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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 events in neighboring towns of Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury, please visit www.lyndonvermont.com and www.discoverstjvt.com.   For event listings in other Northeast Kingdom towns, visit www.nekchamber.com.

 

 


 

November 2024

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November 1, 2024
Kids J-Bar Challenge





 Join us 3 Sundays in January for challenging fun on the hill!


Location: Burke Mountain, Sherburne Lodge Rd., East Burke Map it

Website: https://skiburke.com/events-and-activities/event-calendar




November 1, 2024 - November 2, 2024
SOLO Wilderness First Aid Certification





 $200 per person - tuition only
The two-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is SOLO's most popular creating a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Initially offered in 1975, this course was the first of its kind in the United States, and it is the curriculum upon which all other backcountry medicine courses are based. This is a great course for mountain bikers, hikers, climbers, backpackers, backcountry skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts who venture out for day and weekend trips.


  


Location: Kingdom Adventures Mountain Guides, East Burke, VT Map it

Phone: 802-274-4112
Email: kamountainguides@gmail.com
Website: http://www.kamountainguides.com/services.html




November 2, 2024
Fallback Festival





 This event is a culmination of the annual Chili Cookoff Contest, combined with a Brewfest and endurance challenge.

Attracting talented cooks from the NEK and beyond, the Chili Cookoff alone is worth attending. Add a chance to drink some local brews from Red Barn Brewing, St. Johnsbury Distillery, and more and you have an epic afternoon. Sign up for the Endurance Challenge that starts at 10 if you want to be extra hungry come chili time.

The leaves will be off the trees, so come and celebrate stick season and get ready for the time change with your friends and neighbors.

Thanks to local NEK and Vermont businesses, we will also have an incredible raffle. Outdoors we will have a bonfire, cornhole, and more!


Location: Lyndon Outing Club, 1580 Lily Pond Rd. Lyndonville, VT Map it

Website: https://www.facebook.com/LyndonOutingClub




November 3, 2024
Ski Swap
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM





 Annual Ski Swap.  Drop off donations Nov. 1st from 3-5pm and Nov. 2nd from 9-11am

 


Location: Burke Town School, Burke Hollow Rd., West Burke Map it

Email: burkeschoolpto@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=981747140422908&set=a.488159303115030




November 9, 2024 - November 10, 2024
SOLO Wilderness First Responder Recertification





 $200 per person
Wilderness Medical Associates; Wilderness Medicine Institute; University of Vermont; Aerie Backcountry Medicine; Wilderness Medicine Outfitters; Wilderness Medicine Training Center; and Remote Medical International certifications are recognized by SOLO for WFR recertification.


  


Location: Kingdom Adventures Mountain Guides, East Burke, VT Map it

Phone: 802-274-4112
Email: kamountainguides@gmail.com
Website: http://www.kamountainguides.com/services.html




November 10, 2024
Cat Yoga
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM





 We are excited to share that Kingdom Animal Shelter is offering a new experience in the Northeast Kingdom…..
INTRODUCING CAT YOGA!
WHAT IS CAT YOGA?
Every cat lover should try Cat Yoga!
Cat Yoga is a yoga practice that incorporates cats into the yoga routine, allowing you to bond with feline friends while achieving a state of calm and relaxation.

Class size is limited to 7 attendees, so please call to RSVP in advance.


Location: Kingdom Animal Shelter, 1161 Portland St, Saint Johnsbury, VT Map it

Phone: 802-751-5663
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/470854415971964




November 11, 2024 - November 18, 2024
SOLO Wilderness First Responder





  $600 per person - tuition only
This 8-day course is the recognized industry standard for those who work as backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors, mountain guides, river guides, and ski patrollers.


Location: Kingdom Adventures Mountain Guides, East Burke, VT Map it

Phone: 802-274-4112
Email: kamountainguides@gmail.com
Website: http://www.kamountainguides.com/services.html




November 16, 2024
Ben Aresty LIVE
7:00 PM





 Lead singer and songwriter of Aresty Music, Ben Aresty, will be sharing some songs from his recent album at Sweetwater Studio. Aresty's songs are written from a place of authenticity and storytelling from personal life experiences.

Come enjoy an acoustic set, sing along and enjoy the space of connection.

This one-hour setlist will be BY DONATION only and all are welcome.

To listen to the current music by Aresty, please visit Aresty.com and follow Ben's journey of music on IG @aresty.music

Register at www/vagaro.com/sweetwaterstudios


Location: Sweetwater Studios, 135 Sweetwater Lane, East Burke Map it

Website: https://sweetwaterstudiosyoga.com




November 17, 2024
Burke Music Jam
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM





 Music Jam-all are welcome

 


Location: Burke Community Building, 212 School St., West Burke Map it




November 23, 2024
Annual Catamount Benefit Auction
5:30 PM





 Tickets: $75
Tickets include unlimited food and drink!

The Auction for the Arts Gala is hands down the biggest party in town! Featuring a live auction with an exclusive pool of items, live music, dancing, games, hot appetizers, desserts, and an open bar, this gala event brings a sell-out crowd through its doors every November.

Featuring Auctioneer Justin Lander, Entertainment by Tritium Well, Catering by Cafe Sweet Basil, and an open bar!


Location: Caledonia County Food Co-op Space, 502 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, VT Map it

Website: https://www.catamountarts.org/show/details/annual-catamount-benefit-auction




November 23, 2024
Holiday Craft Fair
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM





 Holiday Craft Fair

 


Location: Lyndonville Agway, 6601 Memorial Drive, PO Box 988, Lyndonville,VT Map it

Phone: 802-467-1326




November 26, 2024
Kingdom Choir
7:00 PM





 Tickets: $54, $44, $34, $15 | Students free
Ticket prices include sales tax but do not include any applicable fees.

Save 20% when you buy by October 27. Discount is automatically reflected when you choose your seats.

Seniors and Catamount Arts members save $3.00 when ordering in person with ID at the box office.

London’s Kingdom Choir is best known for their show-stopping gospel-infused performance of Stand By Me at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. More than two billion people watched, instantly catapulting the Choir to worldwide fame.

Formed of individual singers and performers from in and around London, England, The Kingdom Choir is a group of like-minded artists dedicated to creating a sound that demonstrates the community they share. The Kingdom Choir has been performing up and down the country and all around the world for more than 20 years.


Location: Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, 1000 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT Map it

Website: https://www.catamountarts.org/show/details/kingdom-choir/




November 30, 2024
Christmas Bazaar
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM





 WBMCC invites you to attend our Christmas Bazaar. Our event will have a variety of craft items, a white elephant table and a wide variety of raffle baskets! This event will help raise funds for our church renovations in the spring of 2025.


Location: West Burke United Methodist Church, Church St., West Burke Map it

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/962393952316705




November 30, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Holiday Market
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM





 Craft vendors, specialty foods and more

 


Location: Honest to Goodness Farm, 206 Maple Ridge Rd, Newark Hollow, VT Map it

Website: http://www.honesttogoodnessfarm.com




November 30, 2024
Memory Tree Lighting
6:30 PM





 The WBMCC's memory tree gives people the opportunity to honor a loved one that is now with the Lord in heaven with a bright light for the holiday season. Allowing everyone to remember their shine in life. We have a beautiful ceremony with a group prayer, a reading of the names honored on the tree for all to hear.
It is $5 per bulb to honor the memory of your loved one. You can fill out a form, and include payment to be turned in by November 28th. You can either complete the form in person at Sunday services 10 AM or mail them in to the West Burke Methodist Community Church at PO Box 302 West Burke, VT 05871. Checks must be made out to WBUMC for payment.

 


Location: West Burke United Methodist Church, Church St., West Burke Map it

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1536755043868049




November 30, 2024
Northeast Kingdom Craft Fair
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM





 The  Annual Northeast Kingdom Craft Fair is full of artisans, crafters, music, and food! 

We are listed as one of the 10 best Thanksgiving Activities and Events in Vermont by bestthingsvt.com



 


Location: Good Shepherd Catholic School, 121 Maple St., Saint Johnsbury Map it

Website: https://www.facebook.com/northeastkingdomcraftfair/




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