertaining serving staff.

Three Penny

Taproom Mini Cubano

Sandwich 2 Tickets

Three Penny Tap-room offers modern

American pub fare focused on local ingredients and in-house made. Thoughtful, knowledgeable service and one of Vermont and New England’s most renowned and award-winning draft beer selections.


THROUGHOUT TOWN:Bent Nails Bistro (4 Langdon Street)Coq-au-vin 2 TicketsMeatballs • Spinach-Artichoke Dip 1 Ticket EachBent Nails Bistro is a live Mu-sic venue serving bistro-style food with a uniquely artistic atmosphere.

Namaste (100 Main Street) Tender Chicken Wings • Chicken Tikka Masala • Saag Paneer 2 Tickets Each Vegetable Samosa 1 TicketThe food at Namaste is a very authentic taste of Nepal and India. They use herbal spices, which are very good for your health. The food is always fresh and organic.

Rabble-Rouser Chocolate & Craft Co. (64 Main Street)Magic Chunks (Chocolate-Covered Granola) 2 Tickets

Rabble-Rouser is a work-er-owned chocolate factory & cafe that carries confections, local products, art, gifts, and chocolate confections.

Sarducci’s (3 Main Street)TBDSarducci’s offers Italian fare on the river with outside seating, friendly service, and special cocktails.

Woodbelly Pizza (79 Barre Street)One Slice 2 Tickets Delicious sourdough pizza made from the finest local ingredients.


COMMUNITY PICNICpresented by Community National Bank5-7:30pm • State House LawnJoin us for a community celebration on the State House Lawn. Purchase a picnic basket from one of our participating Montpelier restaurants, fill up a basket from the Feast of Fools Vendors on State

Street, or bring your own picnic. Some picnic options require pre-ordering. See page 16 for additional information.

Enjoy live music on the Hunger Mountain Co-op Stage from Inner Fire District and What Cheer? Brigade that is sure to get you up dancing on your picnic blanket!

Please note that the consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted on the State House Lawn.

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HUNGER MOUNTAIN CO-OP STAGE SCHEDULE

5-5:45 Inner Fire District

6-7:30 What Cheer? Brigade

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PICNIC OPTIONS Create your own picnic

from the vendors on State Street during the Feast of Fools!

Bring your own picnic from home! The best ingredients are available at Hunger Mountain Co-op and the Capital City Farmers Market.

Enna (14 State Street): Watermelon & Basil Salad: Pete’s Greens with fresh watermelon, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, Vermont Creamery goat cheese, pickled red onion, fresh basil dressing, basil microgreens. $10. With chicken, $12. Call 802-225-6693 to pre-order.

Namaste (100 Main Street): Enjoy a variety of delicious and traditional Nepali and Indian dishes. Call 802-613-3605 to order.

J. Morgan’s Steakhouse (100 State Street): Picnic Caesar salad with chicken, hard boiled egg, bacon & fried onion strips. $14. Call 802-223-5222 to order and ask for the picnic special.

Oakes & Evelyn (52 State State): House Smoked Pulled Pork tossed with Carolina BBQ sauce, Martin’s potato roll, Yukon potato salad, tangy cole-slaw and a chocolate chip cookie. $16. Order online at tinyurl.com/tastepicnicbbq.

Sarducci’s (3 Main Street): We offer a variety of dishes that would be great for a picnic. Consider a delicious caprese salad or antipasto plate! Call 802-223-0229 to order.

Three Penny Taproom (108 Main Street): “Smash burger” with fries, $11.50. Come in and order with the host or bartender, or call to order: 802-223-8277.

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AFTER-PARTYpresented by Barr Hill7:30-9:30pm • Barr Hill Distillery, 116 Gin LaneKeep the party going at the Barr Hill Distillery, where you can enjoy landcrafted cocktails and live music from Inner Fire District. Inner Fire District was founded in Burlington in 2006 and performs a

compelling amalgam of Eastern-European folk, intricate origi-nals, and songs of revolution. Its core sound features accordion, clarinet, drums, bass and guitar.

Doors open at 7:30pm. Music begins at 8pm. Last call at the bar at 9pm.

Limited food menu available. Order at the bar and seat yourself. No reservations or assigned seating. Mask required indoors.

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