Events from April 22, 2025 – September 24, 2022 › Outdoor Recreation › – Happy Vermont

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Muddy Onion Gravel Ride in Montpelier

The Muddy Onion Classic Gravel Grinder ride features three Central Vermont loops you can choose to ride: -A short loop (about 20 miles) for those who are just getting their bike legs under them -A classic long loop (about 40 miles) -An even longer loop (about 55 miles)...

Vermont Gear Makers Festival in Montpelier

Downtown Montpelier Montpelier, VT, United States

The Vermont Gear Makers Festival  is an annual festival celebrating outdoor gear makers in Vermont. The 2025 event will be held in conjunction with Onion River Outdoors’ Muddy Onion bike ride. Free and open to the public. Shop for gear and get your gear repaired for...

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Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival in Arlington

The Arlington Common 3938 Vermont Route 7A, Arlington, VT, United States

The 4th Annual Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival returns to Arlington. The Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival kicks off on Thursday evening with a fundraiser cocktail party and art exhibition, followed by live performances from Kind on Bud on Friday and Mixed Roots on Saturday. Additionally, casting...

Bridgewater Raft Race

Bridgewater Corners Bridge Route 100A, Bridewater Corners, VT, United States

The 51st Annual Bridgewater Raft Race is a time-honored tradition that is less about the competition and more about reveling in the journey. Sign up at 11 a.m. Race starts at noon. In April 1974, two guys named Hippy Jim and William Bear took to...

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Wildflower Hike at Rock Point in Burlington

Leddy Park in Burlington 216 Leddy Park Road, Burlington, VT, United States

Join the Lake Champlain Land Trust to celebrate the emergence of Vermont’s earliest wildflowers at Rock Point in Burlington. Conserved in 2019 by the Land Champlain Land Trust, Rock Point showcases delicate spring treasures in early spring. • All outings begin at the Leddy Park...

Grace Cottage’s Family-Friendly 5K in Townshend

Townshend Common Route 30, Townshend, VT, United States

The 16th Annual Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital’s Spring into Health 5K starts on the Townshend Common. You can run, walk, roll, stroll, or push your stroller at this fun, family-friendly event. Registration is $20 per participant (children under the age of 18 are free with...

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Full Moon Hike at Merck Forest in Rupert

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Join Merck Forest for a guided moon-lit hike on its trails. Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring a headlamp and dress warmly, with proper footwear, including microspikes or snowshoes, depending on ground conditions. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. Cost $10. Reservations are...

Vermont Sun Half Marathon at Lake Dunmore

Branbury State Park 3570 Lake Dunmore Road, Brandon, VT, United States

Enjoy the Vermont Sun Marathon at Branbury State Park for novice and advanced athletes. You can also participate in a 5K or 10K race. Pre-registration/bib pick up between 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. sharp at Branbury State Park on race morning. All races start at 9...

Dandelion Run in Derby

Derby Beach House 220 4H Road, Derby, VT, United States

This annual event is an opportunity to run on dirt roads through the beautiful dandelion fields of the Northeast Kingdom. Choose to run 13.1 miles, 6.1, 4.2 or opt for a 1-mile walk or run. You also have the option to ride 26.2 miles. The...

Race Around the Lake in Barnard

Silver Lake State Park 20 State Park Beach Road, Barnard, VT, United States

Race routes circle Silver Lake on town roads, dirt roads and single-track wooded trails with intermittent views of the lake. Early Registration Fees (through May 9, 2025) 5k Adults: $40 10k Adults: $50 12 and under: $25 (age-based pricing kicks in automatically) Sign up by...

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Elevate Mountain Bike Festival in Stowe

Trapp Family Lodge 700 Trapp Hill Road, Stowe, United States

The Elevate Mountain Bike Festival in Stowe brings together women and gender-expansive riders from all corners of the U.S. to ride, build community and foster growth on and off the bike. The three-day event includes:  - Trail and downhill clinics with expert coaches to share the...

Bike for the Lake 2025 in North Hero

Knights Point State Park 44 Knights Point Road, North Hero, VT, United States

Each summer, the Friends of Northern Lake Champlain hosts Bike for the Lake, a cycling and e-bike fundraiser supporting clean water initiatives. This year marks the 15th ride, and this beloved local event continues to be a highlight of kicking off summer in Vermont! 💻...

$70