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.

Ride For Mo

May 10, 2025

The Moriah Wilson Foundation invites gravel riders to celebrate the sport Mo loved in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont on May 10th, 2025. All proceeds from registration fees will benefit the Moriah Wilson Foundation: To promote healthy living and community building by supporting organizations dedicated to expanding access to recreation, sports, and educational programs. Take a look at the organizations we supported in 2024 on our website.

This is not a race but a day to join Moriah’s spirit on the roads she grew up on and loved. This event is about bringing the community together with gratitude for life and inspiring each other to face the hard climbs together. All entry fees include a meal & beverage ticket, live music by Brett Hughes and Friends, lawn games, a hand made ceramic mug – made by Kate Gray of GRAYHILL MADE, hydration from Untapped and Skratch, mechanical support from Specialized, and well-marked gravel courses with aid stations.

The post ride celebration will once again take place on the beautiful grounds at The Wildflower along the iconic Darling Ridge Road. Specialized has donated a Mountain or Gravel Bike to be raffled off for the third year in a row! Check out our sponsor list to see who will help make all this happen- we are so grateful for each and every one of you and every rider who participates!

One big change is a new route designed for riders who want something a little shorter with less climbing. This route goes out on Maple Ridge towards Newark with beautiful views. Then dips down and back up to Maple Ridge making a fun lollipop loop with just about 1,600 vertical gain in about 16.5 miles. Thus it’s earned the name: Maple Pop

Location: East Burke, VT

Website: https://moriahwilsonfoundation.org/ride-for-mo-2025