Special Events

Special Events  2019 - 2020
23rd Annual Back to the Beach Night
​Tuesday, June 16th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
​Join us at Shelburne Beach for a fun picnic to kick off the start of beach season! A Bounce house will provide entertainment for the kids, and be sure to bring your swimsuit! Please bring a dish to share for the picnic. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks will be provided. In order to cut down on waste, we encourage you to bring your own plates and silverware. This event is free and open to all Shelburne Residents. There will be no charge to enter the beach for this special event!
​Sponsors: Associates in Orthodontics, Drs. Librizzi, Blasius, & Librizzi
24th Annual Summer Concert Series hosted by Shelburne Farms.
​We have planned another great line up of artists for you to enjoy this summer at the Farm Barn. Set up your lawn chair and blanket, bring a picnic dinner or enjoy food from Shelburne Farms’ concession stand. This event is certain to be a pleasure for the whole family! Kids will love visiting with the animals or dancing on the lawn, and everyone enjoys the great music. The gate opens at 5:30 p.m.; concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. ** Donations welcome at the gate.**
​Sponsored by: Al Martin Volvo
​July 8: Dave Keller
​July 15: In the Pocket
​July 22: The Rough Suspects
​July 29: Buckshot
Summer Concert Series Finale with Fireworks!! Tuesday August 4th, (rain date August 5) hosted by Vermont Teddy Bear.
​You won’t want to miss this fabulous evening with fun for everyone! Grab some dinner from one of many food trucks on hand to tantalize your taste buds, then kick back and listen to your favorite tunes with the The Hitmen!  Concert sponsored by Al Martin Volvo. There will be a bounce house for the kids, a visit from the Vermont Teddy Bear Mascot and the evening is capped off with a brilliant Fireworks display! The Vermont Teddy Bear store will be open and free tours will be available! A special thanks to the Mack Farm for hosting the Fireworks! Time: Food trucks and picnicking open at 5:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m. and lasts until dusk when the Firework show begins! Donations are welcome at the entrance to support the Special Event Series.
​Fireworks Sponsors: A Little Something, Archie’s Grill & The Scoop, Automaster, Associates in Orthodontics, (Drs. Librizzi, Blasius & Librizzi), O Bread Bakery, Precourt Investment Co., Rice Lumber, Shelburne Market, Shelburne Tap House, Sisters of Anarchy Ice Cream, Sweeney DesignBuild
The Great Escape Discounted Ticket Program
​Discounted tickets are available for purchase at the Shelburne Parks and Recreation Office during normal office hours and are good for any date during the 2020 season. Cash or checks only please! The Great Escape Amusement Park in Lake George, New York is fun for the whole family! 
VRPA Price: $42.00
​Daily Parking Passes: $18.00
​ (Gate price at the park: $64.99 for 48”and taller, $49.99 for under 48”, age 2 and under-free)

Back to the Beach Night

Shelburne Beach

Parks & Recreation Donations for Concerts and Special Events.


100% of all donations go to support our series of special events for the current fiscal year. Some of these events include the Summer Concert Series, Winterfest, Safe Halloween and many more. If you have attended these events, you know how vital they are to a successful community, but we do need your help!

Donors of $100 or more will be listed at all special events as well as publicized in our program brochures. Options include a major sponsorship of or a general contribution toward a concert or event.  Any donation amount is appreciated. If interested in donating please contact:

Shelburne Parks and Recreation
PO Box 88
Shelburne, VT 05482
Or Email