First Night Montpelier--get your buttons now!

First Night Montpelier is coming up soon with dozens of great acts and activities from 1pm till midnight on December 31st. You won't want to miss the fireworks, parade, early ice skating, hat making workshop, and more! But get your buttons soon. Prices go up on December 31st.

Button Prices:

• Before New Year’s Eve: $10 for single button OR $40 for family pack (5 buttons)

NOTE—PRICES GO UP ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT!

• Day of festival: $12 for single button OR $50 for family pack (5 buttons)

Note: Children 5 and under free

Advance sale button locations:

• Montpelier: Capitol Stationers, Coffee Corner, City Hall, Hunger Mountain Coop, Minuteman Press, Montpelier Visitors Center, Shaw’s, The Times Argus
  
• Calais: Maple Corners Store
  
• East Montpelier: CP Dudley Store
  
• Barre: Barre Books, Hannaford’s, Price Chopper, The Times Argus, The World
  
• Waterbury: Merchant’s Bank
  
• Northfield: Northfield Pharmacy

Day of Event button sales locations:

NOTE—NOT ALL VENUES WILL HAVE BUTTONS FOR SALE!

Buttons will be on sale only at the following venues on December 31:

• Montpelier City Hall
  
• City Center
  
• Union Elementary School
  
• Christ Church
  
• Central Vermont Civic Center – only from 1-3 PM (during free skating with FN button)

Schedule of Events:

Online at www.mdca.org and http://www.montpelier-vt.org/attractions/1st_night_08/

In the December 26 issue of The World and at all button sales locations

Highlights: Parade at 8 PM
Fireworks at 8:30 PM
Free skating at Civic Center with a First Night button from 1-3 PM

Food and Refreshments:

• City Center – 3:00-7:30 PM: Food Court features variety of foods from local vendors.
  
• Bethany Church – 4:30–7:00 PM: Chili Supper served in the Fellowship Hall.
  
• Trinity Church -- 4:00-7:00 PM: Lasagna Dinner served in the Community Room.
  
• City Hall Auditorium – 3:00-Midnight: Snacks and beverages

Weather

First Night performances take place regardless of weather. Remember to dress warmly!

Volunteers Needed:

Get free admission to First Night plus a complimentary meal in exchange for volunteering for two hours. Positions available for individuals, couples and families. Call Jen Pelletier at 828-3293 or e-mail jpelletier@vermontartscouncil.org for information

First Night Central

First Night Information is available on the MDCA’s website at www.mdca.org or by calling 223-9604. The First Night/MDCA office is located on the first floor of Montpelier City Hall.