The Downtown Montpelier Ramble
Thursdays | 5–7 PM | All Summer Long
Shops Open Late | Live Music Schedule | Specials & Events | After the Ramble
The Downtown Montpelier Ramble is a weekly invitation to slow your pace, stay a little later, and enjoy downtown in that in-between moment, when the workday winds down and the evening begins. Thursday evenings from 5-7pm starting May 28th through the end of summer, businesses across downtown will keep their doors open later, creating space to browse, connect, and rediscover your favorite spots (or find new ones).
Whether you’re meeting friends, running into neighbors, or just taking a solo stroll, the Ramble is about showing up and being part of downtown Montpelier.
What to Expect
Extended Hours
A rotating list of downtown businesses will stay open later each Thursday. Pop in, shop small, or explore somewhere new. We’ll keep an updated list here all season long so check back often!
Live Street Music
From Langdon Street, the Rialto Bridge, and Main Street enjoy local musicians fill the downtown streets with live music.
Interested in playing? Email [email protected] to be added to the schedule.
Make a Night of It
The Ramble doesn’t have to end at 7pm. Keep the evening going with dinner at a local restaurant, catch more live music at a downtown venue, or check out what else is happening around town.
Community spaces like the Center for Arts and Learning also have extended Thursday evening hours so don't forget to explore 46 Barre Street and the art galleries on the 1st and 2nd floors.
Retail Shops Open Late
Staying open till 7pm every Thursday, all summer:
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AroMed 50 Main St |
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Bailey Road 75 Main St |
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Bear Pond Books 77 Main St |
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Buch Spieler Records 27 Langdon St |
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Capitol Stationers 65 Main St |
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Magpie & Tiger 15 State St #101 |
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Marathon Sports 54 Main St |
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Notion Fabric & Craft 67 Main St |
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Onion River |
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Roam 8 Langdon St |
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Splash Naturals 71 Main St |
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The Getup Vintage 9 Langdon St |
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Woodbury Mountain Toys 24 State St |
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Capital Kitchen 18 State St |
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The Book Garden 50 State St |
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Zutano Outlet 79 Main St |
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Rebel Heart 40 State St |
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Wyldling Floral & Mercantile 40 State St |
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J. Langdon Antiques & Art 7 Langdon St |
Other Businesses Open Later
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Center forArts & Learning 46 Barre St |
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North Branch Cafe 41 State St *check back for special events* |
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The Front 6 Barre St |
Live Music Schedule
Musicians: July 9th - The Spring Chickens
Location: Skinny Pancake Patio
Dates: Thursdays through September 3rd
Skinny Pancake is thrilled to announce the return of the Summer Music Series with a rotating lineup of talented local musicians performing on Thursdays from 5-7 pm.
Grab a seat outside, enjoy one of our signature crepes, a craveworthy burger from our newly expanded menu paired with a cold drink to take in the sounds of acoustic sets, soulful vocals, and upbeat rhythms.
Musicians: Blue Plate Special (Allison Mann, Jerry Desmarais, John LaRouche, Larry Novins)
Twenty Five Strings is a group of local musicians, all members of the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra, who enjoy playing lively instrumental dance music in the New England tradition for formal and informal audiences. Their repertoire includes music from Quebec, Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia and Appalachia.
Location: Julios Cantina - 54 State Street
Dates: First Thursday of the month, 5-7pm
Musicians: James Secor & Friends
Location: The Front Gallery, 6 Barre St
Dates:
July 16th, 23rd, 30th
and most Thursdays this summer!
Musicians: 25 Strings
Twenty Five Strings is a group of local musicians, all members of the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra, who enjoy playing lively instrumental dance music in the New England tradition for formal and informal audiences. Their repertoire includes music from Quebec, Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia and Appalachia.
Location: City Hall Plaza
Dates:
July 16th, 23rd
August 20th, 27th
Musician: Emma Gallo & Friends
Location: Langdon Street
Dates:
July 23rd
Musicians: Marc Gwinn & D. Davis
Location: Main Street / TBD
Dates:
Most Thursdays this summer!
Musicians: Slaphappy Jack
Location: Rialto Bridge, State Street
Dates:
Some Thursdays this summer, TBA!
Specials & Events
July 9th
Rebel Heart
40 State Street
Freshly sourced vintage and second hand clothing at Rebel Heart.
Arandas Mexican Cuisine:
108 State Street
From 5 -7pm on Thursdays, receive free churros for every in-store order that mentions the Ramble.
Capitol Stationers:
65 Main Street
Morse Farm Maple Creemee half & full pints for $3/$5 grab and go!
Beginning mid-July and
returning monthly throughout the season, Washington County Mental Health will join the Downtown Montpelier Ramble in City Hall Park from 5-7pm. Stop by to connect with their team, learn about career opportunities, discover available programs and services, and find resources and support for yourself or someone you know.
After the Ramble
July 9th
Hepcat 7-9pm
6A State St
Ziaire Trinidad Sherman & Rae Padula
Charlie O's 7pm
70 Main St
Open Mic with D. Davis
Hugo's 7:30pm
44 Main St
Zach Nugent
Chicos Tacos 7:30pm
45 State St
Blue Fox Trio
Katie O'Rourke Art 6-8pm
24 Main St
Summer Creative Studio Drop-in class