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Back 2 School Event - Backpack Giveaway and National Night Out

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Tuesday, August 5 | 4PM–7PM
Lower Willow Park, Bennington, VT
FREE Admission – Rain or Shine!

Get ready for one of Bennington’s favorite family-friendly summer traditions! Join us for National Night Out & Backpack Giveaway Challenge 2025, an exciting afternoon of community fun, food, and back-to-school giveaways.

🎒 350 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be handed out to local students, first come, first served! (Adult must be present)
🌭 Enjoy free hot dogs and snacks thanks to our generous sponsors and supporters
🎶 Live entertainment, games, and interactive booths for the whole family!

Presented by: Fina Auto Mall
Co-Produced by: Bennington Banner, Bennington Police Department & National Police Association

✨ Sponsors include:
Southwest Vermont Medical Center • MissionCare at Bennington • Southwest Tech • MSK • VNA and Hospice of Southwest Region • Heritage Family Credit Union

✨ Community Participants:
Green Mountain Concessions • Abbey Food • United Counseling Service • Staples • The Collaborative • Better Bennington Corporation • Sunrise Family Resource Center • Gamers Grotto • ACT • Sheelah's Hair Braiding • YMCA • American Legion Post 13 • Burger King Bennington • Warm the Children • Mission City Church • Bennington Catamount BMX • Darren Sharp Chimney Sweep • CAT-TV • Peckham Motor Sports • BFD • Bennington Rescue Squad

More partners are joining every day, check back here for the latest updates!



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