Burke Area News

Christmas Tree Contest Winners!

Burke, VT – It was a full day of holiday fun in Burke, VT on Sunday, December 14th. Santa kicked things off in the morning, arriving via wagon ride to the Community Building in West Burke with families waiting to greet him. While they waited to tell Santa their...

Joe Allard Named 2025 Burke Citizen of the Year

East Burke Village was hopping on Saturday, September 27th. Locals and visitors gathered to celebrate the 36th Annual Burke Fall Festival and enjoy a full day of activities including a parade, craft fair, barbeque, music, pony rides and more. The festival is hosted...

Burke Mountain Sold to Bear Den Partners!

After a decade in receivership, Burke Mountain has officially been sold to local group, Bear Den Partners! The government's watch has ended…Today is a new era for Burke Mountain! A message from Jon Schaefer, CEO, Bear Den Partners May 5, 2025 Employees, pass...

And the Winners are…

East Burke, VT – Holiday festivities were in full swing in Burke, VT on Sunday, December 15th. Santa kicked things off in the morning, arriving via wagon ride to the Community Building in West Burke with over 100 families waiting to greet him. While they waited to...

East Burke Market Named Business of the Year

The Burke Area Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Meeting of Members at The Wildflower on November 18th which featured updates from the community, remarks from Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary of the VT Agency of Commerce and Community Development, and the presentation...

Pictured left to right: Lindsay Kurrle, John Kascenska, Kellie Greer, Burton Hinton, Abby Long