Special Events

Special Events  2019 - 2020
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 2019 season. Cash or checks only please!
​The Great Escape Amusement Park in Lake George, New York is fun for the whole family!
​For more information about the Great Escape, visit www.sixflags.com/greatescape
​VRPA Price: $41.00
​Daily Parking Passes: $18.00 ($20 at the park).
Vendor Fair for Dog Lovers
​Saturday, September 28th 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Calling all dog owners, dog lovers, and dogs’ best friends! Come check out our vendor fair where you will find all kinds of dog related services! We will have Dog Walkers, Dog Trainers, Boarding and Doggie Day Care, Vets, Retail, Rescue Organizations and more! Entrance to the Fair is free, but donations will be accepted to help support Shelburne Village Dog Park and Shelburne Parks and Recreation. For more information or to inquire about a vendor table, please call Shelburne Recreation at 802-985-9551. Sorry, NO DOGS at this event, just their 2-legged best friends!
Location: Shelburne Town Gym
Shelburne Firefighters Association
​Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
​Saturday, October 12th 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
​Location: Shelburne Community School cafeteria
​Cost: $8.00 /adults, $4.00 /children 12 and under
​Join the Shelburne Firefighters for a delicious morning breakfast of mouth watering pancakes and support a great cause! We hope to see you there!
Shelburne Halloween Parade & Activities
​Sunday, October 27th
​Shelburne Halloween Parade
​ Presented by: Charlotte-Shelburne Rotary
​12:45 p.m. Floats line up at Shopping Park
​ 2:00 p.m. Parade Begins on Falls Rd.
​ Activities after Parade: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
​ · Trick or Treating carnival games and Costume Contest at Town Gym (Bring a canned good donation for the Food Shelf and get a special Halloween prize!) · Music and Free Food at the Fire Station
​ · Fun craft activity at Pierson Library
​ For questions about the parade or to register a float in the parade, please contact:
​Richard J. Fox, Esq.802-448-0118 rfox@foxlawvt.com
Shelburne's Annual Tree Lighting & Carol Singing
​Friday, December 6th on the Village Green
​5:45 p.m. Caroling 6:00 p.m. Tree Lighting followed by Santa’s arrival. After the tree lighting, kids can visit with Santa and enjoy hot beverages and refreshments indoors (location TBD). A craft for kids will be offered by the Pierson Library Staff. Watch for the SD Ireland Truck of Lights and special sales and events at local businesses. More event details will be available in November.
Winter Carnival at the Shelburne Field House
​Saturday, January 25th, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come enjoy Family FUN activities at this FREE event regardless of the weather! Enjoy a Bounce house, games, crafts, food, live entertainment, exhibit by Shelburne Farms, face painting and more! Check our website for up to date information.
​Sponsored by: Associates in Orthodontics, Dr. Librizzi, Dr. Blasius, Dr. Librizzi
Me & My Guy Valentine Dance
​Friday, February 7th, 2020 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
​For: Girls in K - 5th grades and their special adult guy (dad, uncle, grandfather, etc.)
​Fee: Through Feb. 6, $20 per couple, $5 per additional person *Fee increases to $25 for tickets sold day of event & at the door.
​ Location: Shelburne Town Gym
​ · Tickets will go on sale Jan. 6, 2020.
​ · Photo booth, disco lights and great music by Top Hat entertainment!
​ · Treats, snacks and drinks served
​ · Each girl gets a take home momento

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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