The Ramble 101

The Ramble is a free, annual event held on the last Saturday in July.
This year’s theme: “Exalt Gestalt”
This year’s date: Saturday, July 29th!

The Ramble is an arts and culture festival celebrating the unequivocally eclectic community of The Old North End—Burlington’s most densely populated neighborhood, it’s one of the most racially and economically diverse neighborhoods in New England and where the highest concentration of Burlington’s working artists call home. 

A volunteer-run effort where, from sun-up to the wee hours of the next morning, O.N.E. community members and businesses join forces to transform the neighborhood into a “pop-up” confluence of creative activities reflective of its residents’ and businesses’ fortes, specialties, and diversity.

The Ramble acts as a “hub,” igniting and highlighting the creative inclinations of its denizens. Streets are closed, stages assembled, installations placed in spaces from parks to parking lots, instruments tuned, art hung in cafés, galleries, porches, and living rooms, and Ramble restaurant specials prepped. All in anticipation of a full day of phenomenal live music, visual art exhibitions, hands-on artmaking, yard sales, theatrical performances, craft sales, block parties, talent shows, comedy lineups, dance classes, and a host of other creative endeavors.

Suitable for all ages and open to the public to RAMBLE about while discovering our inclusive ethos: “ALL for O.N.E., and O.N.E. for ALL,” by following The Ramble map, guiding participants through a magnificent union of art, life, commerce, and DIY summer revelry…ALL in the O.N.E.!

Don’t miss it, for the last Saturday in July is truly a day to be remembered. Even if you aren’t from Burlington’s most historic, quirkiest neighborhood, be sure to stop by and join in the fun!

So, how does one actually GO TO The Ramble?

Oil up your bike chain, slather on your sunscreen, and fill your water bottle to the brim!

Like us on Facebook where you’ll find links to the individual events here. You can use our handy Google Map to plan your route, and make sure to follow along and share your pics with #oneramble!