About Champlain Valley Fair
The Champlain Valley Fair in Essex Junction is Vermont's largest fair, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from Vermont and neighboring states for ten days of entertainment, livestock competition, and New England fun. First held in 1922, it has been a Vermont agricultural tradition for over a century.
What to Expect
Expect nationally known musical acts, championship livestock shows, a massive midway, 4-H and FFA exhibitions, Vermont artisan and food vendors, and the vibrant energy of one of New England's premier fairs.
Visitor Tips
Essex Junction is just outside Burlington — book Burlington hotels early as the fair week fills the city. The fair runs concurrent with Vermont's peak summer season.
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