4th Annual Snugfest

Snugfest, the annual celebration of music, art, sustainable fashion, and community, returns to the heart of the Green Mountains on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Middlebury Snowbowl in Hancock, Vermont. All festival proceeds benefit the Snug Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting kindness and compassion toward animals, people, and the planet.

This year’s musical lineup features Mike & Tessa Gordon, Jen Hartswick, Nick Cassarino, Nate Edgar, Ray Paczkowski, Russ Lawton, Bob Wagner, Hot Pickin’ Party, and Electric Bear.

Beyond the music, attendees can explore an artisan market featuring Vermont makers and small businesses, participate in on-site art activities, and enjoy food and beverages from local vendors including Viva el Sabor, Gene’s Chili Hut, High Rows Vineyards, Lincoln Peak Vineyard, and Weird Window Brewing.

The Snugfest Committee (Colleen Todd, Ray Paczkowski, Jenna & Bill Hunsinger, Brooke Wilcox, Jenn & Eric Montgomery, and Alex Cox) founded Snugfest in Ripton, Vermont, from a desire to create a welcoming community where people could coexist with kindness, acceptance, and respect for the planet. Since its inception, proceeds from the festival have supported local community programs and individuals experiencing unexpected hardships. Past beneficiaries have included Ripton flood victims, the Ripton Country Store, Wiley Side Farm (a therapeutic farm program for adults with intellectual differences), and Silver Towers Camp (a residential camp for people with disabilities ages six to seventy-five).

Tickets are available through the Snugfest website, with additional opportunities to support the festival through sponsorships and donations.