Barn Dance & Silent Auction May 16, 2026

On Saturday, May 16, 6 to 10 pm Dave Rowell is hosting a benefit Barn Dance and Silent Auction at his Brassknocker Farm Barn in East Craftsbury. Funds raised at the event will go to support three local non-profit organizations: the Craftsbury Chamber Players, the Craftsbury Public Library, and the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library.

This year’s dance features The WDEV Radio Rangers for great dance music, and a large silent auction. There will be delicious food for sale, and Blackbird Bistro is returning to provide the cash bar. Due to licensing and insurance restrictions BYOB is not allowed.

Tickets to the Barn Dance are a suggested donation of $10- $20, children 10 years oldand under free. Tickets can be bought in advance or at the door. You can purchase tickets in advance here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-fashioned-barn-dance-tickets-1983388181442?aff=oddtdtcreator

Band

The WDEV Radio Rangers will once again be providing the musical entertainment, and keeping the crowd bouncing the barn floor!

Food Vendors

The Farmer and the Spud and the Craftsbury PTO will be offering food for purchase at the event.

Cash Bar

Blackbird Bar will be hosting a cash bar featuring special drinks from supportive businesses. Hill Farmstead Brewery is donating beer, Vermont Wine Merchants is donating red and white wine, and a full bar menu will be available.