Celebrate Mardi Gras a little early with us and bring some warmth downtown during the coldest month of the year!

The Spice on Snow Winter Music Festival returns after a 5 years hiatus!! This three day celebration of roots and folk music, from January 17th - 19th 2025, features outstanding nationally known Cajun and Old-Time musicians. There are concerts, dances, workshops, family events, jam sessions and free performances city-wide in Montpelier, Vermont. 

Spice on Snow Schedule

Music all around town, all weekend long!

Friday, January 17th

Kick off the festival with our headliner band and music throughout the downtown

Rose and the Bros,  A powerhouse ensemble rooted in the dance tradition with the Cajun and country music influence from Ithaca New York  (pictured above)

Location: Capital Plaza Hotel, at 100 State Street Montpelier, music, dancing and bar

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Tickets: $15 per ticket. Order tickets HERE

Atom and the Orbits play after the concert from 9:00 - 11:00 pm at Bent Nails Bistro

Saturday, January 18th

Saturday's Headliner: Music by Richie and Rosie, Rosie Newton and Richie Stearns are a dynamic duo performing music rooted in the Americana tradition

Location: Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Tickets - $20 per ticket. Order tickets HERE 

 Saturday all day, music and workshops around town, including:

Cajun & Old Time Music Workshops - old time fiddle, old time banjo, double Cajun fiddle and Cajun/Zydeco Rhythms, and dance workshops at Monteverdi Music School

All around downtown, listen to local musicians play acoustic tunes - family friendly. Free or by donation, locations

Late night Cajun music from Pointe Noir at Bent Nails Bistro - 8:00 - 11:00 pm, donation at the door  

Sunday, January 19th

Sunday Morning Community Sing-along with Heidi Wilson at Monteverdi Music School, Time

A MLK Jr. Commemorative Concert with the Montpelier Community Gospel Project, Montpelier Chamber Orchestra, and Shidaa Projects at City Hall Arts Center from 4:00 - 6:00 pm wraps up the three day festival!

Get MLK Jr. Concert tickets HERE

Date: January 17 - 19, 2025

Location: Downtown Montpelier

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