A two-day music festival has returned to Vermont for its second year. The Spirit of Vermont is an independent festival held at Red Barn Gardens in Williston. Organizer Noah Schneidman said the event has expanded this year to include an extra day of music, new vendors, and an art exhibition. More than a dozen artists will take the stage on Friday and Saturday. Schneidman said he was inspired by other local music events like Waking Windows, which was held for the last time in May after a 10-year run. “It’s not a transaction,” Schneidman said. “We are all sharing this experience together. a celebration of this community as musicians.”Vermont artist Greg Freeman will take the stage on Friday night. Freeman has gotten national acclaim for his most recent album, ‘Burnover,’ which was featured in May by Rolling Stone. “We’re excited to have this big hometown show where he’s a headliner,” Schneidman said. “The acts that are coming are some of the best musicians that I’ve seen.”Concertgoers will be able to camp on-site. Doors open at 5 p.m. and tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
A two-day music festival has returned to Vermont for its second year.
The Spirit of Vermont is an independent festival held at Red Barn Gardens in Williston. Organizer Noah Schneidman said the event has expanded this year to include an extra day of music, new vendors, and an art exhibition.
More than a dozen artists will take the stage on Friday and Saturday. Schneidman said he was inspired by other local music events like Waking Windows, which was held for the last time in May after a 10-year run.
“It’s not a transaction,” Schneidman said. “We are all sharing this experience together. [It’s] a celebration of this community as musicians.”
Vermont artist Greg Freeman will take the stage on Friday night. Freeman has gotten national acclaim for his most recent album, ‘Burnover,’ which was featured in May by Rolling Stone.
“We’re excited to have this big hometown show where he’s a headliner,” Schneidman said. “The acts that are coming are some of the best musicians that I’ve seen.”
Concertgoers will be able to camp on-site. Doors open at 5 p.m. and tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
