Rural Vermont is partnering with our farmer friends across the state to celebrate our 40th anniversary this summer! We'll be at Maple Wind Farm on Friday, July 18th and are excited to share our beautifully vivid four-panel mural chronicling four decades of amplifying farmer voices! We hope you'll join us to chat, make some art, get yourself (temporarily) tattoo'd, snag some birthday cake, check out our NEW 40th merch, and more!

Bring along a tee to make and take your very own Rural Vermont shirt!

*Please note, if you plan to eat at Maple Wind, you are strongly encouraged to pre-register for a meal (kids under 3 are free). Walk-ups may not be available. Registration link below.

From Maple Wind Farm:
Community, Connection, and Bluegrass Vibes
This is more than just a meal—it’s an evening to slow down, laugh, and gather. Kick off summer with us on Friday, July 18 from 5:00–7:30 PM (food served 5–7 PM). Feel the rhythm with live bluegrass from Especially Cowboys, a Burlington-based bluegrass band that always brings the energy. Bring your friends, meet new neighbors, and take in the farm views while the music and conversation flow. Please leave your dogs at home.

Join us for a family friendly meal and enjoy the sounds of local musicians! Bring your chairs or blanket and have a great evening with us. Event is rain or shine.

Our delicious fried chicken brined in buttermilk with local organic cornmeal makes it gluten free. There will be a vegetarian option with a protein packed salad. All dinners include a creative organic salad and our famous maple cornbread which makes this meal something to look forward to every month!

Please pre register - kids under 3 free. Walk ups may not be available.