First Night Sponsors

 Clean Cut Painting, You have high standards, and so do we! Interior, Exterior, Metal Roof Painting & Log Home Staining. 802.535.5100 https://cleancutpainting.com/

In 2026, Community National Bank, Vermont’s Community Bank, will proudly celebrate 175 years of service to Vermonters. Since opening their doors in 1851, they’ve been committed to helping individuals build their homes, businesses and dreams. Community National Bank offers a full range of in-person and digital banking services designed to meet the evolving needs of both consumers and businesses. Community National Bank is proud to be a supporting partner of Catamount Arts and their endeavors to enrich our lives with the arts. To learn more about Community National Bank, please visit communitynationalbank.com.

Green Mountain Broadcasters proudly supports FIrst Night North in St. Johnsbury. Serving every corner of the Northeast Kingdom and northern New Hampshire through its stations Magic 97.7, The Notch 106.3, Kix 105.5, MOO 92.1, JJ Country 94.5 (Newport), WSTJ 1340, and WIKE 1490 ESPN. 802-626-0977

For nearly 40 years, Craig Harrison has provided a wide array of creative services for local, regional, national and international clients. In 2010, he brought Harrison Creative to the Northeast Kingdom, where he supports the area’s business and creative communities with professional quality graphic design and photography services. From logos and branding to advertising and brochures, Harrison Creative can handle it. Expanded photography capabilities (including studio, location and drone) mean Harrison Creative’s clients get consistent, high quality results quickly no matter the budget. Check it out at harrisoncreative.com.

Compassionate care in our home or yours. Northern Counties Health Care (NCHC) encompasses five community health centers, three dental centers, a walk-in primary care location, and a certified home health care & hospice division. We provide a full spectrum of quality, affordable, and compassionate health care services to patients of all ages throughout the Northeast Kingdom. Learn more about our locations, services, and career opportunities at www.nchcvt.org.

Northern Counties is committed to improving the health of the entire community, and the arts are an essential way to foster joy, connection, and good health. The isolation imposed by the pandemic offered a compelling demonstration of how much connection matters. We are proud to be a sponsor of Catamount Arts, and of First Night North, because it offers an excellent opportunity to create joy, community, and better health.

VSECU is a member-owned cooperative and not for profit credit union for everybody who lives or works in Vermont, offering a full range of affordable financial products and services. We are committed to improving the lives of Vermonters by empowering the possibilities for greater social, environmental, and financial prosperity. As part of our mission, we sponsor events like First Night to support the local artists and organizations—like Catamount Arts—that help bring us together and strengthen our sense of community. For more information about VSECU, visit www.vsecu.com.

The Foundry is a community-based workshop and makerspace located in Lyndonville Vermont. We have a large, fully equipped shop for all types of projects. Come build, make, and create something with us! We are located at the True Building, 79 King Dr. Lyndon, VT, and are open Monday and Wednesdays 5PM- 9PM, and Saturdays 9AM-4PM. Give us a call with questions at (802) 424-0019.

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is located in St. Johnsbury in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We are a community, not-for-profit, acute care, critical access hospital. NVRH is one of two Vermont hospitals designated as Baby Friendly^TM by the United Nations. The organization provides primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care and 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. Aligned with community partners, NVRH values and invests in efforts to address social conditions to create communities that are well-nourished, well-housed, physically healthy, mentally healthy, and financially secure. NVRH serves the health needs for over 30,000 people in Caledonia and Southern Essex Counties in Vermont and employs nearly 700 dedicated staff.

Passumpsic Bank is a community bank, 11 branches strong, proudly serving the Northeast Kingdom, Central Vermont and New Hampshire’s North Country. As a full-service financial organization, we pride ourselves on offering the products, services and financial expertise necessary to help individuals, families and businesses in all of the communities we serve to
achieve their goals. We offer everything the big banks do, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find an organization that exemplifies “community banking” more than Team Passumpsic.

Passumpsic Bank is a prominent supporter of charities and projects within our communities because giving back makes our communities stronger. We are a proud supporter of the Arts with a long-standing partnership with Catamount Arts. Please visit our website at: www.passumpsicbank.com.

St. Johnsbury Academy, founded in 1842, is well known for its academics, diversity, and strong sense of community. We combine the resources, facilities, and curriculum of the world’s leading independent schools with the personal support and attention of the best small boarding schools, to create a diverse, educational community.

At St. Johnsbury Academy, we believe in young people, and in what is possible when they are supported in becoming the best people, best learners, and best community members and citizens they can be. We care about their character, about their ability to seek truth and be motivated to learn, and about how they will engage positively with the world, both within and beyond our community.

As part of our dedication to our community, St. Johnsbury Academy is proud to support First Night North and to welcome community members to our campus each year.

When you need crane services that rise above the competition, trust a company that has years of experience in the industry. Classen’s Crane Service, LLC in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, provides professional crane services, rigging, and trucking services to meet the needs of your project. On New Year’s Eve, you’ll see the First Night North ball of lights hanging from a crane generously provided by Classen’s!

 Concept2 began in 1976 in the back of a bread truck when Dick and Pete Dreissigacker, fresh from Olympic training, started making composite racing oars. Since those early days they’ve grown to over 100 employees, and their product line includes oars, the RowErg, the SkiErg and the BikeErg. Though they’re much larger now, they remain dedicated to their philosophy of providing the most innovative products and programs to their customers. By selling factory direct, Concept2 eliminates the middleman so that they can provide our customers with the best value. You buy direct from their manufacturing facility in Morrisville, Vermont, USA.

Dufresne Group is a consulting civil engineering firm providing services to municipal and private clients throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. We are based in Springfield Vermont with three regional offices.

Fidium is a next-generation fiber internet and network services company on a mission to be America’s favorite fiber provider. Serving people who expect more from their connectivity, Fidium delivers lightning-fast, reliable internet that’s refreshingly easy to use. With future-ready technology, a customer-first approach, and a growing national fiber footprint, Fidium is redefining what “better internet” means: fast speeds, simpler experiences, and service that’s actually helpful.
Available in more than 700 communities, Fidium connects people to the possibilities of fiber – from homes and small businesses to large enterprises, schools, hospitals and entire communities. Backed by one of the nation’s top 10 fiber networks and a commitment to continuous innovation, we’re powering work, life, learning and opportunity. Fiber Up and learn more at FidiumFiber.com.

At Hardwick Dental Group, our Mission is to guide our patients along a path of optimal dental health by delivering the highest possible level of care in a friendly, safe, and comfortable environment. Through our team of professional, compassionate, and committed employees, we aim to improve patient health, appearance, self-confidence, and overall quality of life.

Our location has been in operation since 1974, and since then it has remained a community asset to the Northeast Kingdom region. We’re conveniently located near routes 14, 15, and 16, so no matter which direction you’re coming from, our office is easy to find. And our commitment to care and patient satisfaction shows as some of our patients travel from out-of-town to come to our office. We’ve got a reputation for great dental care. When our patients smile, we smile.

We are currently accepting new patients! Call 802-472-5005 for an appointment or visit https://www.hardwickdentalgroup.com/

NEK Broadband is a Communications Union District (CUD), which means we are committed to providing high-speed internet service to every unserved and underserved address with electrical service in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties, plus Wolcott in Lamoille County. As a municipal entity, we are a non-profit, so revenue from customers will go towards building and repairing our fiber network infrastructure and increasing affordability for our residents. To sign up for updates and find out when your area will get our service, go to get.nekbroadband.org.

We are a proud sponsor of Catamount Arts First Night North because we know that growing the economic and social prosperity of the NEK requires not only reliable, high-speed internet, but also a thriving creative and arts culture. We applaud and look forward to the wonderful performers, artists, entertainers and musicians that will help us all bring in the new year at this family-friendly event!

WCAX-TV is Vermont’s Own, founded here in the Green Mountains of Vermont to serve the region with the most local news, weather, and sports coverage for Vermont, North Country New York, and the Upper Valley. Everyday we cover the most local stories in the most local newscasts, from the most local journalists working across Vermont and the region. The most experienced local weather team has several times the forecasting experience of other local stations combined, and our local sports team is on the ground across the region sharing the stories of local sports from high school to the pros to carry on the legacy started when our team of Vermonters climbed the state’s highest mountain and brought TV to Vermont in 1954. Since then, we have continued to innovate, with the first website, first HD broadcasts, first mobile apps, and we will continue to innovate and serve our Green Mountain home.
 

WEIDMANN is the global leader in electrical insulation for transformer manufacturers and transformer users. Our core competence is the development and production of tailor-made solutions for high-temperature applications and cellulose based insulation systems.

WYKR 101.3 FM, Haverhill, New Hampshire, and WTWN 105.1FM /1100 AM, Wells River, Vermont, are now part of the Yankee Kingdom Media Corporation family, led by Joshua Smith. Serving Northeast Vermont, Northwest New Hampshire, and the Upper Valley 24/7, these stations have been community staples since their foundation in 1976 by the Puffer family.   Both stations aim to maintain their “Your Music, Your stories, Your Voice” community-focused programming, while expanding their digital reach.

All Around Rental is where you can find everything you need for all of your projects, whether it’s a drill or an excavator rental! We have the tools and equipment rentals you need to get the job done right! All Around Rental can also help with all your party needs whether it be a BBQ, Birthday party, or wedding! We have all your party needs covered! https://www.allaroundrental.com/

Barrett Insurance Agency is a second-generation, family-owned and operated business led by husband-and-wife team Mike and Jenn Barrett. The agency offers comprehensive insurance solutions for home, auto, farm, business, workers’ compensation, flood, and life. By representing a wide range of trusted regional and national carriers, Barrett Insurance provides clients with the right coverage to fit their individual needs.

The agency is proud to support First Night, encouraging friends and neighbors to ring in the New Year through a variety of events and venues across St. Johnsbury—a fun, family-friendly, and community-focused celebration.

https://www.thebarrettagency.com/

The Bridge Weekly Sho-Case is proud to be part of Yankee Kingdom Media — joining forces with WYKR 101.3 FM, your go-to local country station. Together, we offer a powerful way to get your message out — on the radio and in print — with one point of contact and one goal: to help your business grow and keep your community connected. https://www.thebridgeweekly.com/

We are proud to be one of the largest packers of Pure Maple Syrup and one of the best-selling lines of Specialty Dressings in the USA. Call ahead for hours: 802-748-5141 ext. 5547

Momentum Manufacturing Group is a leading strategic manufacturing partner to OEMs and product manufacturers across a variety of industries, including robotics, medical device, defense, transportation, food service, and semiconductors. The company provides metal fabrication, precision machining, engineered aluminum extrusions, custom cabling, powder coating, and assembly services and maintains an extensive manufacturing infrastructure across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. For more information, visit https://mmgmfg.com/.

Javier Bill’s

Vermont native Lauren Jenks and her partner Casey Lozano, hailing from Southern California, moved back to town to bring classic Mexican flavors to St. Johnsbury.  Using Casey’s family recipes, they offer a simple menu to feed the people. Stop in and grab a burrito to-go or dine in with a margarita!

NFP, an Aon company, helps companies and individuals address today’s most significant Risk Capital and Human Capital challenges. We provide specialized expertise and customized solutions in property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, life insurance, executive benefits, wealth management and retirement plan advisory. Click here to contact our local branch!

For over 40 years, New Hampshire Public Radio has produced timely, accurate, unbiased, and independent journalism in the public interest. With our media landscape fractured and our democratic governance under stress, we now redouble our commitment to producing trustworthy journalism that builds stronger communities, in New Hampshire and beyond – and to providing the resources and supporting the people who make our journalism possible.www.nhpr.org/

Happy New Year from Your Local Real Estate Experts!

StoneCrest Properties is a full service real estate agency serving Lyndonville, St Johnsbury, Burke and the entire Northeast Kingdom. Our team of experienced, professional and friendly agents look forward to helping with your next transaction!

StoneCrestPropertiesVT.com | 802.626.4790

Tim Scott Real Estate, located in St Johnsbury, Vermont, knows the Northeast Kingdom. Our team is ready to put that knowledge to work to help with your property buying and selling needs. Our licensed realtors are here to assist you through every step of the process. You can expect the best from Tim Scott Real Estate.

We are a family-owned grocery store serving Vermont since 1963. We have three locations in St. Johnsbury and Lyndonville and have enjoyed working with our communities for over 50 years. Our customers truly have become our friends and neighbors. We pride ourselves on providing our communities with the highest quality and best variety of their favorite products at great prices. Along with our focus on great products, we strive to provide the best customer service for our customers as well. We are eager to guarantee you have the most positive shopping experience every time you come to the White Market. We take great pride in our history and we wanted to share that with you. Below are photos and sketches of the Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury area ranging from the 1920s to 1963 when our stores first opened to present day.

Moose River Lake & Lodge Store was founded in 1998 by Bob and Annie Hoffman, who had a vision of rustic elegance and a motto to “Let the Outside In.” In 2008, Fred and Robin Little purchased Moose River and never straying from Bob and Annie’s original vision, have created a shopping experience you won’t find anywhere else. Our motto is “We won’t sell anything we wouldn’t buy ourselves.” From moose heads to muscadet, Fred and Robin strive to find the unusual and the unusually wonderful, functional, and fascinating. We search for the best artisans and fashion designers, a wine selection you won’t find at the grocery store, and, of course, taxidermy… of course!

Our Lyndonville office is located in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom, a place known for its breathtaking scenery and diverse recreational opportunities. Our dedicated team of experts is here for all your insurance needs.

Acrisure n Lyndonville has been in operation for over 80 years. We are one of two Denis, Ricker & Brown offices throughout Central and Northeastern Vermont. Our service area includes many towns in Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex counties, as well as upstate New Hampshire. Our agency has been a member of the Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group since 2000. Our company specializes in Property and Casualty Insurance and can cover all of your Business and Personal Home & Auto Insurance needs.

To get a quote please feel free to call us or fill out an application online. We look forward to working with you!

St. Johnsbury Distillery is a throwback to old world ideals and enjoying the moment. We take the utmost time to create truly craft spirits from scratch, so that you can take the time to enjoy the people around you.  To us, the spirit is a tool for generating memories and history. We work to serve the town to which we are named. We focus to promote and develop the town of St. Johnsbury, Vermont in any means possible. Our Distillery will help maintain St. Johnsbury’s economic and social growth.

The St. Johnsbury Chamber of Commerce stimulates and promotes the vitality of St. Johnsbury’s cultural, commercial, and community resources through regional marketing, business support, community events, and downtown economic development. We support First Night North because our beautiful downtown looks best when full to the brim with people, live performances, and community connection.

Since its founding in 1891, Union Bank has made banking a little bit easier and more convenient for you by investing in the success of its local community — your community. Headquartered in Morrisville, VT, Union Bank is a full-service bank, with 18 branches and three loan centers located throughout northern Vermont and northern New Hampshire. Union Bank has earned an outstanding reputation for residential lending programs and is an SBA Preferred Lender and has received an “Outstanding” rating by the FDIC for our Community Reinvestment efforts. We have also been named a VHFA “Top Performer” and USDA “Vermont Lender of the Year.” We are proud to be a supporter of Catamount Arts First Night as well as other fantastic community-oriented endeavors in the NEK and in all the communities we serve. To learn more, go to UBLOCAL.com

For nearly 40 years, Craig Harrison has provided a wide array of creative services for local, regional, national and international clients. In 2010, he brought Harrison Creative to the Northeast Kingdom, where he supports the area’s business and creative communities with professional quality graphic design and photography services. From logos and branding to advertising and brochures, Harrison Creative can handle it. Expanded photography capabilities (including studio, location and drone) mean Harrison Creative’s clients get consistent, high quality results quickly no matter the budget. Check it out at harrisoncreative.com.

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Dead River Company is trusted by homes and businesses throughout Northern New England for reliable fuel deliveries and expert service. Each day our employees come to work focused on upholding the company’s core values of integrity, caring and excellence. No matter the time of day or day of the week, you can count on us to be there when you need us. www.deadriver.com

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Downs Rachlin Martin attorneys provide innovative legal services that deliver unparalleled value to help our clients accomplish great things and better our communities.

Harold’s Concrete Construction

We look forward to working with you for the 2025 season on your project.

rk MILES is a fourth-generation family-owned building material supplier founded in 1940. The company has become a leader in providing services and materials for all types of building and design projects for residential and commercial projects throughout Vermont and Western Massachusetts.

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The Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce is the tri-county’s largest and only fully staffed chamber, handling travel promotion, community/economic development, legislative/governmental relations, business training and promotion of regional projects. It was established in 1891. Our regional chamber is unique in that it covers the entire tri-county region and features a membership that is 50 percent hospitality based and 50 percent from the service sector.

The Kingdom Trail Association is a nonprofit organization with the mission to provide recreation and education opportunities by managing, maintaining, and building trails to foster the health of our local community, surrounding environment, and regional economy. KTA strives to accomplish this mission by offering 100+ miles of quality non-motorized, multi-use, all four seasons, and all level of ability trails. Founded in 1994 by a group of visionaries, the organization is now driven by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of community leaders, business owners, trail users, and KTA landowners. Their goal is to encourage recreational use in the Northeast Kingdom that is ecologically sensitive and promotes the natural beauty of the area.

For 181 years Fairbanks has provided top quality industrial weighing equipment and dependable service through a network of Fairbanks sales and service representatives and authorized distributors. Fairbanks continues to break new ground in scale design, setting the new standard in weighing equipment and systems engineering while meeting the special needs of our customers.

At CALEX, we value all of our patients and put your needs first. We are committed to providing compassionate, responsive and state-of-the art pre-hospital care. Combining decades of experience, quality people and a keen focus on patient satisfaction and care, our goal is to exceed your expectations in every interaction you have with us. CALEX stands ready to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year — and we’re even on-site on New Year’s Eve at First Night! We provide emergency pre-hospital care, assist with hospital-to-hospital transfers, and also offer a host of community education classes such as CPR and First Aid.

For 50 years WGDR/WGDH has broadcast to central and northern Vermonters. In the spring of 2021, Goddard College gifted the station to the community by way of CVCR to manage. Under community ownership, the station’s mission shifted to put community first, by serving the people of north central VT and beyond; to provide a forum for cultivating social change that re-harmonizes human communities with the natural world, supports the independent arts and celebrates diversity, creativity, and freedom. We inform, entertain, and educate through the presentation of alternative news, artistic expression, and public affairs programming.