In 2009, two downtown business owners, Scott Beck and Fred Little thought it would be a good idea for there to be a spring community event in downtown St. Johnsbury. Fred retired from event organizing in 2011; Scott continues as the organizer today. 

Scott has deep roots in St. Johnsbury and has a strong appreciation for the  Maple Industry and St. Johnsbury's status as the Maple Center of the world. 

The Festival quickly grew into the largest annual single day event in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom drawing upwards of 7,000 people to St. Johnsbury. 

In 2021 the St. Johnsbury Chamber of Commerce became involved in efforts to keep the Festival alive during the Covid pandemic.