The Ramble
The Ramble Inc. is a Burlington, Vermont nonprofit that produces a free annual neighborhood-wide arts and culture festival in the Old North End on the last Saturday in July, serving local residents and visitors through volunteer-driven live music, art, vendor markets, and community programming funded by donations, sponsorships, and vendor fees.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersBurlington, Vermont, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What The Ramble does
The Ramble Inc. is a Burlington, Vermont-based nonprofit that produces a free annual arts and culture festival in the city's Old North End on the last Saturday in July. Founded in 2003/2004 (with the first documented Community Photo in July 2004), the 22nd edition is scheduled for July 25, 2026 under the theme "ResisDANCE." The festival transforms an entire urban neighborhood — not a single venue — into a showcase of local talent spanning live performances, art exhibitions, theater, comedy, dance, yard sales, craft markets, and neighborhood activities running sunrise to late night. Headline components include the ONE World Market (40+ local artists and makers), the Ramble Round-Up (an evening culminating gathering with a Fiddlehead-sponsored Beer Garden), and Decaturfest (an annual Decatur Street block party).
The organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors (Chair Jean Waltz, Treasurer Jennifer Blair, Secretary Alicia Taylor) supported by a small team of longstanding coordinators handling executive coordination, sound, screenprinting, web design, and sub-event stewardship. Operations rely on standard community tools — Google Forms for volunteer and event registration, Gmail for communications, and a WordPress website. There is no proprietary technology platform, mobile app, or API. The volunteer base and local partnerships (notably Pepo Press for hand-printed merchandise) form the operational backbone.
The Ramble is funded entirely through donations (PayPal.Me/ONEramble and Venmo @oneramble), a five-tier corporate sponsorship program ($50 RamBelievers through $1,000+ Ramble Rogues), and food/craft vendor participation fees or proceeds shared with beneficiary nonprofits such as the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project and ONE Community Dinner. The event is free and open to all attendees with no ticket or admission charge; it markets primarily through organic social media (15,000+ Facebook, 12,000+ Instagram followers), local sponsor networks, and neighborhood word-of-mouth. Customer segments are exclusively local: residents of Burlington's Old North End and visitors from the greater Burlington area.
The Ramble firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Ramble
- Legal name
- The Ramble Inc.
- Website
- https://theramble.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- The Ramble Inc. is a Burlington, Vermont nonprofit that produces a free annual neighborhood-wide arts and culture festival in the Old North End on the last Saturday in July, serving local residents and visitors through volunteer-driven live music, art, vendor markets, and community programming funded by donations, sponsorships, and vendor fees.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Ramble industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Community Arts Festival
- NAICS
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Community Music & Dance Festivals (Non-Commercial/Local) (MPAGAEAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Community Parades, Carnivals & Street Fairs (MPAGAEAE), Food, Drink & Culinary Community Festivals (Community-Led) (MPAGAEAF)
Keywords
Where The Ramble is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Burlington, Vermont
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
The Ramble business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Donations: The Ramble accepts donations via PayPal (PayPal.Me/ONEramble) and Venmo (@oneramble). Donations support the operational costs of the free annual event and help keep the festival vibrant.
- Sponsorship Packages: Corporate sponsors purchase tiered sponsorship packages ranging from $50 (RamBelievers) to $1,000+ (Ramble Rogues). Sponsorship benefits include logo placement on event posters and website, social media highlight posts, banner displays at the Ramble Round-Up, emcee thank-you mentions, and option to table during the event.
- Food & Craft Vendor Participation: Local food vendors and craft makers pay a fee or provide a donation/percentage of proceeds to participate in the event, generating revenue through booth/table fees or fundraising contributions for local causes such as the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Ramble Rogues sponsorship at $1,000+ includes banner, social media highlights, emcee thank-you, poster logo, and option to table |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Ramble Rousers sponsorship at $500+ includes second-tier poster and website placement |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Ramble Rockers sponsorship at $300+ includes third-tier poster and website placement plus option to table |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Rad Ramblers sponsorship at $100+ includes fourth-tier website listing |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | RamBelievers sponsorship at $50+ includes fifth-tier website listing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
The Ramble product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Ramble organizes a free annual day-long arts and culture festival held on the last Saturday in July across multiple blocks of Burlington, Vermont's Old North End neighborhood. The event transforms the entire neighborhood into a showcase of local talent with 55+ individual activities including live music, art exhibitions, theater, comedy, dance, yard sales, craft markets, and the ONE World Market featuring 40+ artists and makers. The organization also runs supporting components such as the Ramble Round-Up culminating evening event, Decaturfest block party, a food vendor program, an event-hosting opportunity for residents, and a tiered sponsorship program for local businesses.
Product overview
The Ramble is a single unified annual community arts festival, not a software platform or SaaS product. The organization's offerings center on The Ramble Annual Festival as the core product, supported by sub-events including ONE World Market, Ramble Round-Up, and Decaturfest. Additional services include a Food Vendor Program for local culinary businesses, Event Hosting Platform for community members to create activities, and Sponsorship Tiers for local businesses. The organization also facilitates volunteer participation and accepts donations via PayPal and Venmo.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- The Ramble Annual Festival A free annual arts and culture festival held on the last Saturday in July throughout Burlington's Old North End, transforming the neighborhood into a showcase of local talent featuring live music, art exhibitions, theater, comedy, dance, yard sales, and craft markets. Open to all attendees at no cost, rain or shine.
- ONE World Market
Quantifiable outcome
- 55+ individual events and activities hosted across the neighborhood in a single day (2026)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use The Ramble
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles3 records
The Ramble technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
The Ramble partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- ONE Community DinnerminorThe Breakfast of Champions event at The Ramble (162 N Champlain St.) features a suggested $5 donation that benefits ONE Community Dinner, a local community meal program. This partnership connects The Ramble's food programming to broader community support services.
- Vermont Asylum Assistance Project (VAAP)minorThe Caracas x VAAP event at The Ramble serves hand-clapped arepas with proceeds going to the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project, a local nonprofit. This partnership raises funds for asylum seekers through food vendor engagement.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
The Ramble competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Burlington City Arts: A Burlington-based nonprofit arts organization producing year-round exhibitions, events, and community programming. Comparable as a local nonprofit arts producer and grant-funded community cultural institution serving the same market.
- Honk! Festival: A free, community-led street-band festival held annually in Somerville, MA. Directly comparable as a free, volunteer-organized, neighborhood-activating outdoor community arts/music event with DIY ethos.
Others
- Vermont Arts Council: The statewide nonprofit arts funder and capacity-builder for Vermont. Relevant as a potential grant-making peer and ecosystem counterpart for community arts organizations like The Ramble operating in the same state.
Direct peers
- Burlington Discover Jazz Festival: Burlington's signature multi-day music festival featuring local and touring artists. Comparable as a community-rooted Burlington music/arts festival with tiered sponsorship, though it is more music-specialized and ticketed.
- South End Art Hop (Burlington): An annual neighborhood-wide arts festival in Burlington's South End featuring open studios, live music, and maker showcases. Closely comparable to The Ramble's neighborhood-activation, artist-market format.
- Festival of Fools: A free annual street-performance and community arts festival held in downtown Burlington, VT. Directly comparable to The Ramble as a free, community-led outdoor arts event with volunteer participation in the same metropolitan market.
- Waking Windows: An independent music and arts festival held annually in Winooski, VT, just across the river from Burlington. Directly comparable as a volunteer-organized, multi-venue community festival showcasing local artists and musicians.
- First Night Burlington: Burlington's annual New Year's Eve community arts celebration featuring dozens of performances across multiple venues. Comparable as a free-to-attend, multi-venue, community-driven arts festival in the same city.
Regional players
- Vermont Brewers Festival: A regional craft beverage festival held in Vermont featuring local vendors, food, and live music. Comparable in scale and local-sponsor-driven structure to The Ramble, though ticketed and beverage-focused.
- Strolling of the Heifers: A Brattleboro, VT-based annual weekend festival celebrating local agriculture and community. Comparable as a Vermont-rooted, volunteer-led community festival with tiered local sponsorships, though focused on agricultural rather than arts programming.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
The Ramble social profiles
Digital presenceThe Ramble financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
The Ramble leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
The Ramble funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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The Ramble M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about The Ramble
What does The Ramble do?
The Ramble organizes a free annual day-long arts and culture festival held on the last Saturday in July across multiple blocks of Burlington, Vermont's Old North End neighborhood. The event transforms the entire neighborhood into a showcase of local talent with 55+ individual activities including live music, art exhibitions, theater, comedy, dance, yard sales, craft markets, and the ONE World Market featuring 40+ artists and makers. The organization also runs supporting components such as the Ramble Round-Up culminating evening event, Decaturfest block party, a food vendor program, an event-hosting opportunity for residents, and a tiered sponsorship program for local businesses.
Is The Ramble a public or private company?
The Ramble is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was The Ramble founded?
The Ramble was founded in 2004. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is The Ramble based?
The Ramble is headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, United States, in the North America region.
How does The Ramble make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Donations are the primary driver. The others are sponsorship Packages and food & Craft Vendor Participation.
Who are The Ramble's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Burlington City Arts and Honk! Festival. Vermont Arts Council is listed as an others. Direct peers are Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, South End Art Hop (Burlington), Festival of Fools, Waking Windows and First Night Burlington. Regional players are Vermont Brewers Festival and Strolling of the Heifers.
Does The Ramble have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Ramble.
What industry is The Ramble in?
The Ramble's product category is Community Arts Festival. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGAEAH, Community Music & Dance Festivals (Non-Commercial/Local), with a secondary code of MPAGAEAE, Community Parades, Carnivals & Street Fairs. Its NAICS code is 71 and its SIC code is 7990.