Young Tradition Festival
The Young Tradition Festival takes place every May in Burlington, Vermont. It celebrates young artists and multi-generational relationships in diverse traditional music and dance communities. The Festival provides engaging opportunities for youth, families, and the greater community to become immersed and involved in traditional music and dance from Vermont’s traditional communities.
Young Tradition Festival 2026
Join us for the Young Tradition Festival, May 8-9, 2026 in Burlington.
with performances from Alex Kehler & Nicholas Williams, a Community Dance Party, the Young Tradition Touring Group, and more!
Other festival activities include the student/mentor showcase at the Burlington Farmers Market, a family-friendly jam session, and a family contra dance.
Young Tradition Festival 2025
May 9-10 in Burlington, VT
The 2025 festival featured performances by the Pine Tree Flyers and the Young Tradition Touring Group, an evening sampler of traditional dances from various Vermont communities, a Mentor/Student Showcase at the Burlington Farmers Market, performances at local schools and senior living homes, and more!