PHOTOS: Rhubarb gets its day in Bennington

Visitors enjoyed meeting animals from Glory B Farm. COURTESY PHOTO BENNINGTON RHUBARB FESTIVAL

Bennington Select Board members, Jim Cleary, Travis McClure, and Tony Parisi, judged the pie contest. COURTESY PHOTO BENNINGTON RHUBARB FESTIVAL

A young fan of the Bennington Conservation Commission. COURTESY PHOTO BENNINGTON RHUBARB FESTIVAL

B.J. and Scott Carbee entering the rhubarb pie contest. COURTESY PHOTO BENNINGTON RHUBARB FESTIVAL

The Rhubarb General Store was open for business before the rain started on Saturday. COURTESY PHOTO BENNINGTON RHUBARB FESTIVAL

Youngsters enjoyed games and activities at the Kids Tent at the Bennington Rhubarb Festival. COURTESY PHOTO BENNINGTON RHUBARB FESTIVAL

Judges had a touch decision to make in the annual Rhubarb Pie Contest. COURTESY PHOTO BENNINGTON RHUBARB FESTIVAL

Members of Bennington Fire and Rescue at the Bennington Rhubarb Festiva. COURTESY PHOTO BENNINGTON RHUBARB FESTIVAL

Published: 06-13-2025 9:52 AM

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The 13th annual Bennington Rhubarb Festival, a fundraiser for GEP Dodge Library Building Fund, took place Saturday despite the weather. Residents braved rain, mud and cool temperatures to sample homemade rhubarb pie, meet local livestock, buy items at the Rhubarb General Store, and hit the library book sale.

“Many thanks to everyone who came and supported us and braved the weather; it was a lot of fun,” said organizer Melissa Clark.

The library hopes to raise funds to make the historic building accessible in the future.

For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/NHRhubarbFestival.