Vermont Fairs and Festivals

Most people who’ve lived in Vermont will agree that Summers here are special, and the numerous Fairs and Festivals throughout the state have become a hallmark of the season. Providing a source of entertainment throughout the summer, they stand as a testament to Vermont’s sense of community, as year after year, families and friends come together to celebrate our rich agricultural traditions. Treat yourself and your family to an unforgettable experience this summer!

VT Fairs

·       Vermont Dairy Festival (June 2^nd – 5^th)

o   A four day, family festival chock full of fun. The Vermont Dairy Festival includes midway rides, a pancake breakfast, fireworks, Marco the Magician, a parade on Saturday, fiddlers, dairy farm tours, a 10,000 meter milk run, a cow plop contest and lots of children’s activities!

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/vermont-dairy-festival

·       Vermont History Expo (June 18^th – 19^th)

o   The Vermont History Expo is down-home fun whether you are 8 or 88! Let us take you back to the days of small Vermont hill farms, rural country stores, horses and buggies, homespun clothes and hearthside stories.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/vermont-history-expo

·       Connecticut Valley Fair (July 14^th – 17^th)

o   An agricultural celebration complete with live music, animal and tractor pulls, and rides for the kids!

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/connecticut-valley-fair

·       Lamoille County Field Days (July 22^nd – 24^th)

o   “As community members, we take a common sense approach in realizing the value of a dollar by providing fun family entertainment and promoting agriculture at a cost affordable to everyone. Lamoille County Field Days strives to keep a time honored tradition and family event we are proud of.”

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/lamoille-county-field-days

·       Pownal Valley Fair (July 30^th)

o   A kids’ fun fair. Exhibit hall featuring produce, crafts, quilts, flowers, honey, maple syrup and herbs, antique tractor pull, bingo, petting farm animals, fireworks, and music.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/pownal-valley-fair

·       Franklin County Field Days (August 4^th – 7^th)

o   Franklin County Field Days has been hosting fun events for over 40 years. Enjoy our rides, demolition derbies, horse shows, and more! We have something for everyone here.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/franklin-county-field-days

·       Addison County Fair & Field Days (August 9^th – 13^th)

o   Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Children’s barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities, and Vermont products dinner.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/addison-county-fair-and-field-days

·       Vermont State Fair (August 16^th – 20^th)

o   The Vermont State Fair is an agricultural fair managed by The Rutland County Agricultural Society. The first Vermont State Fair took place in 1846, making it one of the oldest state fairs in the United States.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/vermont-state-fair

·       Orleans County Fair (August 17^th – 21^st)

o   The Orleans County Fair Association, founded in 1867 in Barton Vermont, was formed of local farmers and businessmen who wanted to bring the community together to socialize and celebrate at the annual County Fair, which is now held in August.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/orleans-county-fair

·       Deerfield Valley Farmers’ Day Exhibition (August 18^th – 21^st)

o   Welcome to the Deerfield Valley Farmers’ Day Fair, a long standing local tradition which inspires neighborly competition, education in agriculture, wholesome entertainment, exhibits of area residents, and most importantly good clean fun!

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/deerfield-valley-farmers-day-fair

·       Caledonia County Fair (August 24^th – 28^th)

o   This fair is by the community for the community. It is the intent of the CCF to feature Vermont’s agricultural background both past and present in a manner that will be enjoyable and educational to our patrons.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/caledonia-county-fair

·       Bondville Fair (August 26^th – 28^th)

o   This year the three-day format, which was introduced in 1995, will again be offered for your enjoyment. New events and more entertainment than ever before have been included in the expansion of this family-oriented event.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/bondville-fair

·       Champlain Valley Fair (August 26^th – 28^th)

o   The Ten Best Days of Summer! The Champlain Valley Fair is part of the Champlain Valley Exposition, a not-for profit organization founded in 1922.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/champlain-valley-fair

·       Guilford Fair (September 4^th – 5^th)

o   The Guilford Fair honors and promotes Vermont’s agricultural traditions in a way that is both educational and entertaining. People come to relax and to watch the horse draw, cattle and horse shows and sheep shearing demonstrations. There is live music to enjoy and beautiful homegrown produce, flowers, handiwork and hobbies to admire.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/guilford-fair-1

·       Tunbridge World’s Fair (September 15^th – 18^th)

o   The Tunbridge World’s Fair is an agricultural non-profit, and all proceeds go back to the infrastructure, programs and projects on the grounds.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/the-tunbridge-world-s-fair

·       Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival (October 1^st – 2^nd)

o   The Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival offers something for everyone. Located in the historic fairgrounds in Tunbridge as the leaves of fall turn color in the hills rising both to the east and west of the setting make for a visually beautiful weekend celebrating crafts that will keep us warm through the coming winter.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/vermont-sheep-and-wool-festival

 

VT Festivals:

·       Burlington Wine and Food Fest (June 14^th – 18^th)

o   Vermont has long been known as a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement. The Burlington Wine & Food Festival pairs these prized local foods with world-class wines for a delectable experience. Get your tickets now before they sell out!

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/burlington-wine-and-food-fest

·       Eat More Kale Festival (June 24^th)

o   Eat More Kale Festival is a partner project between Justin Hoy, Bo Muller-Moore, and Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks! They have been developing a model for a community based, family friendly Vermont festival, that is geared toward Vermont’s love of farm fresh, music, and the arts.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/eat-more-kale-festival

·       Grafton Food Festival (July 9^th)

o   Featuring local food and beverage vendors with tastings, cooking demonstrations, farmers market tables, and a children’s cooking competition – there’s delicious fun for food lovers of all ages.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/grafton-food-festival-2

·       Vermont Brewers’ Festival (July 15^th – 16^th)

o   The state of Vermont is blessed with some of the best beer that the East Coast has to offer, and there’s no better place to sample all of it than the two-day Vermont Brewers Festival.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/vermont-brewers-festival

·       Killington Wine Festival (July 15^th – 17^th)

o   The Killington Wine Festival will be celebrating its fifteenth anniversary from July 15th – 17th with three days of specialty wine tasting events. Visit the heart of the Green Mountains for a weekend of wine!

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/killington-wine-festival-1

·       Vermont Cheesemakers’ Festival (July 17^th)

o   Vermont is a world class cheese state with the highest number of cheese makers per capita: 50 of them. You are invited to share their passion for making exceptional cheeses, taste great local foods, wines, craft beers and spirits, and meet the artisans who make them.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/vermont-cheesemakers-festival-3

·       Stowe Brewers’ Festival (July 29^th – 30^th)

o   The Stowe Brewers festival is an outdoor, rain or shine event. There are two separate tasting sessions on two consecutive days. The craft brew celebration will incorporate workshops and demonstrations, food and merchandise vendors and memorabilia.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/annual-stowe-brewers-festival

·       Stowe Wine & Food Classic (August 26^th – 28^th)

o   The Stowe Wine and Food Classic is the annual signature event of Stowe Charities Inc. It will be held once again at the beautiful Trapp Family Lodge, a premier resort nestled in the mountains above the village of Stowe, VT.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/stowe-wine-and-food-classic-1

 

Other:

·       Kingdom Farm and Food Days (August 19^th – 21^st)

o   The Northeast Kingdom Farm & Food Days is a weekend-long celebration during Open Farm Week of regional farms, local food, gardens, small producers, and agricultural businesses.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/kingdom-farm-and-food-days-4

·       Vermont’s 2^nd Annual Open Farm Week (August 15^th – 21^st)

o   Do you love local food and farms? Want to get to know your farmer better — and to get a behind-the-scenes look into Vermont’s vibrant working agricultural landscape? During Vermont Open Farm Week, you can meet the farmers, plants, and animals that bring your favorite high-quality Vermont products to your plate.

o   https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/vermont-s-2nd-annual-open-farm-week

Now, get out there this summer and Dig-In to Vermont Fairs and Festivals!