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Group of colorful outfits and bikes with participants of all ages
mountain biker on a wooded trail
Bicyclist rides past a big bonfire
Rad kid racing!
Smiling faces on matching teal bikes
Trail crew chatting with people
Band playing on stage with guitarist, singer and drums
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riding over wooded bump obsticles
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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!

Stay tuned for 2026 dates but check out the line-up from last year's event:

Friday

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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:

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.  

Visit the official festival website for more information.

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Website:  www.wilmingtonmtbfestival.com/
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