🎉 2025: 40 YEARS of Farmers, Food, and Community! 🎉

For four decades, Rural Vermont has been proudly amplifying farmer voices, fighting for a farm and food system that cares for farmers, the people they feed, the ecosystems they nurture, and the communities they support. We’re ending this milestone year with an epic celebration, and you’re invited!

🌟 Join us on Sunday, October 19th, 2025 from 4-7 PM at the Old Labor Hall in Barre for an unforgettable party that will have you dancing, eating, and celebrating all the ways Rural Vermont has made an impact! 🌟

What’s in store?

🍽️ A bountiful potluck dinner — bringing back a favorite Rural Vermont tradition!
🎶 Toe-tapping old-time string music by the Spring Chickens!
🍹 Cash bar by Foxy’s!
🎨 Make-and-take art stations — print cards and tees to commemorate 40 years!
📢 Our annual meeting & Board election — time to reflect and look ahead!
📝 Stories, photos, and more to honor the people and progress that have defined Rural Vermont.
🎨 A silent auction of stunning original art by the talented artists in the Rural Vermont community.
🎂 A giant birthday cake to cap off a night of celebration.
… and so much more!

It’s going to be an evening of joy, reflection, and community — let’s make it the celebration of the year!

🔑 FREE for Rural Vermont members! (Not a member yet? No problem — entry is $40/household, which includes a one-year membership!) 🔑

Your RSVP helps us party plan and make sure you get all the event details! (Coming soon!)

🎉 Huge thanks to Hunger Mountain Co-op for making this possible. 🎉