

# Events & Things To Do In Montpelier This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Montpelier is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Montpelier this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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## Weekend Events in Montpelier

- **Event Name**: Montpelier Mayfest
  - **Description**: Mayfest in Montpelier

📅 Saturday, May 2nd – Sunday, May 3rd
📍 Downtown Montpelier

Mayfest is a weekend to celebrate all things spring in Montpelier. It’s a full lineup of community events, downtown energy, and reasons to get outside and connect.

Here’s
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montpelier/montpelier-mayfest/200029943134222
  - **Venue**: Downtown Montpelier
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  - **Categories**: parades, art, farmers-markets, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Green Up Day
  - **Description**: Montpelier Green Up Day

🗓 Saturday, May 2nd | 9am-1pm
📍 Supply pick-up at:
• Montpelier Farmers Market – 133 State Street
• Outside City Hall – 39 Main Street

Join us for Montpelier’s annual Green Up Day, part of this year’s Mayfest celebrations! Pick u
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montpelier/green-up-day/200029975354559
  - **Venue**: Downtown Montpelier
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  - **Categories**: festivals, trips-adventures, farmers-markets
- **Event Name**: The Vermont Book Awards: A Celebration of Vermont Writers
  - **Description**: Join us for a cocktail and dessert reception celebrating writers and readers at the 2025 Vermont Book Awards!About this EventThe Vermont Book Awards are annual prizes for out
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montpelier/the-vermont-book-awards-a-celebration-of-vermont-writers/100001983368118433
  - **Venue**: 36 College St
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 160
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, sports, workshops, nonprofit, calendar
- **Event Name**: Story Songs: Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, and Harry Chapin
  - **Description**: May 2nd, Unitarian Church of Montpelier, Story Songs of the 70s! This seasonal concert series by Maine-based singer/songwriter, Tom DiMenna, features songs by 3 legendary songwriters of the vinyl era — Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, and Harry Chapin. This
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montpelier/story-songs-cat-stevens-gordon-lightfoot-and-harry-chapin/200029921533726
  - **Venue**: Unitarian Church of Montpelier
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts
- **Event Name**: Nature Poetry Writing Workshop for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Community Members
  - **Description**: Voices of the Forest with Toussaint St. Negritude is NBNC’s Spring 2026 Visiting Teacher-Naturalist Residency, a FREE workshop series perfect for nature enthusiasts, poetry lovers, and anyone seeking fresh inspiration! 

Toussaint St. Negritude is a forme
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montpelier/nature-poetry-writing-workshop-for-lgbtq-and-bipoc-community-members/200029921532721
  - **Venue**: 713 Elm St, Montpelier, VT, United States, Vermont 05602
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, lgbt-pride

## Trending Events in Montpelier

- **Event Name**: Do Good Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Do Good Fest is back! Join us on Saturday, July 11th for a day of music, food, craft beer, nonprofits, and most importantly, doing GOOD.

This year's Do Good Fest features multi-platinum bands Neon Trees, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Smash Mouth, as well as
  - **Venue**: 1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT, United States, Vermont 05604
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- **Event Name**: Montpelier Mayfest
  - **Description**: Mayfest in Montpelier

📅 Saturday, May 2nd – Sunday, May 3rd
📍 Downtown Montpelier

Mayfest is a weekend to celebrate all things spring in Montpelier. It’s a full lineup of community events, downtown energy, and reasons to get outside and connect.

Here’s
  - **Venue**: Downtown Montpelier
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- **Event Name**: The Bellamy Brothers & The Isaacs
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at The Bellamy Brothers &amp; The Isaacs, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Williams County Fair in Montpelier, OH s
  - **Venue**: Williams County Fair
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- **Event Name**: Green Up Day
  - **Description**: Montpelier Green Up Day

🗓 Saturday, May 2nd | 9am-1pm
📍 Supply pick-up at:
• Montpelier Farmers Market – 133 State Street
• Outside City Hall – 39 Main Street

Join us for Montpelier’s annual Green Up Day, part of this year’s Mayfest celebrations! Pick u
  - **Venue**: Downtown Montpelier
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- **Event Name**: Free Crepe Day 2026
  - **Description**: Join us at the Skinny Pancake Montpelier on Thursday, April 30th for your choice of a FREE (emphasis on free) SugarShack or Choco Nutty crepe! Available from 8am to close.

Mark your calendar, gather your circle, and get ready to step inside Pancakia. You
  - **Venue**: 89 Main St, Montpelier, VT, United States, Vermont 05602
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- **Event Name**: Derek Jones & The 50 South
  - **Description**: Montpelier Jamboree 2026 - Small Town USA - is proud to present Derek Jones &amp; The 50 South on May 9th at the Montpelier Civic Center.  $40 per person which includes a buffet dinner and all you can drink beer &amp; wine.  We will also have a select amo
  - **Venue**: Montpelier Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Vermont Open Studio Weekend
  - **Description**: Vermont artists and craftspeople all across the state will open their studios to the public on May 23-24, 2026. Visit all 8 studios in the Montpelier loop. Then choose from among more than 140 other locations to visit.

This annual event is a wonderful wa
  - **Venue**: Montpelier, VT
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- **Event Name**: KOI Drag Racing at The Williams County Ohio Fair on Saturday September the 19th
  - **Description**: KOI Drag Racing will be at The Williams County Ohio Fair on Saturday September the 19th for side by side heads up drag racing.
We will have classes for everything at this race.  Practice and registration will start at 4:00 pm and eliminations will start a
  - **Venue**: Williams County Fair
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- **Event Name**: The Vermont Book Awards: A Celebration of Vermont Writers
  - **Description**: Join us for a cocktail and dessert reception celebrating writers and readers at the 2025 Vermont Book Awards!About this EventThe Vermont Book Awards are annual prizes for out
  - **Venue**: 36 College St
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Montpelier?
  - **A:** Montpelier Mayfest (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at Downtown Montpelier), Green Up Day (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at Downtown Montpelier), The Vermont Book Awards: A Celebration of Vermont Writers (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at 36 College St), Story Songs: Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, and Harry Chapin (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at Unitarian Church of Montpelier), Nature Poetry Writing Workshop for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Community Members (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at 713 Elm St, Montpelier, VT, United States, Vermont 05602).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Montpelier this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Montpelier Mayfest (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at Downtown Montpelier), Green Up Day (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at Downtown Montpelier), The Vermont Book Awards: A Celebration of Vermont Writers (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at 36 College St), Story Songs: Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, and Harry Chapin (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at Unitarian Church of Montpelier), Nature Poetry Writing Workshop for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Community Members (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at 713 Elm St, Montpelier, VT, United States, Vermont 05602).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Montpelier?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Montpelier on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Montpelier?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Montpelier?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Montpelier include Downtown Montpelier, 36 College St, Unitarian Church of Montpelier.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Montpelier?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Montpelier range from up to USD 160. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Montpelier?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Montpelier include Montpelier Alive, Vermont Humanities, Tom DiMenna Sings Story Songs of the 70s.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Montpelier?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Montpelier.

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