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Do Good Fest is held annually on the sloping lawn at National Life Group, which is a beautiful natural amphitheater.

Getting Here

 

Address: 1 National Life Drive
Montpelier, VT 05604

Get Google Maps directions here.

From New York, Massachusetts and Points South
From I-91 or I-93, take I-89 North. Once in Vermont, take Exit 8 (Montpelier). After exiting, you are on Memorial Drive. At the first traffic light, take a right onto National Life Drive. The main entrance will be the third driveway on the left-hand side. Follow signs to visitor parking.

From the North
Follow I-89 South to Exit 8. After exiting, you are on Memorial Drive. At the first traffic light, take a right onto National Life Drive. The main entrance will be the third driveway on the left-hand side. Follow signs to visitor parking.

Festival Map

Our 2026 festival map is coming soon! To get an idea of what to expect, click or tap the image above to download a hi-res version of last year’s festival map.

Free Shuttle Route

On-site parking will be limited. If you can carpool, that would be most excellent. See off-site parking options and the route of the free Do Good Fest shuttle on the above. You can also park in any public space in downtown Montpelier...and don’t forget to visit the local businesses while you’re there!

FAQs

General

  • Do Good Fest is held on the lawn at National Life Group.

    1 National Life Drive
    Montpelier, VT 05604

    Travel information can be found at the top of this page.

  • July 11, 2026.

    Gates open at 1:30 PM, and the show starts at 2:00 PM. The festival should end around 9:30 PM. For more information, including set times, visit our lineup page.

  • Stay tuned for our 2026 Do Good Fest lineup!

  • This year’s Do Good Fest will benefit the National Life Peace of Mind Fund, which has been established to distribute all proceeds to five statewide organizations that provide support to youth struggling with their mental health, one of our core causes. The five nonprofits include:

  • No, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed for a perfect sunny day! The show goes on even if there’s rain.

    If there are severe storms, we’ll have to suspend the performances until the weather passes.

  • Absolutely – families and children of all ages are more than welcome! Plus, kids aged 5 and under get free admission.

  • Yes! We have ADA-specific entrances to Do Good Fest: one at gate B behind the stage, and the other in the front of our office building. Note that there is significant walking distance between the ADA entrance and the stage.

    Please contact us if you have any additional questions or need assistance.

    • Sunscreen and sunglasses

    • Chairs

    • Blankets

    • Hats

    • Strollers

    • Backpacks/purses (will be searched prior to entering the gates)

    • Sneakers or other comfortable footwear

    • As many flower crowns as you own!

    • Empty, refillable water bottles/Camelbaks (must be non-glass)

    • A valid driver's license or ID if you're 21+

    • Prescription medicine (please make sure to show a photo ID)

    • A small cooler (max size 16 quarts, or 16" wide x 12" deep x 12" tall - subject to search)

    • Large coolers (anything bigger than 16 quarts, or 16" wide x 12" deep x 12" tall)

    • Weapons of any kind

    • Fireworks/explosives (but don't worry! We've got an awesome fireworks show planned for the end of the day)

    • Cigarettes, tobacco, or Juuls/vape pens of any kind

    • Illegal substances

    • Pets, with the exception of service animals.

    • Tents

    • Alcohol (we will have a beer garden on site)

    • Professional cameras

    • Drones

    • Glass containers of any kind

    • A bad attitude

  • We’ll be sharing the 2026 festival map soon! To give you an idea of what to expect, click or tap here to download a hi-res version of last year’s festival map.

Ticketing

  • Advance general admission tickets to Do Good Fest are a minimum $10 donation per ticket. Prices will increase to a minimum $20 per ticket on the day of the festival.

    VIP Experience tickets are a minimum $200 donation.

    We encourage you to contribute more if you’re able to do so. All proceeds will be distributed to six Vermont nonprofits working to protect youth mental health.

Parking

  • We’ve got room for about 1,200 cars right here on the grounds. We’ll also be running a free Express Shuttle with pickup locations at City Hall, State Street, Montpelier High School and the Department of Labor to the Do Good Fest site. The shuttle will run on a regular schedule to and from the festival grounds starting at 12:30 PM

    Finally, purchase a VIP ticket and you'll receive a parking spot that's only steps away from the festival.

  • Not to worry. We’ll be running a free Express Shuttle with pickup locations at City Hall, State Street, Montpelier High School and the Department of Labor to the Do Good Fest site. The shuttle will run on a regular schedule to and from the festival grounds starting at 12:30 PM.

    We also have all sorts of travel information compiled at the top of this page.

Experience

  • Each year, we host a variety of food trucks, local restaurants, and world-class breweries who will be serving up pizza, burgers, Greek food, Mexican food, creemees, and everything in between. Check out this year’s food vendors here.

  • Many food/drink vendors are cash only. Attendees who purchase a VIP ticket will enjoy a free buffet inside the National Life building.

  • We encourage you to bring a refillable, non-glass water bottle/container to cut down on plastic. Make sure to check out the water stations on site, where you can refill your container if needed.

  • Our number one priority is making sure Do Good Fest attendees have a safe experience. Should you need medical assistance, you can find the first aid tent at the top of the hill next to the merch table (click or tap here for more information). We have paramedics on site if you're having a medical emergency during the fest.

Be a Part

  • If you’re a local food vendor who would like to participate, click or tap here to complete our food vendor application.

    If you’re a nonprofit organization, please note that we will not be accepting applications for our nonprofit village this year. As the event has grown, so has the demand in participating in it. To better manage expectations and demand, participation in the Village will be by invitation only in 2026. 

  • Sponsorships for 2026 are now closed.

  • Please contact Beth Rusnock at BRusnock@nationallife.com.