WELCOME GUIDE
We’re so glad you’re joining us for the first annual Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival! We have so much lined up for you: keynote speakers, workshops, casting competitions, and vendors. Not to mention the craft beer tent and live music! All of this is set against the beautiful backdrop of the Battenkill and the gem of Arlington, VT. We’ve put together this guide to help you make the most of your visit.
Before you grab waders and pack bags:
Lodging
Get your rooms or campsites soon before they fill up! Please see our lodging page for local options. If you would like more recommendations, please email us at info@vtflyfest.com, and we will be happy to help.
Food and Dining
Don’t wait until the weekend to figure out where you are eating!
Arlington is a small town, a 15-minute drive from neighboring towns, so reserving dinner plans is encouraged. Sign up by April 29th at 9 am on our website. We have a couple of on-campus options for lunch, Hound Dogs at the Common campus and Arlington Lions Fish Fry (presale tickets) at the Arlington Rec Park.
Once you are here:
Parking
The Arlington Common, located at 3938 Route 7A, Arlington, VT, is the host and Festival headquarters for the Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival. There is no parking on campus except for designated handicap parking spaces. Parking is available at the Yellow Barn, and a shuttle service is provided to transport you to all the activities between the Yellow Barn, Arlington Common campus, and Arlington Rec Park on Saturday. There is also ample street parking available along Route 7A and Church and School Streets (please refrain from parking on the grass). Parking is also available in front of the Arlington Inn, the Town Hall, and the Bank of Bennington parking lots. Do not park on Route 313.
Shuttles
Shuttles will run continuously during the day on Saturday between the Arlington Recreation Park, the Yellow Barn Parking Lot, and the Arlington Common.
Onsite Information
The registration and information desk will be in the Watkins House at The Arlington Common. You must check in here to receive your festival bracelets or tickets, which are required to enter any of the festival events.
Registration Hours
Friday 9 am-7 pm
Saturday 9 am-7:30 pm
Sunday 9 am-12 noon
Dog Policy
Dogs are welcome, provided they are leashed at all times and accompanied by their owners. No dogs are allowed in the buildings unless they are service dogs. Please find the dog station, which provides water and pet waste supplies.
Events and Locations
You will need to show your Festival bracelet to enter any workshops, presentations, and the Fly Tyer Discovery Center.
Lawson’s Beer Tent
Friday and Saturday Nights
Friday 4 pm-9 pm; Saturday 12 pm-9 pm
Arguably Vermont's finest brewery, Lawson’s, will be the exclusive beer provider for the BFFF4. Talk to the brewers, sample their award-winning beers, and enjoy an incredible weekend in SW Vermont.
The Lawson’s Microbrew Tent will feature a broad selection of great VT craft beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages. Delicious food is available on-site from local grillers, Sauced BBQ on Friday and Saturday nights. We suggest buying dinner tickets by April 27th. If you miss out on Sauced BBQ, nearby takeout from the Dairy Barn or Ramuntos can be brought into the tent.
At the tent, you can purchase drink tokens at the front table.
Live Music
We have bands performing on Friday and Saturday nights (Kind Bud and Mixed Roots) in the Performance Hall, and purchased beverages are permitted to be taken into the Hall. Music tickets are not included in the festival wristband, unless you have a VIP or All Access wristband.
Questions?
If you have questions about accommodations and travel, email info@vtflyfest.com. Once you’re in Arlington, stop by the Registration Desk (Watkins House at the Common) with any questions regarding the Festival.
See you in Arlington!