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Event Highlights
MEET BELOVED CHARACTERS
Watch your child’s face light up as they meet characters like Goldilocks, the Three Little Pigs, and Little Red Riding Hood!
EXPLORE, CREATE & PLAY
Led by community favorite organizations, kids can dive into interactive, hands-on activities inspired by timeless fairytales.
SHOP THE MARKETPLACE
Shop story-inspired products, experience special services like whimsical face painting, and enjoy a tasty snack in our fairytale marketplace!
Sensory and Immune-Safe Time
10:00 - 10:30AM
We are committed to making Once Upon a Story accessible to everyone! The first 30 minutes (10:00–10:30 AM) will offer a sensory- and immune-safe environment with universal masking, reduced sensory input, and a quieter atmosphere.
During this time, lights will be lowered and any background music will be off. To ensure a safe space, all vendors, volunteers, and guests will be required to wear properly fitting, CDC approved masks.
Holley Hall is also equipped with an elevator to support individuals with mobility devices or anyone needing additional assistance accessing the event.
Purchase Tickets
Ticket sales are open for our Once Upon a Story event. Don't forget to pre-order tickets at the discounted rate! Tickets will also be available on the day of the event.
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
Become a Sponsor
For questions on how to become an event sponsor, email VLN Director, Kayden Hamlin, at kayden@vermontliteracynetwork.com.
Community Supporters
For just $50, your organization’s name will be proudly displayed at the event for all visitors to see. The Community Supporter option is not a sponsorship tier but it allows us to highlight a wide variety of local businesses and organizations that make our community so special!
Become a Vendor
We welcome a variety of vendors:
Activity Vendors
Booth Fee: $0
Host a fairytale-inspired activity station featuring crafts, games, or hands-on activities that bring stories to life! Local libraries, community organizations, and similar groups are invited to participate.
Product Vendors
Booth Fee: $50
Showcase your products in our Fairytale Marketplace, where families discover story-inspired treasures! Vendors are encouraged to offer items that celebrate fairytales, literacy, and imaginative play like toys, books, and handmade items.
Service Vendors
Booth Fee: $50
Service vendors can add magic to our Fairytale Marketplace with kid-friendly offerings like face painting, balloon animals, or whimsical hair styling.
Food Vendors
Booth Fee: $50
Food vendors can fuel the magic at our Fairytale Marketplace with delicious, kid-friendly options like popcorn, cotton candy, or simple lunch options like hotdogs.
Become a Volunteer
Interested in volunteering at Once Upon a Story? Fill out this quick form, and a member of the Vermont Literacy Network team will be in touch with you soon!