Come for the Music.
Stay for the Memories.

Tucked away in the Green Mountains, Manchester, Vermont, blends culture, charm, and outdoor beauty. Stroll its village of cafes and galleries, explore scenic trails and rivers, and make every concert — or getaway — an unforgettable experience. 

Festival Destination

Southern Vermont Arts Center - Arkell Pavilion 

860 SVAC Drive / West Road
Manchester, VT 05254

Home to the Festival since 1974, the 400-seat Arkell Pavilion sits on the campus of the Southern Vermont Arts Center. Surrounded by 120 acres of woodlands, galleries, working studios, and Vermont’s largest sculpture garden.

Make your reservation early at curATE Café, just steps from the Arkell Pavilion, for a delicious culinary experience.

People watching a musical concert on stage in a rustic wooden theater with an arched ceiling.
A metallic humanoid sculpture with outstretched arms standing in a grassy field with trees and blue sky in the background.

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Discover in Every Direction

  • Large historic mansion with multiple chimneys and dormer windows, surrounded by a manicured garden with greenery and pink flowers.

    Hildene (The Lincoln Family Home)

    The Lincoln Family's 412-acre estate with its historic Georgian revival home, and formal gardens.

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  • Southern Vermont Arts Center

    Southern Vermont Arts Center

    Exhibitions that feature local, national, and international artists on relevant topics that inspire a diverse audience.

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  • A large white house with a grey roof, surrounded by green trees and shrubs, has a sign in the front yard that reads 'The American Museum of Fly Fishing.' The sign indicates the museum is open and open hours are Sunday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

    American Museum of Fly Fishing

    Houses an impressive collection of angling history, including over 40,000 artifacts from fly fishing legends.

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  • Land Rover Experience

    Land Rover Experience

    Roam the stunning Green Mountains, and hone your skills on icy hill climbs, side tilts, and rocky terrain.

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  • Mt. Equinox Skyline Drive

    Mt. Equinox Skyline Drive

    A dramatic, winding road that climbs to the highest peak in the Taconic Range, delivering sweeping views.

    Drive the Skyline
  • Pastime Pinball

    Pastime Pinball

    A family-friendly, playable pinball museum featuring 66 top-rated pinball machines.

    Play Pinball

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A small town street with colorful buildings, parked cars, pedestrians, and trees. The buildings are painted in shades of blue, yellow, and red, with storefronts and signs indicating shops and markets.
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