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The Better Middlebury Partnership
Our mission is to promote and enhance business in Middlebury, to make Middlebury a better place to work, live and conduct business, and to provide a unified voice of concern on issues to government as well as to work with other local organizations for the betterment of the community.


2012 Vermont Chili Festival

ChiliFestThe Better Middlebury Partnership is thrilled to announce its 4th Annual Vermont Chili Festival!  Named one of the Top 10 Winter Events for the past three years by The Vermont Chamber of Commerce, this event includes activities for all ages and award-winning chili, located all on the streets of historic downtown Middlebury! The downtown will be overflowing with chili from restaurants and caterers from around the state.

Saturday, March 10th, 2012 beginning at 1:30PM, come enjoy the Chili Contest, taking place on the closed-off streets of downtown Middlebury, recently added beverage tent, face painting, street performers, live music and more! Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for kids.  

An estimated three-thousand people attended last year’s festival, with even more expected to turn out this year – Don’t miss it! 



Give the gift that gives right back Middlebury Money
This holiday season, say “thanks” to friends, family, employees and business clients with a gift that also gives a pat on the back to our town.

Middlebury Money is accepted at over 100 local stores, and your happy recipient can choose from all their favorite things Middlebury has to offer restaurants, shops, movies and galleries while supporting the businesses owned and run by our friends and neighbors.

It’s an easy way to spread good wishes all around this time of year. Just stop by National Bank of Middlebury, or the Vermont Bookshop and purchase Middlebury Money in a variety of convenient denominations.



Winners of 2012 Vermont Chili Festival

Best Overall Chili

Bluebird Tavern Burlington

Best Beef Chili
1st place Bluebird Tavern
2nd place Greg's Meat Market
3rd place 51 Main

Best Chicken Chili
1st place Breadloaf View Farm
2nd place Tourterelle
3rd place Jeff Jones

Best Pork Chili
1st place Leunig's
2nd place Middlebury Inn
3rd place Whistle Pig

Best Game Chili
1st place Middlebury Volunteer Fire Dept
2nd place Mary's Inn Baldwin Creek
3rd place Pour House

Best Veggie Chili
1st place Addison Central Teens
2nd place 51 Mian
3rd place Waybury Inn

Best Kitchen Sink Chili
1st place Swift House Inn-Jessica's Restaurant
2nd place Sportin' Wood Construction
3rd place Bark Eaters



Calling All Cyclists!


Pedal Driven Movie Screening
Fri April 20
7 pm
Midd College Bi Hall

Better Bicycling Course
Sat April 21
2:30-5:30pm
ACRPC, 14 Seminary

VT Walk & Roll to School Day
Wed May 2

Bike Fair
Thur May 3
3-5pm
Mary Hogan School

Way To Go! Kick Off Ride
Wed May 9
4pm
Midd Town Gym

Way To Go! Commuter Challenge Week
May 14-18

National Bike To Work Day
Fri May 18

Way To Go! Celebration Ride
Fri May 18
4pm
Midd Town Gym

Champlain Bridge Ride
Sun Morning May 20
Far Fundraiser

Ruff Ride
June 24
AC Humane Society Fundraiser



Consumer Survey
The consumer survey is now closed and we thank all of you who have taken part in it. We hope to post results on both the Consumer Survey and the Business Survey by the end of February.
 
 

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