Blueberry Festival

Friday July 31, 2026

 

Opening Ceremonies for the 18th Annual Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival
 

Jacksonville Blueberry Festival Kick-off: Music & Market Event 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Visit the Village of Jacksonville and enjoy live music by the Jacksonville Blues Band, local Blueberries, Whitingham Library Book Sale, and vendors of all kinds. Visit with live animals from The Vermont Museum of Natural History, and cool off at the Halifax Ice Cream Truck. Come shop & eat.  Bring a chair, and enjoy a beautiful Vermont summer evening! 

Whitingham Municipal Center, Village of Jacksonville https://whitinghamvt.org/  (802) 368-7506

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“The Art of Blue" – Special Art Show, plus Free Activities: Count the number of blue M and M’s, raffle, blueberry greeting card making, July 31-August 2, and The Art of Blue show opening July 18. I Love Art Space, 171 Rt. 100, West Dover.​

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Boyd Family Farm: “Field of Blue” 9:00 am - 5:00 pm – All 10 days of the festival! Join us at the Boyd Family Farm to celebrate blueberry season. Pick Your Own Fields are open daily. Walk through the “Blue Gates”, Wonderful Photo Opportunities! Boyd Family Farm, 125 East Dover Rd., Wilmington (802) 464-5618

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Whitingham, Vermont Holiday Pop-up Shop: Blueberries keep poppin' at the Pop-up Shop!  Come taste our variety of blueberry jellies beginning Friday, 7/25 through 7/28.  Also, open August 2nd! And wash it down with our blueberry tea/lemonade.  Bring your children to string a blueberry beaded bracelet. Free while supplies last. Shop our handmade & vintage items 6677 VT Rt. 100, Whitingham, VT - Open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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Saturday August 1, 2026​​​

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Blueberry flavors at Coffee Barn Café | 7:00am - 5:00pm: Taste the artisan-style coffee beverages found at this popular café. Bagels, bacon, omelets, salads, sandwiches, fruit smoothies, and more. Open daily from 7:00am – 5:00pm. 321 Rt. 100, West Dover.  (802) 464-2848

Blueberry Festival Parade | 11:00am - 12:00pm (noon): Featuring local floats and marching bands. (Be seated along the parade route by 10:45) The Parade will run from the Dover Town Offices to American Flatbread on Rt. 100 N. Join us after the parade for more festivities, including a craft fair, Touch-a-Truck, Kids Fair, family-friendly activities, yard games, circus juggle jams, and more! 802-464-8092 

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Teddy Bear Picnic with Bill Shontz! 12:00pm - 2:00pm: Bring a Teddy Bear & Family Picnic, dress in blue or just bring your best singing voice!  12:00pm-2:00pm at the Coffee Barn Café, 321 Rt. 100, West Dover, Vt. (802) 464-8092.

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Touch a Truck Sponsored by The Kitzhof Inn 12:00pm – 2:00pm: Fun for kids of all ages. Stop and see the wide selection of motorized vehicles, construction equipment, and all things that “GO VROOM”! Adults must accompany children. Mount Snow Cupola 316 Vermont Rt. 100 N, West Dover.

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Blueberry Kids Fair - 11:00am - 3:00pm: Enjoy bouncy houses, giant size yard games, cotton candy and more!  Nimble Arts will join the fun with strolling circus entertainment and two juggle jams to be held at 1:00pm and 2:00pm! The Vermont Museum of Natural History will bring its “mini museum” to the kid’s zone! Featuring an interactive experience with live animals and touchable artifacts. Get up close with hawks, owls, snakes, turtles and more. Make it your first stop after the parade! Next to the Craft Fair at Deerfield Valley Real Estate/American Flatbread, Rt. 100 N, West Dover, VT.

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15th Annual Blueberry Festival Craft Fair 10:00am - 3:00pm: Live music and Artisans displaying many Vermont Made products. 171 Rt. 100 N, West Dover, VT. ( Next to Janine's Home & Design & The Black Ember Grill)

Take in the smooth sounds of “La Mechante et Le Connard” outside of Janine’s and the Black Ember Grill at the Craft Show 12:00pm - 3:00pm, 171 Rt. 100, West Dover, VT.

 

39th Annual Timeline Event 10:00am – 2:30pm: See A Walk-through History on the Deerfield Valley Real Estate lawn 183 Rt. 100, West Dover, VT. See an encampment of re-enactors from various times in history. See, feel, and smell the past come alive. Living History Association at www.livinghistoryassn.org
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West Dover Fire Department Open House 12:00pm - 3:00pm: Join the West Dover Fire Department for our annual Open House following the Blueberry Parade! Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with delicious food, exciting games, a raffle with great prizes, check out the trucks, and more! It's a perfect way to celebrate our community, meet your local firefighters, and learn more about fire safety. ​

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Wilmington-Whitingham-Twin Valley High Schools Alumni Gathering (all classes) 3:00pm - 5:00pm: Old School Community Center.  All alumni, faculty, and families welcome.  Light refreshments provided. For information: whstvalumni@gmail.com

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1 MTN: We’re feeling blue - in the best way! Join us for the Blueberry Festival! Check out our menu on line! Live Music after the parade! 1 Mountain Park Plaza West Dover, VT 05356

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Blueberry Pie Sale: Dover Historical Society July 26 & 27. Harris House Museum 103 Rt. 100, West Dover. 802-464-7351

 

Snow Valley Hot Tubs LLC: July 25th-August 3rd we are open 9:00am-5:00pm Blueberry festival sales July 26th-27th and August 2nd-3rd Games, prizes and food.  201 Rt. 100 West Dover V.T. (802) 319-4343

Music Mile Venues

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Dover Town Park: Live music from the Ridge Runners immediately following the parade.  Bring a chair!   2 Country Club Rd, West Dover, VT

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Snow Republic Brewery: Enjoy cool crisp beers and seltzer, a laid back atmosphere and Live Music by Hazelnuts 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Opens to the public at 5:30pm. 33 VT Rt. 100, West Dover.  snowrepublicbrewery.com​

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The Valley View Saloon: Kick back and relax in our new “Riverside Dining Area”. Open for lunch and dinner! Check out our menu and blueberry inspired cocktails paired with live music from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The Valley View Saloon is located in the Mount Snow Marketplace. 131 Rt. 100 West Dover  (802) 464-9422

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West Dover Inn & 1846 Tavern: Will be hosting blueberry-infused specials. Experience the taste of a blueberry-infused cocktail and check out our blueberry-inspired menu items. Jim Flynn sings the Blues and Live Music all weekend. 108 VT Rt. 100 West Dover. westdoverinn.com   (802) 463-5207

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Dover Bar and Grill AKA DBaG: Open 7 days a week. Our beer garden is dog-friendly! Open for lunch at noon on 7/26. Live Music by Allegra Larson at 1:00pm. 319 VT Rt. 100, West Dover.  (802) 464-2689

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Last Chair: Live Music 5:00pm - 9:00pm – Wonderful Menu to choose from. Don’t miss our Kid’s Zone arcade. It’s a great place for the children (and grownups too) to have fun. 267 Rt. 100, Dover, (802) 464-1133

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American Flatbread: Pool tables, Live Music, drink and pizza specials, children’s menu and more! Dine inside or enjoy the backyard patio. Blueberry Festival specials available all week. 11:30am - 8:00pm. Live Music from ”Logan Boyd” 5:30pm to 8:30pm  183 Rt. 100 West Dover, VT

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Trail 87: Located near Mt. Snow. Eat comfort food in a friendly and fun atmosphere with Live Music by Jill Sacks from 5:30pm - 8:30pm. 271 Rt. 100, West Dover, VT.   www.trail87.com  (802) 464-2422