Events in Williston today

Enjoy live music at the Champlain Islands Farmers' Market as a performer plays favorite songs spanning artists from Linda Ronstadt to Lady Gaga. Browse fresh flowers and vegetables, sample tasty baked treats, and discover quality crafts and art from local vendors. Shop for beloved local products, grab something to eat, and take in the tunes while exploring the market.

A Burlington summertime staple returns with a vibrant market that spotlights local artists and makers in the heart of downtown. Explore creations from designers and artisans, including artwork, prints, jewelry, handcrafted goods, playful crafts, and tasty bites. The relaxed, browse-and-meet setting makes it easy to connect with the creative community, pick up pieces to brighten a room, add a little style, or simply enjoy discovering something unique. This recurring series unfolds on select summer Saturdays. Media sponsors include Seven Days and Find & Go Seek.

Craig Mitchell, also known as Oliver Twisted, brings over three decades of DJ experience shaped by roots in Saginaw, Michigan near Detroit and a long connection to Burlington after attending Saint Michael’s College. A co-founder of the production team The Orange Factory, known for chart success, he has held residencies at New York City’s Tunnel and Limelight, Rise in Boston, Twist in Miami, and Terminal in Quebec City, with additional appearances at clubs in Texas and San Francisco, as well as performances for audiences in Canada, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. He is currently focused on open format weekly nights and teaching in Burlington. Presented as part of Summer in the City, with support from underwriters at the Pomerleau Family Foundation, supporters Burlington Telecom, Myti, Soundtoys, and Lake Champlain Chocolates, community partner American Flatbread Burlington & Mothership Brewery, and media sponsors Seven Days and WCAX.

At Red Square, the Left Eye Jump Band from Burlington, Vt. brings a blues repertoire grounded in Chicago, Texas, New Orleans, California, and Delta traditions, drawing heavily on the styles of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. The music ranges from Delta slide guitar explorations to jump swing inspired by T-Bone Walker, then eases into slow blues ballads before kicking up Texas-flavored funk and a New Orleans rumba boogie pulse. Formed in 1997 by musicians steeped in the genre, the group has featured configurations from trio to octet with horns and continues to attract seasoned players devoted to the deep blues. Guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Dennis Willmott traces his roots to early listening that included Leadbelly and Mance Lipscomb, formative encounters with Lightning Hopkins and the duo of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, and performances in the Boston coffeehouse scene, later shifting to electric blues and connecting with collaborators through Vermont Blues Society jam sessions.

Enjoy an evening of outdoor cinema at Village Community Park. Bring family and friends, plus blankets and lawn chairs, for a relaxed night under the stars. The movie title will be announced, and the selection is being shaped by a community vote.

Dwight + Nicole, a Vermont-based soul and roots band led by singer songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Dwight Ritcher and Nicole Nelson, bring their powerful vocals and energetic live show back to Higher Ground for a hometown performance. Their sound blends soul, blues, R&B, and roots traditions, highlighting both artists as dynamic vocalists and instrumentalists. The show follows the release of their latest album, Day or Night. This event is open to all ages.

Next Stop Comedy brings a stand-up showcase to J Skis that changes with every performance. Each show spotlights a fresh mix of comedians, including performers with television appearances and popular podcast credits, for an upbeat night of laughs.

Set at Shelburne Farms, this signature Racevermont.com 5K is limited to 200 participants and often reaches capacity each year. The route blends packed gravel paths, wooded trails, open fields, and dirt roads for a varied running experience. Registration includes a finisher medal, and the event is available exclusively through Racevermont.com.

Young makers take center stage at this family-focused market showcase. Youth Vendor Day features vendors and visitors age 17 and under, offering a chance to learn about what it takes to vend at a farmers market. The day includes fun activities and guest tablers geared toward youth, creating a welcoming experience for families. Supported by Farm Credit East and Country Road Jamaican Flair.

North End Food Pantry hosts a monthly clothing and food drive that welcomes seasonal clothing for all ages as well as shelf-stable foods and personal care items. Clothing should be freshly laundered and free of pet hair, stains, and rips, and food donations must be unexpired. Items that make the biggest impact include diapers and wipes, menstrual care products with pads preferred, toilet paper, canned beans, canned meat or fish, canned fruits and vegetables, soups, peanut butter, cereal, pasta, and rice. As an all-volunteer nonprofit, the pantry provides free food, personal care items, and clothing, and community donations help neighbors meet essential needs with dignity. Volunteers are also being recruited to help sort donations during the monthly drive by opening bags and boxes, checking for quality, and organizing by type, gender, and age group. To volunteer, email volunteer@northendfoodpantry.org. For questions about the drive or the organization, contact info@northendfoodpantry.org.

Music from David Karl Roberts pairs with brews at Foam Brewers during Tunes'n'Brews.

An all ages, seated evening with Hana Stretton and Helena Deland. British Australian composer, singer, and producer Hana Stretton is recognized for warmly textured, spacious songs. Her 2023 debut, Soon, earned a devoted international following and was reissued in 2024 by Phil Elverum on his label, who praised the record and her deeply attentive approach to sound. Her next album, tiarn, expected in summer 2026, shifts from the Australian bushland evoked on Soon to the Pacific, unfolding gradually with subtle classical and electronic touches. The release is independent, with vinyl editions planned through PW Elverum & Sun in North America, brierfield flood press in Australia, and Lima Limo in Europe and the UK. Montreal musician Helena Deland explores how songs can hold what escapes everyday language, drawing inspiration from reading and long walks. Her work includes the 2020 debut Someone New on Luminelle Recordings, Hildegard with Ouri on section1, and the singles Swimmer and Spring Bug on Chivi Chivi. She is announcing her first headline tour across North America and has toured widely in North America and Europe supporting Weyes Blood, Andy Shauf, Connan Mockasin, Soccer Mommy, and Iggy Pop. Seating is first come, first served, with additional standing room available at the back.

An all ages show highlights Chandler, a rapper from Newport News, VA now based in New York. He broke through with the viral single 'FIGURE IT OUT,' created with producer Stafford Beats and rapper YNG Martyr. Active since 2005, he has performed across the United States, played drums in a band, and shared bills with DRAM and Dirty Heads. After stepping away from music to pursue acting, he returned in 2021. Over the past year he has surpassed 25 million streams, with tracks like 'NOTHIN' TO IT' and 'Hot Pocket - Remix' reaching a broad audience. Recognized for distinctive wordplay and a bold persona, he has earned placements on Spotify playlists such as 'Internet People' and 'New Music Friday AU & NZ.' Recent appearances on 'On The Radar' and touring activity reflect his growing presence in the rap scene.

Spoonful Herbals leads a session at Shelburne Farms focused on bitter botanicals commonly found on Vermont farms. Participants will learn to recognize these herbs and roots, explore their benefits, and have a chance to prepare a traditional tonic using them. Advanced registration through Shelburne Farms is required.

MaMuse marks the release of their seventh full-length album, This Is the Venue, with a seated performance open to all ages. The new music leans into what it means to be human right now, making room for both celebration and grief, for difficult conversations and the healing that can follow. Drawing on folk and gospel traditions, they blend rich vocal harmonies with upright bass, guitar, mandolin, flute, and keys to create a sound that spans a wide range of feeling. The set will include fresh songs alongside favorites like We Shall Be Known and Hallelujah, pieces that have echoed through community choirs, weddings, funerals, birth rooms, and gatherings around the world. After twenty years of writing, touring, and creating together, MaMuse continues to shape concerts that foster connection, invite presence, and welcome moments sparked by the audience. Seating is unassigned and offered in order of arrival, with additional standing room available at the back.

This all ages show spotlights Anberlin, the Florida-bred alt rock band with more than two decades behind them and a devoted following drawn to the release of raw, cathartic songs. Fresh off Vega, their first album in ten years, the group of Stephen Christian, Joseph Milligan, Christian McAlhaney, Deon Rexroat, and Nathan Young channels revitalized energy, with Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire stepping in as live vocalist since Christian announced he would no longer tour full time. The new record grew from a burst of creativity that followed reunion livestreams, starting in McAlhaney's garage and continuing at Tampa's Feral Sound Studios, where they self-produced and leaned into whatever felt inspiring. The result stretches from the sing along urgency of Walk Alone to the crushing intensity of Seven, showcasing a band eager to push into new territory. With more than 1.5 million albums sold in the U.S. and a No. 1 Alternative Radio hit in Feel Good Drag, Anberlin heads into the 20 Years of Tears amphitheater tour with Thursday, Hawthorne Heights, and Saosin and looks forward to sharing new material with longtime fans.

Burger and Blues night returns at Sparky's Bar and Grill, bringing together a meal and blues music. Food is available before the music begins, so attendees can dine prior to the music. The evening is hosted by David and Matthew Nerbak, Eric Belrose, and Larry Vigneault.

Southern Culture On The Skids brings decades of road-tested, good-time rock and roll to the stage in an event that welcomes all ages. Guitarist and singer Rick Miller, bassist and singer Mary Huff, and drummer Dave Hartman have performed together for more than 30 years, touring and recording steadily since 1983. Their journey has run from lively North Carolina house parties to late-night TV spots on Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show, from a set near Mt. Fuji to performances inside North Carolina correctional facilities. They have shared the spotlight with legends such as Link Wray, Loretta Lynn, Hasil Adkins, and Patti Smith. Their songs have appeared in films and on television, been spoofed by Weird Al, and even powered ads selling diamonds and pork sausage. In 2014, the Southern Folklife Collection at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill honored the group with an exhibition recognizing their music and cultural footprint. Expect a jubilant, dance-ready show full of twang, surfy riffs, and raucous rock and roll, the kind of throwdown Rolling Stone once summed up as a rousing rock and roll party. The band’s recent chapter includes At Home with Southern Culture on the Skids, released in 2021, recorded largely in Rick Miller’s living room with additional work at his Kudzu Ranch studio, featuring the hard-charging single Run Baby Run and a mix of rock, surf, folk, and country with an intimate acoustic streak that still hits hard.