August 29, 2025

BETA's Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival

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BETA's Wilmington MTB Festival

The BETA's Wilmington MTB Festival is 3-day celebration with on-site camping, live music, local food & beer, group rides for all abilities, shuttles, a kids MTB race, and 25+ miles of beautiful Adirondack-style single track riding. The event is a major fundraiser for the Barkeater Trails Alliance (BETA) and proceeds support the trails!

Festival Schedule

Friday, August 29

3–7pm: Afternoon check-in for registered participants & campsite set-up.
4:30–6:30pm: Hardy Hour Group Ride - Self-guided riding. Bring a cold beverage and finish your ride at the top of the All In trail. Meet other bike fest participants and locals.
7–9pm: Welcome Party complete with food and tunes. Dinners ($25 each and must be purchased in advance during online registration) cooked by Cadence Lodge, beats provided by local DJ Ben Sitts, and (regular-sized) bonfire stoked by Jim, Matt, and Wes.

Saturday, August 30

8am–noon: Morning check-in for registered participants and walk-up registration
8am–4pm: Group rides & shuttles (Wilmington and Lake Placid)
4–7pm: Live music by Spring Street Band
5pm til' bellies are full: Beer & Food by Hex & Hop, Two Jerks BBQ and Island Vybz.
7–10pm: Live music by The Outcrops.
- To enjoy the party, registration for Bike Fest is not required. Open to the community with a suggested $5 donation at the gate.
7pm–?: Famous "Dangertown" bonfire and celebration of bikes, brews & BETA.

Sunday, August 31

9am–noon: Morning group rides in Wilmington
8am–noon: Hardy Kids MTB Race (separate registration)
Noon–4pm: Flowy Fun Laps and Fire Pits hangs at the East Branch Community Trails in Keene. With a big, open space and pavilion at the trailhead, this is a good place put your feet up for a few. Bring your lawn chairs, frisbees and coolers and lap leisurely.
2–6pm: Food specials will be available at Monday Tuesday Grill, which is just across the road.

Live Music

Saturday's live music is a highlight of the community festivities at the Wilmington MTB Fest each year. Bike Fest registration is not required to join in the party, but a $5 donation at the gate is encouraged for non-Bike Fest attendees. Saturday's lineup includes:

4–7pm: Spring Street Band: Serving up a unique mix of old and new rock, blues and strong vocal harmonies.
7–10pm: The Outcrops: Hailing from the woods of northern New Jersey, The Outcrops spend their days slinging original blues-infused rock'n'roll. The rhythm section of the band brings a funk and soul feel that melds with the rock'n'roll strings and vocals, creating their band tag: Rock & Roll, Blues & Soul.

Location & Directions

The festival village is located at the Wilmington Recreation Park, located just off Springfield Road near the center of town. Once you arrive in Wilmington, look for "Bike Fest" signage which will be located at all intersections to direct you toward the festival village.

Click here for Google Map directions or search for "Wilmington Recreation Park" on your smart phone map app or GPS device.