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Craftsbury Common is located in Orleans County between Irasburg and Hardwick along Highway 14.

Craftsbury became an active trading post for the North Country in the late 1700s. Chartered on August 23, 1781, Craftsbury is named after Ebenezer Crafts, who was granted the land.

Today, Craftsbury is a quaint New England village of approximately 1,089 people that draws visitors to its beautiful and serene setting.

Two ski venues lie within a short drive of Craftsbury, Burke Mountain Ski Area in East Burke and Jay Peak Ski Resort in Jay.


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Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
Vermont Maple Festival St Albans VT April26-28 Pancake breakfast and maple buffet, the annual “Sap Run” race, exhibits and sugarhouse tours, antiques, crafts, cooking demonstrations, youth talent, fiddlers’ shows, and a Grand Parade featuring teen “Maple Ambassadors.”
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Franklin County Fair Malone NY August3-11 This annual county fair, taking place in late summer, schedules events such as: Rooster Crowing Contest, Truck & Tractor Pull, Horse Show, Clothing Revue Grandstand, 4-H Goat Showmanship/4-H Goat Costume Driving Class.