This year’s festival features a great variety of local grillers, providing delicious food and convenience! See below for a list of vendors, and stay tuned to this page as we update it with many more!
Friday Night: The Kickoff BBQ
Presented by Sauced BBQ | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Start the weekend right with a classic Vermont cookout! Before you head to the Lawson’s Microbrew Tent, join us for a hearty meal designed to fuel your festival spirit.
The Plate: Juicy BBQ Chicken, signature coleslaw, salt potatoes, and cornbread.
Options: A delicious, chef-selected vegetarian entree or kid’s meal is available.
Price: $20 per dinner.
⚠️ Pro Tip: Dinner is by pre-order only. Secure your Friday Night Tickets by 9:00 AM on April 27th to join the feast!
Lawson’s Microbrew Tent
Friday from 5:00 - 9 pm
Saturday from Noon - 9 pm
Craft Beer, Live Music & Community
The social heart of the festival is back! Whether you’re fresh off the river or just looking to enjoy a world-class Vermont brew, the Lawson’s Microbrew Tent at the Arlington Common is the place to be. Sip on a broad, curated selection of celebrated Vermont craft beers, along with select wines and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages. It’s the perfect "après-fishing" spot to relax and swap stories with fellow enthusiasts. New for this year, we’re bringing the vibe to life with live music by local bands and performers playing throughout the afternoon and evening. Grab a drink, find a seat, and soak up the sounds of the valley. Don’t miss food with local Sauced BBQ!
The beer tent and vendor barn are family-friendly and do not require a wristband purchase to enter.
Saturday Morning
Breakfast Grill
8 am - 9:30 am
Enjoy a hot-off-the-grill egg sandwich with your choice of sausage or bacon on a bagel or English Muffin. Cash only.
Saturday Lunch: The Burger Grill
Presented by Sauced BBQ | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Take a break from the casting ponds and head over to the Lawson’s Microbrew Tent for the ultimate festival lunch. There is nothing quite like the aroma of a charcoal grill paired with the crisp mountain air of the Battenkill Valley.
The local pitmasters at Sauced BBQ are firing up the open-air grills to serve a quintessential Vermont backyard BBQ. Whether you’re fueling up for an afternoon masterclass with Tom Rosenbauer or just soaking up the live music, this is the place to be.
Juicy, flame-grilled burgers, snap-casing sausages with peppers, and classic hot dogs, all served hot off the grates. French Fries or chips, too, of course!
Grab a fresh "Sip of Sunshine" or a "Little Wolf" from Lawson’s Finest Liquids to wash it all down.
Relax at our communal tables, swap stories of the morning's hatches, listen to live music, and enjoy the lively "après-fishing" atmosphere.
Note: Lunch is open to the public and does not require a festival wristband. Cash accepted at the grill.
Tent, Arlington Common Campus
Night with Sauced BBQ
Saturday Night: The Grand Finale Feast
Presented by Sauced BBQ | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The culinary highlight of the weekend! Gather with fellow anglers and artists to celebrate the spirit of the Battenkill over a steak tip dinner. Gather with fellow anglers and artists to celebrate the spirit of the Battenkill over a steak tip dinner.
The Main Event: Tender, flame-seared Steak Tips marinated to perfection.
The Comfort: Creamy Macaroni & Cheese, sweet corn, and a fresh roll.
Options: Hearty vegetarian entree available upon request.
Price: $22 per dinner.
🎟️ Tickets are required! Don't miss out on the final banquet.
Purchase your Saturday Dinner Tickets by 9:00 AM on April 27th.
Saturday Morning: Riverside Fuel
Wake up with the valley’s best brew. Sexy Lama Coffee specializes in small-batch roasting right here in the heart of Vermont. Stop by for a sustainable, perfectly roasted cup of caffeine before the morning presentations begin.
Saturday, May 2 9 am- 12 pm
Small batch coffee roasters in the heart of Vermont with a focus on sustainability.