Ring in the New Year Vermont-style! See below for a few of the best brews, bubbles, and bites to celebrate 2024 all around the state.
Chittenden, Grand Isle, and Franklin Counties
New Year's Eve at Salt & Bubbles, Essex
New Year's Eve is Salt & Bubbles' favorite night of the year! Join them for champagne by the glass, pet nats and cava, and a special menu including a raw bar, tartare, raclette, shaved truffle, and more! Reservations are not required, but are strongly encouraged.
Daytime Disco and Burlington Electronic Department at Foam Brewers, Burlington
Foam Brewers is hosting not one, but two exciting events on New Year's Eve! The first is Daytime Disco, from 2:00-6:00pm with the best vinyl DJs in Burlington. Then at 9:00, Foam will close out the year with a nonstop mix of live electronic acts, deejays, and bands until 12:30am. Plus, enjoy their special release beer, Champagne in a Paper Cup, brewed with local grain from Nitty Gritty Grains and in support of Burlington City Arts!
Enjoy a New Year's Day brunch at The Grey Jay, Burlington
The Grey Jay in Burlington is open on New Year's Day, and what a better way to start 2024 than with their apple butter donut holes, tahini iced coffee, haloumi biscuits, and crispy eggplant sabich? The Grey Jay does not take reservations, but you can put your name on the waitlist and check current wait times on Resy.
Addison and Rutland Counties
Cenone - New Year's Dinner at Agricola Farm, Panton
Sit down at the table with Agricola Farm at 7:30 for an authentic Italian feast like only Nonna Stefano can do! The cenone (big dinner) is a long standing Italian traditions. Agricola Farm takes this opportunity to really throw a memorable party. Their dinner features between 12 and 14 courses and all the food is made following authentic Italian recipes using primarily products from their farm. *Unfortunately, Agricola Farm is unable to make accommodations for their friends that are gluten free for this event.
Bennington and Windham Counties
Celebrate all Week Long at The Restaurant at Hill Farm, Sunderland
Celebrate 2024 all week long with a special, indulgent menu at The Restaurant at Hill Farm! Their new year's menu includes exciting items such as grilled carrots with whipped goat cheese, celery root cordon bleu, squash and bacon pizza, pheasant, and ribeye for two. Local partners featured on the menu include Jasper Hill, Vermont Salumi, Woodlawn Farm, Woodbury Game Birds, Bernard Farm, and Mighty Food Farm. Reservations available at https://www.exploretock.com/therestaurantathillfarm.
Windsor and Orange Counties
New Year's Eve at the Main Street Museum, White River Junction
Located at the heart of Rio Blanco, White River Junction's Main Street Museum offers a unique setting to celebrate the New Year. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as you enjoy music, dance the night away, and create unforgettable memories with friends and make new ones! The dinner menu is designed to bring you the BEST luck in 2024, with a menu that includes appetizers, spiral ham, black-eyed peas, mac & cheese, greens, cornbread & desserts. Plus, enjoy live music by Route 5 Jive!
Enjoy a Locally-Inspired Dinner at Maple Soul, Rochester
Maple Soul will be open from 5:00-9:00pm on Sunday, Jan. 31 to celebrate New Year's Eve! Their menu changes frequently to incorporate local, seasonal ingredients, so check their website to see their up-to-date offerings. Reservations are not required, but are highly recommended. Call (802) 967-8064 to book your table!
Washington and Lamoille Counties
New Year's Eve Celebration at Barr Hill, Montpelier
Barr Hill is hosting a New Year's Eve party at the distillery from 6:00pm - midnight! With a full raw bar, donuts from Local Donut, and live music from Django Soulo and DJ Satta Sound, get ready to dance and spin the night away.
Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door.
Fire and Ice New Year's Eve Celebration at Spruce Peak, Stowe
Join Spruce Peak for a special celebration to ring in 2024, including fireworks and ice dancing performances! Spruce Peak's New Year Celebration is a family-friendly event for all ages. Take a skate on the ice rink, treat yourself to some gooey fire-baked raclette, or warm up with s'mores by the fire.
New Year's Eve at Michael's on the Hill, Waterbury Center
Join Michael's on the Hill for a special New Year's Eve Dinner! They're offering a prix fixe menu with two seatings (5:30 and 9:00pm), with a menu that includes indulgent specials such as Spice Roasted Venison Biscuit with Fennel Raisin Jam; Pasture Raised Beef Tenderloin - Roasted Bone Marrow - Gratin Potatoes - Shallots - Asparagus - Black Truffle; and Maine Lobster Risotto - Butternut Squash - Creamed Leeks - Sage - Pancetta. Plus, the 9:00pm seating features the music of the Tiffany Pfeiffer Trio in collaboration with Firefly Productions, and includes hors d'oeuvres, a Prosecco toast, cookies, truffles, and favors!
New Year's Eve Dance Party at Fox Market and Bar, East Montpelier
Join Michael's on the Hill for a special New Year's Eve Dinner! They're offering a prix fixe menu with two seatings (5:30 and 9:00pm), with a menu that includes indulgent specials such as Spice Roasted Venison Biscuit with Fennel Raisin Jam; Pasture Raised Beef Tenderloin - Roasted Bone Marrow - Gratin Potatoes - Shallots - Asparagus - Black Truffle; and Maine Lobster Risotto - Butternut Squash - Creamed Leeks - Sage - Pancetta. Plus, the 9:00pm seating features the music of the Tiffany Pfeiffer Trio in collaboration with Firefly Productions, and includes hors d'oeuvres, a Prosecco toast, cookies, truffles, and favors!
Orleans, Caledonia, and Essex Counties
New Year's Eve at Parsons Dinner House, Barton
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a special 5-course meal at Parsons Dinner House! The prix fixe menu includes decadent options such as smoked maple teriyaki glazed short ribs, Maine lobster fritters, peppered celery root bisque, herb roasted beef tenderloin, Faroe Island salmon, N.E.K. maple pie, and Maria's cheesecake. Click to view the full menu!
Party Like Gatsby at Highland Lodge, Greensboro
Party like Gatsby to ring in the New Year! Highland Lodge is celebrating with a champaign tower, hors d'oeuvre, caviar, and live music. Dress up in your finest cocktail attire for this roaring party! Tickets are limited, so be sure to register in advance.
First Night North, St. Johnsbury
Catamount Arts and First Night North 2024 celebrate the 31st year of Vermont’s favorite and longest running New Year’s Eve performance festival. Featuring about 175 performers in nearly 70 shows in venues throughout St. Johnsbury, First Night North guarantees a full nine hours of fun for the whole family. There will be plenty to eat throughout the festival, both indoors and out, as food trucks, community centers, and venues up and down Main Street prepare a variety of tasty vittles ranging from full dinners to desserts and snacks as well as First Night’s traditional and beloved pancake supper.
