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Monthly Meetings
Monthly Meetings
ACDC meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Unless noted, we meet in person, with a hybrid Zoom option.
Our in-person location is The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd., Middlebury
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
September 8 - Local Democratic Candidates Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
September 8 - Local Democratic Candidates Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
Hosted by Leicester, Salisbury, and Whiting Democratic Town Committees
Hosted by Leicester, Salisbury, and Whiting Democratic Town Committees
Meet Senate and House candidates for a panel discussion and audience Q&A.
Senator Ruth Hardy - Addison District
Hannah Sessions - Senate candidates, Addison District
Tanya Byker - House candidate, Addison-2 (Cornwall, Goshen, Leicester, Ripton, Salisbury)
Jonathan Hescock - House candidate, Addison-Rutland (Hubbardton, Orwell, Shoreham, Sudbury, Whiting)
All welcome; refreshments provided; handicap accessible
Date: September 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Location: Salisbury Free Public Library, 853 Maple St., Salisbury, VT
Past Events
Past Events
August 11 - Vermont Primary Day
August 11 - Vermont Primary Day
Tomorrow is Primary Day in Vermont!
Democracy begins at the local level, and every vote helps shape the future of our communities, our state, and our country. Whether you are voting in a statewide race or an Addison County contest, we encourage you to take a few minutes to learn about the Democratic candidates and make a plan to cast your ballot. You can see a full list of candidates in our August Newsletter.
If you don’t know where your polling place is, you can find it on the VT Secretary of State’s website: https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/polling-places
If you aren’t registered to vote yet, you can still register at your town clerk’s office or same-day at your polling location.
August 4-8 - Addison County Fair and Field Days
August 4-8 - Addison County Fair and Field Days
Join the Addison County Democrats at this year's Addison County Fair & Field Days! Stop by our booth in the Paquette Building to meet Democratic candidates from across Addison County, connect with local volunteers, and learn how you can get involved.
Whether you're taking a break with cotton candy or cooling off with a Rainbow Ice, we'd love to welcome you, answer your questions, and hear what's important to you.
Date: August 4-8, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 7:00pm ET
Location: Paquette Building, Field Days Rd., New Haven
July 30 - Addison-3 Democratic Candidate Forum
July 30 - Addison-3 Democratic Candidate Forum
Sponsored by the Vergennes and Panton Democratic Committees.
Before casting your vote on Primary Day (August 11), hear from the three Democratic Candidates running to represent the Addison-3 House district (Addison, Ferrisburgh, New Haven, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham).
Ariel Bolles, Michael Kane, and John Stroup will answer moderated questions and community members are encouraged to submit their questions by scanning the QR code on the poster and submitting via an online form.
Date: July 30, 2026
Time: 7:00-9:00pm ET
Location: Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes, VT
Bristol Fourth of July Parade
Bristol Fourth of July Parade
Walk with ACDC
July 4, 2026
Grab your walking shoes, get your waving arm ready, and join ACDC in the Bristol 4th of July Parade!
8AM - Float decorating, meet in the MAUHS parking lot at 8AM to decorate
9-9:30AM - We will start to move the float to the line up spot along Pine St.
9:30-10AM - Line up with us!
10:30 AM - Parade begins!
Parade ends around noon, back at MAUHS where we will break down the float
We encourage everyont to wear an ACDC shirt!
Email chair@addisoncountydems.org if you'd like to join us or would like to purchase a t-shirt!
June 17 - Gubernatorial Candidate Forum in Vergennes
June 17 - Gubernatorial Candidate Forum in Vergennes
The Addison County Dems will NOT be hosting a monthly meeting in June.
We encourage everyone to attend the forum and learn more about the two Democratic candidates for governor, Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards. Questions will range from education and childcare to housing, healthcare, and the environment. There will also be time to take audience questions.
The forum is sponsored by ACLU-VT, Lets Grow Kids Action Fund, Planned Parenthood of Vermont Action Fund, Rights and Democracy, Sierra Club Vermont Chapter, Vermont Conservation Voters, Vermont-NEA, and VPIRG.
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 6:00-7:30pm ET
Location: Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes, VT
Register here: https://vermontconservationvoters.com/event/candidate-forum-democratic-primary-for-governor-2/
Memorial Day Parades
Memorial Day Parades
Walk with ACDC
Middlebury Memorial Day Parade - May 25
Line up at Mahaney Arts Center at 8:30, parade starts around 9:00
Cars need to approach the parking lot from South St. then Porter Field Rd.
Middlebury does not allow campaign signs or campaign tshirts
Please wear an ACDC shirt or a neutral shirt; anyone going to Vergennes can make a costume change on the way!
Vergennes Memorial Day Parade - May 25
Line up at Vergennes Union High School at 9:30/10am, parade starts at 11
Parking is not allowed at the high school; we recommend parking across the street at the shopping center, either in front of Aubuchon Hardware or by Shaw's. Carpool if you can.
Parade ends near the Vergennes green
Vergennes allows political signs and tshirts
April 27 Monthly Meeting (Hybrid)
April 27 Monthly Meeting (Hybrid)
Education Policy
March 18 Monthly Meeting (Hybrid)
March 18 Monthly Meeting (Hybrid)
Education Policy
Due to activity on the House floor on March 18, our Education Policy in VT guest speakers, Rep. Peter Conlon and Rep. Rebecca Holcombe, were unable to participate in our monthly session. We are working to reschedule this event and will post information here and through our email list.
We did continue our monthly meeting, which you can view in the recording here, thanks to Middlebury Community TV.
February 18 Monthly Meeting (Hybrid)
February 18 Monthly Meeting (Hybrid)
Meet the Candidates Forum: Lieutenant Governor
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