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.

Soap Making Workshop

February 23, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Make bar soap in the same method that’s been used for hundreds of years in this 2 hour workshop. Participants will learn how to make soap in the castile method using either olive oil or tallow. The cost of the workshop not only includes a loaf of bar soap (10-12 bars), but also the knowledge and tools needed to continue making soap on your own. This minimally processed soap is free from harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients, making it gentle on skin, suitable for sensitive skin types, and can be used for a variety of cleaning purposes including washing your body, hair, clothes, and even surfaces in your home.

Cost: $75 per person

Location: NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive East Charleston, VT

Website: https://www.northwoodscenter.org/wordpress/events/