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

The 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.