Weekend events: Storms so far don’t change plans
August 8, 2024 | By Lisa Scagliotti Update Friday 11:30 a.m.: The Vermont Philharmonic concert on Sunday will be held at Harwood Union HS rather than Moose Meadow Lodge. See below for more information.
The remnants of a hurricane may be headed up the East Coast with heavy rains in store for Vermont Friday into Saturday, but those planning a wide range of weekend events say they are sticking with their plans.
The 67th Vermont Antique & Classic Car Meet is on for this weekend, Friday-Sunday, at Farr’s Field including the Saturday parade and street party. File photo by Gordon Miller
Here is a roundup of some local events planned for this weekend in Waterbury and their status as of Thursday evening.
Know that plans could change and information is included with each listing to check with organizers and their various websites and social media accounts for the most up-to-date information.
For the latest weather conditions and forecasts, check with the National Weather Service in Burlington. For Waterbury information regarding any road closures, flooding information, etc., check the Waterbury town website at WaterburyVt.com, the Town of Waterbury, Vermont Facebook page and the Waterbury Roundabout homepage Flood Updates section.
Roads closed for events: Note that road closures are involved with the car show and the flood relief block parties on Saturday. Details are in the event listings below.
Vermont Antique & Classic Car Meet
The antique car parade is scheduled for Saturday starting at 3:30 p.m. from Farr’s Field to Rusty Parker Memorial Park. File Photo by Gordon Miller
Scheduled “rain or shine” for Friday-Sunday, Aug. 9-11, at Farr’s Field on U.S. Route 2 in Waterbury, the annual event brings together hundreds of antique and classic car owners and fans.
This year marks the 67th meet organized by the Vermont Auto Enthusiasts. It opens at 7 a.m. Friday and ends at 2 p.m. Sunday with a full schedule of events all three days including an auto-focused flea market. (The Waterbury Flea Market is off this weekend and will return next week.)
On Saturday, the car meet will hold its parade from Farr’s Field on U.S. 2 down Main Street to Rusty Parker Memorial Park starting at 3:30 p.m. U.S. 2 will not be closed, but traffic will need to wait for the parade to proceed from the event site to downtown Waterbury.
Immediately following the parade, Stowe Street in downtown Waterbury will be closed in the block between Main Street and the intersection with Union and Railroad streets for a dance party from 7 to 10 p.m.
More information about the car meet including its full schedule is online here.
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Hell or High Water Block Party
Elm Street will be closed for a party 4-8 p.m. on Saturday.
Local businesses including the Vermont Beer Collective, Prohibition Pig and The Alchemist have pulled this event together. It’s scheduled for one month since the July 10 flood and its message is to invite the community to gather, kick back and raise money for flood relief. Live music, food, drinks. Updates: See Vermont Beer Collective on Facebook and Instagram.
Harwood Class of 1981 Reunion
The reunion for Harwood Union High School’s class of 1981 is on for Saturday, Aug. 10, from 4 to 11 p.m. at the Waterbury-Stowe Fish & Game Club. Dinner, dancing, reconnecting with old friends. Starts at 4 p.m. Dinner at 5 p.m. Music at 7 p.m. BYOB. Entry is free with donations appreciated.
More information: Call John 802-881-4056, Brian 802-522-3536, or e-mail 1981harwood@gmail.com. A Facebook event is online here.
The Vermont Philharmonic is scheduled to perform its Summer Pops program at Moose Meadow Lodge in Duxbury on Sunday. Courtesy file photo
Sunday: Summer Pops moves to Harwood Union HS
The Vermont Philharmonic plays its first of two Summer Pops concerts this Sunday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. and the decision has been made to take advantage of the event’s rain location, Harwood Union High School’s auditorium rather than the outdoor venue at Moose Meadow Lodge in Duxbury. Tickets are still available. Alcohol is not permitted at the school and food is not allowed in the auditorium. Check vermontphilharmonic.com for more information.
The Philharmonic’s second performance is Saturday, Aug. 31, at Shore Acres Inn in North Hero. Read more about the concert program in a July 24 post here.