Barre Heritage Festival

Name: Barre Heritage Festival
Address: City Hall Park, Barre, VT, 05641, US
Telephone: +18024772967
Price range: $

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Barre Heritage Festival

Official page for the Barre Heritage Festival. A Free Family-Friendly Festival in Barre, Vermont.

Each year, the last weekend in July, the Barre Heritage Festival and Homecoming Days is celebrated in downtown Barre. Thousands join in the fun for the biggest festival in Central Vermont. Vendors galore, a mile long parade, band after band after band, tub races, bounce houses, even mermaids and pirates, and a gorgeous firework display to end it all!

04/09/2026

Big energy coming to the stage this summer 🎤

We’re excited to announce Betty B. as the MC for the 2026 Barre Heritage Festival & Homecoming Days!

You know her voice from Froggy Vermont's Country SuperStation 104.3 & 100.9, 107.1 Frank FM - Vermont's Rock Super Station, and 97.9 & 105.7 The Penguin and now she’s bringing that same fun, upbeat vibe to the City Hall Main Stage all weekend long. From introducing bands to keeping the crowd going strong, Betty B. is ready to help make this year’s festival one to remember.

Let’s give her a warm Barre welcome!!!!

03/21/2026

Calling all local talent 🎤

The Barre Heritage Festival Talent Show, hosted by Donna "THUNDER" is new this year and we’re looking for performers.

Friday, July 24 • 5–7 PM • City Hall Park Main Stage

Only 25 spots available! Email for more info ---> [email protected]

Sign up and take the stage at this year’s festival.

03/19/2026

WE’RE ON THE HUNT FOR OUR 2026 MC! The Barre Heritage Festival needs a fun, energetic voice to keep the party going all weekend long!

We’re looking for someone who can:
▪Introduce bands
▪Thank sponsors
▪Keep the crowd in the loop on everything happening
▪Bring personality, humor, and great energy to the stage

Perks:
Upgraded VIP seating all weekend in the Gazebo!
Hanging out with Tracie! Honestly, what more could you ask for? 😉

Must be available: Friday, July 24 | 4–9 PM and Saturday, July 25 | 10 AM–9:30 PM. Think you’ve got what it takes? Email [email protected] to schedule an interview!

Tag someone who would be PERFECT for this 👇

03/16/2026

Parade registration is now open for the 2026 Barre Heritage Festival. Be part of one of Barre’s favorite traditions on Saturday, July 25 at 1 PM.

Businesses, community groups, nonprofits, bands, floats and creative entries are all welcome.

👉 Sign up here:
https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/2715/campaign/8532

Let’s make this year’s parade the biggest yet in the Granite City! 🇺🇸🎶

Hosted by The Barre Partnership

03/11/2026

Vendor Applications are now OPEN for one of Barre’s biggest, most-loved weekends of the year!

Barre Heritage Festival
Friday & Saturday | July 24–25, 2026

Showcase your business, connect with thousands of attendees, and be part of an unforgettable community celebration in downtown Barre.

👉 Apply now: https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/2715/campaign/8377

Hosted by The Barre Partnership

03/09/2026

Sponsor Barre’s Biggest Weekend!

The 2026 Barre Heritage Festival & Homecoming Days (July 22–25) brings 25,000+ visitors downtown, and your business can be part of it.

💛 Big visibility. Strong community impact.

Check it out here. Click "Participate Now" ---> https://www.thebarrepartnership.com/heritage-festival

Support Barre. Celebrate Barre. Sponsor Barre.

02/18/2026

Mark your calendars and save the date!

The Barre Heritage Festival & Homecoming Days is back July 22–25, 2026! 📅

Get ready for music, food, fun, and celebrating everything we love about Barre. More info, vendor applications, and parade sign ups coming soon so stay tuned!

09/17/2025

🎶🏆 We did it, Barre! 🏆🎶

The Barre Heritage Festival & Homecoming Days has been voted Best Music Festival in the 2025 Times Argus Best of the Best Awards!

A huge THANK YOU to our community, sponsors, musicians, volunteers, and everyone who makes this festival so special. Your support is what keeps the music alive in the Granite City! 💚🧡💛

✨ Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate with us again next summer because the BEST just keeps getting better!

09/15/2025

The 2025 Barre Heritage Festival fireworks finale lit up the sky like never before. It was truly the most amazing show in Festival history! ✨🎆

What an unforgettable way to close out a weekend full of music, food, arts, history, and community pride.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Barre!

A huge thank you to Buttura & Gherardi Granite Artisans for sponsoring this incredible fireworks show and Northstar Fireworks Co. who did all the work 🙌

📸 Shannon Alexander Photography

09/12/2025

✨ What a way to close out the 2025 Barre Heritage Festival! ✨

Native Tongue, as always, brought the energy and ended the festival with a bang as our Saturday night headliner on the City Hall Park Main Stage. 🎶🎸

Thank you to everyone who came out to dance, sing along, and celebrate Barre all weekend long! 💚🧡💛

A special thank-you to our City Hall Park Main Stage sponsors: Vermont Federal Credit Union Cody Chevrolet-Cadillac and Town Fair Tire for making nights like this possible. 🙌

📸 Shannon Alexander Photography

08/20/2025

🎶🌴 What. A. Night! ForbinsFinest really know how to throw a party 🌴🎶

Forbin’s Block Party lit up the Barre Heritage Festival with high-energy vibes, amazing live music, food trucks, and nonstop fun! 🙌 From the beats of Kotoko Brass and Jomion and the Uklos, to special sets by DJ Sky Daddy, David Cron, and Big Nate Allstar the crowd was dancing from start to finish!

Here’s just a small glimpse of the music, laughter, and celebration that brought Metro Way to life!

📸 Shannon Alexander Photography

Address

City Hall Park
Barre, VT
05641

Telephone

+18024772967

Website

https://www.thebarrepartnership.com/heritage-festival

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