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NEWS & UPDATES
The 7th Annual Arts on the Green Market & Festival will be held
Saturday, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 - 10am-4pm
Join us for a celebration of music & art on the North Common in Historic Chelsea Village. Over 40+ artists and artisans from around New England will be selling and displaying their finely-crafted work. This is a free outdoor event for all ages!
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: [email protected]
Saturday, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 - 10am-4pm
Join us for a celebration of music & art on the North Common in Historic Chelsea Village. Over 40+ artists and artisans from around New England will be selling and displaying their finely-crafted work. This is a free outdoor event for all ages!
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: [email protected]
MUSICAL GUESTS
The Sidewinders are a jazz and blues-influenced ensemble featuring four talented musicians. At the core is guitarist Doug Perkins, known for his fiery flat-picking and jazz-funk explorations. Soulful saxophonist and vocalist Eric Bessette adds depth to the group's sound, while bassist Glendon Ingalls, a fixture in Vermont's jazz scene, provides a solid foundation. Drummer Nick Aloi rounds out the quartet with his rhythmic drive. Together, they create an engaging mix of expressive vocals, masterful instrumentation, and vibrant improvisation. Learn More 
Jim Rooney w/ Rudy Rudell. Rooney is a veteran producer and engineer and musician. He has left an indelible mark on the Americana music scene over the course of his illustrious career, and continues to be a respected figure in the industry, known for his elegant musicality and his ability to nurture and inspire artists across generations. Learn More Regenerate Copy |
Jennings and McComber started writing and performing their original music in 2014. Together, as a husband and wife duo, have recorded two albums of original songs; Let Fall the Fine, recorded by Little Gems Productions in Brookfield, VT's historic Pond Village Church, released November 2016 and Will You Leave the Light On? recorded at Pepperbox Studio in Chelsea, VT and released in April 2019.
Their latest single, Benny, was released December 2024. |
The Sleepy Weasels are an Americana trio hailing from Vermont, featuring Dave Cron, Beth Monroe, and Kenny Bailey. Originally a studio project, the group has now evolved into a live act, blending wholesome harmonies and feels-like-home melodies that capture the essence of small-town Vermont. Learn More |
THE CHELSEA BARN QUILT TRAIL
The Chelsea Community Barn Quilt Project was started in 2017 by Carrie Caouette-De Lallo and her daughter Sarah Caouette. It was intended to be an inclusive celebration of community arts and pride leading up to the first annual Chelsea Arts on the Green Market & Festival, held in the summer of 2018.
To date, there are more than 130 Barn Quilts in the First Branch Valley, and other neighboring Vermont communities have started their own projects!
To date, there are more than 130 Barn Quilts in the First Branch Valley, and other neighboring Vermont communities have started their own projects!