New York, New York
August 16 & 17, 2005

Vermont 's Best Come to NYC for Two Day August Showcase

Over two hundred Vermont products are coming to New York City for a first-ever, BEST OF VERMONT SHOWCASE on August 16-17, 2005 . For the first time in over a century, a canal schooner from Vermont will arrive in Manhattan, laden with Vermont goods and good will, and will kick off this celebration of great food, activities and family fun.

Celebrate with us in this two-day extravaganza of demonstrations, free samplings, games, prizes, raffles, and more. Come visit four sensational show rooms featuring art, furniture, foods, products and collectibles from the Green Mountain State .

EVENT INFORMATION

WHO: Over 200 Vermont companies - including Mark Lackley, Furniture Maker of Quechee, Vermont.

Brought to you by the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing, the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, and the family farm owners of Cabot Creamery, makers of "The World's Best Cheddar".

WHAT: BEST OF VERMONT SHOWCASE (see details at Cabot's website)

WHEN: Tuesday, August 16th from 8AM to 6PM; Wednesday, August 17th from 8AM to 4PM

WHERE: World Financial Center above Battery Park City

Captions:

(Bottom Left): Mark's Poker Table, which will be on display in the "Sports Room" at the event.

(Bottom Right):  Mark's Games Table (Cherry and tiger maple, 30" H x 21 1/2" W x 21 1/2" D, $1800) and Lackley Chairs, also on display in the "Sports Room"