Better Block Event Schedule
Live! at the Depot Beer Garden
SaturdaY oct 1
4 PM Red Barn Hayloft
Traditional bluegrass
7 PM Darryl Booth
Acoustic singer/songwriter
FRIDAY SEPT 30
4 PM Kind Dubs (Bud of Kind Buds)
Covers & jams with dynamic dubbed guitar
7 PM Street Dance with SuGaR
Blues & Americana
Sunday oct 2
10:30 AM Lois Fein: EarthSONG Minstrel
Singer/songwriter and children's music
11 AM Bethel Jam & Open Mic
Sign up on the spot!
1 PM Patriots vs. Bills
Inside the Depot
Pop-Up Shops & Services
Bethel Depot Beer Garden
Brews on tap, outdoor seating, interactive mural, live music & lawn games. Bloody Marys Sat 11-2 and Sun 12-2.
F 3-10 | Sa 10-10 | Su 10-3
Green Mountain Bike Repair
Pop-up bicycle repair. Bring a bike and get spiffed up!
Su 1-3
Crazy Gringo Taco Stand
Great tacos on the go
F 5-8 | Sa 12-8
Loominations of Vermont
Handwoven and hand felted items. Weaving, knitting and felting demos - see schedule below. Free knitting lessons all day!
F 3-6 | Sa 10-6 | Su 10-3
Made in Bethel
Pottery, crafts, gifts and treasures
F 3-5 | Sa 11-5 | Su 11-3
Featuring:
- Bixiebean
- Lulu's Designs
- Ingredient L
- Lisa's Joyful Pottery
- Unclaimed Treasures
Riverside Books & Beats
Used books and records
F 5-8 | Sa 10-3 | Su 10-3
Star Healing
Crystal healing, aura healing, and massage
F 3-8
Sweet Gilead Confections
Candy and pastry shop
F 5-8 | Sa 10-3 | Su 10-3
The Hive
Youth activity & creativity center. See full activity list and schedule below.
F 3-9 | Sa 10-6 | Su 10-3
A Touch of Balance
Massage therapy studio
Sa 12-4 | Su 11-3
Ward Joyce, Architect
Architectural consultations and designs done on the spot... for $1!
Sa 10-1
Yardage
Seamstress offering mending and alterations on the spot. Fabric, quilting & sewing supplies. Bring your mending!
F 3-6 | Sa 10-6 | Su 10-3
Activities & Demos
FRIDAY SEPT 30
3 PM-end of day Downtown Stagecoach Bus Stop
Near Town Hall, for regular service
3-4:30 PM Window Mural Painting
At the Hive; with Rebbie Carlton
4:30-6 PM LEGO Challenge
At the Hive; with Rebecca Fors
6:00-9:00 PM Teen Peace & Justice Center
ree snacks & movie at the Hive
American Revolutionary: the Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs
more activities will be listed tonight! watch this space for updates, time changes and notifications.
SATURDAY OCT 1
ALL DAY Forward Fest Events
See below for full schedule
10 AM-2 PM E-bike demos
Main Street Sidewalk
10 AM Making Walking Sticks
At the Hive; with Jamaica Burns Griffin
11 AM-1 PM Stagecoach Local Transit Demo
Near Town Hall
11 AM -12 PM Spinning Demo
oominations of Vermont
11:30 AM Face Painting
At the Hive; with Rebbie Carlton
12 PM Branliere Forest Trail Hike
with Emily Miller; meet at chalkboard
Short but steep hike (1 mi round trip)
1 PM Decorating Bikes & Helmets
At the Hive; with Dayna Sabatini
1 PM-2 PM Felting Demo
oominations of Vermont
3 PM Bike the Boulevard
meet at chalkboard
Short (3 mi) ride with 1 big hill
4 PM-5PM Weaving Demo
oominations of Vermont
Sunday Oct 2
9 AM 5K Fun Run
with Todd Sears; meet at chalkboard
10 AM Drum Making
At the Hive; with Lisa Warhol
11 AM Branliere Forest Mountain Run
with Todd Sears; meet at chalkboard
Short but steep run (advanced)
1 PM Branliere Forest Trail Hike
with Todd Sears; meet at chalkboard
Short but steep hike (1 mi round trip)
1 PM Cooperative Circle Painting Mural
At the Hive; with Rebbie Carlton
1 PM-2 PM Felting Demo
oominations of Vermont
ALL DAY Forward Fest Events
See below for full schedule