The 2025 Bennington Trailfest will be on July 26, 2025 The event is RAIN OR SHINE!

Free food and entertainment, info tables, used gear swap, “trail of fortune” prize giveaway, and more. Hiker and local event combined! The event is held at the Bennington Community Recreation Center located at 655 Gage Street from noon to 2:30 pm. A used gear exchange is new at this year’s event and there is free camping available Friday and Saturday nights, with a shuttle provided to and from Trailfest and the Route 9 A.T. trailhead.