Vermont Agricultural Fairs: 2009

Vermonters have enjoyed summer fairs almost as long as the state has been in existence, and the event known today as the Vermont State Fair began near Rutland in 1846. Agricultural exhibits are still a staple of today's summer fairs, and whirling rides, exciting entertainment and demolition derbies are all part of the fun. So check out these fairs happening in every corner of Vermont in 2009:

Lamoille County Field Days
Johnson – July 24-26, 2009
Arts and crafts, food, Vermont products, agricultural events, horse show, talent show, tractor competition, entertainment, midway, 4-H barn, children’s activities and more. For more information, visit www.lamoillefielddays.com. 

Pownal Valley Fair 
Pownal – July 25, 2009
Children’s fun fair, antique tractor pull, bingo, petting zoo, fireworks, music, food, exhibit hall featuring produce, crafts, quilts, flowers, honey, maple syrup and more. For more information, call 802-823-5258.

Franklin County Field Days
Highgate – July 30-Aug. 2, 2009
This classic fair, now in its 34th year, offers agricultural and 4-H displays, crafts, games, rides, tractor pulls, entertainment, live music, ox and horse pulls, food and more. For more information, visit www.franklincountyfielddays.org.

Addison County Fair & Field Days
New Haven – Aug. 4-8, 2009
Vermont's largest agricultural fair celebrates its 61st year as a family-oriented community tradition. The fair features tractor pulls, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities, and a Vermont products dinner. For more information, visit www.addisoncountyfielddays.com.

Washington County Fair & Field Days
Waitsfield – Aug. 14-16, 2009
The fair returns in 2009! Enjoy cattle, Gymkhana, ice cream eating contest, kiddie rides, bingo, petting zoo, quilts, crafts, vegetable and floral arranging, and more. For more information, call 802-279-6567.

Orleans County Fair
Barton – Aug. 19-23, 2009
Experience an historic county fair, now in its 142nd year, in a picturesque setting snuggled in rural Vermont. This old-time agricultural county fair will feature entertainment, horse shows, ox pulling, agricultural demonstrations, demolition derby and more. For more information, visit www.orleanscountyfair.org.

Caledonia County Fair
Lyndonville – Aug. 26-30, 2009
A 162-year tradition in the Northeast Kingdom, this fair includes maple, poultry and rabbit exhibits, country music, magic and balloon shows, food, games, antique tractor pull and more. For more information, visit www.vtfair.com

Deerfield Valley Farmers’ Day
Wilmington – Aug. 27-30, 2009
Now in its 92nd year, the Deerfield Valley Farmers Day offers children’s activities, midway rides, truck and horse pulls, exhibits, pie eating contests, watermelon seed spitting contest, petting farm and more. For more information, www.dvfair.com

Bondville Fair
Bondville – Aug. 28-30, 2009
Enjoy rides, a quilt show, bingo, garden tractor, ATV and truck pulls, petting zoo, school house, food and other attractions. For more information, call 802-297-9810.

Champlain Valley Fair
Essex Junction – Aug. 29-Sept. 7, 2009
Celebrate “Summer’s Last Blast” with 10 days of rides, food, fun, concerts and shopping. Free entertainment, food, horse shows, midway, competitive exhibits and more. Enjoy musical performances by Kelly Clarkson, Chicago, Brad Paisley, Kid Rock and other top-name entertainers. For more information, visit www.cvexpo.org.

Vermont State Fair
Rutland – Sept. 4-13, 2009
The Vermont State Fair, established in 1846, offers ox shows, midway, farm museum, live music, maple sugar house, forestry building, fish and  game display, racing pigs, and more. For more information, visit www.vermontstatefair.net

Guilford Fair
Guilford – Sept. 6-7, 2009
Enjoy sheep shearing demonstrations, farm working horses, live music, raffle, food, horseshoe pitching, chainsaw and crosscut saw contests and more. For more information, visit www.guilfordfairvt.com.

Tunbridge World’s Fair
Tunbridge – September 17-20, 2009
Where the past, present, and future meet up for four days of the fair. The 138th World’s Fair features working antique displays, horse, pony and oxen pulling, horse racing, exhibits, free shows, midway, food and more. For more information, visit www.tunbridgefair.com.

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