One of the best things about summer is all of the fairs that you can attend in Vermont. While each fair has its own flair, you are bound to find a mixture of farm, fun and food. Here is a break down on the fairs from July through September.
Bradford Fair: 7/14 - 7/17/16
The Bradford Fair located in Bradford, VT is a small Vermont agricultural fair. They have everything from tractor pulls to amusement rides. There will be face painting for the kids. How about trying your hand at the Frying Pan Throwing Contest? Come and watch the demolition derby where there we will be over $2000 in prizes for the winners.
Lamoille County Field Days: 7/22 - 7/24/16
Green Mountain Fair: 7/28 - 7/31/16
New to Manchester, VT this year is the Green Mountain Fair at Dorr Farm. Grab a bite to eat and listen to local entertainment. Browse among the many craft vendors that will be there or take a ride on the Ferris wheel on the midway. Best of all, admission and parking are FREE!. Proceeds for this event benefit L.E.A.D and the Special Olympics.
Franklin County Field Days: 8/3 - 8/7/16
Franklin, VT is home to the Franklin County Field Days. Start your 
Danville Fair: 8/7 - 8/8/16
The 85th Danville Fair in Danville, VT returns to the Green on Friday and Saturday. 
Addison County Fair and Field Days: 8/9 - 8/13/16
Vermont's largest agricultural fair takes place in New Haven, VT. 
The kids will love the children's barnyard, kiddie rides, and youth activities. Come and watch the cattle judging, tractor pulls. and pony and ox pulling. Walk around and visit the crafts and exhibits. Top off the day with a Vermont product dinner. There will be so many events going on the entire time of the fair that you might just have to plan going more than one day to see everything.
Vermont State Fair: 8/16 - 8/20/16
The 171st Vermont State Fair located in Rutland, VT will be taking place starting on August 16th and running through August 20th. The fair first took place in 1846, making this one of oldest fairs in the United States.
This year's entertainment includes Johnny Peers and the Muttville 
Comix. Come and see this slapstick act as Johnny puts over a dozen dogs through challenging and hilarious tricks. If you love Aerosmith, you are not going to want to miss Draw the Line. This is an Aerosmith Legacy Show hosted by original Aerosmith guitarist, Ray Tabano. Or, experience the Butterfly Encounter, an interactive, walk-through exhibit. Learn through demonstrations, see the life cycle of a butterfly from egg to adult, and even learn how to fix a broken wing.
Orleans County Fair: 8/17 -8/21/16
The Orleans County Fair in Barton, VT located in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom has something for the entire family to enjoy This is an old time agriculture fair with entertainment and fun for the whole family.
There will be plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained. This year they will have a chance to be a real farmer. They will get to collect eggs, milk cows, pick apples and peddle a tractor to the farmer's market. Once they get to the market they will get play money where they can purchase a healthy treat. They are also going to love Scarecrow University contest. Children get to color on the chalk board, play scarecrow memory games, do scarecrow word searches, color pages to hang on the wall and listen to a scarecrow read a story. When they are ready to leave they will get to ring the school bell and receive a Scarecrow University diploma & bookmark.
Deerfield Family Farmer's Day: 8/18 - 8/21/16
Wilmington, Vt is host to The 99th Annual Deerfield Family Farmer's Day Fair. The fair is a long standing local tradition that inspires neighborly competition that gives visitors an education in agriculture along wholesome entertainment.
Caledonia County Fair: 8/24 - 8/28/16
The 161st Caledonia County Fair located in Lyndonville, VT started in 1855 and is one of oldest running fairs in Vermont. The fair is the result of hundreds of hours of volunteer work and is run by the community. The fair brings you the best in old-fashioned fun and entertainment you'll find anywhere in Vermont! If you come on Wednesday night you can get the carload price for only $30.
Bondville Fair: 8/26 - 8/28/16
Head to Bondville, VT for the oldest, continuously running fair in the state, which started in 1796. Admission to the fair includes free entertainment, track events, & unlimited rides. The fair is small and quaint and you are sure to bump into someone you know.
Browse through the quilt hall and see some beautiful quilts on display 
Champlain Valley Fair: 8/26 - 9/4/16
Head to Essex Junction, VT to the Champlain Valley fair for 10 days of fun, rides, food, concerts and more. Besides the usual rides and food, there are plenty of other things to keep you entertained. Have a competitive streak? The fair has hundreds of competitions for everyone's taste.
Of course, there will be plenty of entertainment at the Coca-Coca grandstand. For the music lovers, you can rock to the sounds of ZZ Top and The Greg Allman Band. Resurrection performs the sounds of Journey. For the country music lovers, Rascal Flatts will be performing their greatest hits. Whatever kind of music you enjoy, you're sure to find it at the fair.
If you are looking for thrills and excitement, there is plenty of that too. Come and watch Night of Fire and Destruction. Hair raising fire stunts and monster crushing action combine for an incredible night of thrills. 
Vergennes Day: 8/27/16
Spend the day with the family at the 35th Vergennes Day located in Vergennes, VT. It takes 
place from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm at city park as well as other venues throughout the city. Start off with the pancake breakfast from 7:30 - 10:30 am. Take a ride on a horse drawn wagon. Browse among the 85+ arts and crafts vendors displaying their talent. Put on your running shoes and join in on the Little City 5K & 10K Races or just sit back and enjoy music from the bandstand. There will be a children's venue and a rubber duck race to keep the kids busy. Lastly, before the day is over enjoy a nice chicken BBQ.
Tunbridge World's Fair: 9/15 - 9/18/16
The Tunbridge World's Fair locate in Tunbridge, VT is one of the top ten events by The Vermont Chamber of Commerce. The fair has run continuously since 1867 except in 1918, due to the great flu epidemic, and during World War II.
Peru Fair: 9/24/16
The quaint village of Peru, Vt fills up with locals and tourists for one of the nicest country fairs you will find. The fair officially starts with a parade of whimsical characters and before you know it, music 
and entertainment fill the air. Each year over 100 exhibitors come to display and sell their crafts, hoping to be discovered by all kinds of craft lovers. There will be Vermont artisan demos, antiques and art exhibits, clowns, magicians and pony rides. Don't miss out on the music and family entertainment. Of course, one thing that you are not going to want to miss out on is the fabulous pig roast that starts at 11:00 am Make sure that you get in line early because before you know it the line is long and it always sell out.
Find more information about fairs and other fun things to do in the Vermont.com Calendar of Events. Need a place to stay? Find Vermont hotels and lodging options.
Remember to check the weather before heading out for any of these events.
Which ever fair you decide to attend enjoy and bring home some great memories!!
