It’s almost time for Rural Vermont’s favorite party of the year! Please RSVP by November 8th!
Members, friends, allies, and supporters are invited to spend a fun and festive autumn evening with us in the NEK. The night will include a potluck dinner with BYOB, live music by Paddy Reagan, stories from farmers including Hannah Pearce of Hillside Farm, an art station with our friend and collaborator Erok Gillard, a farm & food raffle, lots of social time, and more. We’ll share some Rural Vermont updates and plans, and invite your ideas and feedback. We’ll also be electing new Board members (check out our 2026-27 Board Slate!).
About the Art Station: Erok Gillard is back to help us create a bunch of action signs that we'll have at the ready for rallies, events, State House actions, and more. Some will be sketched out in advance and ready to be painted. We'll also have a bunch of extra blank signs for folks who want to create their own from scratch (and bring home).
About storyteller Hannah Pearce: Hannah farms with her father Bill Pearce at Hillside Farm, home of Pearce's Pastured Poultry, in the NEK. Growing up on this land inspired Hannah to join her father in farming, seeing that providing healthful, ethical food ties us to our community in an inspiring and meaningful way. She believes providing good food to her friends, neighbors, and community members is a humbling privilege
About the Farm & Food Raffle: Everyone is invited to bring something special from their farm or kitchen, valued at $5-$15 to contribute to the raffle. Raffle tickets will be $5 each and we’ll pick as many winners as we have prizes! Show off and share what you’ve got, and bring home something you don’t. All proceeds benefit Rural Vermont.
As always, this event is open to all and FREE for Rural Vermont members! Not a member yet? Join in advance for free entry (and to support our work!) or pay a sliding scale admission at the door.
Your RSVP helps us plan! Please let us know you’re coming by Sunday November 8th.
