County Fair Guide

The Oldest Fairs in Vermont

Vermont's oldest fair is the Vermont State Fair in Rutland, running since 1846 — fifty-five years after Vermont became the 14th state in 1791. The Tunbridge World's Fair followed in 1867, and the Champlain Valley Fair in Essex Junction (1922) rounds out the state's oldest fairs. Here are Vermont's fairs with the longest documented histories.

  1. 1
    Vermont State FairRutland, Vermont
    Est. 1846August

    Rutland is home to the Vermont State Fair, which is the state's premier annual agricultural celebration, drawing visitors from across New England for five days of livestock competition, entertainment, and Vermont tradition. The fair traces back to 1846, making it one of Vermont's longest-running agricultural traditions.

  2. 2
    Tunbridge World's FairTunbridge, Vermont
    Est. 1867September

    The Tunbridge World's Fair is one of New England's most beloved and historic agricultural fairs, held in the tiny village of Tunbridge since 1867 for four days each September. It's been held since 1867, one of Vermont's most enduring county fair traditions.

  3. 3
    Champlain Valley FairEssex Junction, Vermont
    Est. 1922August

    In Essex Junction, the Champlain Valley Fair 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. Since its 1922 founding, it's endured as a century-plus Vermont agricultural tradition.

Explore More

Oldest fairs in the US →Browse all Vermont fairs →Most-visited fairs in the US →What to Bring to a County Fair →