EVENTS
GAY of the DEAD DANCE PARTY
Dress up as your favorite gay monster and come shake dat, as we celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. Grab a friend and join us at Blackbird for a spooky dance party with live DJ, drink specials, lit fire pit and more. $5 cover charge, 21+ only. Please remember ID's. Proceeds benefit Northeast Kingdom Rainbow Coalition.
Tapas and Trivia Every Sunday!
Join us each Sunday starting October 13th, 2024 for scrumptious Tapas and Trivia night! Each week will feature a new special guest trivia host and a rotation of delicious tapas (regular menu is also available). Restaurant opens a 5pm, trivia starts a 6pm so grab your spot! All ages are welcome!
Interested in joining the list of rad hosts? Email Lee directly at lee@blackbirdbistrovt.com. Hosts enjoy free food and drinks and all the fame any local can handle!
DIRT BAG DRAG @ HILLSIDE FARM
Celebrate rural queers at the Dirt Bag Drag and Barn Dance Fundraiser this Saturday at Hillside Farm- 1056 Barton Rd Glover, VT!
Enjoy an amateur Drag Contest of local yahoos featuring Vermont's hottest host Emoji Nightmare and MC Bradd Clitt.
Sign up to perform or grab a spot in the audience. Cash bar provided by Blackbird's sweet ass mobile bar! Raffle and prizes, 18+ only, and $10-20 suggested donation for admission. All proceeds go to benefit the Northeast Kingdom Rainbow Coalition.
A Red Dance Party
Load up your besties and come shake off the winter at a red themed dance party. Celebrate the arrival of spring with DJ Mark Shottes and the crew at Blackbird! 21+ only, $10 cover, fireside ping pong and drink specials.
Summer 2024 Food and Cocktail Menu Release
Fresh off the press-a new menu drop! Come see what new goodies await you this summer at the Bistro! Fresh new dishes sit arm and arm with some of your favorite Blackbird staples all summer long! NOT TO BE MISSED- a sly new Cocktail List that’ll knock yer socks off! Plus Vermont craft beers and hand selected wines! Summer here we come!!
Total Solar Eclipse 2024
Join us at the Craftsbury Farmhouse to witness and celebrate this spectacular cosmic event! On April 8th, 2024 Northeast Vermont will land in the path of totality as the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun. The eclipse will begin around 2pm and reach maximun totality at precisely 3:20pm. Grab your spot on the back lawn as we witness this rare occasion. Whetstone Cafe will be opening for breakfast and lunch service at 8-1pm with Blackbird Bistro opening for early dinner service from 3-9pm. Eclipse compliant goggles available. Enjoy a warm campfire, dinner and drink specials with friends!
Easter Dinner
Load the whole family up in the woodie and head down to the Bird! We’ll have delicious Easter dinner, dessert and drink specials for the whole gang.
Featuring mouth watering Memphis Style Beef Brisket, roast asparagus w/feta vinaigrette and crisp smashed potato w/a caper gremolata. Or try our BBQ House Smoked Pork Rib Sandwich with choice of side. Plus, for the kiddos- hot dogs galore, fingers and fries or grilled ham and cheese toastie with tater tots! Wrap it all up with fresh Strawberry Shortcake or Flourless Chocolate Torte!
Spend Easter out of the kitchen and relaxing with a libation. No worry, no dishes, no fuss.
Happy Ireland Day Weekend
Tag along with us all weekend long, Thursday through Sunday, as we celebrate the Irish! Our menu will be loaded with traditional goodies like Guinness, Reubens, Fish and Chips, Pulled Pork, Irish Whiskey cocktails and more! Slaint!🍀
March Madness Specials
It’s March Madness here at the bistro and we have a plethora of juicy specials for ya’ll birdies to enjoy. For the entire month we will be offering $1 wings, $6 select beers, and $10 select cocktails. PLUS-brand new to the line up- house made Smoked Pork Belly over Jasper Hill Mac-n- Cheese or Fully Loaded Tater Tot Macho Nachos! Vegetarian options also available! Lets wrap this winter up with an a flavor filled month in great company. ❤️
Ping Pong Night
Grab a friend and join us on our heated patio this Saturday! All ages welcome. Sign up begins at 5pm. Enjoy food and drink specials with our faulous community. All participants enter their name to win the Grand Slam Prize in April! Show us your moves this Saturday!!