The 89th East Poultney Day will be held on Saturday, August 10th from 9am to 3pm on the historic East Poultney Green. This year, we take a look at the history of local manufacturing with the theme, "Made in Poultney." Poultney Public Librarian Rebecca Cook and Historian Ennis Duling will present a detailed lecture on items made locally including melodeons, toy pianos, Manhattan shirts, women's dresses, equipment for creameries, slate working tools, stoves, steamboats for the lake, and African carts.

Long-time area educators Dale and Joan Prouty will explore what 19th Century School Days were like, located at the Union Academy.

The day will feature kids' activities including an ice cream contest, a bounce house, face painting, yard games and art projects. Adults will find more than 25 vendors, and farm fresh foods. Special musical performances by local favorite musician Carl Anton Diethelm who will play in the morning and acclaimed Vermont singer-songwriter Breanna Elaine will play in the afternoon to enrich the festival.

Our three historic museums will be open all day with new exhibits and a return of the 1929 Poultney model train.

Additionally, St John's Church will be open from 10am-2pm during the day for people to visit .

And don't forget the Poultney Historical Society Raffle - be sure to purchase tickets by 1:30pm on East Poultney Day at our membership table. Grand Prizes include Hubbardton Forge lamp, Telescope beach chairs, a large historic photograph, and $100 cash, plus many more prizes donated by our local vendors.

Event Info

Sep 10, 2024, 7:30 to 11 AM

Sep 13, 2024, 1 to 5 PM

Sep 14, 2024, 1 to 2 PM