Kingdom Maple Festival |
Celebrate St. Johnsbury's history as the "Maple Center of the World" with the Kingdom Maple Festival. The festival will showcase local maple history and producers, along with delicious treats and fun activities for the whole family.
Join us on Saturday, April 19, 2025!
Join us on Saturday, April 19, 2025!
2025 Event Preview:
Maple menu takeover - all weekend long
PANCAKE BREAKFAST - 8 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M.
St. Johnsbury Meals on Wheels hosts the annual Pancake Breakfast by donation at the St. Johnsbury House, 1207 Main Street. The menu features Maple Grove Farms of Vermont pancake mix and maple syrup, plus hashbrowns, bacon & sausage, coffee, tea, and orange juice.
Proceeds benefit St. Johnsbury Meals on Wheels' programs.
Proceeds benefit St. Johnsbury Meals on Wheels' programs.
sweet street fair - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Live Music by:
Tritium Well (10:00 a.m. to noon) and the Maple Leaf Seven (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Select Your Favorite "Welcome to St. Johnsbury" Gateway Sign Design!
A committee made up of community members from the Town Design Advisory Committee, the Discover St. Johnsbury Marketing Committee, and members of the selectboard have selected two designs options to replace St. Johnsbury's four dilapidated "Welcome to St. Johnsbury" Gateway Signs. During Maple Festival, cast your vote in-person at the Street Fair (find the Discover St. Johnsbury booth in front of 397 Railroad St.) or vote online here.
Street Fair Vendors:
Tritium Well (10:00 a.m. to noon) and the Maple Leaf Seven (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Select Your Favorite "Welcome to St. Johnsbury" Gateway Sign Design!
A committee made up of community members from the Town Design Advisory Committee, the Discover St. Johnsbury Marketing Committee, and members of the selectboard have selected two designs options to replace St. Johnsbury's four dilapidated "Welcome to St. Johnsbury" Gateway Signs. During Maple Festival, cast your vote in-person at the Street Fair (find the Discover St. Johnsbury booth in front of 397 Railroad St.) or vote online here.
Street Fair Vendors:
Railroad Street Sidewalk & In-Store Activities:
Mooser River Lake & Lodge 50% Off Jewelry Sale, 370 Railroad St.
On Friday and Saturday, stop by Moose River Lake & Lodge Store to check out their new layout, and enjoy 50% off all jewelry sales and 20% off all clothing.
Buttery Ceramics Sidewalk Sale with a Lily Calabrese Ceramics Pop-up, 379 Railroad St.
The Buttery Kitchen & Pantry will be on the sidewalk selling some of their secondhand stoneware plates and bowls, and Lily Calabrese mugs that they've been using since opening as they shift into a new ceramics set. Lily will be selling her handmade new ceramics as well.
"Know Your Numbers" Free Health Screenings, 457 Railroad St. (Caplan's Building)
Dartmouth Health Heart & Vascular Center Cares will be offering free blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar screenings, all of which take less than 5 minutes.
Washburn Tattoo Maple Leaf Tattoo Special, 452 Railroad St. (11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
Flaunt your maple pride with a special maple leaf tattoo design by Washburn Tattoo's resident apprentice, for just $50 (arms & legs only)! Walk-ins are welcome, but limited spots are available. Get there early to snag yours. Plus, $50 off ALL tattoos completed that day!
Caledonia Food Co-op Sidewalk Pop-up & Mural Unveiling, 502 Railroad St. (10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Members of the Caledonia Food Co-op board will be outside their building on Railroad Street next to the new mural installed by local artist Larry Golden, with free hot cocoa and tea and t-shirts and other items for sale. Stop by to learn about membership!
Mooser River Lake & Lodge 50% Off Jewelry Sale, 370 Railroad St.
On Friday and Saturday, stop by Moose River Lake & Lodge Store to check out their new layout, and enjoy 50% off all jewelry sales and 20% off all clothing.
Buttery Ceramics Sidewalk Sale with a Lily Calabrese Ceramics Pop-up, 379 Railroad St.
The Buttery Kitchen & Pantry will be on the sidewalk selling some of their secondhand stoneware plates and bowls, and Lily Calabrese mugs that they've been using since opening as they shift into a new ceramics set. Lily will be selling her handmade new ceramics as well.
"Know Your Numbers" Free Health Screenings, 457 Railroad St. (Caplan's Building)
Dartmouth Health Heart & Vascular Center Cares will be offering free blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar screenings, all of which take less than 5 minutes.
Washburn Tattoo Maple Leaf Tattoo Special, 452 Railroad St. (11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
Flaunt your maple pride with a special maple leaf tattoo design by Washburn Tattoo's resident apprentice, for just $50 (arms & legs only)! Walk-ins are welcome, but limited spots are available. Get there early to snag yours. Plus, $50 off ALL tattoos completed that day!
Caledonia Food Co-op Sidewalk Pop-up & Mural Unveiling, 502 Railroad St. (10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Members of the Caledonia Food Co-op board will be outside their building on Railroad Street next to the new mural installed by local artist Larry Golden, with free hot cocoa and tea and t-shirts and other items for sale. Stop by to learn about membership!
maple history tour - departs 1 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
St. Johnsbury Maple History Tour
Presented by Cary & Main Co.
This unique bus tour around St. Johnsbury and North Danville will teach you about the people and places associated with St. Johnsbury becoming known as the 'Maple Center of the World'. Expert maple-industry historian and author Dr. Matthew Thomas will lead the narrated tour that will visit over a dozen locations that are important in the history of the Cary and Maple Grove Companies.
The tour starts and ends in front of the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center, 51 Depot Square. Please arrive before 1:00 p.m. $100/person. Tickets are limited and advance registration is required!
St. Johnsbury Maple History Tour
Presented by Cary & Main Co.
This unique bus tour around St. Johnsbury and North Danville will teach you about the people and places associated with St. Johnsbury becoming known as the 'Maple Center of the World'. Expert maple-industry historian and author Dr. Matthew Thomas will lead the narrated tour that will visit over a dozen locations that are important in the history of the Cary and Maple Grove Companies.
The tour starts and ends in front of the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center, 51 Depot Square. Please arrive before 1:00 p.m. $100/person. Tickets are limited and advance registration is required!
Other events around town
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 pm
Yard Sale & Bake Sale, featuring Maple Products
St. Johnsbury American Legion Post 58 Auxiliary, 12 Maple Street.
Proceeds benefit local veterans.
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Maple Story & Craft Time
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street
Visit the Children's Library for a special maple-themed story time and craft. All families welcome. This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public. Learn more.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
St. Johnsbury Farmers Market
St. Johnsbury Welcome Center, 51 Depot Square
Many vendors will be showcasing sweet, sweet maple offerings. Learn more.
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Guided Tours of St. Johnsbury Distillery
St. Johnsbury Distillery, 74 Eastern Ave.
Group tours of the Distillery every 30 minutes. $5/person for the tour alone, $10 for a tour & tasting.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Poetry Recording Studio
with Catamount Arts at 142 Eastern Ave.
As part of PoemTown St. Johnsbury, stop by the poetry recording studio to record your original or favorite poems with Rick Agran. Learn more.
noon - late
Live Music & Disco Party
St. J Spins Music, 14 Eastern Ave
Local bands play from noon - 3pm. Disco Party starting at 4pm until late! Learn more.
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Caledonia Plant Shop Grand Opening Weekend!
Caledonia Plant Shop, 18 Eastern Ave.
St. J's newest business opens this week! Stop by Caledonia Plant Shop to peruse house plants, plus natural scents and beauty products. They're open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am - 6pm.
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Smokin' Somethin' BBQ Popup
Gold Crown Lanes, 212 Hastings Hill
Smokin' Somethin' will have his food truck located outside of Gold Crown Lanes.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00pm
Community Coffeehouse Concert Series: Bob Amos, with Shady Rill and Linda Warnaar
St. Andrews Church, 1265 Main St.
St. Andrew’s Church, in partnership with Catamount Arts, presents a new Community Coffeehouse Concert Series. Acclaimed NEK songwriter and performer Bob Amos hosts the series. In addition to Bob, performers for April’s show include Shady Rill (Patti Casey & Tom MacKenzie), and Linda Warnaar. Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening. A suggested donation of $15-20 per person will be collected at the door. Learn more.
Yard Sale & Bake Sale, featuring Maple Products
St. Johnsbury American Legion Post 58 Auxiliary, 12 Maple Street.
Proceeds benefit local veterans.
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Maple Story & Craft Time
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street
Visit the Children's Library for a special maple-themed story time and craft. All families welcome. This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public. Learn more.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
St. Johnsbury Farmers Market
St. Johnsbury Welcome Center, 51 Depot Square
Many vendors will be showcasing sweet, sweet maple offerings. Learn more.
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Guided Tours of St. Johnsbury Distillery
St. Johnsbury Distillery, 74 Eastern Ave.
Group tours of the Distillery every 30 minutes. $5/person for the tour alone, $10 for a tour & tasting.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Poetry Recording Studio
with Catamount Arts at 142 Eastern Ave.
As part of PoemTown St. Johnsbury, stop by the poetry recording studio to record your original or favorite poems with Rick Agran. Learn more.
noon - late
Live Music & Disco Party
St. J Spins Music, 14 Eastern Ave
Local bands play from noon - 3pm. Disco Party starting at 4pm until late! Learn more.
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Caledonia Plant Shop Grand Opening Weekend!
Caledonia Plant Shop, 18 Eastern Ave.
St. J's newest business opens this week! Stop by Caledonia Plant Shop to peruse house plants, plus natural scents and beauty products. They're open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am - 6pm.
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Smokin' Somethin' BBQ Popup
Gold Crown Lanes, 212 Hastings Hill
Smokin' Somethin' will have his food truck located outside of Gold Crown Lanes.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00pm
Community Coffeehouse Concert Series: Bob Amos, with Shady Rill and Linda Warnaar
St. Andrews Church, 1265 Main St.
St. Andrew’s Church, in partnership with Catamount Arts, presents a new Community Coffeehouse Concert Series. Acclaimed NEK songwriter and performer Bob Amos hosts the series. In addition to Bob, performers for April’s show include Shady Rill (Patti Casey & Tom MacKenzie), and Linda Warnaar. Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening. A suggested donation of $15-20 per person will be collected at the door. Learn more.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
|
|
|
Partial funding for event promotions has been provide by a Rural Business Development Grant from USDA Rural Development to Discover St. Johnsbury.
Kingdom Maple Festival's predecessor was the St. Johnsbury World Maple Festival, which was founded by community members Scott Beck and Fred Little. Thank you for starting this tradition that we enjoy today!