Island Pond (pop. 1,328) is located in Essex County in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. The town of Brighton includes this village. Island Pond takes its name from an adjacent body of water, which is named for a 20-acre island in the pond. The Abnaki Indians called it Menanbawk, which means "island pond." The village was chartered on August 13, 1781. Once a busy railroad center, today, Island Pond is called the "Snowmobile Capitol of the Northeast Kingdom," with numerous miles of trails that reach into New Hampshire and Quebec, Canada. Fishing in Island Pond is popular year-round, as is hunting. Brighton State Park fronts on the southern shore of the pond.
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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.”
Maine Yoga Festival Portland ME July13-14 Maine YogaFest is a premiere wellness event for the Maine community to come together, celebrate the healing powers of yoga and encourage a healthy, peaceful and compassionate way of living
Hebron Fair Hebron NH July27 Over 100 craftsmen, pony rides, children's games, rummage, lunch with homemade baked bread, silent auction, on the picturesque Hebron Common.
Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival Cornish ME July25-28 Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival is an annual summer event. It features the New England Flat Picking and Banjo Championships.
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