10:00AM-4:00PM: Vermont Granite Museum – Explore Vermont’s Granite Heritage & More

Vermont Granite Museum, 7 Jones Brothers Way, Barre | 802-476-4605

Come to the museum to see the work of Vermont's granite sculptors and learn about the different ethnic groups that came to Barre to work in the granite industry. Besides exploring the museum's exhibits, try creating your own sculpture in clay, foam blocks, and PVC pipe; design your own monument or machine; try the climbing wall or pedal cars; or play an outdoor game (horseshoes, bocce, bolo palma, croquet, or cornhole).

10:00AM-10:45am: Barre Opera House tour
barre opera house, 6 North Main Street, Barre | 802-476-8188

Take a tour of the historic Barre Opera House. Tour attendees can check in to the Box Office starting 15 min before each tour.

10:00am-4:00pm: Rock of Ages Guided Quarry Tours

Rock of Ages Visitors Center, 558 Graniteville Road, Graniteville | 866-748-6877

The Rock of Ages Visitors Center offers 60-minute guided tours of the world’s largest active deep-hole dimension granite quarry and self-guided tours of their Graniteville factory. Admission: $9.00 Adults, $7.50 Seniors, Children (5-13) $4.50, children under 5 free. https://rockofages.com/tours

2:00pM-2:45pm: Barre Opera House tour
barre opera house, 6 North Main Street, Barre | 802-476-8188

Take a tour of the historic Barre Opera House. Tour attendees can check in to the Box Office starting 15 min before each tour.

3:30PM-6:30PM: Barre Farmer’s Market

City Hall Park

Stock up your kitchen and pantries with local produce and products from our Barre Farmer’s Market!

6:00pm: Authors at the Aldrich with Alan Rubel, The Greatest Burden, The Greatest Blessing

Aldrich Public Library, 6 washington street, barre | 802-476-7550

Just about everyone, sometime in their life, is a caregiver — for a parent, child, spouse or friend. Caregiving can be immensely rewarding but also can be emotionally draining, physically exhausting and a significant financial burden on a family. As often as not, caregivers are thrown, head-first into situations for which they are ill prepared. Alan Rubel, of Barre — who cared for his partner, Sharon, for 12 years — and his two co-authors and co-editors, Mark Resnick and Michael Tenaglia, have compiled 44 short stories they hope will give caregivers, who feel overwhelmed, lessons on what to do and insight on how to cope when the task seems too difficult to bear. Sponsored by: Next Chapter Bookstore!

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10:00AM: Tasty Bites Diner – ribbon cutting

Tasty Bites diner, 81 north main street, barre / 802-249-5958

Join us for Tasty Bites Diner Ribbon Cutting! Tasty Bites will offer diner style breakfast and lunch with a hot buffet, salad bar, paninis, signature burgers and more. They will also have to-go options for those looking for a quick bite. With seating for over 40 hungry guests, this is a phenomenal addition to the community. They also have a beautiful 4-season mural in the making, painted by local artist Emily Hebert. Welcome to Main Street in Barre!

10:00AM & 1:00PM Tours: Vermont History Center Tours

Vermont History Center, 60 Washington Street, Barre | 802-479-8500

Housed in the beautiful Spaulding School Building overlooking downtown Barre, the Vermont History Center is the headquarters of the Vermont Historical Society. Stop by to take a tour of the building, to check out our current exhibit “Icons & Oddities,” and to visit the Leahy Research Library, which includes pictures and yearbooks from Spaulding’s past. VHS will offer special guided tours of the building at 10am and 1pm.

10:00AM-4:00PM: Vermont Granite Museum – Explore Vermont’s Granite Heritage & More

Vermont Granite Museum, 7 Jones Brothers Way, Barre | 802-476-4605

10:00AM-6:00PM: Lenny's Outlet Tent Sale

Lenny's Outlet, 54 North Main Street, Barre | 802-476-9107
Attention bargain hunters! Don’t miss Lenny’s Outlet Tent Sale, Thursday through Friday, in downtown Barre. The Lenny’s Outlet always has great deals on brand-name overstocks from Lenny’s 4 stores. But when the tent goes up, the prices fall even further! Save on top-brand items including sneakers, sandals, slippers, casual shoes, kids’ shoes, hikers, work boots, jeans, shorts, hats, sweatshirts, t-shirts and more! Everything in the store will be on sale at Lenny’s Outlet Tent Sale, July 25-27, during the Barre Heritage Festival in downtown Barre.

10:00AM-10:45am: Barre Opera House tour
barre opera house, 6 North Main Street, Barre | 802-476-8188

Take a tour of the historic Barre Opera House. Tour attendees can check in to the Box Office starting 15 min before each tour.

10:00am-4:00pm: Rock of Ages Guided Quarry Tours

Rock of Ages Visitors Center, 558 Graniteville Road, Graniteville | 866-748-6877

2:00pm-2:45pm: Barre Opera House tour
barre opera house, 6 North Main Street, Barre | 802-476-8188

Take a tour of the historic Barre Opera House. Tour attendees can check in to the Box Office starting 15 min before each tour.

4:00PM-8:00pm: food truck thursdays

Currier Park

Enjoy dinner from one of our amazing Food Truck vendors in the historic Currier Park. Serving dinner from 4-8pm. Concerts in Currier Park begins at 6:00pm.

6:00PM-7:30PM: The Rustics

Concerts in Currier Park Series presented by Community National Bank & 802 Cars

Sponsored by STONE & BROWNING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

The Rustics are an acoustic trio that plays folk, blues and honky tonk songs. They play high energy music, fun and familiar Americana acoustic folk, blues, honky-tonk, originals and some Boomer classics. They believe music should be part of a good time and should get toes tapping and smiles on faces. Some of the artists played include John Prine, The Grateful Dead, Hank Williams Sr., the Kingston Trio, and many other favorites. Members of The Rustics include Tom Bisson, Bob Devins and Ed Dale - three local musicians and singer-songwriters. Sponsored by Stone & Browning Property Management.

6:00PM-8:00PM: SALLY FOX TRIO

PEARL STREET PIZZA, 159 NORTH MAIN STREET, BARRE | 802-622-8600

Enjoy the sounds of Sally Fox Trio at Pearl Street Pizza, known for their wood-fired pizza, craft beverages and family friendly atmosphere.

6:00PM-8:30PM: Native Tongue at Ladder 1 Grill

Ladder 1 Grill, 8 South Main street, Barre | 802-883-2000

Come celebrate Ladder 1 Grill & Pub's 15th Anniversary! Live music with Native Tongue acoustic!

6:30PM: American Legion Meat bingo

American Legion, 320 North Main Street, Barre | 802-479-9058

Meat Bingo sponsored by The Sons of the American. Open to the public.

7:00PM: Thunder Road International Speedway – Times Argus Mid-Season Championships

Thunder Road international speedway, 80 Fisher Road, Barre | 802-244-6963

The Times Argus Midseason Champions Return with Double Points and the FloRacing Double Purse on the line! Annual Autograph Night! With the Maplefield/Irving Oil Late Models, Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers, rkMiles Street Stocks and Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors Post Time: 7:00pm ~ Ticket Pricing: $20 for Adults, $5 for kids 12-6 with children 5 and under free! Family Four Pack (2 Adults, 2 Kids) available for $40

8:00PM-11:00pM: KAROAKE

Gusto’s bar, 28 Prospect street, barre

Are you a brave enough soul to take the G's stage for karaoke night?! We dare you (and your friends!) to sing your heart out at “America’s Gin Mill” from 8pm-11pm. If stage fright has the best of you, you can still join us for $8 burgers and beer pitcher deals all day starting at 11:30am! Barre Heritage Festival drink specials all weekend long!

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8:00AM-5:00PM: Annual Book Sale

Aldrich Public Library Lawn, 6 washington street, barre / 802-476-7550

The Friends of the Aldrich Library have been busy sorting a vast number of donations over the last few weeks in preparation for the annual Heritage Days book sale on the library lawn. The sale will once again be under tents on Friday, July 26, from 8 am to 5 pm, and on Saturday, July 27, from 8 am to 1 pm. There will be books for all ages at the sale, including plenty of paperbacks and children’s books for summer reading. Bring a bag to fill, and please come early for the best selection. All children’s items will cost $0.25, adult mass market (smaller size) paperbacks will be $0.50, and all other adult books will be $1. There will also be a small number of audio books and DVDs for all ages as well as the usual specially priced books for collectors. Book donations may be brought to the library’s circulation desk before July 15.

8:00AM-5:00PM: 65th Annual Paletteers Art Show

Aldrich Public Library, 1st Floor, 6 washington street, barre | 802-476-7550

The Paletteers were formed in Barre, Vermont in 1957, by Leslie Bell and 16 others, all students of the late Stan Marc Wright of Stowe. Joe Fowler was the first President. Their art show is the longest running tradition of the Heritage Festival. The Paletteers Art Show will feature their regular artwork and the traditional collector’s corner.

8:00AM-5:00PM: sewn with history: aids memorial quilt public viewing

Aldrich Public Library, Vermont room, 6 washington street, barre | 802-476-7550

The Aldrich Public Library is currently displaying two panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. The tapestry honors the lives of people lost to HIV/AIDS and is considered the World’s largest community arts project. Displayed in the Vermont Room through the end of July.

9:00am-3:00PM: American Legion community craft fair & flea market

American Legion, 320 North Main Street, Barre | 802-479-9058

The American Legion will host their annual community Craft Fair & Flea Market on their front lawn. Open to the public.

10:00AM & 1:00PM Tours: Vermont History Center Tours

Vermont History Center, 60 Washington Street, Barre

10:00AM-4:00PM: Vermont Granite Museum – Explore Vermont’s Granite Heritage & More

Vermont Granite Museum, 7 Jones Brothers Way, Barre | 802-476-4605

10:00AM-6:00PM: Lenny's Outlet Tent Sale

10:00am-4:00pm: Rock of Ages Guided Quarry Tours

Rock of Ages Visitors Center, 558 Graniteville Road, Graniteville | 866-748-6877

4:00PM-5:00PM: Jazzercise w/The Barre Jazzercise Center

City Hall Park stage

Sponsored By: Metro Development & downstreet housing & Community development

Cheryl Metivier has inspired many people to reach their best fitness level with her knowledge, enthusiasm, and her genuine caring for every single person who walks through the door. Barre Jazzercise always knows how to kick the Barre Heritage Festival off on the right foot!!! Join the Dance Party at City Hall Park Main Stage on Friday, July 26th at 4:00pm!

4:00PM-7:30PM: barre meals on wheels chicken & mostaccioli dinner

Aldrich public library lawn

Support your locals Meals on Wheels Program, and enjoy a fantastic Chicken & Mostaccioli Dinner on the Library Lawn. All meals by donation. All proceeds support the Barre Meals on Wheels Program. Call 479-9175, mealsonwheelscentralvt.org or email Bob Woodard, Executive Director, at bob@mealsonwheelscentralvt.org for more details.

5:00PM-8:00PM: Quarry Kitchen & Spirits Live Music with Free Range Band

Quarry Kitchen & Spirits - Depot Square

Have fun at the Quarry’s Block Party! Friday and Saturday – stop in and listen to great music, enjoy drink specials and play some cornhole! Reservations not required, but recommended. Seating is limited. Open until 9pm.

5:15PM-7:00PM: Jacob green, one man band

City Hall Park stage

Sponsored By: Metro Development & downstreet housing & Community development

Jacob Green is a Blues Singer Songwriter who has been described as a modern day rambler, brings a fresh approach to Roots Music. He's an OneManBand & Multi-String Instrumentalist, performing on Resonator Slide Guitar, Cigar Box Guitars, Acoustic Guitar, Dobro, while simultaneously playing Stomp Box & Foot Tambourine for percussion and Harmonica for lead. Originally from Wisconsin, Jacob has toured in 40 states in the U.S. total, averaging 140 shows a year, and now resides in the Green Mountain State of Vermont. Jacob’s “Foot Stompin’ Soulful Blues seasoned in Swamp Roots” performance will make you think he's got an entire band hiding somewhere, but this "One Man Band" is so very talented all on his own!

5:30PM: Barre Opera House Presents Newsies JR

Barre Opera House, 6 North Main Street, Barre | 802-476-8188

Newsies Jr, Barre Opera House presents our Teen production of Disney's Newsies JR. When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right. Tickets are by donation ($5 children/$10 adults suggested).

5:30PM-6:30pm: church of the good shepherd’s take out meal of mostaccioli

Church of the good shepherd, 39 Washington street, Barre | 802-476-3929

Take-out Meal of Mostaccioli; Pick-Up Time: 5:30-6:30pm. Enter at rear entrance to the Church. Cost $15. Reservations: email: goodshep@sover.net or just pay at pick up.

6:00PM-8:00pM: Shane Mcgrath acoustic

Gusto’s bar, 28 Prospect street, barre

Stop into “America’s Gin Mill” and enjoy the sounds of Shane McGrath Acoustic! Barre Heritage Festival drink specials all weekend long!

6:00PM-8:00PM: ELI ELKUS

PEARL STREET PIZZA, 159 NORTH MAIN STREET, BARRE | 802-622-8600

Enjoy the sounds of Eli Elkus at Pearl Street Pizza, known for their wood-fired pizza, craft beverages and family friendly atmosphere.

6:00pM-8:00PM: Vermont Granite Museum – jim covino 50 years of sculpting exhibit

Vermont Granite Museum, 7 Jones Brothers Way, Barre | 802-476-4605

You're invited to a FREE reception and presentation for the opening of an exhibition by Vermont artist Jim Covino at the Vermont Granite Museum. The artwork spans Jim's 50 years of sculpting.

6:00pm-10:30PM: Barre heritage festival beer tent

Church street tent

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7:30AM-10:00AM: 39th Annual Barre Rotary Breakfast

Aldrich Public Library Lawn, 6 north main street, barre

Please come to the 39th Barre Rotary Club Breakfast on the Aldrich Public Library Lawn during the Barre Heritage Festival. Enjoy Pancakes, eggs, French toast, ham, sausage, toast, coffee, chocolate milk, white milk and bananas. Presented by the Barre Rotary Club. Tickets are available at the Aldrich Public Library or from any Barre Rotarian. Proceeds benefit the Aldrich Public Library. Questions? Contact Karl Rinker at 802-479-0124 or lazykarl@aol.com.

8:00AM-1:00PM: Annual Book Sale

Aldrich Public Library Lawn, 6 washington street, barre / 802-476-7550

8:00AM-1:00PM: 65th Annual Paletteers Art Show

Aldrich Public Library, 1st Floor, 6 washington street, barre | 802-476-7550

8:00AM-1:00PM: sewn with history: aids memorial quilt public viewing

Aldrich Public Library, Vermont room, 6 washington street, barre | 802-476-7550

8:30AM-10:00AM: Barre Lion’s Club Downtown Tow-Down

Elm Street

The Barre Lion’s Club Downtown Tow-Down is back again!!! Teams of five will pull a Bellavance Truck 50ft up Elm St. At intermission, there’s an opportunity for all the children in the audience to have one pull. There are three divisions: open division, women’s division, and high school division. Prizes will be awarded. Registration: 8:30-9:00AM. Competition starts at 9:00. For more information or to register your team contact Paul Plante at 802-272-5270.

8:30AM-9:30AM: Yoga with Rooted Yoga

City Hall Park

Sponsored By: Metro Development & downstreet housing & Community development

Join Rooted Yoga on Saturday, July 27 from 8:30-9:30am in City Hall Park for a morning Vinyasa Flow to start your morning (and the festival weekend) off right! Roll out your mat and join us for movement, breath work and good vibes as we engage our bodies, minds and spirits! Please bring your own mat and any props you'd like to support your practice with and we'll meet you there! If you'd like more yoga in your life, check us out online at www.rootedyogavt.com or come see us in our new location at 325 No. Main St. in downtown Barre!

9:00AM-9:00PM: Vendors & Sidewalk Sales

City Hall Park, Washington Street, North Main Street

Food vendors, gifts, novelties, non-profits and other services.

Downtown Sidewalk Sales on North Main Street.

9:00AM: Barre Heritage Festival 5K Trail Race

The Barre Town Forest, Millstone Trails, 44 Brook Street, Websterville

Sponsored by Central Vermont RUNNERS

Join us for a fun and scenic 5k trail race starting at the Barre Town Forest parking area, through Websterville’s historic granite quarries. Family friendly, walkers invited to participate. No dogs, headphones or strollers please. Registration and more info at: https://www.runsignup.com/Race/VT/Websterville/BarreHeritageFestivalTrail5K, www.cvrunners.org or 8:00AM prior to race. Cost: $10-$20. Proceeds to benefit the Spaulding High School Running Teams.

9:00AM-1:00PM: Pride Rides Bicycle Garage Sale

Vermont Bicycle Shop, 42 Summer Street, Barre | 802-622-8222
Come out 9am to 1pm Saturday, July 27 and support local non-profit organization Pride Rides. Snag some garage sale prices on new and used bicycles, bicycle gear, and bicycle equipment from Pride Rides, Vermont Bicycle Shop and other small vendors in the parking lot of Vermont Bicycle Shop's new location at 42 Summer St.

10:00am-11:00AM: Green Mountain Swing

City Hall Park Stage

Sponsored By: Metro Development & downstreet housing & Community development

Green Mountain Swing is an all-volunteer, 17-piece “big band”. In addition to playing music from the swing era when swing was king, as in the immortal bands of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman and others, we also include music from the “bop” and “post bop” period which followed.

10:00AM-11:00AM: Wildlife Encounters

Depot Square Tent

"GLOBAL TOUR" ENCOUNTER” Our educator will lead the group on an “imaginary safari around the world!” Meet animals whose ancestors lived in a variety of habitats and places on Earth, while discovering their amazing adaptations, learning their eco-contributions and learning their personal stories. Seven (7) globally and biologically diverse Ambassador Animals are featured, and the program is delivered by one of our senior educators for an exceptional experience! We select the exact 7 animals that attend, and do all we can to accommodate your preferences and requests! Presentation time is approximately 60 minutes. SAMPLE ANIMAL LIST: Wallaby, Alligator, Macaw, Large Snake, Chinchilla, Opossum

10:00AM-12:30PM: Inflatable Fun - Round One

Kids’ Zone on North Main Street

Enjoy free inflatable fun featuring a Super-Mega Obstacle Course, Bounce Castle, Gladiator Joust and Bungee Run. We offer two sessions, before and after the parade. Bring the kids down for a day full of free fun!

10:00AM-4:00PM: Vermont Granite Museum – Explore Vermont’s Granite Heritage & More

Vermont Granite Museum, 7 Jones Brothers Way, Barre | 802-476-4605

10:00am-4:00pm: Expanded Hours in the Galleries at Studio Place Arts

Studio Place Arts, 201 North Main Street, Barre | 802-479-7069

Experience these shows and self-guided sculpture tour (free of charge):

Main Gallery: “What’s Cooking?” examines our lives at the kitchen counter, stove & dining room. (Please bring non-perishable food donations for local Food Shelf at Capstone Community Action as “admission”. Food basket is located at the front door of the Main Gallery.)
2nd Fl Gallery & Quick Change: “Top Secret” by Kristen Dettoni. What if an image could communicate an actual message?
3rd Fl Gallery: “Carnival of Sorts” by Jason Galligan-Baldwin; Matt Lutz; Herb Rieth; Tyler Smith. A show of collage, whittling, model-making and sewing.
Take the Art Stroll: Stop by SPA for a map and guide of sculptures on the Art Stroll or visit studioplacearts.com for a slideshow and map.

Visit studioplacearts.com for info on SPA shows at annex locations: Pearl Street Pizza/AR Market and Morse Block. SPA is a nonprofit, working art center with art exhibits, artist studios, classroom, and the Art Stroll sculpture tour.

INFO: studioplacearts.com

10:00AM-6:00PM: Lenny's Outlet Tent Sale
Lenny's Outlet, 54 North Main Street, Barre | 802-476-9107
Attention bargain hunters! Don’t miss Lenny’s Outlet Tent Sale, Thursday through Friday, in downtown Barre. The Lenny’s Outlet always has great deals on brand-name overstocks from Lenny’s 4 stores. But when the tent goes up, the prices fall even further! Save on top-brand items including sneakers, sandals, slippers, casual shoes, kids’ shoes, hikers, work boots, jeans, shorts, hats, sweatshirts, t-shirts and more! Everything in the store will be on sale at Lenny’s Outlet Tent Sale, July 25-27, during the Barre Heritage Festival in downtown Barre.

10:30aM-12:00PM: chalk drawing fun

Mathewson playground, 65 elm street, Barre

Free family fun!!! Sponsored by the Friends of Mathewson Playground. An all free, family fun event! Chalk and board are provided!

11:00AM-1:00pm: church of the good shepherd’s ice cream cones & make your own sundaes

Church of the good shepherd, 39 Washington street, Barre | 802-476-3929

Ice Cream Cones & Make Your Own Sundaes!! Curbside just west of the Church. Cost: FREE.

11:00am-3:00PM: Barre Elks Lodge open house & bbq

Barre elks lodge, 10 jefferson street, barre | 802-479-9522

Stop in to the Barre Elks Lodge Open House & BBQ – outdoor bar & cornhole, mac & cheese & pulled pork!

11:00am-3:00PM: American Legion front yard bbq

American Legion, 320 North Main Street, Barre | 802-479-9058

The American Legion will host their annual BBQ on their front lawn. Open to the public.

11:00AM-4:00PM: family fun at hedding church

Hedding united Methodist church, 40 washington Street, barre

Fun for all! Dunk the Pastor ~ Messy Art ~ Rainy Pool ~ Cornhole & More!

11:30AM: Barre Opera House Presents Newsies JR

Barre Opera House, 6 North Main Street, Barre | 802-476-8188

11:30AM-12:30PM: Barre Tones

City Hall Park Stage

Sponsored By: Metro Development & downstreet housing & Community development

When you think of Barre's heritage, The Barre-Tones are a part of it! The Barre-Tones was founded in 1969 and have been playing Saturday morning of the Heritage Festival for years!! Earlier this year at a competition in Framingham, Massachusetts, their performance of “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows,” followed by Doris Day’s “Someone Like You,” won the Betty Costello Award for most improved chorus as well as the Rising Star Award. The Barre-Tones achieved the highest score of any small chorus in the competition and, finishing in fifth place, are now qualified for international competition in Louisville, Kentucky, in November.

12:00PM-1:00Pm: Wildlife Encounters

Depot Square Tent

12:00pm-1:00pm: chalk it up on the plaza at Studio Place Arts

Studio Place Arts, 201 North Main Street, Barre | 802-479-7069

Create an exuberant chalk art entrance for the SPA Galleries.

12:00PM-4:00Pm: FORBINs FINEST BLOCK PARTY

Forbins finest, 21 metro way, barre | 802-622-0359

Come join us for a day of fun at Forbins! Get ready for live music, delicious food, and good vibes all around. This event is the perfect opportunity to hang out with friends, make new ones, and enjoy the summer weather. Don't miss out on the chance to dance, eat, and have a blast at Forbins Block Party. Mark your calendars and get ready to party with us! BE SURE TO KEEP THE PARTY GOING BY PURCHASING TICKETS TO OUR "AFTER HOURS" SELECT SPECIAL GUEST LIVE MUSIC EVENT!!

1:00PM-2:00PM: Annual Barre Heritage Parade

Barre Auditorium to North Main Street. *

** PLEASE NOTE ** The Parade will turn left unto Elm Street and disburse at Summer Street.

2:00PM-3:30PM: ATLANTIC CROSSING

City Hall Park Stage

Sponsored By: Metro Development & downstreet housing & Community development

Whether rocking the dance floor at a New England contra dance or painting for a rapt concert audience a musical interpretation of local history, Atlantic Crossing have for nearly three decades been a favorite band in Vermont. Their music, the traditional music of New England, is deeply rooted in the Celtic British Isles and in French & Maritime Canada, and their arrangements reveal a profound love of these traditions, together with a high level of creativity and emotional expression, all delivered with a healthy dose of fun.

2:30PM-5:00PM: Barre Heritage Festival Car Show & Street Party with the Thunder Katz

North Main Street & west street

The 2024 Barre Heritage Festival Car Show & Street Party is Saturday, July 27th at 2:30 (immediately following the parade at the corner of North Main & West Street)! Join Central Vermont Kustom Klassics, Central Vermont Cars & Coffee and Donna Thunder’s Thunder Katz Car Show & Street Party!!! A big thank you to Northfield Savings Bank for sponsoring and allowing Central Vermont Kustom Klassics to set up in the NSB parking lot!

2:00PM-5:00PM: GAMERS FOR GOOD

Aldrich public Library lawn

Check out Gamers for Good (G4G), the newest Rotary Club in Central Vermont during this year's Barre Heritage Festival! Saturday, July 27th from 2-5pm on the Aldrich Library Lawn. G4G will stage some brief Warhammer battles starting at 2 pm & conduct a D&D Character Worksheet Workshop from 2-5 pm. They will be raffling off some cool gaming prizes for $1/ticket. Stop in and learn about the magic of tabletop gaming & contribute to the good of our community!

2:00PM-6:00PM: Street Performance with Linda Peck

North Main Street

An interactive juggling performance and making balloons with street performer Linda Peck!

2:00PM-6:00PM: Quarry Kitchen & Spirits Live Music with Jester Jigs

Quarry Kitchen & Spirits - Depot Square

2:30PM-6:00PM: Inflatable Fun - Round Two

Kids’ Zone on North Main Street

3:00pm-5:00PM: green mountain wrestling’s granite city showdown II

North Main Street

Green Mountain Wrestling and the Barre Heritage Festival are tag teaming to present an afternoon of exciting FREE pro-wrestling action as a part of the 2023 Barre Heritage Festival! The event is FREE as part of the Barre Heritage Festival! 3PM Bell Time for the Granite City Showdown II!

3:45PM-5:15PM: footworks

City Hall Park Stage

Sponsored By: Metro Development & downstreet housing & Community development

New to the Barre Heritage Festival stage, Footworks performs powerful rhythms & red hot fiddle-playing of trad Cape Breton music.

4:00pm-11:00PM: Barre heritage festival beer tent

Church street tent

Forbins finest, 21 metro way, barre | 802-622-0359

Come join the After Hours Party at Forbins 5 PM to 10:30 18+ TICKET REQUIRED. Visit their facebook event page for more details. Tickets can be purchased thru Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../forbins-block-party... The After Hours Party featuring SOBE, Evan Jennison & Marcus Rezak. This is a party you don’t want to miss!

5:30PM-7:00PM: Ali T

City Hall Park Stage

Sponsored By: Metro Development & downstreet housing & Community development

Alison Turner, better known as Ali T, is an indie-pop singer-songwriter based in Vermont. Influenced by pop/rock anthems of the early 2000s, the songstress performs original favorites and puts her own spin on popular tunes. Having started writing songs at the age of seven, and picking up the guitar when she was 11, Ali has developed into an introspective songwriter and versatile performer. Vermont’s Seven Days named Ali T “Best Pop Artist” in 2023, having been a nominee since 2018. She has also been a finalist for Best Vocalist (2018-2022) and was a nominee in the New England Music Awards for “Rising Star - Vermont” (2022) and “Pop Act of the Year” (2023). Ali grew up on a farm in Royalton, Vermont and graduated from Wagner College on Staten Island. She majored in Arts Administration and minored in both film & media studies and psychology. Ali typically performs 100+ shows per year. Ali plays annually during Concerts in Currier Park and at local bars and restaurants and is a fan favorite!

6:00PM-9:00PM: Quarry Kitchen & Spirits Live Music with donna thunder & friends

Quarry Kitchen & Spirits - Depot Square

7:00pm-11:00PM: American Legion double shot band

American Legion, 320 North Main Street, Barre | 802-479-9058

Enjoy the sounds of Double Shot Band! Open to the public 21 and over.

7:30PM-9:00PM: 90 Proof

City Hall Park Stage

Sponsored By: Metro Development & downstreet housing & Community development

90 Proof is a cover band based out of Burlington-Vermont that plays all your Favorite Dance and Sing Out Loud Songs!!! Soooo, get Ready to take those shoes off and dance! We look forward to seeing you all at the show!!!

9:00PM-1:00aM: DJ LAFOUNTAINE

Gusto’s bar, 28 Prospect street, barre

Stop into “America’s Gin Mill” and enjoy the sounds of DJ LaFountaine. $3 cover. Barre Heritage Festival drink specials all weekend long!

9:00PM-10:00PM: FIREWORK lawn party

The Meltdown, 83 Washington street, barre / 802-622-8277

Sit on the patio or front lawn to watch the Fireworks at The Meltdown! Quite possibly the best place in town to view the firework show! The Meltdown is spotlighting the Montreal Smoked Meat Grilled Cheese all weekend long, a tribute to Diane's heritage!

9:15PM: Fireworks

City Hall Park

Sponsored by cody Chevrolet, JA Gould Plumbing & Heating & Community National Bank

This show is not to be missed! The Barre Heritage Festival & Homecoming Days fireworks is a unique close-proximity show. The fireworks shoot off right from the lawn of the Vermont History Center. The views are simply phenomenal from City Hall Park and North Main Street. Plan on being downtown with your neighbors and friends for this unique fireworks display. This will be the largest firework display in Barre Heritage Festival history!

Special thank you to the Vermont History Center and the City of Barre!

9:30PM-11:00PM: THE MESSENGERS

City Hall Park Stage

Sponsored By: Metro Development & downstreet housing & Community development

The Messengers made their debut to the 2023 Barre Heritage Festival and were loved so much, that we made them the 2024 Saturday Night Headliner!!! The Messengers are a local cover band that play 50s and 60s rock and roll! You’ll hear famous hits of The Beatles, Buddy Holly, Elvis, Eddie Cochran, and The Rolling Stones! More than just a tribute band of one group, The Messengers pay tribute to the two best decades of rock and roll! This is a must see performance!

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