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Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
With Psychic Medium and author, Josh Simonds.
A Spirit Gallery to benefit NEKCAN - the Northeast Cancer Auction Network. Tickets at joshsimonds.com.
Location: Catamount Arts Artport, Green Mountain Mall, Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Catamount Arts
Phone: 802-748-2600
Live Music @ the Brew Cabin
Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Lil' Deb and Big Wind - come and interact with this extraordinary vocal group playing, Rockabilly, Texas Swing, Oldies, Blues, Motown, and originals.
Location: Kingdom Brewing,LLC, 353 Coburn Hill Rd, Newport, VT
Contact: Kingdom Brewing, LLC
Phone: (802) 334-7096
The Moose Bike Ride
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 8:00 am
103 mile course - We gather at Mike's Tiki Bar at 8am with a start at 8:30 am. We head north up Route 114 through Island Pond to Bloomfield, then up one of the most beautiful and serene stretches of the Connecticut River before heading back through Canaan, Norton and Island Pond and on to East Burke.
The Moose offers miles and miles of wide open riding, on some of the most “car hungry” roads in Vermont. This is not a sanctioned race. As a “timed event” you must stop at all stop signs and obey traffic lights. But, hey, there are only three stop signs in the entire 103 miles of riding. As for traffic lights – you must yield to oncoming traffic at your left hand turns.
Join our Team Challenge: We break into teams of 3 to 10 and take the fastest three times of each team to determine the winner of The Moose Wheel. It’s a bragging rights thing. But, there’s also some beef jerky for each member of the team. Bring your own team or we can match you up with a team at the time of sign in.
Short Course Moose Loop - For those looking to ride a shorter distance, we start at Essex House in Island Pond at 9:30am and just do the Moose Loop, Norton, Canaan, Bloomfield loop. 67 miles.
Online Registration closes on June 8, 2023 at 5 pm.
This year, day of, walk on registration is welcomed.
Hosted by Kingdom Games.
Location: Mike's Tiki Bar, 44 Belden Hill Road, East Burke, Vermont
Contact: Kingdom Games
Phone: (802) 249-9100
Website: www. kingdomgames.co/the-moose
Juneteenth Pride Ride Celebration
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
12 noon - 2:30pm: Pride Ride at noon with a 10 mile mountain bike ride on trials.
1:45pm - 2:30pm: There will be an opportunity to go on a 20 mile Pride Walk exploring Darling Hill and the views of the Wildflower.
2pm - 5pm: An after-party at the Inn. Music provided by Rangus out of Burlington. John Killacky will be our guest speaker.
There will be booths from local queer businesses and artists. Cost: $25 - $35 for a space. A raffle will take place.
All donations received during this event will go to Pride Center VT.
Location: The Wildflower Inn, 2059 Darling Hill Rd A, Lyndonville, VT
Contact: The Wildflower Inn
Phone: (802) 626-8310
The Conniption Fits
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Join us for the return of the Conniption Fits! This is the first of 2 shows this summer. Get ready to ROCK!
Location: Red Barn Brewing, 2211 U.S. Rte 2, Danville, VT
Contact: Red Barn Brewing
Phone: (802) 227-3031
Veterans Assistance Opportunity
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Time: 11:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Bob Stock, Veterans Outreach Specialist with the South Burlington Vet Center, will be available to Veterans and their families to ensure that they are aware of the VA benefits available to them and to provide assistance with any VA issues that they may be experiencing.
Location: St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
Phone: (802) 748-8291
11th Annual Veterans Summit
Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Veterans, military families, and anyone who cares about veterans’ issues are invited to attend. The Summit will feature speakers, breakout sessions, and 60+ veteran service organization exhibitors.
A complimentary dinner will be offered to all pre-registered attendees.
Registration for the 2023 Veterans Summit is open! Attendees can register online at 2023veteranssummit.eventbrite.com.
Registration for general attendees will close at noon the day before the Summit.
Location: Northern Vermont University, 1001 College Road, Lyndonville, Vt
Contact: Norrthern Vermont University
Phone: 802-225-1998
Email: Veterans.Summit.VT@gmail.com
Thursday Inclusive Arts Workshop
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Inclusive Art Classes are a teacher-supported environment where individuals from all walks of life can be creative together. We take the lead from participants to collaboratively design projects that can be accessed at any ability level. We are inspired by the energy generated by groups of individuals sharing in the creative process, and participant input is important to our program.
Everyone who enters the studio will make something.
Location: Grass Roots Art and Community, 59 Mill Street, Hardwick, VT
Contact: Rural Arts Collaborative
Phone: (802) 533-9370
NEK YPN Mixer
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: 5:30 pm
Meet new faces, chat, and enjoy some amazing cocktails and food. This is an opportunity to provide suggestions on how you would like to see networking opportunities in the community grow and improve.
Attendees at this event are subject to being photographed and which be used for marketing and promotion.
Location: St. Johnsbury Distillery, 74 Eastern Ave, St Johnsbury, VT
Contact: St. Johnsbury Distillery
Phone: (802) 424-1146
Website: www.stjohnsburydistillery.com/tastingroom-restaurant
The Belaires Vermont Dance Party
Date: Friday, June 16, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Join us for a night of music and dancing on the Academy Green.
Food will be available from Rocky's NY Style Hot Dogs, Melissa's Vermont Sweets, and Line 5 Charcuterie.
Location: McIndoes Academy Community Center, 37 Academy Ln, McIndoe Falls, VT
Contact: McIndoes Academy Community Center
Phone: 802-209-5002
Email: info@mcindoesacademy.org
Steve Hartmann
Date: Friday, June 16, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm
Berklee College of Music alumni Steve Hartmann is a VT based singer-songwriter, by way of Philadelphia. Passionately captivating with a medicinal vocal conviction.
Admission: $15 advance sale, $20 at the door, students under 18 free
Location: York Street Meeting House, 153 York Street, Lyndon, VT
Contact: Catamount Arts
Phone: 802-748-2600
3rd Annual LAT45 5k Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Runners and walkers of all abilities and ages are encouraged to join in; there's no entry fee and donations will help North Country Hospital fund local diabetes education. We'll supply bibs and some other cool treats! You'll be running on the 45th Latitude - how cool is that - halfway to the equator and the North Pole, crossing through cities like Deer Island, New Brunswick, Kazakhstan, Xinjiang China, Rgoovi Italy and on and on around the globe.
This incredibly scenic and flat 5k (3.2 mile) course begins at the intersections of Eagle Point and the North Derby Road and heads west towards Lake Memphremagog and the Wildlife Preserve along Vermont's 45th latitude and returns!
Location: Eagle Point Derby, VT
NEK Residents of all ages
To help raise awareness and donations for North Country Hospital local diabetes education
Contact: chris johansen
Phone: 8023238424
Email: cjohansen@nchsi.org
Website: https://www.northcountryhospital.org/lat45/
Father's Day Weekend
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023 - Sunday, June 18, 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village, 109 Old Stone House Road Brownington, Vermont
Contact: Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village
Phone: (802) 754-2022
Dog Mountain Founders Celebration Dog Party 2023
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
You're invited to a dog party to celebrate the lives and loves of Dog Mountain founders, Stephen and Gwen Huneck. Come and celebrate with us! If you have dogs, bring them. If you don’t, come anyway!
The event is free to the public and will be held rain or shine.
Details to be announced.
Location: Dog Mountain, 143 Parks Rd., Saint Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Dog Mountain
Phone: 800-449-2580
Email: contact@dogmt.com
Website: www.dogmt.com
Juneteenth Celebration
Date: Monday, June 19, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Experience the inspirational opening of our new exhibit entitled “A Call to Serve: Vermont and Unexpected Voices from the Civil War.”
The exhibit showcases a unique collection of artifacts brought together to tell a fuller narrative of Vermonters’ contributions, and those whose stories often remain unheard, to preserving the nation through their sacrifices and valor in America’s deadliest conflict.
It will feature interpretive signs on African Americans in the Civil War, Black Confederate soldiers, the unequal treatment of black soldiers, the role of black union soldier Louden Langley, who was from Huntington, VT in fighting for equal pay, the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers, the contributions of Native American soldiers, Canadian, and women in the Civil War. It will also have material on the raid on St. Albans, Portus Baxter, Martin Warner Davis, and Stephen Perry Jocelyn.
This event is free and will include light refreshments and a partial museum open house.
Please check back here soon for more information!
Location: Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village, 109 Old Stone House Road Brownington, Vermont
Contact: Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village
Phone: (802) 754-2022
Margarita Monday
Date: Monday, June 19, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
We are hosting our pals and taco experts, Caja Madera. We will be slinging our Margaritas and a handful of other libations. Wilson Herb farm will be in attendance with their local ice cream cart. Mexirico will be joining on Mondays this season to add some extra Latin flair to the festivities.
Live music and good times. Pack your picnic blankets and grab your friends. No outside coolers or alcohol are permitted.
Location: Highland Lodge, 1608 Craftsbury Rd, Greensboro, VT
Contact: Highland Lodge
Phone: (802) 322-4456
Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce Open House
Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Chamber is pleased to announce it will hold its long-awaited open house of its (relatively) new office. All chamber members, businesses and residents are invited. There will be refreshments and short presentations but also tours of our digs.
If you are thinking of coming, would you let us know so we have a sense of how much food and refreshments we should have. It's a great way to see what we do and also mingle with your fellow businesses. We look forward to seeing you.
(On the Lyndon Institute campus). More details to come.
Location: Northeast Kingdom of Chamber of Commerce, 78 Matheweson House Circle, Lyndon, VT.
Contact: Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 802-626-5594
Email: director@nekchamber.com
Website: www.nekchamber.com
Make Music Day
Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A free celebration of music-making that takes place on the same day in more than 120 countries and 1,000 cities across the globe on the first day of summer and brings together music makers of all ages and experience.
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. Food will be available for purchase. '
Event by Catamount Film and Arts.
Location: United Community Church, 1325 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Catamount Arts
Phone: 802-748-2600
Thursday Inclusive Arts Workshop
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Inclusive Art Classes are a teacher-supported environment where individuals from all walks of life can be creative together. We take the lead from participants to collaboratively design projects that can be accessed at any ability level. We are inspired by the energy generated by groups of individuals sharing in the creative process, and participant input is important to our program.
Everyone who enters the studio will make something.
Location: Grass Roots Art and Community, 59 Mill Street, Hardwick, VT
Contact: Rural Arts Collaborative
Phone: (802) 533-9370
Island Pond Town-Wide Yard Sale
Date: Friday, June 23, 2023 - Sunday, June 25, 2023
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
One of our biggest town events is back bigger and better than ever.
Register your sale for free at https://www.YardSaleSignUp.VisitIslandPond.com by Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 5pm. Pick up your maps starting Friday morning, June 23rd at any of the downtown businesses or download at https://www.VisitIslandPond.com
Location: Island Pond, VT
Website: www.YardSaleSignup.VisitIslandPond
Dice Run & Silent Auction Raffle
Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Time: 10:00 am
The Brighton Volunteer Fire Department is holding a Dice Run & Silent Auction Raffle to raise money for a new UTV Rescue Vehicle. Come on out and support our fire department and have some fun at the same time.
Pick up your cards at the fire station starting at 10 am and be sure to place your bids for the silent auction raffle. Cash Prize for first place.
Location: Brighton Fire Department, 102 Railroad Street, Island Pond, VT
Contact: Island Pond Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 802-723-9889
Email: info@VisitIslandPond.com
Elevate, in partnership with Bent Water Brewing
Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023 - Sunday, June 25, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hosting a weekend for women and gender expansive cyclists to culitivate and expand their community, develop skills, and soter their love of riding mountain bikes.
A weekend perfect for riders of all levels and abilities, beginner to advanced. There will be programming and rides suitable for individuals who are new to the sport all the way to advanced riders who have been riding for years and riders with disabilities.
(“Gender expansive” includes those whose gender identity and/or gender expression expands beyond, actively resists, and/or does not conform to the current cultural or social expectations of gender, particularly in relation to male or female.)
A weekend packed full of: Clinics, workshops, and guided tours; Experts bringing something for all skill levels, and a great time with like minded folks. Limited spots available. Register now.
Cost: Early bird pricing through April 30th, after which prices increase by $25.
$150 NEMBA/VMBA/KTA Annual Members
$175 Non-Members
Price includes meals throughout the weekend.
Brought to you by NEMBA, VMBA and Kingdom Trail Association.
Location: Kingdom Trails, 478 VT-114, East Burke, VT
Contact: Kingdom Trails
Phone: (802) 626-0737
Annual Island Pond Kick-Off Summer Car Show
Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for the Annual Island Pond Kick-Off to Summer Car Show. All show vehicles are eligible and entry is free. People’s Choice trophy will be awarded at the end of the show. Come on out and see if your car has what it takes to bring the trophy home or if you are feeling more “judgmental” come and help us select the winner
Please register your car at https://carshow.visitislandpond.com. Event by Visit Island Pond.
Location: American Legion Post 80, 60 Railroad St., Island Pond, VT
Contact: Island Pond Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 802-723-9889
Email: info@VisitIslandPond.com
Ben Dunham, featuring Michael-Louis Smith & the Brooklyn Circle Sounds of the System Vol. 2 Release Party
Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cabot resident, Ben Dunham and MLS and the Brooklyn Circle, celebrates the release of Sounds of the System Vol. 2 - a rock, jazz, hip-hop and reggae fusion that features some of the finest horn players, percussionists, and live DJs from Vermont and New York City. The musicians in the band, all of whom are also composers, are an integral part of the modern jazz scene at home in New York and around the world. This brotherhood of like minds and sprits has crafted a unique sound, style and singular vision from years of performing together and they deliver a powerhouse live show that includes virtuosic soloists, cutting edge original compositions, and telepathic band interplay. Ben Dunham has a rich musical history, touring with the likes of hip-hop funk band Dysfunkshun and playing with renowned artist Madou Dembele around the NYC music scene.
Admission $20 Advance / $25 Day Of Event Grounds open at 6pm Tickets and Info: www.CabotArts.org
Location: At the Catamount Airfield at Under Orion Farm 1009 Ducharme Rd, Cabot, VT 05647
Contact: Dana Robinson
Phone: 802-793-3016
Email: director@cabotarts.org
Website: www.CabotArts.org
Margarita Monday
Date: Monday, June 26, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Join us on Mondays for our most beloved event of the year! We are pleased to host our pals and taco experts, Caja Madera, for an evening of epic proportions. There will be a handful of other libartions. Mexirico will be adding some extra Latin flair to the festivities.
Live music and good times. Pack your picnic blankets, grab your friends, and get in line. Wilson Herb farm will be in attendance with their local ice cream cart.
Please note - no outside coolers or alcohol are permitted.
Location: Highland Lodge, 1608 Craftsbury Rd, Greensboro, VT
Contact: Highland Lodge
Phone: (802) 322-4456
Thursday Inclusive Arts Workshop
Date: Thursday, June 29, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Inclusive Art Classes are a teacher-supported environment where individuals from all walks of life can be creative together. We take the lead from participants to collaboratively design projects that can be accessed at any ability level. We are inspired by the energy generated by groups of individuals sharing in the creative process, and participant input is important to our program.
Everyone who enters the studio will make something.
Location: Grass Roots Art and Community, 59 Mill Street, Hardwick, VT
Contact: Rural Arts Collaborative
Phone: (802) 533-9370
Street Fair & Gallery Stroll
Date: Friday, June 30, 2023
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Art & Refreshments at a half-dozen local businesses
Live Portrait Drawing by Larry Golden
Plein Air Painting Demonstration and On-Street Exhibition by Wiseheartist
Henna Tattoos by Amal Eltaib
Hydration Station with Water & Lemonade by Rural Edge
Storytime with the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
Family-friendly Activity by The Foundry
Food Trucks!
Beer Garden by Kingdom Taproom (starting at 6pm)
Sidewalk Sales & Businesses Stay Open Late!
Stay tuned for the full lineup to be announced soon!
Location: St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Discover St. Johnsbury
Phone: 802-748-8575
Email: director@discoverstjohnsbury.com
Strawberry Festival in West Burke
Date: Friday, June 30, 2023
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rain-or-Shine Event. Dinner, dessert, music and dancing! Stop on by the park for pizza, BBQ and your annual shortcake fix! The Runaway Tomato (pizza) and Smokin' Something BBQ will be there. The Burke Chamber will be selling homemade Strawberry Shortcake with proceeds to benefit the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce. The West Burke Methodist Church will have a bake sale in the park. Kingdom Trails will have an info booth and pedal-powered smoothies. Aldrich's General Store will be open and selling ice cream cones with all proceeds to benefit the West Burke Fire Department. There will also be live music from local favorites, Tritium Well.
Event is located right across from Aldrich's General Store. PARKING: Please park at the Town Offices Lot on School Street in West Burke or the lot at the West Burke Methodist Church on Church Street (please do not park in Parsonage area). This event is hosted by the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce with assistance from Aldrich's General Store, Mike's Gas, East Burke Market, the Town of Burke, the West Burke Universalist Society, West Burke Library, West Burke Methodist Church and other local businesses.
Location: West Burke Village Park, Route 5A, West Burke, VT
Contact: Burke Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 802-626-4124
Email: burkechamber@burkevermont.com
Website: https://www.burkevermont.com/strawberry-festival.php
Independance Weekend Concert
Date: Friday, June 30, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
What do you get when you combine two of the Northeast Kingdom’s hottest acts, 3TA and Sibling Reverie, Kelly J & The Wonders! Join us for their big stage debut as they kick off the Island Pond Independence Weekend Celebration.
Location: Lakeside Park, Catamount Stage, 32 Mill Street, Island Pond, VT
Contact: Island Pond Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 802-723-9889
Email: info@VisitIslandPond.com
Adventure Dinner
Date: Friday, June 30, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a fabulous, one-of-a-kind dinner at the Big Top in Greensboro, set against the backdrop of Circus Smirkus World Headquarters! In full view of the final preparations for the Opening Show, enjoy a magnificent meal featuring local foods and luscious libations prepared by Adventure Dinner. Help us kick off the 2023 Circus Smirkus Big top Tour in style and with strength.
Tickets: $150 each.
Includes three-course meal with wine. Help us make Smirkus Magic at this benefit event. Space is limited – buy your tickets today!
Location: Circus Smirkus, 1 Circus Road, Greensboro, VT
Contact: Circus Smirkus
Phone: (802) 533-7443
Catamount Summer Raffle
Date: Friday, June 30, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm
Celebrate arts in the community with Catamount Arts. The sole winner will be able to choose one of two awesome prizes. (There will only be one winner and only one of the two prizes will be awarded.)
The winner does not need to be present at the drawing.
1. First 2023 CFMOTO UFORCE 600 (msrp $10699.99)
2. $10,000 Cash! Drawing – in conjunction with the Final Friday event on June 30.
Tickets: $50 each or 3 for $100 (Discount will be applied automatically once three tickets are in your basket.)
Winner is responsible for all associated fees which include, but may not be limited to, all Federal, State & local tax liability; license, title, registration and/or similar fees associated with receiving this prize. Must be 18 years or older to win. Winner must claim prize within ten (10) days of drawing.
Proceeds to benefit Catamount Film and Arts.
Location: Catamount Arts, 115 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Contact: Catamount Arts
Phone: 802-748-2600