What people are saying about the Vermont Renaissance Faire and Vermont Gatherings events:
“The Vermont Renaissance Faire, Winter Faire and other events produced by Vermont Gatherings are among the best in the Northeast. As a creative business owner, I’m ecstatic that Jeff Folb and his dedicated crew are bringing these events to life. Vermont is full of amazing talent and creativity, and the Renaissance Faire is the perfect way to bring the historical, fantastic and quirky side of the arts to the public[…]I’m happy to have been part of the Faire since the beginning, and proud to continue as a sponsor.”
-Reagh Greenleaf Jr.
Owner, Artist – Ramble Tree
Vocalist, Percussionist – Gypsy Reel, The County Down
-Reagh Greenleaf Jr.
Owner, Artist – Ramble Tree
Vocalist, Percussionist – Gypsy Reel, The County Down
Vermont Gatherings named the 2023 SBA Microenterprise of the Year for Vermont and New England
Vermont Gatherings was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the 2023 SBA Microenterprise of the Year for Vermont, as well as the 2023 SBA Microenterprise of the Year for New England. This is a huge honor and we are truly grateful for this recognition.
"We get a lot of nominees, but what made yours stand out is the “cool” factor," said Daniel Monahan, Public Information Officer at the Vermont District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. "Most of the entries/nominees in this category are small shops, such as landscaping or working hobby farm. Not a business that hosts renaissance and steampunk fairs. You also won the New England award as well. So you also beat out five other state winners. Good for you."
We send our congratulations to these 2023 SBA award winning businesses:
- Parro's Gun Shop in Waterbury is the Veteran-Owned Business of the Year
- Keene Perspectives in Hartford are the Vermont Small Business Persons of the Year
- Advanced Conversion in Barre is the Exporter of the Year
- Junapr in Charlotte is the Woman-Owned Business of the Year
- Boston Tailoring & Cleaners in St. Albans is the Family-Owned Business of the Year
- CQ Strategies in Burlington is the Minority-Owned Business of the Year
- Lex Osler of QOR 360 in Burlington is the Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Vermont Gatherings in Essex Junction is the Microenterprise of the Year
The 2023 Vermont Small Business Awards Ceremony co-hosted with VermontBiz is slated for June 15. The ceremony is open to the public and registration will be available in May.
"We get a lot of nominees, but what made yours stand out is the “cool” factor," said Daniel Monahan, Public Information Officer at the Vermont District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. "Most of the entries/nominees in this category are small shops, such as landscaping or working hobby farm. Not a business that hosts renaissance and steampunk fairs. You also won the New England award as well. So you also beat out five other state winners. Good for you."
We send our congratulations to these 2023 SBA award winning businesses:
- Parro's Gun Shop in Waterbury is the Veteran-Owned Business of the Year
- Keene Perspectives in Hartford are the Vermont Small Business Persons of the Year
- Advanced Conversion in Barre is the Exporter of the Year
- Junapr in Charlotte is the Woman-Owned Business of the Year
- Boston Tailoring & Cleaners in St. Albans is the Family-Owned Business of the Year
- CQ Strategies in Burlington is the Minority-Owned Business of the Year
- Lex Osler of QOR 360 in Burlington is the Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Vermont Gatherings in Essex Junction is the Microenterprise of the Year
The 2023 Vermont Small Business Awards Ceremony co-hosted with VermontBiz is slated for June 15. The ceremony is open to the public and registration will be available in May.
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History reenactors to take over Champlain ExpoBy Cat Viglienzoni
Published: Sep. 13, 2022 at 5:12 PM EDT ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - History will come to life this weekend in Essex Junction. The Vermont Living History Expo returns to the Champlain Valley Expo. The two-day event features reenactment encampments and live demos from medieval times to World War II and beyond. Cat Viglienzoni spoke with event organizer Jeff Folb for a preview. Copyright 2022 WCAX. All rights reserved. |
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31 outdoor events in New England to fill every summer weekend with funBy Patricia Harris and David Lyon
Updated June 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m. Warm weather is almost here, and the weekends are brimming with opportunities for fun. Here’s how to get outside and experience the season in every New England state. 7. Vermont Renaissance Faire Vermont, June 25-26 Read more... |
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Renaissance Faire in full swing in StoweBy WCAX News Team
Published: Jun. 25, 2022 at 7:54 PM EDT Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 6:28 AM EDT STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) - With live music, food, and even sword fighting and jousting, the Vermont Renaissance Faire was back in full swing this weekend. The event featured merchants, performers, and renaissance enthusiasts from all over the Green Mountain State. Read more... |
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Sci-fi and Fantasy Expo returns to Essex Junction this weekendBy Cat Viglienzoni
Published: Apr. 21, 2022 at 5:14 PM EDT BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Sci-fi and fantasy fans get a chance to don their best costumes and show off this weekend. The Third Annual Sci-fi and Fantasy Expo is back at the Champlain Valley Expo Saturday and Sunday. The event hosts authors, artists, gamers, cosplayers, fan organizations, vehicle displays, prop makers, fight demos, vendors , and more. Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Jeff Folb with Vermont Gatherings, which puts on the event. Copyright 2022 WCAX. All rights reserved. |
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A fairytale Winter FaireSoleil Devyn Borthwick, Staff Reporter | March 12, 2020
A woman picked up a sword from a table. Its hilt was wrapped in green felt and decorated with copper wire. The colors went well with the dress and corset the woman was wearing. The blade was slim and short, barely from her fingertip to her elbow. As she handled it, a smile spread across her face. “Husband!” she cried out, “Come buy me a sword!” Read more... |
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Surely you joust: Vermont Renaissance Faire 2019
Hear ye, hear ye: ‘Twas a glorious weekend in the hamlet of Stowe for the fourth annual Vermont Renaissance Faire, a two-day affair filled with medieval amusements — faire maidens singing to the crowds, wee ones on ponies, and daring knights dueling atop their steeds armed with lance and shield. Read more... |
2019 Vermont Renaissance Faire Article by W.A. Rusho
2019 Winter Renaissance Faire Article by W.A. Rusho
Vermont Renaissance Faire 2018 Press Release
VetTix.org ticket recipients shared photos of their visit to VTRF 2018
Stowe Humanities Camp visits the Vermont Renaissance Faire, Stowe Reporter
Vermont Renaissance Faire 2018 by the Stowe Reporter
2018 Summer Vermont Renaissance Faire review by author W.A. Rusho
2018 Winter Renaissance Faire review by author W.A. Rusho
Vendor Old Growth Alchemy featured in Seven Days
Kicking off the 2017 Burlington Irish Heritage Festival—Burlington Free Press
Vermont Renaissance Faire 2017 featured on StoweToday.com
2017 Summer Vermont Renaissance Faire review by W.A. Rusho
Vermont Public Radio teaches you “How to be a Rennie” at the Vermont Renaissance Faire 2016
WCAX jumps into a game of Bow Tag with Vermont Action Games (VTAG)
2019 Winter Renaissance Faire Article by W.A. Rusho
Vermont Renaissance Faire 2018 Press Release
VetTix.org ticket recipients shared photos of their visit to VTRF 2018
Stowe Humanities Camp visits the Vermont Renaissance Faire, Stowe Reporter
Vermont Renaissance Faire 2018 by the Stowe Reporter
2018 Summer Vermont Renaissance Faire review by author W.A. Rusho
2018 Winter Renaissance Faire review by author W.A. Rusho
Vendor Old Growth Alchemy featured in Seven Days
Kicking off the 2017 Burlington Irish Heritage Festival—Burlington Free Press
Vermont Renaissance Faire 2017 featured on StoweToday.com
2017 Summer Vermont Renaissance Faire review by W.A. Rusho
Vermont Public Radio teaches you “How to be a Rennie” at the Vermont Renaissance Faire 2016
WCAX jumps into a game of Bow Tag with Vermont Action Games (VTAG)