Vermont Business Magazine The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site is proud to host the 16th annual Plymouth Folk & Blues Festival this coming Labor Day Weekend, September 4 and 5. This year, the festival has been selected as a “Top 10 Fall Event” by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.
Stars from Vermont and internationally known musicians team up for a lively two-day festival of folk and blues music performed in the pure country air of historic Plymouth Notch. The concerts are free; a donation is suggested.
Concert Line-up
- Saturday, September 4: Phil Henry (2:00 -3:00 p.m.), Lara Herscovitch (3:00 – 4:00 p.m.), Bow Thayer (4:00 -5:00 p.m.)
- Sunday, September 5: Crowes Pasture (2:00 -3:00 p.m.), Alastair Moock (3:00 - 4:00 p.m.), Kerubo (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
For more information about the musicians, visit the website: www.plymouthfolk.com
The festival features a food drive for the Vermont Foodbank. Please bring nonperishable food items to the concerts.
At noon on Saturday, prior to the concerts, enjoy “Shakespeare Alive! A Bard-Based Variety Show” at the Union Christian Church. This fun-filled program is performed by New York City’s Standup Shakespeare Company. Donations appreciated. For information about the show, please call 917-406-1456.
The Plymouth Folk & Blues Festival concerts are organized by Jay Ottaway and the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, and generously supported by the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, Clear Lake Furniture, Good Commons, The Mountain Times, Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, Plymouth Artisan Cheese, Ramunto’s Pizza, and Vermont Standard.
The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site is open Tuesday – Sunday through Oct. 17, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For further information and event listings, visit us online at www.historicsites.vermont.gov and on Facebook at Vermont State Historic Sites.
About the Division for Historic Preservation
The Vermont State Historic Sites are owned and operated by the Division for Historic Preservation, which is part of the Department of Housing and Community Development. The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) works to support vibrant and resilient communities, promote safe and affordable housing for all, protect the state’s historic resources, and improve the quality of life for Vermonters.
About the Agency of Commerce and Community Development
The mission of ACCD is to help Vermonters improve their quality of life and build strong communities. ACCD accomplishes this mission by providing grants, technical assistance, and advocacy through three divisions: The Department of Economic Development, the Department of Tourism and Marketing, and the Department of Housing and Community Development. For more information on ACCD please visit: accd.vermont.gov.
Source: Plymouth Notch, Vt. - ACCD 8.31.2021