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What's Going on in Downtown Barre! October 2024


2024 Summer fun in Barre!  Barre Farmer's Market, Concerts in Currier Park Series, Food Truck Thursdays and the Barre Heritage Festival!  PC:  Shannon Alexander




Join us for some Halloween fun in Barre!!!!


2:30PM - Halloween Costume Parade Line Up (Depot Square)

3:00PM - Halloween Costume Parade (Depot Square to Currier Park)

3:15PM - 6:00PM - Halloween Games & Activities & Trunk or Treat (Currier Park)




The 10th Annual Granite City 5K Run/Walk for Veterans is Saturday, November 2, 2024. Run/Walk to celebrate the service people in our armed forces and raise awareness of the many challenges veterans endure. This event is produced in collaboration with the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #10 and Barre Elks Lodge #1535.  The registration period is now open! Compete in person or virtually. 


Join us for our 10th Anniversary!!!  



2024 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DINNER

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 beginning at 5:30pm at the Barre Elks.


For all the newbies out there that might not know what the Employee Appreciation Dinner is. It's all about Barre businesses and their employees. This is the 26th Annual event. It started out as an annual night around the holidays for businesses who had one or two employees to come together, have fun and celebrate their employees.


What to expect - Music, Dinner, Games, Prizes and Gifts! Everyone in attendance will receive a party favor, gifts and the chance to win some big prizes!


5:30-6:30 Cocktail Hour - Mingle around and chat with other Barre businesses

6:30-7:30 - Dinner provided by the Elks Lodge

7:30-9:00 - Games & Gifts


Last year we had over 240 in attendance! You don't want to miss the fun. If you have any questions or want more information, please reach out to me!


Mark your calendars and spread the word

The Barre Partnership's Merry Barre Holidays Craft Fair

November 30th -December 1st

at the Barre Auditorium!


-Over 115 of the best crafters from all over Vermont-

-Free Parking-

-Free Admission-

-Handicap accessible-

-Door Prizes both days-

-Food & Refreshments & seating available


This craft fair is completely booked, with a long wait list of vendors wanting to get in for a reason!!!  Stop in and shop our Merry Barre Holidays Craft Fair.



Business Startup 101


Do you have an idea for a small or micro business? Are you curious about the basics that will help you build a solid foundation to start from? Join Rosie Gray and Mary Johnson, Capstone's Financial Coaches, to learn more in this FUN and FREE 6-week series!


When are these sessions held?

Wednesdays from 9am-11am on Zoom

This session begins on September 18, 2024.


Workshop Details:


9/18 - Record Keeping, Bookkeeping and the IRS

9/25 - What You Need to Know Before You Start a Business

10/2 - Intro to Writing a Business Plan

10/9 - Creating Your Personal Spending Plan & Cash Flow Projections & Forecasts

10/16 - Marketing 101

10/23 - Social Media Marketing 101


To sign up or for more information:


Contact Rosie at 802- 636-7752 or Rgray@capstonevt.org


Get your ticket here ---> tickets


Wilkins Anything Apple Bake-Off

Bake up your best apple dish for a chance to win up to $500 Cash! All you need to bring is your apple dish that has a baked component, and a serving utensil! We will handle the rest. We will also be awarding 2nd and 3rd Place along with Most Creative Dish and Best Presentation (an optional category).


To enter your dish click the link below!

$5.00 donation to the Veteran's Place in Northfield is encouraged and appreciated to taste apple dishes.



Wilkins Trunk or Treat and Costume Party!

Saturday, October 26th 10am - 12pm


We will be having Trunk or Treating in our parking lot! 

If you would like to participate by bringing your vehicle and candy to hand out please click this link - https://tinyurl.com/Wilkins-Trunk-or-Treat-Reg

There will also be costume contests for adults and kids along with pumpkin painting!

If you plan to attend this event you can RSVP by clicking the link below!


When you both RSVP and ATTEND this event you'll be entered to win our $2,500 End-of-Season Shopping Spree!


THE ULTIMATE GARTH BROOKS EXPERIENCE

at the BARRE OPERA HOUSE

Saturday, October 5 at 7:30pm


"If you're looking for the next best thing to Garth Brooks, you just found it."

--Johnny Garcia, Lead Guitarist for Garth Brooks

SHAWN GERHARD’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of Garth Brooks and has ignited crowds across the country.

THE ULTIMATE GARTH BROOKS TRIBUTE featuring Shawn Gerhard is a high energy show based in Nashville, TN and features unparalleled showmanship, top level musicianship, and

promises guaranteed excitement for all ages.

When not touring, Shawn Gerhard worked in residence with LEGENDS IN CONCERT in Las Vegas as their ‘go-to’ Garth Brooks.


LOSERS CIRQUE at the BARRE OPERA HOUSE

Sunday, October 6 at 7pm


This crazy contemporary circus gang has already premiered almost a dozen productions at venues and festivals in the Czech Republic and abroad. Fusing acrobatics, dance, theatrical narrative and a bit of sport, The Audition has wowed international audiences with its visually stunning take on competition.

Losers Cirque Company is a permanent team of actors, dancers and acrobats who embrace collaboration with artists from different disciplines and create unique projects that are lauded world-wide.


Have an event you want listed in our monthly newsletter?  Contact Tracie at:   director@thebarrepartnership.com


Why Invest in The Barre Partnership?

The Barre Partnership is a 501(c)3 State of Vermont Designated Downtown organization. Our work focuses on downtown revitalization through economic development, promotions, streetscape and creating a sense of place. From the Barre Heritage Festival, Summer Concert Series at Currier Park to the Granite City 5k and providing business development services to local business owners, the Partnership functions with one staff person and a volunteer board of directors and dozens of community volunteers.

To learn more about how you can be part of Barre's revitalization process, contact Tracie Lewis, Executive Director, at (802) 477-2967 or email director@thebarrepartnership.com.




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