Bennington, VT Community Appreciation Day

OCTOBER 24, 2026 | 11 AM - 6 PM

Celebrate “250th in the 802” at the Bennington, VT Community Appreciation Day on October 24, 2026, held at the 1768 Hubbell Homestead at Colgate Park (1357 West Road, Bennington, VT). From 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, guests can bring a chair or blanket and enjoy daytime festivities featuring food trucks, beverages, beer & wine, and children’s activities. Live music runs throughout the afternoon, beginning at 11:50 AM with the National Anthem sung by Matthew Paul, followed by performances from Linda Allard & James Tennyson (12:00–2:00 PM), The Davids (2:00–4:00 PM), and the Bluz House Rockers (4:30–6:00 PM).

The celebration continues into the evening with the MAUHS 1970 to 1985 Reunion from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Colgate Park, welcome to graduates of any class. The evening event features live music, dancing, a bonfire, a cash bar, and a dinner-focused food truck. Admission is cash only at $5 per person, and children under 12 enter for free.

The 1768 Hubbell Homestead at Colgate Park

The 1768 Hubbell Homestead has been passed down through nine generations of Hubbell descendants. It is set in the farm country of southwestern Vermont with sweeping views of the Green Mountains. The homestead once played a small part in the American Revolutionary War and now, appropriately, overlooks the Bennington Battle Monument.
Owned and operated by direct descendant of James Colby Colgate, the 1768 Hubbell Homestead at Colgate Park reflects a high degree of care and a sense of family and community. The property is distinctive in its ability to accommodate a range of events from small gatherings to weddings to corporate events. It is a place where friends and family can truly come together to celebrate.

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Vermont is a distinctive wedding destination for couples who want to bring their loved ones together and have a truly memorable celebration. At the 1768 Hubbell Homestead your guests will be treated to an authentic Vermont experience. From cocktails around the post and beam barn, outfitted with comfortable rocking chairs, to relax and take in the Vermont scenery; to gourmet culinary creations served by local caterers who bring the taste of Vermont to life; to finally the bonfire, overlooking the Green Mountains. Our onsite event supervision service will attend to every detail, making the 1768 Hubbell Homestead the ultimate wedding day experience.

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