Our Story
About Us
Welcome to Top Hat Entertainment, where every celebration gets its perfect soundtrack! Based in South Burlington, Vermont, we’ve been igniting joy and bringing people together since 1996.
Back then, we set out with one goal: to create an entertainment company that truly listens, adapts, and delivers exactly what you imagine. Over the years, we’ve grown, not just in experience, but in heart.
We're all about
Events That Feel Like You
We believe every event deserves to feel unique. Whether it’s a wedding, a corporate party, a fundraiser, or a private gathering, we offer:
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Expert DJs who mix your favorite tracks and keep the dance floor alive
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Photo booths (including Magic Mirror!) for those spontaneous moments
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Trivia nights, karaoke fun, inflatables, obstacle courses, and more
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Custom lighting and staging designed to match your vibe
We’re totally into collaboration: we talk (in person, on Zoom, Facetime, or phone) until we know your vision inside out — and then we bring it to life.
Passionate People, Diverse Talents
Meet Our Team
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Accolades
Awards
At Top Hat Entertainment we not only work hard to make your event perfect but also have a firm belief in giving back to our community. Last year alone we made contributions or donated/discounted our services for over 75 charitable events. We have been fortunate to have been recognized for our efforts with the following awards:
- 2006 Business of the Year for under 100 employees.
- 2006 Organization of the Year from the Vermont Special Olympics.
- 2007 Magic Hat Mardi Gras “Arthur O’Connor Best Float”, and 2008 and 2009 Mardi Gras People’s Choice Award.
Other Recognitions
Top Hat Entertainment has also received recognition from the following organizations:
- Make a Wish Foundation
- Tour De Cure
- Boys and Girls Club of Burlington
- American Heart Association
- VNA of Chittenden County
- Camp Ta-Kum-Ta
- King Street Youth Center
- Straight Talk Vermont
- Ronald McDonald House
- Shriner’s Circus
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- South Burlington Youth Baseball
- March of Dimes
- YMCA
- Fleming Museum
- Humane Society
- Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Convention
- South Burlington Recreation Department
- Green Mountain Baseball League
- St. Albans Volunteer Fire Department
- DARE Programs
- United Way
- Williston Respite House
- Essex Teen Center
- Chamberlin Elementary School Fundraiser
- South Burlington High School Fundraiser
- Essex Junction High School Fundraiser
- Lund Family Center
Partners & Collaborators
Collaborators
Creating spectacular events means that we get to work a number of wonderful venues, institutions, and professionals. Here are just a few of the partners we have collaborated with:
- All Souls Interfaith Gathering
- Basin Harbor Club
- Burlington Country Club
- The DoubleTree
- Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center
- The Essex
- Equinox Resort and Spa
- Grand Isle Lakehouse
- Green Mountain Inn
- The Green River Inn
- Hampton Inn
- Higher Ground
- The Hildene, Manchester
- The Hilton, Burlington
- Jay Peak Resort
- The Inn at The Round Barn Farm
- Lilac Inn
- Moose Meadow Lodge
- Mountain Meadows Lodge
- Mountain Top Resort
- Nectars Restaurant & Bar
- Northern Lights
- The Old Lantern
- The Ponds – Bolton Valley Resort
- Stowehof Inn
- Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
- Stowe Mountain Lodge
- Sugarbush Resort
- Trapp Family Lodge
- Topnotch Resort
- Vermont National Country Club
- The West Monitor Barn
- The West Mountain Inn
- The Woodstock Inn & Resort
Photographers
- Andy Duback Photography (Andy Duback)
- Barrie Fisher Photographers (Barrie Fisher)
- Beltrami Studios (Bryan Yager)
- Garrentee Photography (Garren Poirier)
- Portrait Gallery (Jeff and Wendy MacGlaughlin)
- Studio on Main (Mike & Idena Beach)
WEDDING & EVENT CONSULTANTS:
- Julie Olson
- NJoy Event Planning (Nancy Jeffries-Dwyer)
- Piper Designs (Jenna Emrich)
- Rachel Vitagliano Events
- Wild Fern Boutique (Chelsea & Cassie)
- Vermont Made Weddings (Susan Thompson)
- VT Enchanted Events (Jackie Watson)
CATERERS:
- Catering by Dale (Dale / Garrett)
- Cloud 9 Catering (Sarah Moran)
- Let’s Pretend Catering (Liane Mendez and Daniel Samson)
- Spice of Life Catering (Matthew Pearsall and Maggie Barch)
OFFICIANT / JUSTICE OF THE PEACE:
- Annie Alexander-Kramer
802-433-1293
annie@pwshift.com - Greg Trulson
802-244-5378
greg@moosemeadowlodge.com
LIMOUSINES:
- Ethan Allen Coachworks (Mike Rooney)
- My Daddy’s Caddy (Caroll Spelke)
WEDDING SUPPLIES:
Tent / Rentals:
- Vermont Tent Company (Mike Lubas)
Community Service
At Top Hat Entertainment, we take our community involvement very seriously. We’ve DJed events for Vermont Special Olympics (including the Penguin Plunge), Camp Ta Kum Ta since the year 2000, and have helped out the Make a Wish Foundation since the mid-1990s. We’ve helped with fundraisers for the American Cancer Society, The Boys and Girls Club of Burlington, and the King Street Youth Center. In addition to our charitable work, we sponsor local sporting leagues, such as the Green Mountain Baseball League, as well as South Burlington and Grand Isle Little Leagues. We are also proud to support professional organizations, including Vermont Vows and the Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals.
Organizations We Support:
Creating spectacular events means that we get to work a number of wonderful venues, institutions, and professionals. Here are just a few of the partners we have collaborated with:
- King Street Youth Center
- Vermont Special Olympics
- Penguin Plunge
- Make a Wish Foundation
- Camp Ta Kum Ta
- Green Mountain League Baseball – Vermont Green Mountain Baseball League: The Green Mountain League is proudly sponsored by Top Hat Entertainment, and is Vermont’s only 18+ men’s baseball league.
- Vermont Black Sox – Vermont men’s baseball team that Top Hat Entertainment directly sponsors.
- South Burlington Youth Baseball
- Vermont Vows
- Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals
- Community Sailing Center
- Wedding Book
Secure Your Spot
Book Your Event Today
Top Hat Entertainment brings the music, energy, and expertise to make your event unforgettable. Reserve your DJ now and let us craft a seamless, fun, and memorable experience, tailored to your unique celebration.