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Vermont Fairs 2008
2008 Vermont State Fairs, Field Days & Festivals |
Vermont fair vacations - a great getaway for the entire family! Plan your Vermont vacation around one of the many Vermont country fairs and expositions. Enjoy all four seasons in the beautiful Green Mountain State. Attend a real Vermont Country Fair. Vermont Fairs offer great family entertainment.
Vermont Country Fairs & Expositions (listed chronologically):
January 23 - 25, 2008
Vermont Farm Show
Barre Civic Center, Barre, VT Ph: 802-241-3545
Agricultural displays, exhibits, meetings, farm products contests. Annual meetings of many commodity groups. Vermont's premier winter show.
For more information, contact:
Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food & Markets
103 South Main St
Waterbury, VT 05671
Ph: 802-241-3545
March 6 - 8, 2009
Vermont Flower Show
Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT Ph: 888-518-6484
Display gardens to dazzle your imagination. Forty seminars and more than 40 exhibitors. Educational exhibits, children's activities, and a professional flower competition.
For more information, contact:
Sandy Anderson
c/o V.A.P.H.
P.O. Box 92
North Ferrisburg, VT 05473
Ph: 888-518-6484
March 28 - 30, 2008
Maple Open House Weekend
Various locations and venues throughout Vermont
Sugar makers around Vermont will open their doors to friends, family and visitors for the Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend. Sugar on snow parties, maple candy, pancake breakfasts and an endless supply of maple treats await you. See how maple syrup, maple candy and maple cream are made. Take advantage of great food and lodging deals offered by our wonderful partners.
For more information, contact:
Vermont Maple Promotion Board
116 State Street, Drawer 20
Montpelier, VT 05620-2901
Ph: (802) 828-3461
This annual celebration of the Vermont maple harvest includes maple exhibits, food contests, antique and craft shows, fiddlers show, talent contest, Vermont specialty foods show, pancake breakfasts, a carnival and huge parade.
For more information, contact:
Carolyn Perley
1839 Perley Rd.,
Richford, VT 05476
Ph: 802-524-5800
A weekend for the horse enthusiast featuring seminars, hands-on demonstrations, 4-H exhibitions in the ring, horse show and trade floor featuring the latest equine equipment, feed, accessories and training techniques. Something for everyone from the newcomer to experts.
For more information, contact:
Champlain Valley Exposition
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Ph: (802) 878-5545
Arts & crafts, horse pulling, stage shows, two-hour parade on Saturday, country & western jamboree on Sunday. Parade on Saturday. Fireworks and magicians. Sponsored by the Enosburg Lions Club.
For more information, contact:
Robert Mays, P.O. Box 34,
Sheldon, VT 05483
Ph: 802-933-5921
July 11 - 13, 2008
Washington County Fair & Field Days
Parker Field, East Montpelier, VT Ph: 802-279-6567
Petting zoo, cattle judging, 4-H and gymkhana horse shows, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, youth goat show, tractor pull, bingo, quilts & crafts, exhibits, and food vendors.
For more information, contact:
Pam Massey, Coordinator
P.O. Box 3,
Websterville, VT 05678
Ph: 802-279-6567
July 12 - 13, 2008
Windsor County Agricultural Fair
Barlow's Field, Eureka Road, Springfield, Vermont Ph: 802-484-5027
4-H, open horse show, petting zoo, live entertainment, rabbit show, antique tractors, quilts, sheep shearing, garden tractor pulling, exhibits, and demonstrations.
For more information, contact:
Robert Allen
P.O. Box 44,
Reading,VT 05062
Ph: 802-484-5027
4x4 truck and antique tractor pulls, snowmobile drag races, horse and shows, stage entertainment, and exhibits, plus horse, pony and ox pulling.
For more information, contact:
Robert Nutting
P.O. Box 353,
Bradford, VT 05033
Ph: 802-222-5750
Arts & crafts, produce and agricultural exhibits, lumberjack roundup, talent show, bingo, 4-H exhibits, draft horse show, open horse show, gymkhana, midway, live entertainment, plus horse, pony and ox pulls.
For more information, contact:
Deanna Judkins
P.O. Box 357,
Hyde Park, VT 05655
Ph: 802-635-7113
July 26, 2008
Pownal Valley Fair
Pownal Fire Department, Route 346, Pownal, VT
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.
For more information, contact:
James Winchester
P.O. Box 353,
Pownal, VT 05261
Ph: 802-823-5258
Agricultural exhibits. Cattle and sheep show, cattle judging, antique tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, horse pulling, draft horse show, and ox pulling.
For more information, contact:
David Blondo
30 Spring Road
Swanton, VT 05488
Ph: 802-868-2247
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.
For more information, contact:
Cara Mullin
PO Box 745,
Middlebury, VT 05753
Ph/Fax: 802-545-2557
August 13 - 17, 2008
Orleans County Fair
Roaring Brook Park, Barton, VT Ph: 802-525-3555
A Vermont Living recommended stop for an authentic, old fashioned Country Fair! Just off exit 25, I-91 North, in Barton, Vermont.
Agricultural exhibits, 4 - H displays, cattle and sheep shows, cattle judging, antique tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, grange exhibits, harness racing, petting zoo, poultry and rabbit displays, live entertainment, horse pulling, horse show, and demo derby.
For more information, contact:
Rupert Chamberlin
1552 Chamberlin Rd.,
Barton, VT 05822
Ph: 802-525-3555
4-H and agricultural exhibits. Cattle and sheep shows, demolition derby, pig scramble, cattle judging, antique tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, youth activities.
For more information, contact:
Richard Lawrence
PO Box 343,
Lyndonville, VT 05851
Ph: 802-626-8081
Opens 4:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. Midway rides, arm wrestling, sawing competition, agricultural exhibits. Cattle and sheep shows, cattle judging, antique tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, live entertainment, horse show, demo derby.
For more information, contact:
Steve Adams
PO Box 577
Wilmington, VT 05363
Ph: 802-319-0117
August 22 - 24, 2008
Bondville Fair
Route 30, Winhall, (Bondsville) VT Ph: 802-297-9810
Agricultural displays and contests, crafts, rides and games, music, bingo, truck, ox and horse pulling, antique tractors, clog and line dancing.
For more information, contact:
Lori Polhemus
P.O. Box 339,
Bondville, VT 05340
Ph: 802-297-9810
Vermont's largest fair. Midway rides, food booths, commercial exhibits, major stage shows, Vermont's largest sand sculpture, plus agricultural exhibits, antique tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, live entertainment, ox and horse pulling, and music.
For more information, contact:
P.O. Box 209
Essex Junction, VT 05453-0209
Ph: 802-878-5545
August 29 - September 7, 2008
Vermont State Fair
Route 7, Rutland, VT Ph: 802-775-5200
Midway rides, food booths, demo derby, farm museum, carnival, ethnic foods, maple sugar house, commercial exhibits, agricultural exhibits, antique tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, live entertainment, ox and horse pulling, and music.
For more information, contact:
Richard Rivers
175 So. Main St.,
Rutland, VT 05702
Ph: 802-775-5200.
August 31 - September 1, 2008
Guilford Fair
Guilford, VT Ph: 802-254-2228
Horse show, horse pulling, cattle show, live music, crafts, carnival, lots of demonstrations, children's events.
For more information, contact:
David Franklin
Guilford, VT 05301
Ph: 802-254-2228
This annual festival features a large display of many different breeds of sheep, angora goats, llamas, alpacas and angora rabbits. More than 60 crafts people related to the fiber industry. Many educational demonstrations and hands on activities for children.
For more information, contact:
Kat Smith
Ph: 802-446-3325
Old fashioned agricultural fair in a rural setting. 4-H exhibits, midway rides, food booths, free shows, agricultural exhibits, antique tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, live entertainment, ox and pony pulling, gymkhana, and contra dancing.
For more information, contact:
P.O. Box 152
Tunbridge,VT 05077
Ph: 800-889-5555
September 12 - 28, 2008
"The Big E" - Eastern States Expo
1305 Memorial Avenue (Rte. 147)
West Springfield, MA 01089 Ph: 413-737-2443
One of North America's largest fairs, and an autumn tradition in the Northeast. Features the Big E Super Circus, dazzling thrill shows, horse shows, rides, crafts, a Mardi Gras parade, and foods from around the world. Don't miss the famous cream puffs!
For more information, contact:
Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
413-737-2443
Info Line: 413-205-5115
Grange events, contests and activities at the Vermont State Grange Center.
For more information, contact:
Phyllis Mason
Box 1850
Pawlet, VT 05761
Ph: 802-325-3196
Vermont's largest apple festival! Includes free entertainment, music, craft shows, flea market, cider making contest, petting zoo, orchard tours, apple sampling, and more.
For more information, contact:
Pam Allen
P.O. Box 56
South Hero, VT 05486
Ph: 802-262-5226
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