Sweet Times Ahead at the Kingdom Maple Festival in St. Johnsbury

Ready to tap into something truly sweet?

Celebrate the rich, sticky-sweet history of St. Johnsbury—once dubbed the “Maple Center of the World”—at the beloved Kingdom Maple Festival on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Maple glazed donuts at Kingdom Maple Festival. Photo credit: Eddie’s Bakery

But don’t just come for the syrup…

Here’s What’s Happening at the Kingdom Maple Festival

8-10:30 am: Start your day the maple way — Come out for the annual pancake breakfast at St. Johnsbury House (1207 Main Street), featuring Maple Grove Products. All proceeds to benefit St. Johnsbury Meals on Wheels.

10 am-3 pm: Sweet Street Fair takes over Railroad Street with 45+ vendors serving up everything from maple treats to handmade crafts, plus:

Family-friendly activities
Live music from The Bel Aires (10 am – 12 pm) and Maple Leaf Seven (1 – 3 pm)

Featured Vendors Include:
Genuine Jamaican • Kingdom Kettle Corn • Maple Grove Farms • Dog Mountain • NEK Catering • Studio 1375 • Cup & Sage • Warden Meat & Maple, and dozens more!

1–5 pm: Hop on the ultimate maple history tour. Join expert historian Dr. Matthew Thomas on a St. Johnsbury Maple History Tour, exploring how this community became the “Maple Capital of the World.”

$100/person; advance registration required. Departs from the Welcome Center at 51 Depot Square.

More Maple Fun Throughout the Day:

8:30 am–2 pm: Maple Bake & Yard Sale (American Legion Post 58 Auxiliary, 12 Maple St.)
9:30-10:30 am: Maple Story & Craft Time at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
10 am–1 pm: Farmers Market at the Welcome Center (maple goodies galore!)
10 am – 3 pm: Guided Tours of St. Johnsbury Distillery – every 30 minutes. $5 tour only / $10 with tasting

All weekend long, local restaurants will feature mouthwatering Vermont maple specials on their menus. (Check back in early April for a full list of participating eateries!)

PLUS: Town-wide sidewalk sales and in-store promotions you won’t want to miss!

Whether you’re a die-hard maple fan (aren’t we all?) or just in it for the pancakes, the Kingdom Maple Festival is your one-stop shop for sweet treats, Vermont-made treasures, and unforgettable small-town charm.