🎉 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 (with some Cajun tunes) by Last Chance!
🍺 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.
🚪Door prizes for Rural Vermont members - win totes overflowing with goodies from other members!
🎂 A stunning birthday cake provided by Phayvanh Luekhamhan of The Wild Laotian 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? Admission is sliding scale! Or better yet, become a Rural Vermont member before the event to attend for free AND be entered to win awesome farm/food/merch/more door prizes!

Your RSVP helps us party plan and makes sure you get all the event details!

🎉 Huge thanks to Hunger Mountain Co-op and Northfield Savings Bank for sponsoring this event! 🎉