Vermont International Festival

Though winter hasn’t officially begun, the cold weather may have some folks longing for faraway destinations. How about touring the world in a weekend — without leaving Chittenden County? Billed as offering “the world at your doorstep,” the 26th annual Vermont International Festival is a vibrant melting pot of sights, smells, tastes and sounds from across continents. Attendees can admire handcrafted goods, bask in the beat of world music and dance, and expand their sartorial sensibilities at Saturday’s international fashion show. Mouthwatering eats from France, India, Ethiopia and beyond sustain festivalgoers for three days of cultural exploration.