Summer events are returning to Island Pond after most were canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. The Island Pond Chamber of Commerce has been working to bring back as many events as possible following the lifting of restrictions and a high vaccination rate.
The season begins June 11-13 with the Island Pond Town Wide Yard Sale, one of the few events that took place last year. Details and signups are available at the chamber's website, www.VisitIslandPond.com.
Independence Day Weekend will be in full force. Evansville Transit Authority will perform at Lakeside Park Pavilion Stage on Friday, July 2, at 7 p.m. The Independence Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, with lineup at 10 a.m. at the Catholic Church. The American Legion will host a barbecue luncheon after the parade. The Great Island Pond Scavenger Hunt, in partnership with the Island Pond Historical Society Museum, will send participants searching for prizes. Kat's Rock n Kountry will perform at 6 p.m., followed by fireworks over the lake at 9:30 p.m. On Sunday, July 4, Hearth & Home Country Store will hold its first wine tasting since the pandemic, starting at noon.
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will return to Lakeside Park Pavilion Stage with a brass quintet on Saturday, July 17, at 3 p.m. as part of its Gazebos and Bandstands Tour. The VSO drew a large crowd last year despite COVID mitigation requirements.
Originally reported by Newport Dispatch.
Photo: Laura Mann via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.
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