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PLEASE NOTE, VENDOR SPOTS FOR THE CRAFT FAIR ARE SOLD OUT. DO NOT RESPOND TO SCAMMERS CLAIMING TO BE SELLING VENDOR SPOTS OR EVENT TICKETS. TICKETS ARE NOT NEEDED TO ATTEND THE FESTIVAL. If you have questions about the event, contact [email protected]. The festival is hosted by the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce.RAIN OR SHINE.
Join us on the village green in East Burke, VT for the 36th Annual BURKE FALL FESTIVAL! Full details at https://www.burkevermont.com/fall-foliage-festival.php
(Please note - It's a good idea to bring cash to the event. Most vendors take credit cards, but it's a busy day and connections can be slow.)
The days' events include:
Parade starts at 10am
BBQ with burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, sausages and more! (cash only at the BBQ)
Kids Area with games and face painting (proceeds benefit Burke Town School) and FREE ice cream for kids (@1pm) donated by Clementine's Creamery
Pony Rides
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Farm Animal Petting Zoo
Cow Plop Bingo (cash prizes) - Purchase squares prior to 9/27 at East Burke Market or Mike's Gas in West Burke. Purchase squares on festival day at the Burke Chamber/Festival Info Booth. $5 per square. Winner gets half the pot!
Huge Craft Fair featuring 75+ vendors!
Raffle of Crafts from festival vendors - at the Burke Chamber/Festival Info Booth
Fall Fest posters, beer mugs, shirts, sweatshirts and more for sale at the Burke Chamber/Festival Info Booth
Gazebo Announcements - after parade (about 10:30am) - Presentation of the 2025 Burke Citizen of the Year award
Burke Mountain Club - BMC Fundraiser Silent Auction! (auction ends at 2pm). Rug Hooking Displays & Live Demonstrations, Book Sale & Membership Sign Up Table (outside)
10am–3pm - East Burke Community Library open. Children's Library Room Open House w/Story & Craft (noon-1pm)
11am-1pm - White Schoolhouse - “A Glimpse of the Past - A Day in School” - mini plays with local students
11am-noon- Junior Zookeeper Encounter with Wildlife Encounters at the Gazebo
noon-2:30pm - Music from Chickweed at the Gazebo
1pm - Rubber Ducky Races at the Dishmill Brook, next to East Burke Market - cash prizes! (proceeds benefit Lyndon Rescue)
9:30-11:30am- East Burke Congregational Church (583 Route 114) - Open House - Coffee & Baked Goods
10am-3pm- East Burke School (611 Route 114) - RENOVATION CELEBRATION & OPEN HOUSE: Take a short walk up the road to check out our freshly renovated schoolhouse, and learn about the NEK's free microschool for teens! Join us for: Food Trucks, Cider Slushies, Local Artisan & Craft Vendors, Kids' Activities, Faculty Meet & Greet, School Tours & more! NOTE: HANDICAP PARKING ONLY (limited spaces available)
11am-2pm - Thaddeus Stevens School (638 Route 114) - Face Painting and S'mores Making
To participate in the parade, contact [email protected]
If you have event questions, are interested in volunteering or would like to promote your business alongside the event by being a sponsor, please email [email protected]
Festival parking - Please be aware that traffic and parking in the village will be very busy on festival day. Plan accordingly! Carpool if possible. Festival parking will mainly be at the East Burke Storage shed lot on Route 114 (a three minute walk to the festival). When that is full, you may need to park just down the road at Darling Recreational Park on Route 114 (across from the cemetery just past the Mountain Rd/114 intersection. A 5-10 minute walk to the green).
Please drive carefully and slowly through the village and do not park in private business lots or areas marked, 'No Parking.'
Route 114 from the East Burke Fire Station to Darling Park will be closed for the parade from 9:30-10:45am.
The festival is organized and hosted by the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce. It is a fundraiser for the Chamber with proceeds used to help us support economic development in the area, provide services to our members and promote the many offerings of the Burke Area to residents and visitors.
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368 VT Route 114, East Burke, VT 05832, United States
