17 Awesome 2025 Events to Celebrate June in Vermont
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Is there anything as enchanting as early summer in Vermont? I think not.
In June, the world is full of promise. Gardens are planted, lawns are neatly tended, and locals and visitors are ready to spend every minute outside enjoying the sunshine.
June in Vermont is also the start of the outdoor festival season.
There are block parties, evening concerts on town greens, and music festivals of every persuasion. Celebrate summer in Vermont by checking out some of these spectacular June events.
Vermont Events: June 1 – 8, 2025
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, Jun 4-8, 2025: This year marks the 42nd anniversary of the Discover Jazz Festival in Burlington, which features free shows all across town, from Church Street to the Waterfront, and a nightly jam session at Big Joe’s at the Vermont Comedy Club. Anthony Tidd, this year’s curator, has invited some of the most exciting artists to perform.
Tidd will present an exclusive World Premiere of Origins: Sounds and Stories of the African Diaspora, a collaborative performance showcasing seven jazz musicians and seven special guests. The festival will close with a tribute to one of the greatest and most influential women in jazz, Alice Coltrane, by her son Ravi Coltrane, and special guest Brandee Younger.
Elevate Mountain Bike Festival in Stowe, June 6-8, 2025: Elevate Mountain Bike Festival at von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort in Stowe is proud to offer a third year of mountain biking fun, including three days of clinics, group rides, socials, bike demos, and much more for women and gender-expansive cyclists.
Vermont Events: June 9 – 15, 2025
Vermont Days, statewide, June 14 & 15, 2025: Vermont Days celebrates some of the most special places in Vermont with a whole weekend of free entry into Vermont State Parks and Vermont State Historic Sites. Free fishing is also being offered on Saturday when residents and non-residents can fish in Vermont’s rivers and streams without a license. There’s no better way to celebrate June in Vermont than with a day spent outside.
Vermont Events: June 15 – 22, 2025
Quechee Balloon Festival, June 20-22, 2025: The annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon, Craft & Music Festival is New England’s longest-running hot air balloon festival. Listen to live music and browse dozens of arts and crafts vendors as colorful balloons float over the valley. This is one of the most anticipated June events in Vermont!
Vermont Renaissance Faire, Stowe, VT, June 21-22, 2025: This family-friendly festival is a weekend of memorable merriment that includes Medieval-inspired artisans and craft vendors, mead and cider makers from around Vermont, and tasty food from local chefs. You’ll see musicians, dancers, acrobats, historical demos, encampments, a joust, Vikings, fairies, knights, jesters, pirates, and even a unicorn! Wear your best Medieval garb and spend the weekend in another century.
Burlington Wine & Food Festival, June 21, 2025: This much-anticipated event showcases fine wines from around the globe and a carefully curated selection of Vermont-made spirits, all served side-by-side with samples from local food producers, including artisan cheeses, meats, chocolate, and more. All of this is offered with a backdrop of beautiful scenery on the Burlington waterfront and live jazz to accompany your culinary experience.
Dog Mountain Founders Celebration Dog Party, St. Johnsbury, June 21, 2025: Bring your dog to Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury to celebrate the founders of this special place, Stephen and Gwen Huneck. There will be live music, food trucks, a doggie scavenger hunt, contests, and, most importantly, a whole e lot of dogs!
Vermont Events: June 23 – 30, 2025
Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival, Tunbridge, VT, June 26-29, 2025: Five jam-packed days of bluegrass with two stages, a barn dance, workshops, yoga, and 18 fantastic performances from some of the most talented musicians out there. Musicians are encouraged to bring an instrument for 24 hours of field picking. Camping and swimming are also available.
Strawberry Festival in West Burke, VT, June 27, 2025: Get your annual shortcake fix, along with mouth-watering BBQ, pizza, live music, and dancing. This hometown festival is a great way to beat the summer heat and connect with your local friends and neighbors.
Not Quite Independence Day Parade in Waterbury, June 28, 2025: Not Quite Independence Day (NQID) is a beloved annual celebration hosted by the Waterbury Rotary Club. This year’s festivities will be on Saturday, June 29, 2024
June is Pride Month in Vermont and Across the USA
Support and celebrate inclusion with the LGBTQ+ community across Vermont. Here are some Pride parades and events you won’t want to miss:
- June 6-8, 2025: The inaugural Pride of Woodstock
- May 31, 2025: Essex Pride Festival
- May 30, 2025: Montpelier Pride Fest on the Statehouse lawn
- June 6-7, 2025: St. Albans Pride Weekend
- June 7, 2025, 11 am-3 pm: Barre Pride Fest at City Hall Park in Barre
- June 21, 2025, 11 am-5 pm: Rutland County Pride Festival
- June 22, 2025, 12-4 pm: NEK Pride Fest in Downtown Newport
- June 29, 2025, 12-4 pm: Pride Parade and Block Party in Bennington
These fantastic Vermont events in June are perfect for lovers of community, music, and the outdoors.
Join Vermonters as we celebrate the too-short summer and the beauty of Vermont! Here are even more Vermont events you won’t want to miss throughout the year!
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