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Burlington
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Champlain Valley Fair 2025 will run from August 22 through 31 at the expo center in Essex Junction and is expected to draw about 120,000 visitors over ten days. The fair will feature live music — rides — fair food and special discount days including Kids, Military, and Senior Day. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Nonprofit Partners in Adventure ended its annual summer camps on Friday with four two-week sessions that offered dance, bowling, adaptive kayaking, biking, nature exploration, and arts and crafts for kids, teens, and adults with disabilities to join their peers without disabilities. Local grants and donations backed the program—promoting inclusion and friendship among participants. NBC5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gardens Alive, an Indiana company, bought Gardener's Supply for $9 million and kept all of its employees while keeping five retail locations open and closing the Shelburne Road store as announced on Aug. 8—its e-commerce will move to Ohio to speed shipping and boost marketing. Burlington Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ NFIB survey results released Aug. 15 show Vermont small business owners felt more positive in July with a 1.7 point rise in optimism as more owners reported better conditions and planned to expand—while uncertainty grew 8 points and 21% said labor quality was their biggest challenge. VermontBiz
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A study by The Opportunity Atlas showed that people raised in Vermont had credit scores above the national average of 681—Chittenden County topped with a score of 714 while other counties ranged from 685 to 701. The research used anonymized data to compare county averages in Vermont—suggesting that where one grew up may impact financial standing. Burlington Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four years after the fall of Kabul, Afghan refugees in Vermont face tough challenges as they wait to be reunited with their families and struggle with delays caused by shifting federal policies—state officials and local advocates pledge continued support amid looming funding cuts. VTDigger
- ➤ Congresswoman Balint visited housing developments in Chittenden County on Thursday. She toured the Burlington Square high rise—set to include a hotel, apartments and businesses—and a new duplex in Essex Junction built by Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity with help from YouthBuild. NBC5
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Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival
10:30 a.m. — Elley-Long Music Center — Various costs — Experience a celebration of Mozart's brilliance through concerts and masterclasses.
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Vermont Tech August Happy Hour
5:30-7 p.m. — Foam Brewers - Burlington — Pay for your own food/drink — Enjoy a chill evening of networking with great vibes and conversations.
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Outdoor Innovation Showcase: Vermont's Vision for Sustainability
3-5:30 p.m. — Craig's Prototype Facility — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with discussions, networking, and optional tours of Burton's R&D center.
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The Champlain Valley Fair
Aug 22-31, 3 PM - 11 PM — Champlain Valley Exposition — Admission prices vary — Celebrate the end of summer with rides, games, food, and entertainment at Vermont's seasonal highlight.
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Jake Shimabukuro Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience the captivating ukulele artistry of Jake Shimabukuro in a dynamic live show.
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Lettuce Concert
8-10 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience a vibrant musical journey with the genre-busting collective Lettuce.
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Fai Laci Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the energetic debut of Fai Laci as they perform their original tracks and share their journey in the music scene.
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Maya Manuela Concert
7-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics from Nashville's indie-pop artist Maya Manuela.
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Big Pond Improv Festival
7:00-8:30 PM — Vermont Comedy Club — Check event details for tickets — Enjoy a fun night filled with laughs and improv performances.
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Blood Drive
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington — Free entry — Make a difference by donating blood today at a local venue.
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