LUDLOW, Vt. – Benson’s Chevrolet and Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce (OVRCC) invite participants for the 6th annual Benson’s Chevy Cruise-In on Friday, Aug. 25, from 5-8 p.m., at 25 Pond Street in Ludlow Village. The event will be held the night before, to kick off the second annual Best of Vermont Summer Festival scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 26 and Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Okemo Field on Route 103 in Ludlow. Learn more about the festival at www.yourplaceinvermont.com/best-of-vermont-summer-festival.
The Cruise-In on Friday, Aug. 25, is an opportunity to showcase your classic car or truck. Refreshments will also be available. Each vehicle owner will get a commemorative Cruise-In T-shirt. This event is hosted and sponsored annually by Benson’s Chevrolet.
If participants will be needing lodging that weekend, please consider one of the fine Okemo Valley establishments listed at www.yourplaceinvermont.com/where-to-stay.
The festival, presented by William Raveis Vermont Properties, will have approximately 100 vendors. The vendor application deadline is Monday, Aug. 14. Discounts will be given to participating OVRCC member vendors. The chamber has a special festival web page where vendor forms are also available, www.yourplaceinvermont.com/vendors.
This festival is a great opportunity for everyone, including locals, new residents, second homeowners, and visitors to enjoy specialty foods; wine, spirits and brew tastings; artisan products; fine art; awesome live music; agricultural demos; children’s activities; antique tractors, and more. This year, gate proceeds will be designated for the Okemo Valley Disaster Relief Fund. The Best of Vermont Summer Festival is promoted throughout the Okemo Valley region, the state of Vermont, New England, and the Northeast.