Thursday 4/30 2026

6:00 pm

Opening Cocktail Party: Raise a Glass for the Battenkill!

Watkins House, Arlington Common Campus

Start the festival weekend with a purpose. Join us Thursday night for a high-energy cocktail party to raise money to care for the historic Battenkill and the Arlington Common. Whether you are here for the luxury silent auction, the sneak peek of our art exhibit, “Mountains, Valleys, and Rivers,” or simply to mingle with the angling community, your presence makes a difference.

The cocktail party costs $75 per person. (Includes delicious appetizers, and a cash bar is available. )All attendees must be over 21.

The Galleries: feature fourteen renowned sporting artists from the US and Canada,

Note: This is a 21+ event. Please note that Thursday night tickets are separate from the Friday/Saturday General Admission. .