The Heifers Are Coming!
May the FARMS be with you! Strolling of the Heifers Parade and weekend of events is almost here! Don’t miss the fun June 1-2-3 !
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2018 Stroll Weekend Entertainers
Here are details about our 2018 entertainers. Check out the entertainment schedule here! Alan Greenleaf and the Doctor Alan Greenleaf, guitarist and songwriter, and...
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For bios and photos of all entertainers, click on their individual name below Friday Evening Strolling of the Heifers Street Festival Friday, June 1, 2018, 5:30-8:30...
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May Gallery at the Garden Presents: Raised Voices! Local Artists Resist
Raised Voices: Local Artists Resist! An opening reception for the exhibit, “Raised Voices: Local Artists Resist” will take place on Gallery Walk, May 4th from 5:30-8:00...
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Join Us at the Women’s Expo
Strolling of the Heifers presents A Women’s Expo at the River Garden Thursday, May 3 5:00 to 8:30 P.M. Strolling of the Heifers celebrates women at this fun and...
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Home Improvement & Garden Expo – Saturday, April 21
Join us for our Home Improvement & Garden Expo FREE ADMISSION • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Explore the best and most innovative trends in home renovations,...
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Please fill out the form below if you are interested in presenting a Brown Bag Lunch session. Brown Bag Lunches are held from 12-1pm each weekday at the River...
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Women’s Expo
You are invited! Strolling of the Heifers presents Women’s Expo at the River Garden, 157 Main Street, Brattleboro Vermont Showcase your products and services: wellness,...
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Thank you for your submission! Remember to like or follow Strolling of the Heifers on social media so we can tag you in our posts! River Garden Facebook...
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April Gallery at the Garden Presents: Month of the Young Child
As part of Month of the Young Child, a celebration of young children and the programs that serve them during the month of April, early educators will display their...
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Home Improvement & Garden Expo
You are invited! Join us for our Home Improvement & Garden Expo Showcase your services or products Saturday, April 21, 2018 11am – 3pm Fee: $60...
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The Great New England Bundt Cake Baking Competition
Strolling of the Heifers’ 2018 Culinary Centerpiece Bundt Cakes! Our annual culinary competition for 2018 aims to find the tastiest and best-looking Bundt...
Read MoreThank You For Your Submission!
Thank you for your submission! Remember to like or follow Strolling of the Heifers on social media and tell your friends you entered The Great New England Bundt...
Read MoreThank You For Your Submission!
Thank you for your submission! Remember to like or follow Strolling of the Heifers on social media so we can tag you in our posts! Facebook Instagram...
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Strolling of the Heifers Farm Tour 2018
Sunday, June 3 2018— 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. We’ve partnered with five special farms in the Brattleboro area to offer this year’s Stroll Weekend Farm Tour...
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Comedian Robyn Schall Comes to the River Garden
Strolling of the Heifers presents “An Evening of Comedy with Robyn Schall” on Saturday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. Robyn’s blend of stand-up, sketch and improv will...
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Slow Living Summit 2018
Join us for the 2018 Slow Living Summit: The Future of Farm & Food Entrepreneurship Visit the Summit website at...
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Join us on the Tour de Heifer!
Sunday, June 3 — 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. . Vermont’s most challenging dirt road rides! The seventh annual Tour de Heifer happens on Sunday, June 3, 2018! The Tour...
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March Gallery at the Garden Presents: The 38th Annual Student Art Month
March Gallery at the Garden exhibit: “The 38th Annual Student Art Month”. Celebrating young artists in Windham County while recognizing the teachers and...
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Thank you for being a sponsor of Strolling of the Heifers! As you know, your sponsorship comes with many benefits. You are helping us continue our mission...
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Strolling of the Heifers’ Country Wedding and Prom Expo
On Friday night, March 2 from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m., Strolling of the Heifers presents A Country Wedding and Prom Expo at the River Garden. During March’s...
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Judy Eshelman
Strolling of the Heifers has been growing for the last 18 years and now includes year-round programs: Windham Grows, The Farm-to-Table Apprenticeship, the Locavore...
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Brown Bag Lunches at the River Garden
Join us, weekdays at noon at the River Garden, for interesting, entertaining, informative sessions with musicians of many stripes and speakers on many subjects....
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February Gallery at the Garden Presents: Photography by Aaron John Borque and Oil & Multimedia Paintings by Margaret Shipman
Aaron John Bourque – An exhibition of new works by Boston based photographer Aaron John Bourque. Fresh off his recent exhibition at the Vermont Center for...
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Strolling of the Heifers ‘ Country Wedding and Prom Expo Registration
Strolling of the Heifers presents Country Wedding & Prom Expo at the River Garden, 157 Main Street, Brattleboro Vermont Join us for our Country Wedding and...
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Love Local, a celebration of all things local
On Friday night, February 2 from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m., Strolling of the Heifers presents Love Local — an evening of food, music, art, and celebration of all things...
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Strolling of the Heifers Farm Tour 2017
Sunday, June 4 2017— 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. We’ve partnered with five special farms in the Brattleboro area to offer this year’s Stroll Weekend...
Read MoreStrolling of the Heifers 2018 – Thank You For Your Entertainment Registration!
Thank you! We’ve received your application to be an entertainer at the Strolling of the Heifers Expo. You will also receive a confirmation...
Read MoreStrolling of the Heifers 2018 – Thank You For Your Registration!
Thank you for your submission! You will also receive an email confirmation with more information. MAY THE FARMS BE WITH...
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Brattleboro-West Arts: New Visions exhibit at River Garden in January
The art on display will include acrylic paintings, watercolors, hooked and braided wool, oil paintings, encaustics and pastels. The artists offer new visions of...
Read More2018 Friday Street Fest – River Garden Vendor Registration
You’ve been invited to be a vendor/exhibitor at the River Garden Venue of the Friday Street Festival on Friday, June 1st. The indoor event is for alcohol vendors,...
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Comedy Night at the River Garden!
Strolling of the Heifers to Transform River Garden Into Comedy Club – One Night Only! Strolling of the Heifers presents “Comedy Night at the River...
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Brown Bag Lunch Presenter Signup Name* First Last Business or Organization*Address* Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Email*...
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2018 Vendor/Sponsor Online Payment Please use this form to pay your sponsorship amount and any add-ons. Thank you very much! Business or organization name*Name* First...
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December Gallery at the Garden — Ralph DeAnna: 1990-2010
December Gallery at the Garden presents: Ralph DeAnna: 1990-2010 Ralph DeAnna has lived and painted in Brattleboro since 1988. He has worked in many genres,...
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Pop-up Holiday Gift Shop
Strolling of the Heifers Presents Pop-Up Holiday Gift Shop at the River Garden Friday, December 22, 2017 11:30am – 6pm Join us for a festive day of last-minute...
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Grammy Nominated Blues Musician Guy Davis in a Stroll fundraising concert
Strolling of the Heifers presents An Evening with Guy Davis — a fundraising event for Strolling of the Heifers on Friday evening, December 15 at the Robert H. Gibson...
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Get the Word Out Non-Profit Showcase
Come to Strolling of the Heifers’ fourth annual Get the Word Out Non-Profit Showcase! At the River Garden 157 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT January 5, 2018...
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Pop-up Holiday Gift Shop Registration
You are invited! Strolling of the Heifers presents Pop-Up Holiday Gift Shop at the River Garden Showcase your gift items: specialty foods, pottery, woven and knit wear,...
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Culinary Class – Indian Spice Blends
Culinary Class – INDIAN SPICE BLENDS Thursday, November 30th, 2017 5:30-7:00 pm In the River Garden Kitchen Join Lini Mazumdar for a fun, hands-on class on blending...
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November Gallery at the Garden — HCRS 50th Anniversary Celebration
November Gallery at the Garden presents: Health Care & Rehabilitation Services’ Art Exhibition Honoring 50 years of creating meaning, inspiration, and...
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Get the Word Out Registration
You are invited! Strolling of the Heifers presents the 4th Annual “Get the Word Out!” Showcase your NON-PROFIT organization during January Gallery Walk at the...
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Live Music Event at the River Garden: SOS: Secret of the Seasons: A Climate Change “Co-Opera”
Climate Change “Co-opera” Friday, October 27th at the River Garden – 7:00-8:30 PM Strolling of the Heifers presents the original global climate change...
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October Gallery at the Garden — Maureen Mansfield and Terry Hauptman
October Gallery at the Garden presents artists: Maureen Mansfield “Acrylics – Expressions of Local Color” and “Terry Hauptman “Songline Scrolls”...
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September Gallery at the Garden — Frank M. Costantino Watercolors & Illustrations
September Gallery at the Garden presents “Watercolors & Illustrations – One Artist’s Overview” introducing Frank M Costantino. The exhibit is an overview of 50+...
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August Gallery: “We Are All Refugees” and Fourth Corner Foundation
August Gallery at the Garden presents: “We Are All Refugees” from Lori Schreiner and the exhibit from The Fourth Corner Foundation Lori Schreiner is a...
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Roni Byrne
A “Vermonter by Choice” since 1996, Roni has served on the boards of the Brattleboro Outing Club and Realtors Youth Benefit Corp.as well as the Dummerston...
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Live Local, Live Healthy Wellness Fair Registration
Exhibitor Spaces are full! However, if you would like to be added to a wait list, please complete the registration form below and select the option to pay by check....
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Art show at BMH benefits Strolling of the Heifers!
The halls of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital will be adorned with the colorful landscape paintings of local artist, Greg Moschetti. In his paintings, Moschetti...
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Live Local, Live Healthy Wellness Fair
To celebrate the last week of summer, and to usher in a happy, healthy fall, the Strolling of the Heifers Presents: Live Local, Live Healthy Wellness Fair ...
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July Gallery: Rich Ray and Fourth Corner Foundation
July Gallery at the Garden presents “Faces of Love” from Rich Ray’s creative mixed media images and Paintings from The Fourth Corner Foundation Rich Ray’s images...
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Strolling of the Heifers Parade
Saturday, June 2, 2018— starting 10 a.m. sharp on Main Street . Celebrating family farmers, local food and rural life! The world-famous Strolling of the Heifers Parade...
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On Friday, June 2, we announced the winners of our Great New England Fruit Pie Competition. The First Prize Winner is: Nancy Cain, from, Against The Grain,...
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June Gallery: Farm Art by Albert Maguire
Farm Art at Gallery in the Garden An exhibit of farm-related art at the Gallery at the Garden has become a tradition during Strolling of the Heifers Weekend in...
Read MoreStroll Weekend 2017: Entertainment schedule
For bios and photos of all entertainers, click on their individual name below Friday Evening Strolling of the Heifers Street Festival Friday, June 2, 2017, 5:30-8:30...
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Beef and Cheese: Cooking with Local Chefs
Saturday, June 2 — 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Expo, Retreat Grounds At the Expo, “Beef is what’s for dinner!” And a celebration of local food in...
Read More2017 Stroll Weekend Entertainers
Here are details about our 2017 entertainers. Check out the entertainment schedule here! Alan Greenleaf and the Doctor Alan Greenleaf, guitarist and songwriter,...
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Cinco de Mayo EGGS-travaganza
On Friday, May 5 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. during the May Gallery Walk in downtown Brattleboro, Strolling of the Heifers and Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs will host a Cinco...
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Entrepreneur To Table – June 1 & 2
Join us for the 2017 Summit, Entrepreneur to Table: Growing Your Conscious Food & Ag Business Visit the Summit website at...
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Join us – and Sen. Bernie Sanders – at Windham Grows launch event
On Thursday, March 16 at 4 p.m. at the Latchis Theatre, Sen. Bernie Sanders will make an important announcement regarding funding for Strolling of the Heifers’ small...
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March Gallery: Celebrating Young Artists in Windham County
37 Years of Celebrating Young Artists in Windham County: Arts Council of Windham County’s Annual Student Art Month Celebration This year’s...
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VT Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets Anson Tebbetts
Anson Tebbetts was appointed Vermont’s Secretary of Agriculture, Food, and Markets by Governor Phil Scott in January of 2017. Prior to his appointment, Tebbetts spent...
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Governor Phil Scott
Gov. Phil Scott is a native Vermonter who grew up in Barre, and is a graduate of Spaulding High School and the University of Vermont. In 2000, he was elected to the...
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Strolling of the Heifers Farm Tours
Sunday, June 3 2018— 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. We’re busy putting this year’s Farm Tour together! Please check back for updates, or sign up for our...
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Brunch for Our Soul at duo March 4
Let’s do brunch! Stroll over to duo Restaurant for brunch Saturday March 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 136 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT ...
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Pizza and a MOO-vie Friday, February 17th
Stroll presents Pizza and a MOO-vie to kick off Ski Jump Weekend On Friday evening, February 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Strolling of the Heifers will host Pizza and a...
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The Great New England Fruit Pie Baking Competition
2017 Culinary Centerpiece Thanks to all who competed! Find out who won and see the winning recipes here! Our annual culinary competition for 2017 aims to find...
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Love Local Vendor Registration
On Friday night, February 2 from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m., Strolling of the Heifers presents Love Local — an evening of food, music, art, and celebration of all things...
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January Gallery: Brattleboro-West Arts Member Exhibit
The January the Gallery at the Garden will feature nine members of Brattleboro-West Arts. The show features a diverse collection of works, including photography,...
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Watch video of the June 3, 2017 Strolling of the Heifers Parade
Brattleboro Community Television’s live broadcast of the Strolling of the Heifers parade, Saturday, June 3!...
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Stroll Maple Syrup
Our maple sugarer friends have brewed this syrup especially for us — packaged with our world-famous “Abbey Road” Strolling Heifers icon! One-pint size, just...
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Celebrating Our Roots Cookbook
Lots of great recipes from professional and amateur chefs in the Brattleboro, Vermont region — filled with ideas on how to build more local foods into your menus!...
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December Gallery: Gourdgeous Art and Acrylic on Slate
The December the Gallery at the Garden will feature gourd art by Terry A. Carter and paintings and etchings by Maureen Mansfield. Opening: Thursday, Dec. 1st 9 a.m....
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November Gallery: Gourdgeous Art and Acrylic on Slate
The November the Gallery at the Garden will feature gourd art by Terry A. Carter and paintings and etchings by Maureen Mansfield. Opening: Tuesday, Nov. 1st 9 a.m....
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October Gallery: Landscapes Remembered and Imagined
A journey of inner and outer landscapes that evokes peace and solitude. The October the Gallery at the Garden will feature paintings by Greg Moschetti and photographs...
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October Gallery: Peace Love Create
A 17-year old supporting global charities through photography The October the Gallery at the Garden will feature photographs by Aashna Kinkhabwala and paintings by Greg...
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Jim Verzino
Jim is the Director and Entrepreneur in Residence of Windham Grows, a business accelerator that was created by the Strolling of the Heifers and is designed to nurture...
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Orly Munzing
Orly is the founder and executive director of Strolling of the Heifers. Previously, she served as a learning specialist with the Windham Central Supervisory Union for...
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Benefit Raffle: Two nights at Inn at Valley Farms
Benefit Raffle for Strolling of the Heifers: Two Night Stay at the elegant Inn at Valley Farms A bucolic working farm located in Walpole, New Hampshire Stay two nights...
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September Gallery: The Power of Water, the Power of Words
This public-participation, community art project tells a thousand stories to make the Connecticut River cleaner and greener. What do our rivers mean to you? The Federal...
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Stroll Fund-raiser, Sept. 9: An Evening of Cosmic Comedy with Swami Beyondananda
In these serious times – where there’s definitely something funny going on – laughter keeps us sane. This heart-opening, mind-expanding show featuring the cosmic comedy...
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Windham Grows seeks businesses that want to grow in a farm/food business hatchery
If your business qualifies you can be mentored one-on-one by experienced entrepreneurs and investors to develop and execute a specific, personalized business growth...
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This motorcycle gang is looking for investment opportunities
The 2016 FreshTracks Road Pitch, a gang of motorcycling business investors and advisors, is stopping in Brattleboro on the afternoon of August 2 (3:30 p.m. at the River...
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Gallery at the Garden features artwork by Steve Lloyd
During August, the Gallery at the Garden will feature artwork by Steve Lloyd. Steve is returning to painting after a long focus on his architectural career. The luxury...
Read MoreROADPITCH APPLICATION FORM
Please use this form only if you have been invited to register. Complete RoadPitch info can be found here. Press the submit button only once. Be sure that you receive a...
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July exhibit: “Into Nature/Contemporary Landscapes by Janet Picard
In July, our Gallery at The Garden features the exhibit Into Nature/Contemporary Landscapes by Janet Picard. These are colorful mural-sized oil paintings depicting...
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Coming August 2 – Road Pitch 2017
Strolling of the Heifers and Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation invite you to attend the 2017 FreshTracks Road Pitch at the River Garden on Wednesday, August...
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Watch video of the June 4, 2016 Strolling of the Heifers Parade
Here’s complete video of our June 4 Parade, courtesy of our friends at Brattleboro Community Television, and featuring narration by Peter “Fish” Case...
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And the winner is… Walter Lange wins first place in our Great American Bread Recipe Contest
The winner of the Grand Prize in the Strolling of the Heifer’s Great American Bread Recipe Contest is Walter Lange of Essex Junction, Vermont, who entered...
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Join us for the Stroll, June 3-4-5
Join the Mooovement! Stroll Weekend is happening June 3-4-5 in Brattleboro. The world-famous Parade is Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m., followed by the all-day Expo....
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“The New England Collection” by Maureen Mansfield
During all of June, visit the River Garden to enjoy “The New England Collection,” a show of the art of Maureen Mansfield in our Gallery at the Garden. The...
Read More2016 Stroll Weekend Entertainers
Here are details about our 2015 entertainers. See schedule on our Weekend Entertainment schedule page. Audrey and Clayton New England duo Audrey Budington and...
Read MoreStroll Weekend 2016: Entertainment schedule
For bios and photos of all entertainers, click on their individual name below Friday Evening Strolling of the Heifers Street Festival Friday, June 3, 3016, 5:30-8:30...
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Protected: Locavore Index 2016
Strolling of the Heifers releases 2016 Locavore Index ranking the states in terms of commitment to local food . BRATTLEBORO, VT (May 14, 2016) — Vermont once again tops...
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BRATTLEBORO, VT (April 7, 2015) — According to the 2015 Locavore Index, the four states that do best in consuming locally-produced food are Vermont, Maine, New...
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How about a Stroll in Tuscany?
Benefit Raffle for Strolling of the Heifers: A VACATION STAY IN TUSCANY Deadline was July 15, 2016 and has passed, sorry! . Stay one week in a wonderful villa in the...
Read MoreBread recipe competition alternative entry form
Please use this form only if you have been authorized to do so by Martin Langeveld.
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Put together a human foosball team to play at the June 2 Stroll Expo!
You can play chess with human chess pieces, on a very large board. But the players don’t get much exercise, since it’s a pretty slow game. Not so with human foosball....
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Walk for Amber StorySlam on April 30th at the River Garden
We are excited to invite the community to an evening of memorable, heartfelt, personal, funny and entertaining stories at the Robert H. Gibson River Garden on Saturday,...
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Vermont Comedy Divas return for Stroll event at the River Garden
The Vermont Comedy Divas — the nation’s only all-female, touring stand-up comedy troupe — return to the River Garden in Brattleboro on Saturday, March 26 at 8 p.m., in...
Read MoreA Windham Grows meetup: Farms, Food, Green Buildings, Green Technology
Following up on “Tech Salad,” a successful meeting between farm/food and technology people in our region, we present in collaboration with SEON — the...
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The Stroll’s Great American Bread Recipe Contest
Who won? Visit our prize announcement page. . With the sponsorship of King Arthur Flour and Red Star® Yeast, our 2016 baking contest takes things to a new level....
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Slow Living Summit — April 28-30
Join us for the 2016 Summit, focused on Food & Ag Entrepreneurship: How to Succeed in Business by Slowing Down Visit the Summit website at...
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Tech Salad — a farm-food-tech workshop to discover business opportunities
What new business ideas might emerge if a group of local farm and food entrepreneurs explored ideas with a group of local technology experts? That’s what we...
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Cabin Fever, Feb. 19 — Kick off Ski Jump weekend with us!
On Friday night, Feb. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m., kick off Harris Hill Ski Jump weekend with us at the River Garden — we’re presenting Cabin Fever — a warm atmosphere...
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How Locavore is your state?
The 2017 Strolling of the Heifers Locavore Index has the answer! The Index ranks the states (plus Puerto Rico and D.C.) in terms of their commitment to healthy local...
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“Love Local” — Our Valentine-themed February Gallery Walk event
Please join us at the River Garden during Gallery Walk on Friday, Feb. 5 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for “Love Local” — an evening of music, art, and celebration...
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Farm-to-Table Apprenticeships
In 2015, Strolling of the Heifers organized its first Farm-to-Table Apprenticeship Program, which recruited, trained, and placed 11 formerly unemployed or underemployed...
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Windham Grows: Farm/Food business hatchery
MISSION: In collaboration with state and regional partners, to build the food and agriculture business sector in Windham County by connecting startup and early-stage...
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“Get the Word Out” non-profit showcase at the River Garden
Please join us at the River Garden during Gallery Walk on Friday, Jan. 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to meet representatives of more than two dozen area non-profits....
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Brattleboro Memorial Hospital features Stroll exhibit by Southern Vermont Pastel Artists
This winter, the hallways at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital are enlivened by Pastel Plus, an exhibit of works by Southern Vermont Pastel Artists — Maggie F. Smith, Carol...
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In the Gallery: Coffee & Conversation — Stories of Homelessness
Our Gallery at the Garden features a great new show for December: Coffee & Conversation — Stories of Homelessness, by Liz LaVorgna and Wyatt Andrews. Stories of...
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An Evening with Rabbi Bob Alper, Honorary Comedic Advisor to Pope Francis
On Saturday evening, November 14, Strolling of the Heifers proudly presents An Evening With Rabbi Bob Alper: Honorary Comedic Advisor to Pope Francis. The show...
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Gallery at the Garden features two new exhibits in November
The Gallery at the Garden in downtown Brattleboro features two new exhibits for the month of November: “The Golden Cage,” an exhibit of photographs and...
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Bluesman Guy Davis in a Stroll fundraising concert
Strolling of the Heifers presents An Evening with Guy Davis — a fundraising event for Strolling of the Heifers on Friday evening, October 9 at the Robert H. Gibson...
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Lapis Jazz: Songline Scrolls on display in the Gallery
Terry Hauptman’s mixed media Songline Scrolls radiate with imaginative power. During October, her exhibit “Lapis Jazz” in the Gallery at the Garden bridges...
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Spirits of the Harvest: An autumnal celebration
Join us for our Spirits of the Harvest Festival, taking place Saturday, October 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Robert H. Gibson River Garden, 157 Main Street, Brattleboro,...
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Gallery at the Garden presents Pastel Visions
During September, our Gallery at The Garden presents Pastel Visions, an exhibit of works by Southern Vermont Pastel Artists — Maggie F. Smith, Carol Stephens, Deedee...
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Gang of motorcycling business investors and advisors to invade Brattleboro, hear funding pitches
Six Windham County startup businesses will pitch their ideas to a “gang” of motorcycling investors, entrepreneurs and advisors who are stopping in...
Read MoreOrly Munzing and Brattleboro’s Strolling of the Heifers
Condensed from “Orly Munzing and Brattleboro’s Strolling of the Heifers” by Joyce Marcel, published originally in Vermont Business Magazine in June,...
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2015 Parade video
Want to relive the parade? Brattleboro Community Television was out in full force to capture the full experience of the parade, enhanced by the lively commentary of our...
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2015 Stroll Weekend photos
Our photographers took LOTS of pictures during Stroll Weekend 2015! Here are slide shows of the Parade, Expo, Friday Street Fair, and Tour de Heifer: PARADE: EXPO:...
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2015 Business Planning Competition Winners
Awards were announced in the 2015 Windham Regional Business Planning Competition, on June 24, 2015 at the Robert H. Gibson River Garden in Brattleboro. The competition...
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Check Out Related Events During Stroll Weekend!
Friday, June 5: Gallery Walk at Hermit Thrush Brewery Hermit Thrush Brewery will feature cheese pairings for a few of their beers courtesy of Grafton Village Cheese,...
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Bernie’s coming!
We’re proud to announce that U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders will march in the Strolling of the Heifers Parade, downtown Brattleboro VT, on Saturday, June 6 — the...
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How about some Human Foosball?
We’re planning a human foosball tourney — why not enter your team? You can play chess with human chess pieces, on a very large board. But the players don’t...
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Bounty of the Northeast
Gallery at the Garden 157 Main Street, Brattleboro In conjunction with Strolling of the Heifers weekend, we proudly present the exhibit Bounty of the...
Read More2015 Stroll Weekend Entertainers
Here are details about our 2015 entertainers. See schedule on our Weekend Entertainment schedule page. Alan Greenleaf and the Doctor Alan Greenleaf, guitarist and...
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Walk for Amber StorySlam, May 16
We are excited to invite the community to an evening of memorable, heartfelt, personal, funny and entertaining stories at the Robert H. Gibson River Garden on Saturday,...
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Two exhibits bloom at River Garden in May
During May, the Gallery at the Garden will host two new shows: In the front gallery: Food from the Garden and Beyond — sketches, paintings and prints of Vermont...
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Slow Medicine discussion at the River Garden
Thursday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. Robert H. Gibson River Garden, 157 Main Street, Brattleboro VT Michael Finkelstein, MD, also known as the “Slow Medicine...
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Spring CSA, Farming and Gardening Showcase
Join us in a celebration of spring and the coming bounty from farms and gardens! Saturday, April 18 10 a.m to 2:30 p.m — CSA, Farming and Gardening Showcase 6:30 p.m to...
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Strolling of the Heifers 2015 Locavore Index: Which states are most committed to locally-sourced food?
BRATTLEBORO, VT (April 7, 2015) — According to the 2015 Locavore Index, the four states that do best in consuming locally-produced food are Vermont, Maine, New...
Read MoreProtected: 2015 LOCAVORE INDEX DRAFT
BRATTLEBORO, VT (April 7, 2015)—Which states are most committed to locally-sourced food? According to the 2015 Locavore Index, the top four locavore states (in order)...
Read MoreLocavore Index 2012
Click here for the 2015 Locavore Index. Originally published May 8, 2012 The Strolling of the Heifers has announced the release of its first Locavore Index: an...
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Click here for the 2015 Locavore Index. Originally published April 7, 2014 Strolling of the Heifers, a Vermont-based local food advocacy group, has released its third...
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heART and Soul Exhibit in our gallery
The Gallery at The Garden Robert H. Gibson River Garden, 157 Main St., (802) 246-0982, www.strollingoftheheifers.com In April, the Gallery at the Garden hosts the heART...
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Stroll internship opportunities
Strolling of the Heifers offers the following marketing, outreach and event coordination internship opportunities (as of March, 2015) Start Date: ASAP, as well...
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An evening of hilarity with the Vermont Comedy Divas
The Vermont Comedy Divas —the only all-female, touring stand-up comedy troupe in the United States — bring their acclaimed brand of stand-up comedy to the River Garden...
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Slow Living Summit focuses on farms, food, food systems
The fifth annual Strolling of the Heifers Slow Living Summit will take place in Brattleboro, Vermont on June 3-5 and will be focused on farms, food and food systems....
Read MoreBusiness Planning Competition resources
Contact information, Martin Langeveld, coordinator: Email (preferred): martin@strollingoftheheifers.com — Phone: 802-380-0226 Contest rules and info iStart platform...
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Gallery at the Garden presents works by Shawnna O’Connor, Sam Groves
Starting Friday, Feb. 6, the Gallery at the Garden features two exhibits: “Touring New England through Oil Paintings” by Shawnna O’Connor, and...
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Strolling of the Heifers Beer, Cider and Cheese Festival
Chase the mid-winter blues away — join us at our Beer, Cider and Cheese Festival on Friday, Feb. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m at the Robert H. Gibson River Garden, 157 Main...
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Our 2015 culinary centerpiece: The Great New England Bread Baking Competition
CLICK HERE FOR OUR 2016 GREAT AMERICAN BREAD RECIPE CONTEST! And the winners are: Quick Bread Division First – Lee Duberman for Limerick Soda Bread Second –...
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New England Through the Eyes of an Artist
During January, the Gallery at the Garden features an exhibit entitled “New England Through the Eyes of an Artist,” presenting original watercolor paintings by Jane May...
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Program book advertising guidelines
Thank you for becoming a sponsor of Strolling of the Heifers! This page provides the specifications for your program book advertising. If you have questions not...
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“Vermont’s Organic Farming Pioneers” in Gallery at the Garden
The December exhibit at our Gallery at the Garden features photographs of Vermont’s organic farming pioneers by John Nopper, along with photos from the...
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Brattleboro-West Arts offers “Harmony: Health” art exhibit at BMH
Brattleboro-West Arts members are collaborating with Strolling of the Heifers to present an art exhibit entitled “Harmony: Health” in the hallways of Brattleboro...
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Our annual appeal: The heifers can’t stroll without you!
Download our appeal brochure As 2016 draws to a close, we urge you to join us as financial supporters of an exciting new Strolling of the Heifers effort: The Robert H....
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Tour de Heifer Vee-Neck Tee Shirt
Vee-neck Tour de Heifer Tee Shirt in periwinkle, olive drab, and violet (women’s). Adult sizes only — just $20.00 x Size Adult S $20.00 USDAdult M $20.00 USDAdult...
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Tour de Heifer Crew Neck Tee Shirt
Crew neck Tour de Heifer Tee Shirt in olive drab, slate or aqua blue (men’s & youth sizes). Adult sizes: $20.00 | Youth sizes $15.00. Size Youth S...
Read MoreExpo 2016 Registration for invoiced sponsors
If you are a sponsor being invoiced, please use this page for registration. (All other sponsors or vendors, please click here to register and pay for your Expo booth.)...
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American Bus Association names Stroll Weekend one of North America’s 100 best events for 2015
The American Bus Association has named Brattleboro’s Strolling of the Heifers Weekend (June 5-7) as one of its Top 100 Events in North America for 2015. Inclusion in...
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Please use this form to register as a vendor or exhibitor at an upcoming River Garden event.
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Fresh Paint: Works by Clay Coyle
November’s exhibit in the Gallery at the Garden (Robert H. Gibson River Garden, 157 Main St.) features works by painter and set designer Clay Coyle in a show titled...
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“Macho Heifer” Tee-Shirt
A lot of guys tell us they like this tee-shirt design better than our original “Abbey Road Heifers” version. So get one for each of the men in your life!...
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Women’s V-Neck “Abbey Road” Tee-Shirt
A nice lightweight cotton tee in appealing colors, featuring the world-famous “Abbey Road” Strolling Heifer design. Adult sizes only: $20.00 Size...
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Stroll “Wordle” Tee-Shirt
This stylish tee-shirt features our special 10th anniversary graphic, a cloud of “Stroll words” in the shape of a grazing cow. Available in adult sizes only...
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Classic “Abbey Road” Original Tee-Shirt
The original world-famous Strolling Heifers on the zebra stripe crosswalk! Many color options. Adult sizes $20.00 | Youth sizes ...
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Five Seasons in theater curtains
We’re thrilled to be hosting “Five Seasons” — an exciting exhibit of painted theater curtains, in our Gallery at the Garden (The Robert H. Gibson...
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Martin C. Langeveld
Martin served for 8 years as the Stroll’s marketing director, and now offers occasional advice from the sidelines. He spent 30 years in the media business, 28 in...
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Classic Stroll Ball Cap
Strolling of the Heifers Ball Cap — Black, with our world famous “Abbey Road” Strolling Heifers on the front, and “Get Heifers?” on the back....
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Five Seasons Painted Theater Curtains displayed in the Gallery at the Garden
How many villages inspire the creation of an original musical composition, several poems, and five huge paintings? When southern Vermont musician Carol Wood composed...
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Stroll is a Vermont Top 10 event for 2015
We’re proud to announce that for the 13th year in a row, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce has named Strolling of the Heifers Weekend as one of Vermont’s Top...
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Shopping on Amazon? Help the Stroll with AmazonSmile!
Strolling of the Heifers is all about supporting local farms, local food producers and local merchants and service providers of all kinds. And we hope you’ll shop...
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Acrylic/steel insulated travel mug
Our acrylic/steel insulated travel mug features a double-walled stainless steel inner liner, along with a no slip rubber grip bottom and a chrome cap with spill...
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Celebration Brass Band will entertain at the River Garden during Gallery Walk
During Friday evening’s Gallery Walk (August 1, downtown Brattleboro VT) the Celebration Brass Band will be on hand to entertain at the Robert H. River Garden,...
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July 17 thru July 20, 2014 • Brattleboro, VT The Southern Vermont Dance Festival returns in July 2014 with an exciting round of dance classes, lectures and...
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Join us in Brattleboro for Stroll Weekend 2015!
Stroll Weekend happens each year during the first full weekend in June. Save the date for 2015: it’s Friday through Sunday, June 5-6-7, 2015 with the Parade at 10...
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What’s it like? Watch the 2014 Parade video!
Our friends at Brattleboro Community Television deployed a 4-camera crew and caught all the action at the Strolling of the Heifers Parade on June 7, 2014 — with...
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Bread Pudding Bake-Off: winners and recipes
We’re pleased to share with you the winning recipes from our 2014 Bread Pudding Bake-Off, the finals of which took place during our Friday Evening Street...
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Public is invited to hear speakers and artists at Slow Living Summit
The Strolling of the Heifers Slow Living Summit has announced that all of its plenary sessions featuring prominent speakers and artists, will be open to the public,...
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We’re recycling and composting to the max to strive for Zero Waste!
Please help us compost, recycle, and strive for Zero Waste by not throwing anything “away” at Stroll events! We’ve asked our vendors to help out by providing easily...
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Related Events during Stroll Weekend
SATURDAY, JUNE 7: Brattleboro Museum & Art Center is offering free admission on Saturday, June 7th, in celebration of the Strolling of the Heifers. BMAC is bursting...
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Slow Living Expo
Saturday, June 2 — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Brattleboro Common and Retreat Lawn . Meet the heifers up close and personal at the Slow Living Expo on the Brattleboro Common and...
Read MoreStroll Weekend 2014 Entertainers
See schedule on our Weekend Entertainment schedule page. Here are some details about our 2014 performers: Alan Greenleaf and the Doctor Singer-songwriter Alan Greenleaf...
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Slow Living Summit
Exploring more mindful communities: The sixth annual Slow Living Summit, focused on Food & Ag Entrepreneurship, is set for April 28-30, 2016. Visit the Summit...
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Friday Evening Street Festival & Gallery Walk
Friday evening, June 1 — 5:30-9:00 p.m. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes! Stroll Weekend kicks off with a big downtown block party! The central block of Main...
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Brattleboro area Farm Tour
2017 Farm Tour is in planning stages, please come back soon to register! Take a look at what we did last year! Sunday, June 5 2016— 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. We’ve...
Read MoreStroll Weekend 2015 — Entertainment
For bios and photos of all entertainers, click on their individual name below, or here. Friday Evening Strolling of the Heifers Street Festival Friday, June 5, 3015,...
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Energy Village
Home owners and business owners are asking: Is my home or office wasting energy? How much? How can I find out? What can I do about it? How much will that cost? How can...
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Crafts Village
Meet expert crafts people from throughout the Northeast at the Expo’s Crafts Village, open on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured vendors at...
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Goat Olympics!
One of the most popular parts of the Slow Living Expo is our annual Goat Olympics, in which young goats from Adams Farm in Wilmington, VT race each other to be the...
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Our annual culinary competition
CLICK HERE FOR OUR 2016 GREAT AMERICAN BREAD RECIPE CONTEST! Our 2015 Culinary Competition focus will be announced early in the year — please check back! Meanwhile,...
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Maple ‘n Mud Fest
Strolling of the Heifers presents our 1st Annual Maple ‘n Mud Fest, set for Saturday April 26, 2014. Come celebrate the changing seasons with Maple Producers and...
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Bondville Boys in concert/dance at the River Garden
We’re looking forward to Friday, April 18, when The Bondville Boys, an eclectic, edgy bluegrass band, will play a concert and dance at the River Garden from 7 to...
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“Perfect Imperfection” — now on view at the River Garden
Our current exhibit at the Gallery at the Garden, “Perfect Imperfection,” features works by photographers Liz LaVorgna and Shanta L.E. It’s on view at...
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Strolling of the Heifers welcomes Merchants Bank as 2014 Presenting Sponsor
Strolling of the Heifers has announced that Merchants Bank will continue as Presenting Sponsor of the upcoming Strolling of the Heifers Weekend, Slow Living Summit and...
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Strolling of the Heifers Weekend, June 5-6-7!
PLEASE, NO DOGS AT THE PARADE OR EXPO! We’re sure your pooch is wonderfully well behaved. But for the safety of the animals and spectators, please leave the dog...
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Snack Theatre revival features Cabin Fever, “Comedy of Menace,” in Stroll benefit
Brattleborians of a certain age have long waited for the return of the Snack Theatre, an irreverent troupe that illuminated the aughts with a series of theatrical...
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Presenting “16 by 16 by 27” at our new Gallery at the Garden
16” x 16” paintings by 27 area artists Strolling of the Heifers celebrates the opening of its new gallery at the Robert H. Gibson River Garden Friday evening, March 7...
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Reusable Grocery Bag
When the cashier asks, “Paper or plastic?”, say “Neither, I brought my own!” Just $2.00 apiece — order a half dozen! Available in...
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Neighborhood Energy Science Fair
Calling all students, grades 5-12! Introducing the first Neighborhood Energy Science Fair! Strolling of the Heifers wants to hear about energy problems that interest...
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Join us to make Valentines at the River Garden, 2/7
In a project that aims to revive the spirit of Dalia Shevin’s participatory “Love Letters” installation last year, Strolling of the Heifers is...
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Friday Night Street Festival sponsor registration
If you are a sponsor being invoiced directly by us, use this page to register for your Friday Night Street Festival space so that we know all your needs. If you have...
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If you are a sponsor being invoiced directly by us, use this page to register for your Expo space so that we know all your needs. If you have not spoken with us about...
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Slow Living Summit 2014: June 4-6
Registration is now open for the 2014 Slow Living Summit, taking place June 4-6 in downtown Brattleboro. The Summit is a unique intergenerational conversation about...
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Mooing LED Light Key Chain
Stop fumbling in the dark with your keys. Press on the cow’s head to activate a bright LED light while she moos! The spring-loaded clip can hold several keys or...
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VCRD honors Stroll’s Orly Munzing with Community Leadership Award
The Vermont Council on Rural Development has presented its 2013 Vermont Community Leadership Award to Orly Munzing, founder and executive director of Strolling of the...
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Vermont’s Organic Farming Pioneers
We were honored to host a number of Vermont’s organic farming pioneers at a celebration at Brattleboro’s Latchis Theatre in November 2013. In case you...
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Chuck Ross
Chuck Ross was appointed as the Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets by Governor Peter Shumlin and took office in January of 2011. Prior...
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The Heifers are Coming to Town!
Singer/songwriter/farmer Alan Greenleaf has been a friend of the Stroll since Day One. He and his pal, piano player Jonathan Kaplan, perform as the duo Alan Greenleaf...
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What do you know about yogurt?
OUR YOGURT SPONSORS At Green Mountain Creamery, we strive to balance a history of artisanal yogurt making with today’s newest technologies to create the ultimate...
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Fall CSA showcase and celebration of organic pioneers
Please join us for our fall CSA Showcase and “A Celebration of Vermont’s Organic Farming Pioneers” at the Latchis Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 10 at from 4 to 6 p.m. Come...
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Know your cheesemaker!
Did you visit our 2013 Cheese Village at the Slow Living Expo? If so, you connected with cheese makers and cheese sellers from around New England. Coordinated by our...
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Many, many thanks for your support of Strolling of the Heifers! Please stay in touch! Join our Facebook page and our email list (via the form at right) for regular...
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We’ll be shipping your merchandise promptly! Please join our Facebook page and our email list (via the form at right) for regular updates about Strolling of the...
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Stroll’s Plein Air Farm Art show sets closing reception
Please join us for a closing reception celebrating the Strolling of the Heifers Plein Air Farm Art show during Gallery Walk, Friday evening July 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at...
Read MoreMedia Information
Press Contact Orly Munzing Office/Cell: 802-258-7070 orly@strollingoftheheifers.com Press releases Most of our press releases are posted, when issued, under the Stroll...
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Business Plan Competition: awards ceremony video
The awards ceremony concluding our 2013 Vermont Farm/Food Business Plan Competition took place at Marlboro College Graduate Center in Brattleboro on Wednesday...
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The Great New England Quiche Cookoff: Winners and their recipes
Our 2013 culinary competition, the Great New England Quiche Cookoff, attracted entries from far and wide. The judges narrowed it down to a set of finalists, tasted...
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Strolling of the Heifers Parade 2013: a photo gallery
Tens of thousands of people from near and far lined the parade route in Brattleboro on Saturday, June 8 to celebrate farmers and local food. Here’s a look at just...
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Slow Living Expo 2013: a photo gallery
After the Parade, the crowd follows the heifers, bands and floats to the Slow Living Expo, for food, fun, exhibits, and of course, to meet the heifers, and other...
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Tour de Heifer 2013: a photo gallery
More than 240 cyclists joined us at the 2013 Tour de Heifer, beginning and ending at beautiful Lilac Ridge Farm in West Brattleboro. Save the date for next year’s...
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Quiche Cookoff and Street Festival 2013: a photo gallery
Rain dampened outdoor activities at our Friday night Street Festival, but the crowd visited the outdoor vendors and enjoyed selecting the People’s Choice winner...
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Winners are announced in Stroll Business Plan Competition
A total of $60,000 in prize awards have been announced in the 2013 Strolling of the Heifers Vermont Business Plan Competition. The competition is a collaboration of...
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Parade Order of March
Units in the 2013 Strolling of the Heifers parade: VT State Police & Brattleboro Police Cruisers American Legion Post 5 Brattleboro Men & Ladies Color Guard...
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Strolling of the Heifers welcomes Merchants Bank as 2013 Presenting Sponsor
Strolling of the Heifers has announced that Merchants Bank will be the Presenting Sponsor of the upcoming parade, Farm/Food Business Plan competition, Slow Living...
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Slow Living Summit
The third annual Slow Living Summit, a conference that’s all about sustainable living, resilient communities, and the inner transformations necessary for Living...
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Stroll Weekend Entertainment 2013
CHECK BACK IN MAY FOR 2014 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULES! CLICK ON NAMES BELOW OR VISIT THE ENTERTAINERS PAGE FOR PICTURES AND BIOS OF PERFORMERS Friday Evening Strolling of...
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Stroll Weekend 2013 entertainers
See schedule on our Weekend Entertainment listings page. Here are some details about our 2013 performers: Alan Greenleaf and the Doctor Singer-songwriter Alan Greenleaf...
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Our Famous Farmers Breakfast
Sunday, June 3 — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 2017 . Start Sunday of Stroll Weekend enjoying the beautiful waterfront views at The Marina Restaurant while partaking of our Famous...
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Farm, Food & Fiber Tour
New for 2014: We’ll have information posted here very soon about a tour of five unique farms, taking place on Sunday, June 8. Meanwhile, most of the following...
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Healthy Living Village at the Slow Living Expo
Am I eating a healthy diet? If not, how can I improve it? Am I getting enough exercise? How much is enough? My cholesterol is high. What’s the risk, and how can I...
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Woodlands Exhibit at the Expo
Learn about the work of foresters, woodland management & forest resources at the Slow Living Expo’s Woodlands Exhibit! Forests are as much a part of New...
Read MoreDirections and Parking
On this page: General information No parking zones Street closings Shuttle buses Map of downtown and parade route Handicapped parking and parade viewing Directions to...
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Lodging and Dining
Where to stay during Stroll Weekend Please patronize these hotels and motels who are sponsors and friends of the Stroll: Latchis Hotel, Brattleboro — (802) 254-6300...
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The Stroll is named one of America’s Top 10 Summer Festivals!
BRATTLEBORO, VT (May 3, 2013) — Strolling of the Heifers is honored to named one of the Top 10 Summer Festivals in the United States by Livability.com, a national...
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Locavore Index 2013
Click here for the 2015 Locavore Index. Originally published April 8, 2013 BRATTLEBORO, VT — How does your state stack up against all the others when it comes to...
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Strolling of the Heifers explores River Garden role
BRATTLEBORO, VT — Strolling of the Heifers, which operated under the non-profit umbrella of Building a Better Brattleboro when it presented its first parade and...
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Tour de Heifer
The third annual Tour de Heifer happens on Sunday, June 9! The Tour is a trio of challenging but highly scenic rides with 15-mile, 30-mile and 60-mile routes. There is...
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Tour de Heifer: Sunday, June 7
Vermont’s most challenging dirt road rides! The fifth annual Tour de Heifer happens on Sunday, June 7, 2015! The Tour de Heifer’s 60 and 30 mile challenge...
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Business Plan Competition workshop video
An orientation workshop for the 2013 Vermont Farm Food Business Plan Competition was held on Feb. 5, 2013 at various studio locations of the Vermont Interactive...
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WCAX features Farm/Food Business Plan Competition
Here’s a segment on WCAX-TV, Burlington VT, featuring Stroll founder & executive Director Orly Munzing and Steve Paddock of Vermont Technical College,...
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Business Plan Competition Video Workshop Locations
All of the workshops will be held at studio locations of the Vermont Interactive Technologies videoconferencing network, located throughout the state. Date/time:...
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Strolling of the Heifers and Vermont Technical College have teamed up to present the 2013 Vermont Farm/Food Business Plan Competition with multiple prizes...
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Business Plan Competition — past winners
2014: No competition was held 2013: Statewide Vermont Farm/Food Competition presented in collaboration by Strolling of the Heifers and Vermont Technical College. New...
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Sen. Patrick Leahy
Patrick Leahy of Middlesex was elected to the United States Senate in 1974 and remains the only Democrat elected to this office from Vermont. At 34, he was the...
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Gov. Peter Shumlin
Peter Shumlin is a small business owner, public servant and father of two from Putney, Vermont. A committed entrepreneur, Peter was the longtime co-director, along with...
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Rep. Peter Welch
Peter Welch has been a champion for working Vermonters throughout his distinguished career as a state legislator and Member of Congress. Since his election to Congress...
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006 after serving 16 years in the House of Representatives. He is the longest serving independent member of Congress...
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Roger Allbee
Roger Allbee, Vermont’s former Secretary of Agriculture, comes to the Heifer committee with extensive senior management experience, a strong economics and...
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Richard Chapin
Richard retired as Development and Administrative Assistant for The Gathering Place after a long banking career, serving most recently as CEO of Members First Credit...
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Bette Crawford
Bette Crawford has led an industrious business life, with entrepreneurial activities ranging from silversmith to restaurateur to manager of the News Bureau for Mt. Snow...
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Erika Elder
Marketing Director and Graphic Designer. Erika moved to Guilford from New York City’s East Village in 2002. Since then she has worked as a designer at the...
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Shanta Evans-Crowley
Shanta L. Evans-Crowley, our Slow Living Summit coordinator, is a multifaceted professional and artist. Shanta is the part-time Director of Development at the Windham...
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Vicki Friedman
Vicki is the Stroll’s River Garden and Volunteer Coordinator and the Job Coach for the Farm to Table Apprenticeship Program. Vicki has extensive and diverse...
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Sam Groves
Sam first became involved with the Stroll in October, 2013, when his wife Bobbie volunteered him to build the Stroll float for the 2014 parade. As work on this project...
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John Keppler
John Keppler has worked in communications in various capacities and locations for the better part of three decades. He finds himself drawn to the west, growing up in...
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Beth Kiendl
Beth Kiendl, a native of New Hampshire, has been living in Brattleboro for 35 years. When she’s not working as a nurse she’s either singing, gardening,...
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George LaPanne
George LaPanne is pleased to be the new Shuttle Coordinator for the Stroll after years of volunteering helping people park and ride to the Parade and Expo. Growing up...
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Kevin Parry
Kevin Parry has been involved with the Strolling of the Heifers since its inception as sound engineer and sound coordinator. Kevin’s involvement in the local music...
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Daniel Munzing
Daniel Munzing, art director, grew up in Brattleboro. Prior to accepting his current position as Art Director for Firstborn in New York City. Dan worked for Burton...
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Helen Robb
Helen Robb co-owns the Country Shop, a gift store that features products, including maple syrup, from her family’s farm. She enjoys the vicarious journeys that her...
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Hanna Thurber
Hanna Thurber rode the 60-mile route of the Tour de Heifer in the first year of the ride, and loved it so much that she started volunteering for the Tour. Now she helps...
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Tristan Toleno
Tristan Toleno is the lead chef and caterer for various Stroll events. He grew up in Marlboro and graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 1989. Four years...
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Donna Simons
Donna Simons is a founding member of Building A Better Brattleboro, the downtown revitalization organization whose hard work has turned Brattleboro into one of the...
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Amelia Struthers
Amelia Struthers, performance artist also known as the “Dairy Godmother,” has been with the Stroll since the first heifers took to the streets of...
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Mooing Cow Bag Clip
Keep an eye on sneaky snackers! This bag clip starts mooing when opened Just $5.00 per clip — pick up a half dozen! ...
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2013 Vermont Farm/Food Business Plan Competition
Strolling of the Heifers and Vermont Technical College team up to present the 2013 Vermont Farm/Food Business Plan Competition with multiple prizes totaling $60,000....
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William Ames
William Ames and his wife Nancy operate a farm in Northfield, MA. They harvest oak, maple and pine under their Chapter 61 Stewardship Plan and about 20 acres of hay....
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Locavore Index: How does your state rank?
Our Strolling of the Heifers Locavore Index keeps track of which states are most committed to local foods. First created in 2012, the Index is a ranking of the 50...
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Volunteering for Strolling of the Heifers!
Strolling of the Heifers could not happen without the help of many, many volunteers — some for just a few hours, some who help all year long. The Parade, the...
Read MoreBecome a Stroll sponsor!
Depending on the level selected, your sponsorship of Strolling of the Heifers can: Showcase your business and its brands, products and services to tens of thousands of...
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Rob Family Farm
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Know Your Artisans
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David Woodberry
David Woodberry grew up in New England and then spent 13 years in NYC. There, he produced dozens of shows, with roles including choreographer, dancer, publicist, grant...
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John R. Davidson
John R. Davidson (Chair and Treasurer) — CEO, Trust Company of Vermont, Brattleboro, VT. Jack is a graduate of St. Michael’s College and Fordham University Law...
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2016 Stroll Poster
Add to your collection of “Stroll Posters”! The 2016 edition features our Peace heifer, illustrating the theme: “Join the Moovement” that...
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2014 Stroll Poster
This poster incorporates the 2014 theme, “The Heifers are Coming to Town” — our theme song, recorded by Alan Greenleaf and the Doctor, as well as a...
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2013 Stroll Poster
Start your collection of “Stroll Posters”! The 2013 edition features our Mardi Gras heifer, illustrating the theme: “Running of the Bulls meets Mardi...
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Pete Seeger Concert Poster
This collectible poster advertised our 2008 fund raising concert featuring legendary folksinger Pete Seeger, then 89 years old, his grandson Tao Rodriguez-Seeger and...
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Business Plan Competition
Our Farm/Food Business Plan Competition spurs innovation and entrepreneurship at family farms, specialty food producers, restaurants and other food enterprises...
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Stroll Weekend
A great family weekend connecting people with farmers and healthy local food Strolling of the Heifers Weekend (June 6-8, 2014) is the centerpiece of our annual cycle of...
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Donna Simons
Donna Simons — Co-owner, A Candle in the Night, Brattleboro, VT. Donna is a founding member of Building A Better Brattleboro, the downtown revitalization organization...
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Food Farm & Fiber Tour
Our Farm, Food & Fiber Tour is available year-round, subject to seasonal closings and hours of the partipating farms. Use our comprehensive map and listings to...
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Know your maple syrup producer!
Among the many kinds of food producers you can meet in Vermont, the sweetest experience may be had by visiting a maple syrup producer (or “sugar maker”). ...
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Bread Baking Competition winning recipes
CLICK HERE FOR OUR 2016 GREAT AMERICAN BREAD RECIPE CONTEST! Jean Sarnie of West Halifax, with her Dante’s Blueberry Quick Bread, has won the grand prize in the...
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Orly Munzing, executive director and event founder, has a 20 year history of project development, supervision, and training. The Strolling of the Heifers is her...
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Donna Simons (Chair and Secretary) — Co-owner, A Candle in the Night, Brattleboro, VT. Donna is a founding member of Building A Better Brattleboro, the downtown...
Read MoreStrolling of the Heifers: History
[NEEDS REWRITE] In 2001, a concerned group of civic leaders and farmers came together to organize an annual event during the first weekend of June, which also is the...
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Contact Strolling of the Heifers
Orly Munzing Founder & Executive Director Strolling of the Heifers, Inc. 105 Partridge Road E. Dummerston, VT 05346 802-258-7070 orlymunzing@gmail.com Martin C....
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How sponsorship of the Stroll benefits your business or organization
Strolling of the Heifers sponsorship benefits: Depending on the level selected, your sponsorship of Strolling of the Heifers can: Showcase your business and its brands,...
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Strolling of the Heifers needs your support!
Please consider a generous donation to help us carry out our year-round mission: Supporting family farms by connecting people with healthy local foods. Your gift of any...
Read MoreHow to volunteer for Strolling of the Heifers
Strolling of the Heifers could not happen without the help of many, many volunteers — some for just a few hours, some who help all year long. The Parade, the...
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What’s a heifer, anyway?
That’s a question we’re often asked. The answer is simple: A heifer is a young cow who has not yet had a calf of her own. And who is very cute, as you can...
Read MoreFarm, Food and Fiber Tour
Our Farm, Food & Fiber Tour is available year-round, subject to seasonal closings and hours of the participating farms. Use our comprehensive map and listings to...
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Vermont tops 2013 Strolling of the Heifers Locavore Index
For the new 2013 Locavore Index please click here! The Strolling of the Heifers has announced the release of its first Locavore Index: an indicator of how states...
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Gov. Peter Shumlin announces the winners of our Great New England Bread Baking Competion
CLICK HERE FOR OUR 2016 GREAT AMERICAN BREAD RECIPE CONTEST! Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin was on hand Friday evening, June 1, during our Gallery Walk Street...
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Monroe Whitaker
Although Southern-born and bred (mostly in Mississippi), Monroe has lived in Brattleboro since 1986 and has served on a number of local boards and committees. A...
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Woodlands & Forestry
The working landscape of New England includes more woodlands than farmlands — so each year at our Slow Living Expo we assemble an interactive exhibit focused on our...
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Art & Music
We strongly believe the arts are an integral part of building sustainable communities, and we work to integrate artists in our projects as much as possible. One of the...
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Greg Worden
Greg Worden (Secretary), together with his wife, Suzy, owns and operates Vermont Artisan Designs, an award-winning contemporary American fine art and craft gallery on...
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Microloans for Farmers
A farm-oriented microlending program, The Strolling of the Heifers Microloan Fund, was launched in 2008, in partnership with The Carrot Project of Somerville, Mass.,...
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Educational Grants
In the early years of the Stroll, from 2002 to 2007, the organization offered small educational grants to Brattleboro-area teachers, to help them bring agricultural...
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Beginning Farmer Apprenticeships
A program to place at-risk youth into farm-based summer apprenticeships, the Beginning Farmer Apprentice Program (BFAP), was launched in 2009 with a USDA grant secured...
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Ross Gibson
A seasoned and experienced human resources professional, is currently the Human Resources Director with Commonwealth Dairy. With over thirty years in the field, Ross...
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Todd Crosby
Todd is Senior Technical Director for NCBA|CLUSA and the former Chief of Party for Yaajeende, USAID. Yaajeende has pioneered the “Nutrition Led Agriculture”...
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Andrew Richardson
Andrew was raised in Randolph Center, VT. He has worked in the financial services industry since graduation from Colby-Sawyer College in 2006. For the past six years...
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Charlie Merinoff
Charlie Merinoff is a principal founder of Breakthru Beverage Group (BBG), the innovative beverage wholesaler formed by Charmer Sunbelt Group (CSG) and Wirtz Beverage...
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Brett Morrison
Brett is a non-profit fundraising leader with extensive experience in relationship management, fundraising strategy, and solicitation. Effective working with diverse...
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Dean Stadel
Dean comes to the Stroll Board with a rich and varied background in academics, fashion industry publications and competitions, business and community ventures, and...
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2017 Stroll Poster
Add to your collection of “Stroll Posters”! The 2017 edition features our groovy musical heifer, illustrating the theme: “Dance to the MOO-sic”....
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Apron
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Stroll Maple Syrup
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Celebrating Our Roots Cookbook
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Tour de Heifer Vee-Neck Tee Shirt
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Tour de Heifer Crew Neck Tee Shirt
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“Macho Heifer” Tee-Shirt
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Women’s V-Neck “Abbey Road” Tee-Shirt
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Stroll “Wordle” Tee-Shirt
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Classic “Abbey Road” Original Tee-Shirt
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Cow Print Ball Cap
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Classic Stroll Ball Cap
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Acrylic/steel insulated travel mug
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Reusable Grocery Bag
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Cowbell
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Mooing LED Light Key Chain
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Mooing Cow Bag Clip
