Come on out to the back porch of the donut house to hear some lovely and raucous music on a Wednesday afternoon! The Meatpackers are basically local celebrities. They have been playing together for decades and honestly have so much fun doing so, it’s contagious. They like to call their music a mix of bluegrass, gospel and redneck, with vocal harmonies, guitar, mandolin, stand-up-base, lap steel and the occasional fiddle.

Hot Pickin' Party is a bluegrass band comprised of guitarist Doug Perkins, bassist Mike Santosusso, and dobro player Adam Frehm. At a Hot Pickin' Party performance you'll hear a mix of original songs, traditional bluegrass songs, familiar yet eclectic classic covers and the occasional completely improvised jam. A Hot Pickin' Party show is hot and cool, fun and funny, and always a party.

Come on out for a picture book read aloud with local author Lindsey Stoddard! She will bring a few of her favorite picture books and read them on the ‘orchard main stage’ in the pick-your-own section of the orchard. Ride the wagon from the parking lot to find her at the pick-your-own!

Singer songwriter Charlie Schramm hails from Shelburne, VT. He plays a mix of folk, indie, classic rock, and his own music. He has been performing live since 2015, and writing his own songs since 2017.

Come on out to the back porch of the donut house to hear some lovely and raucous music on a Wednesday afternoon! The Meatpackers are basically local celebrities. They have been playing together for decades and honestly have so much fun doing so, it’s contagious. They like to call their music a mix of bluegrass, gospel and redneck, with vocal harmonies, guitar, mandolin, stand-up-base, lap steel and the occasional fiddle.

Come on out for some fantastic bluegrass from local legend Brett Hughes and his bluegrass playin’ friends!

Emma Cook is a songwriter, vocalist, and music educator creating in Burlington, Vermont. In 2018 she began leading classes of music and movement for kiddos under five and their caregivers with Music for Sprouts in Shelburne, VT. While the classroom closed in the fall of 2021, Emma continues to bring this joyful original music to libraries, performance spaces, festivals, and preschools throughout Vermont. You can find Emma's original kids songs Rainbow Parade, Underwater Jubilee, The Skiing Song, and Dragon Kin on all major streaming platforms! Learn more about Emma's projects on her website: www.ecookmusic.com/musicwithkids

Come on out to be serenaded by this 6 piece band playing french and Italian songs from the 40s and 50s, jazz manouche and swing standards. Pick, listen, dance!

Come on out to the back porch of the donut house to hear some lovely and raucous music on a Wednesday afternoon! The Meatpackers are basically local celebrities. They have been playing together for decades and honestly have so much fun doing so, it’s contagious. They like to call their music a mix of bluegrass, gospel and redneck, with vocal harmonies, guitar, mandolin, stand-up-base, lap steel and the occasional fiddle.

We perform Celtic and Traditional Folk songs and Tunes as well as original compositions, using Guitar, Mandolin, Bouzouki, Cuatro Octave-Mandolin, Celtic Harp, Harmonica, Claw-hammer banjo, and more.

Songs and tunes seem to carry their own power over the years, surviving for hundreds of years. We feel lucky to steward them forward in our own unique way.

Emma Cook is a songwriter, vocalist, and music educator creating in Burlington, Vermont. In 2018 she began leading classes of music and movement for kiddos under five and their caregivers with Music for Sprouts in Shelburne, VT. While the classroom closed in the fall of 2021, Emma continues to bring this joyful original music to libraries, performance spaces, festivals, and preschools throughout Vermont. You can find Emma's original kids songs Rainbow Parade, Underwater Jubilee, The Skiing Song, and Dragon Kin on all major streaming platforms! Learn more about Emma's projects on her website: www.ecookmusic.com/musicwithkids

The Spring Chickens are a volcanic old time stringband based in Montpelier.  They play hard-driving traditional Appalachian tunes and songs that’ll make you want to hop up and dance!

Join us for this international gathering of Taiko Drummers! Enjoy the apple harvest while you listen to the drums echo through the orchard.

Come on out to the back porch of the donut house to hear some lovely and raucous music on a Wednesday afternoon! The Meatpackers are basically local celebrities. They have been playing together for decades and honestly have so much fun doing so, it’s contagious. They like to call their music a mix of bluegrass, gospel and redneck, with vocal harmonies, guitar, mandolin, stand-up-base, lap steel and the occasional fiddle.

A group of friends who celebrate life by attempting to make pretty sounds. songs about the ins and outs of life focused on melodic harmonies, with an air of celebration. ranges from softer piano-jazz cocktail lounge songs to louder banjo driven country with an occasional latin twist.

Emma Cook is a songwriter, vocalist, and music educator creating in Burlington, Vermont. In 2018 she began leading classes of music and movement for kiddos under five and their caregivers with Music for Sprouts in Shelburne, VT. While the classroom closed in the fall of 2021, Emma continues to bring this joyful original music to libraries, performance spaces, festivals, and preschools throughout Vermont. You can find Emma's original kids songs Rainbow Parade, Underwater Jubilee, The Skiing Song, and Dragon Kin on all major streaming platforms! Learn more about Emma's projects on her website: www.ecookmusic.com/musicwithkids

Queen City Cut Ups is an exciting acoustic band representing Burlington, VT. Their music blends bluegrass, cajun, country, swing, and old-time into the collective ‘Americana’ sound. While honoring the heritage of time-tested American roots music, this group is blazing a direct path into the future with their unique approach to performance. Sweet vocal harmonies, fiery picking and a strong, meaningful song list are things you can expect when you enjoy the Queen City Cut Ups.

Come on out to the back porch of the donut house to hear some lovely and raucous music on a Wednesday afternoon! The Meatpackers are basically local celebrities. They have been playing together for decades and honestly have so much fun doing so, it’s contagious. They like to call their music a mix of bluegrass, gospel and redneck, with vocal harmonies, guitar, mandolin, stand-up-base, lap steel and the occasional fiddle.

Danny & The Parts are native to the Burlington Vermont area. Taking from local talent, Danny & The Parts holds down an original Honky-Tonk rhythm and feel, reminiscent of Americana at its best. Sweeping vocal and and harmonic melodies twangy tele-caster guitar magic create wildly new atmospheric sound.

Come on out to the apple orchard to hear Otter Creek, a local bluegrass band founded in 2021 by five friends over a shared love of bluegrass and old-time music! Bring the family, bring you dancing feet, come and enjoy some lovely music with a lovely view and a donut!