BURKE AREA EVENTS
Farmers' Markets, the Strawberry Festival, VT Children's Theater performances, The Annual Burke Fall Festival, WinterBike.... events of all sorts happen in and around Burke. Moonlit snowshoe treks, live music performances, seasonal parades, craft fairs, Open Studios weekend, snowmobile drag races...it's all here! To keep up to date on local happenings and special deals, sign up for the monthly Burke enewsletter.
From October - March, enjoy ice skating at Chester Arena - check their website for Public Skate times and other events.
The Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury also features a range of events every week including independent film showings, classic films, theater, opera performances, live music as well as classes and workshops for all ages. Check out their Events Calendar to see what's going on.
For event listings in other Northeast Kingdom towns, visit www.nekchamber.com.
Northeast Kingdom Gravel Tour
June 5, 2025 - June 8, 2025
Join Olympic Bronze medalist Georgia Gould and former pro Sara Bresnick for an all-inclusive gravel bike tour in the beautiful Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.
Show up ready to ride, and leave the rest to us! During your stay, our professional chefs will prepare delicious, hearty and wholesome meals with locally sourced ingredients. Our home base will be a sprawling 10 acre trailside property situated on the outskirts of East Burke Village. The house is a former 4000 square foot Inn with private bathrooms accompanying each bedroom. There is ample room to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the Kingdom. Feel free to enjoy spectacular views of Burke Mountain from the patio, stroll down to the river, hone your foosball skills, curl up by the fire or just enjoy the sanctuary of your own room.
Each day we will explore the area’s finest dirt roads, riding through farmland, forest and classic New England small towns. We’ll cruise the countryside, stop at local farm stands and country stores to refuel, climb twisty mountain roads and skirt the most beautiful lakes and ponds in the region. The Northeast Kingdom boasts some of the best gravel riding in the world, you will not be disappointed!
We will offer multiple route options, so you can decide each day how much riding you want. Rides will range from 15-40 miles which translates to roughly 1.5-3.5 hours on the bike. Sara and Georgia will be guiding each day and will provide instruction as needed to improve on-the-bike skill and confidence.
After your ride, stroll down to the river, hit the trails for a hike or enjoy the breathtaking views of Burke Mountain from alongside the fire pit.
Off the bike activities may include a cooking class, yoga, local beer/wine tasting, cheese tasting and complimentary massage.
Location: East Burke, VT 
Website: https://idyllcycling.com/gravel-tours
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