The Festival on the Green has been acclaimed by Vermont Life as “the best series of free performances in Vermont” and as Vermont's “Favorite Festival.”  We have also been distinguished this year and ten past times with selection as a Vermont Chamber of Commerce “Top Ten Summer Event.”

Members of the media and of our Festival audience have graciously complimented the event with these words: “Small town, big fun!” “One of the best community-oriented music festivals imaginable.” “A gift to the entire community.” “Middlebury at its finest.” “Excellent quality and variety of performers.” “Love it all -- what a treat!” “The Festival on-the-Green is the very essence of New England in summer. A blanket tossed on the grass, free music, good ice cream, friendly neighbors' faces and children dancing in the shadows of the gazebo. This is the America we have mostly left behind, and to which we keep trying to return.”