Spice on Snow Winter Music Festival!
Copresented by Montpelier Alive and the Summit School 
Celebrate Mardi Gras a little early with us and bring some warmth downtown during the coldest month of the year!
The Spice on Snow Winter Music Festival returns after a 5 years hiatus!! This three day celebration of roots and folk music, from January 17th - 19th 2025, features outstanding nationally known Cajun and Old-Time musicians. There are concerts, dances, workshops, family events, jam sessions and free performances city-wide in Montpelier, Vermont.
Spice on Snow Schedule
Music all around town, all weekend long!
Friday, January 17th
Kick off the festival with our headliner band and music throughout the downtown
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Rose and the Bros, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Capitol Plaza Hotel. A powerhouse ensemble rooted in the dance tradition with the Cajun and country music influence from Ithaca New York (pictured above) music, dancing and bar. $15 per ticket (12 and under free). Order tickets HERE
- Are you a new resident to Central Vermont? Join us prior to the Rose and the Bros concert and come to our first ever New Resident Mixer from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm at J Morgan's at Capitol Plaza before the show. Meet other new residents as well as Montpelier Alive staff, including Katie Trautz, Executive Director.
Late night Friday music bands
- Atom and the Orbits: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Bent Nails Bistro
Saturday, January 18th
Saturday's Headliner: Music by Richie and Rosie, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Rosie Newton and Richie Stearns are a dynamic duo performing music rooted in the Americana tradition at Lost Nation Theater, $20 per ticket (12 and under free).
Other Saturday Activities:
Workshops
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Cajun & Old Time Music Workshops - old time fiddle, old time banjo, double Cajun fiddle, Cajun/Zydeco Rhythms, and dance workshops.
Music Around Town
- All around downtown, listen to local musicians play acoustic tunes - family friendly. Free or by donation
Late Night Music
- Cajun music from Pointe Noir at Bent Nails Bistro - 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, donation at the door
- Wild Leek River from 9:30 pm - 12:00 am at Charlie-o's World Famous.
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Sunday, January 19th
- Sunday Morning Community Sing-along with Heidi Wilson from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Monteverdi Music School room 207
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A MLK Jr. Commemorative Concert with the Montpelier Community Gospel Project, Montpelier Chamber Orchestra, and Shidaa Projects at City Hall Arts Center from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm wraps up the three day festival!
Festival Resources:
Lodging in downtown Montpelier:
Cajun-themed restaurant offerings
- Friday, January 17th, J.Morgan's Steakhouse will add to its menu: Shrimp and Grits, Smoked Chili Oil & Pickled Jalapeno, Blackened Red Snapper, Creole Salsa & Louisiana Dirty Rice. Enjoy these dishes before the Rose & The Bros concert, starting at 7pm
- On Saturday from 12 pm - 9 pm, Barr Hill by Caledonia Spirits offers a Cajun-themed menu, including red beans and rice, shrimp and grits, chicken and andouille jambalaya with red beans and rice, hushpuppies, with hot honey and beignets
- Penzo Pizza Company will cook up a special pizza for Saturday as well - a Cajun shrimp and andouille sausage specialty pizza.
???Naive Melody: The local music shop to buy all your supplies for Spice on Snow!
Many thanks to our festival co-sponsors!!
We're also seeking a few volunteers to help with ticketing for Friday and Saturday concerts and for Saturday's workshops (volunteers get free admission!). Send an email to Events Coordinator if you are interested.