Schedule of events
Illuminate Vermont is a free artisan street festival set in the heart of South Burlington’s growing downtown. Support local artists, artisans, and food producers. Attractions include a setting of winter lights on Market Street, unique handmade products, local artisan food, hot beverages, food trucks, live music, and other performances. No tickets are required for this event. It is free and open to the public.
Friday, April 24, 2026
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You are required to show your ID upon entry if you plan to have a drink or sample any Vermont made liquors, wines, or beer.
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Sticks and Stones | 6-9 pm (DJ 5-6 pm)
For over 10 years, the band has been playing everyone’s favorite modern pop dance music, classic rock, and country rock cover songs. Fronted by the very talented Hayley Stone on vocals, tight bass grooves held down by local music scene veteran Aaron Albee (bass) guitar virtuoso Brian Maple and Dan Parks guitar and vocals and Troy Cyphers (drums and vocals), this band strives to make all of their tunes sound tight and right at every performance! There are no weak links in this lineup and people who come to see this band have said they stayed just to hear what song the band was going to play next. Sticks And Stones features multi vocal talents, jaw dropping guitar work, and stage presence that is sure to grab your attention and keep you dancing all night!
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Jacob Green | 5-7 pm
With energetic rhythms & captivating melodies, Jacob Green's music has been described as "foot stompin' soulful blues, seasoned in swamp roots."
He's opened for National Touring Artists such as: G. Love & Special Sauce, Railroad Earth and Elephant Revival.Cirque de Fuego | 7:30-8 pm
Cirque de Fuego is a Vermont-based fire performance troupe providing event entertainment since 2014. What started as a husband/wife duo quickly became a team of talented artists with varying skill sets to ensure a perfectly curated show for any celebration.
Our shows include fire breathing, fire juggling, partner acrobat fire routines, choreographed pieces, and fire dancing with various props (torches, hoop, fans, poi, and staff). We have our own lighting, sound, and flame effects to create a magical stage wherever your event may be. We also create large-scale burning art for festivals, celebrations, and other events.
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Linda Bassick | 5:30-6:30 pm
Linda Bassick is an early educator and musician who lives in her tiny food forest in Burlington, VT. Using more than 40 years of experience working with children and families in a variety of settings, Linda connects music to learning with kids of all ages. Linda hosts inclusive and welcoming sing-alongs at libraries, cafes, community centers, and retirement homes. She has produced two albums of original music as well as a live children’s album recorded at Radio Bean (© 2015), and Maple’s Busy Morning with Greg Rothwell (© 2022), with two children's books being published associated with Maple. Linda also performs with the 60’s tribute band Mellow Yellow and the all-female rocksteady reggae band Steady Betty.
Sara Grey and Kieron Means | 7-8:30 pm
Once you have heard Sara Grey, you will never forget her. She has a certain quality of voice that compels you to give her your undivided attention. Her voice is both powerful and sweet, with a distinctive and lovely tremolo. It is a voice well-suited to ballads and songs that have travelled across the Atlantic to North America.
Kieron Means is a singer primarily of traditional songs and Delta blues, but also of contemporary songs. He is a remarkable guitar player. He has a great rapport with an audience and has an exceptional professionalism for a young performer. His voice is as smooth as silk, rich and mellow, and he sings to his audience, not in spite of them.
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Josh J Supershow | 5:45-6:30 pm
Where side-splitting comedy meets jaw-dropping stunts
Joe Ferris Caricature | 7-9 pm
Caricature artist
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Illuminate Vermont continues Saturday!
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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You are required to show your ID upon entry if you plan to have a drink or sample any Vermont made liquors, wines, or beer.
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Fran Briand | 5-6:15 pm
Quadra | 6:30-9 pm
“The first time I ever saw the band Quadra was at my high school prom 1983. These four guys, consisting of two sets of brothers, just killed it with an amazing song mix, lush harmonies, and best of all…they seemed to be truly enjoying themselves! Jump ahead through the years and I’ve seen them on cruises, seen them countless times at Vermont’s best outdoor festivals, seen them open for April Wine and Johnny Winter, and once saw them in a very tiny club, in the middle of a winter blizzard, with just six brave people there…and still, they were just having a ball!!! If you enjoy classic rock favorites and deep cuts from the late 60s, 70s, and 80s, and have not seen Quadra, go check them out. If you have, then you know already.”
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Jacob Green | 5-7 pm
With energetic rhythms & captivating melodies, Jacob Green's music has been described as "foot stompin' soulful blues, seasoned in swamp roots."
He's opened for National Touring Artists such as: G. Love & Special Sauce, Railroad Earth and Elephant Revival.Cate Great! | 7 & 8 pm
A multifaceted circus performer, Cate brings her high-energy wit to international and community stages, festivals, and private events around the world. She has performed in 11 countries, engaging audiences of all ages with her clever comedy and captivating, exceptional circus skills.
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Laura Markowitz | 5:30-6:30 pm
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Laura earned her Bachelor's in Music from Indiana University. She discovered Vermont through teaching at the Kinhaven Music School in the mid-1980s and, following stints with the Santiago Philharmonic of Chile, the Florida Orchestra, and the Ohio Chamber Orchestra, moved to Vermont in the early 1990s.
She is a member of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and plays with other ensembles in the area, such as Eleva Chamber Players and the Opera Company of Middlebury.
Laura has a passion for women’s music, last year touring with the all-female Sylvia Quartet, and, this March, playing with the Thalia Trio in concerts that honor women’s history month.
She plays in Duo Dolce with her partner, cellist John Dunlop, performing in a variety of venues across the state. Laura teaches violin and fiddling at her studio space in Richmond.
Mikahely | 7-8 pm
Mikahely hails from the beautiful island of Madagascar, but his music transcends boundaries! A self-taught musician who first picked up the guitar at age 7, he draws inspiration from traditional Malagasy rhythms and lullabies to create his own unique sounds on guitar and valiha (a zither-like instrument made from bamboo). His songs highlight pressing social and environmental issues facing Madagascar and the world, such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, and children's rights. Having toured in Madagascar and Europe, he now brings his music to new audiences in the United States. He is also featured in the documentary Guitar Madagascar.
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Al Getler, Comedian and Ventriloquist | 5:30 pm
Al Getler is a world class ventriloquist and comedian, combining his sharp wit and skills, Al’s show is filled with laughs for audiences of all sizes, age groups and performance venues. Al has appeared on the A&E Networks hundreds of times. In addition, he has been featured on Good Morning America, the Wall Street Journal, and the USA Today newspapers. He has performed in Las Vegas, Atlantic City show rooms, theaters throughout the USA, corporate events, and resorts.
Joe Ferris Caricature | 7-9 pm
Caricature artist
Joy Danila Face Painting | 7-9 pm
Joy has a natural talent for working with children. Each design is hand painted and can vary from a full detailed face mask to smaller, faster designs. Face Painting engages creative spirits and is a great way to entertain kids of all ages!
She teaches private art classes and has worked with children for years. Formally trained in fine arts, Joy attended Hartford Art School (Studio Arts), Fashion Institute of Technology (Fashion Design & Interior Design), and Johnson State College (Arts Education). -