<p>The 16th annual Strolling of the Heifers Festival will be June 2, 3 & 4, 2017, with the world-famous Strolling of the Heifers Parade stepping off at 10 a.m. sharp on Saturday, June 3, 2017 The heifers are at the front of the Parade, so don’t be late! </p><p>ALSO PRESENTING: The seventh annual SLOW LIVING SUMMIT, a unique conference on sustainable living, in downtown Brattleboro, May 1st and 2nd, 2017.</p><p>Details: <a href=”http://www.strollingoftheheifers.com” target=”_blank”>www.strollingoftheheifers.com</a>, <a href=”http://www.slowlivingsummit.org”>www.slowlivingsummit.org</a></p><p>WHAT’S A HEIFER? That’s a question we’re often asked. The answer is simple: A heifer is a young cow who has not yet had a calf of her own. And who is very cute, as you will see at the Parade.</p><p>BEST VIEWING: anywhere along Brattleboro’s historic Main Street, or at the Brattleboro Common.</p><p>PARKING: There are parking lots served by shuttle buses off Route 91 Exits 1 and 2. Downtown parking is limited, and some streets are subject to towing. Check our website for parking details. </p><p>BEFORE THE PARADE: Arrive early, enjoy Brattleboro shops and eateries that open early, or have pancakes at the Organic Breakfast on the Common. </p><p>AFTER THE PARADE: Follow the crowd and join us at the Slow Living Expo for food, fun, entertainment and informative exhibits. The festival continues til 4 p.m. </p><h3><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>Schedule of Events</span></h3><p><strong>FRIDAY, JUNE 2:</strong></p><p><em>Gallery Walk & Street Festival<br/></em>5:30-8:30 p.m., Main Street and the River Garden – Brattleboro<br/>Food, music, dancing and fun at our annual downtown block party!<br/>2017 Culinary Centerpiece: The Great New England Fruit Pie Baking Competition!</p><p><strong>SATURDAY, JUNE 3:</strong></p><p><em>The Strolling of the Heifers Parade Brattleboro, VT<br/></em>10 a.m. sharp, up Main Street. The heifers lead the parade, so don’t be late! NO DOGS, PLEASE!<br/>Pre-parade entertainment!<em> </em></p><p><em>Slow Living Expo<br/></em>9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Brattleboro Common and Retreat Grounds </p><p><em>Beef & Cheese</em>: Cooking with Local Chefs — Home EnergyVillage — Crafts Village — Woodlands Exhibit — Goat Olympics — Healthy Living Village — Entertainment — Human Foosball!</p><p><em>Dozens of Food Vendors</em> — Dozens of farms and exhibitors — Bouncing Castles – Amusement Rides and more!!</p><p><em>Ride the MOOver!! </em>4 stops in a one-way loop throughout the day! Common- Retreat- Retreat Farm/Grafton Cheese-A Candle in the Night…. Free and Air-conditioned!</p><p><em>Brattleboro Area Farmers Market</em> (presented by our farming friends)<br/>Western Ave. Brattleboro, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.</p><p><strong>SUNDAY, JUNE 4:</strong></p><p><em>Famous Farmers Breakfast<br/></em>9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Marina Restaurant (off Putney Road, just north of the West River Bridge in Brattleboro)</p><p><em>Tour de Heifer<br/></em>Vermont’s most challenging dirt road cycling rides — 15, 30 or 60 miles (plus family-friendly 3-mile Round Mountain hike) Beginning and ending at Lilac Ridge Farm, W. Brattleboro. </p><p><em>Farm Tour<br/></em>Guided tours at five area farms — reservations encouraged!</p>
Source: Dig in VT Trails