The biggest fair in Vermont is right around the corner!
One of the most memorable events of any summer is going to the local fair with your friends and family. We’re lucky enough to have the Champlain Valley Fair located just over in Essex Junction. Make sure to stop by August 24th through September 2nd to check it out.
We’ve broken down what we love about the fair below:
Rides
No fair would be complete without a large selection of rides and the Champlain Valley Fair has them in spades. You can choose to purchase a ride bracelet or individual tickets depending on how often you expect to be whipping around on rides.
Gentler attractions include a carousal, haunted house ride, various small roller coasters, and fun houses.
If you’re interested in something that will really get your heart racing, check out the Zipper Wheel, Enterprise, or High Rising Swings. (Young children must meet ride requirements and be accompanied by an adult.)
Games
The assortment of games are too many to list but you’ll definitely be satisfied with the fair's collection of classic and new games. Try out the ring toss, balloon darts, or duck races!
Live Entertainment (Grand Stand Events)
8/24 – Old Dominion – Country Music
8/25 – Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias – Stand Up Comic
8/26 – Night of Fire & Destruction – Monster Trucks & Stunts
8/27 – Wunderle’s Circus Extravaganza
8/28 – The Machine Performs Pink Floyd – Free Concert with Fair Admission
8/29 – Double Figure 8 Racing
8/30 – Demolition Derby
8/31 – Rick Springfield, Eddie Money, Greg Kihn, Tommy Tutone – Misc Pop & Rock
9/1 – U.S. Freestyle Motocross Championship
9/2 – Billy Currington – Country Music
Learn more about each event here.
Other Entertainment
There is a collection of shows every day from an actual human cannonball to racing pigs, and hypnotist Steve Bayner. Make sure to check out the full schedule of daily events here.
Farm Life
See the adorable and impressive array of animals throughout a maze of tents. Old McDonald's Farm is a classic with all your favorite farm animals side by side. See newborn piglets frolicking around their mother or chicks hatching right before your eyes!
Right next to McDonald's you’ll find tents with goats, sheep, cows, horses, rabbits, a variety of birds, and more! Educational workshops are available throughout the fair as well as live shows with Wildlife Wendy and others.
Competitions
There are competitions for everything under the sun! Visit the expo center and see who took home first for everything from bonsai trees and garden vegetables to cooking and crafts. See the list of competition here.
Vendors
Local and regional artisan vendors are scattered throughout the fair. You can find them in the convention center and in various places as you walk across the grounds. We highly recommend stopping by their tables and tents for souvenirs and gifts!
Food
There is no way to go wrong with fair food unless, of course, you decide to go on a particularly thrilling ride and don't have the strongest of stomachs! Dive into deep-fried goodness with corn dogs, french fries, and fried dough. It's the end of summer, live a little!