July 12-18, 2026
47 years of free, family-friendly music in the heart of Vermont
Acclaimed by Vermont Life as “the best series of free performances in Vermont” and as Vermont's “Favorite Festival.”
Awarded more than 10 times as one of Vermont’s Top Ten Summer Events by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.
Selected as a 2024 Vermont Signature Event!
2026 Performer Lineup
Sunday, July 12, 2026
7:00 PM - Mojo Birds
Monday, July 13, 2026
Noon - Tom Verner
7:00 PM - Ted Perry and the Big Easy Revival
8:30 PM - Ernest James Zydeco
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Noon - No Strings Marionettes
7:00 PM - Melisande
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Noon - Taiko Drummers
7:00 PM - Faux Paws
8:30 PM - Damn Tall Buildings
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Noon - Mathis Andersen & Gaëlle Hispard
7:00 PM - Mammals
8:30 PM - Slap Dragon
Friday, July 17, 2026
Noon - Circus Minimus
7:00 PM - Brett Hughes and the Honky-Tonk Crowd
Saturday, July 18, 2026
5:00 PM - Vermont Jazz Ensemble & Street Dance
6:30 PM - Scarlett Annie
The 2026 Festival will be July 12-18 on the Middlebury town green.
We have a tent that seats over 200 and covers a large performance stage. The tent is surrounded by lawn with great sight lines and unlimited seating, perfect for family picnics and relaxed viewing. There’s a state-of-the-art sound system bringing music to everyone inside the tent and throughout the village green.
The Festival is free to attend but, of course, there are significant expenses to produce the week long activities. So we "pass the hat" at each show and hope everyone attending will give whatever they can to help support the Festival.
Interested in reliving past performances?