Join us at the 5th annual Vermont Gear Makers Festival! The Fest showcases local makers of outdoor gear, goods and apparel. Shop the market, chat with makers, celebrate small businesses.

Saturday, April 25th, 11 am - 4 pm

School Street, Montpelier

Downtown Montpelier will be hoppin’ with the Gear Makers Festival, Onion River Outdoors’ Muddy Onion bike ride, and the second Montpelier MudFest! Local restaurants will be open for lunch and beer will be on tap at the Gear Makers Fest/Muddy Onion beer garden. RSVP and get entered to win a free event poster print! More info and to RSVP: gearmakersfestival.com

The 2026 Fest is sponsored in part by Lawson’s Finest Liquids.