Fairs & Festivals (75)
Aug. 3, 2024 — Aug. 3, 2025
Find Your Own
Vermont Adventure
We do our best to keep our food & farm events up-to-date. We recommend checking each event's webpage for the most current details.

Jul. 26 — Aug. 4, 2024
Wilmington
The Vermont Blueberry Festival at Deerfield Valley
This summer marks the 16th year of the ever-growing Vermont Blueberry Festival, which will be held between July 26 through August 4, 2024 in Southern Vermont’s Deerfield Valley.The historic villages of Wilmington, Dover, and…

Aug. 1 — 4, 2024
Highgate
Franklin County Field Days
It's the time of the year again when Franklin County Field Days comes to town. Enjoy a day outdoors and have fun, participate in events, or just watch our live entertainment. Our $15 fee will get you through our gates at Franklin County…
Aug. 3 — 4, 2024
Derby
Mac's Party at Lavender Essentials of Vermont | Open Farm Week 2024
Camp under the stars on Lavender Essentials of Vermont's beautiful hilltop lavender farm, and enjoy a 2-day live music festival and a mac n cheese fest! Music is all local talent and is a mix of pop, folk, hard rock and classic rock. A…
Aug. 6 — 10, 2024
Vergennes
Addison County Fair & Field Days
Vermont's largest agricultural fair. Children's barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities, and Vermont products dinner.
Tue, Aug. 6, 2024
St Johnsbury
Food Truck Popup at the St. Johnsbury Pavilion
The Food Truck Popup @ the Pavilion is produced by Discover St. Johnsbury to bring delicious foods and fun to a rapidly developing area of the downtown on the second & fourth Tuesdays of the month in the summer from 4:30pm - 7:30pm.Come…

Fri, Aug. 9, 2024
Tunbridge
Fledge Fest: Farm Sourced Lamb Roast / Pot Luck and Music! with Fledgling Farmstead | Open Farm Week 2024
Come to Fledgling Farmstead's beautiful hilltop event space for a farm-sourced lamb roast potluck and an evening of music featuring Luisa Stancoiff and others in a family-friendly setting. BYOB and a dish to share as a side to go with the…
Fri, Aug. 9, 2024
Burlington
South End Get Down Block Party | Burlington
Head to Burlington's South End every Friday night this summer for the South End Get Down Block Party. Enjoy music, artisans, and local food.Free Outdoor Block Party
Every Friday
May 17 - Aug 30
5-9pm
45+ Food Vendors Throughout the…

Sat, Aug. 10, 2024
Tunbridge
Fledge Fest: Music and Arts at Fledgling Farmstead | Open Farm Week 2024
Come to Fledgling Farmstead's beautiful hilltop event space for a day of all-ages fun, featuring the Climate Farmer Stories Exibit, art activities, woodland trails and installations, and music into the evening featuring Kotoka Brass…
Aug. 13 — 17, 2024
Rutland
Vermont State Fair
Join us at the Vermont State Fair for amusement rides, Rosaire's Racing Pigs, magic shows, concerts, and more. The first Vermont State Fair took place in 1846, making it one of the oldest state fairs in the United States.
Fri, Aug. 16, 2024
Burlington
South End Get Down Block Party | Burlington
Head to Burlington's South End every Friday night this summer for the South End Get Down Block Party. Enjoy music, artisans, and local food.Free Outdoor Block Party
Every Friday
May 17 - Aug 30
5-9pm
45+ Food Vendors Throughout the…

Tue, Aug. 20, 2024
St Johnsbury
Food Truck Popup at the St. Johnsbury Pavilion
The Food Truck Popup @ the Pavilion is produced by Discover St. Johnsbury to bring delicious foods and fun to a rapidly developing area of the downtown on the second & fourth Tuesdays of the month in the summer from 4:30pm - 7:30pm.Come…

Aug. 21 — 25, 2024
Lyndon
Caledonia County Fair
The Caledonia County Fair brings you the best in old-fashioned fun plus the freshest family entertainment you'll find anywhere in Vermont! See you in August!
Aug. 22 — 25, 2024
Stowe
A Taste of New England | Spruce Peak
During Spruce Peak's Taste of New England, the region’s best chefs come together for a weekend of amazing food, world-class wines & spirits, camaraderie, and more.This year, Spruce Peak welcomes celebrated chefs from across New England…

Aug. 23 — Sep. 1, 2024
Essex
Champlain Valley Fair
The Ten Best Days of Summer! 10 days of fun, rides, food, concerts and more. The Champlain Valley Fair is part of the Champlain Valley Exposition, a not-for profit organization founded in 1922.
Aug. 23 — 25, 2024
Winhall
Bondville Fair
The biggest little fair in Vermont! The Winhall Industrial Society welcomes you to the 2024 Bondville Fair! The Bondville Fair is the oldest continuous fair in Vermont since 1797.Take part in one of Vermont’s oldest traditions at the…

Fri, Aug. 23, 2024
Stowe
A Taste of New England | Spruce Peak
During Spruce Peak's Taste of New England, the region’s best chefs come together for a weekend of amazing food, world-class wines & spirits, camaraderie, and more.This year, Spruce Peak welcomes celebrated chefs from across New England…

Fri, Aug. 23, 2024
Burlington
South End Get Down Block Party | Burlington
Head to Burlington's South End every Friday night this summer for the South End Get Down Block Party. Enjoy music, artisans, and local food.Free Outdoor Block Party
Every Friday
May 17 - Aug 30
5-9pm
45+ Food Vendors Throughout the…

Sat, Aug. 24, 2024
Vergennes
Vergennes Day
Vergennes Day is an annual celebration featuring over 60 vendors in the City Park. The event includes live music on the bandstand, a pancake breakfast, Lions Club Chicken BBQ and the Little City Road Race. For the kids, there is a bubble…
Sat, Aug. 24, 2024
Best of Vermont Summer Festival
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting the fourth annual Best of Vermont Summer Festival scheduled for Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25 in Ludlow, Vermont. The event will take place at Okemo Field on Route 103…
Sat, Aug. 24, 2024
Stowe
A Taste of New England | Spruce Peak
During Spruce Peak's Taste of New England, the region’s best chefs come together for a weekend of amazing food, world-class wines & spirits, camaraderie, and more.This year, Spruce Peak welcomes celebrated chefs from across New England…

Sun, Aug. 25, 2024
Best of Vermont Summer Festival
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting the fourth annual Best of Vermont Summer Festival scheduled for Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25 in Ludlow, Vermont. The event will take place at Okemo Field on Route 103…
Sun, Aug. 25, 2024
Stowe
A Taste of New England | Spruce Peak
During Spruce Peak's Taste of New England, the region’s best chefs come together for a weekend of amazing food, world-class wines & spirits, camaraderie, and more.This year, Spruce Peak welcomes celebrated chefs from across New England…

Fri, Aug. 30, 2024
Burlington
South End Get Down Block Party | Burlington
Head to Burlington's South End every Friday night this summer for the South End Get Down Block Party. Enjoy music, artisans, and local food.Free Outdoor Block Party
Every Friday
May 17 - Aug 30
5-9pm
45+ Food Vendors Throughout the…

Aug. 31 — Sep. 2, 2024
Guilford
Guilford Fair
The Guilford Fair honors and promotes Vermont’s agricultural traditions in a way that is both educational and entertaining. People come to relax and to watch the horse draw, cattle and horse shows and sheep shearing demonstrations. There…
Sat, Aug. 31, 2024
Weathersfield
Harvest Festival 2024 | Wellwood Orchards
Wellwood Orchards is kicking off the APPLE season with a FESTIVAL celebrating the change of season and APPLES!Wellwood Orchards will have LIVE MUSIC, vendors providing delicious food, and artisans selling some of the beauty of Vermont…

Sat, Aug. 31, 2024
Bennington
Garlic Town, USA!
On Saturday, August 31 of Labor Day Weekend, downtown Bennington Vermont will once again transform into Garlic Town, USA in celebration of all things garlic! Garlic Town brings over 135 vendors to their "cloves" including garlic growers…
Sep. 4 — 8, 2024
Barton
Orleans County Fair
Welcome to the tradition of the Orleans County Fair located just off Interstate 91 (exit 25) in the Northeast Kingdoms scenic Barton, Vermont. This is an old-time agricultural county fair steeped with history dating back to 1867. There…
Fri, Sep. 6, 2024
Woodstock
Moos & Brews & Cocktails Too!
Experience the farm after hours. Meet the famous Jersey Moos and enjoy local Vermont beer and craft spirits by Harpoon Brewery, Long Trail Brewing Co., Rutland Beer Works, and SILO Distillery. With a drink in hand, guests 21+ can stroll…
Fri, Sep. 6, 2024
Thetford
New Suns Fall Festival and NOFA-VT Pizza Social
Join us for the New Suns Fall Festival in North Thetford! New Suns Community Center is the first land donation received by the Every Town Project, through the Northeast Farmers of Color (NEFOC) Land Trust. The Every Town Project is an…
Sep. 7 — 15, 2024
Vermont Cheese Week
Vermont Cheese Week is a statewide, week-long celebration designed to please the palates and feed the fanaticisms of all cheese lovers! Enjoy unique learning, tasting, pairing, and local “Vermontish” experiences all over the state. Looking…
Sun, Sep. 8, 2024
Windsor
Vermont Cheese Week Kickoff Celebration
You’re invited to join Vermont cheesemakers in kicking off their inaugural Vermont Cheese Week with a celebration all-things-cheese at Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, Vermont! This ticketed event includes a cheese feast, live music, fun cheese…
Sep. 12 — 23, 2024
Woodstock
Taste of Woodstock
The 12th Annual Taste of Woodstock will be Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Woodstock Arts Event Green in Downtown Woodstock. Woodstock area restaurants will serve delicious tastes of their best dishes and compete in a variety of…
Sep. 12 — 15, 2024
Tunbridge
Tunbridge World's Fair
Always 10 days after Labor Day, The 150th fair dates are September 12 - 15, 2024The Tunbridge World’s Fair has run continuously since 1867 except in 1918, due to the great flu epidemic, and during World War II. For more information on…

Sat, Sep. 14, 2024
Rupert
Harvest Festival: Merck Forest & Farmland Center
Celebrate Harvest Fest 2024 at Merck Forest & Farmland Center! Merck Forest & Farmland Center (MFFC) welcomes the community to join in their annual fall festival - Harvest Fest - on September 14 from 11am to 3pm. This year’s festival…
Sat, Sep. 14, 2024
Rutland
Rutland Whoopie Pie Fest
The third annual Rutland Whoopie Pie Festival will be an all-day extravaganza with something for everyone! Enjoy the day with music, performances, activities, and diverse foods.2024 WHOOPIE PIE BAKERS (so far!!)
GF – Gluten Free
V…

Sun, Sep. 15, 2024
Shoreham
Shoreham Apple Fest
Celebrate fall and the Shoreham community in support of the Platt Memorial Library at the Shoreham Apple Fest! This (almost) annual event will have market stalls, music, food, and kids' activities. All are welcome! No cost to attend.
Fri, Sep. 20, 2024
Dover
Vermont Wine and Harvest Festival
Set in the backdrop of Vermont's world-renowned Vermont fall foliage, attendees of the 15th Annual Vermont Wine & Harvest Festival will discover, savor and enjoy Vermont vintners, small specialty food producers, chefs, painters…
Sat, Sep. 21, 2024
Chester
Chester Festival On the Green
Celebrating 50 years of the Chester Festival!For 50 years, this annual event is has been held as a hallmark kick off to the beginning of fall foliage season in this Vermont town, where hundreds of people from all over New England…

Sat, Sep. 21, 2024
Dover
Vermont Wine and Harvest Festival
Set in the backdrop of Vermont's world-renowned Vermont fall foliage, attendees of the 15th Annual Vermont Wine & Harvest Festival will discover, savor and enjoy Vermont vintners, small specialty food producers, chefs, painters…
Sun, Sep. 22, 2024
Chester
Chester Festival On the Green
Celebrating 50 years of the Chester Festival!For 50 years, this annual event is has been held as a hallmark kick off to the beginning of fall foliage season in this Vermont town, where hundreds of people from all over New England…

Sat, Sep. 28, 2024
Bristol
Bristol Harvest Festival
Join us for the 25th annual Bristol Harvest Festival! The event features more than 70 vendors displaying local crafts and terrific food options on the green. All day live music at the bandstand with kids’ activities and an ADA-compliant…
Sat, Sep. 28, 2024
Cabot
Cabot Cheese and Culture Festival
Cabot Arts will host the 2nd annual Cabot Cheese and Culture Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. on the Village Common in Cabot, Vermont. The event is offered to the public free of admission.The Cheese and Culture…

Sat, Oct. 5, 2024
Arlington
Old Fashioned Barn Dance
Against the beautiful backdrop of a red covered bridge and Norman Rockwell’s famous retreat in the beautiful town of Arlington, VT, a family-friendly festival of fun will take place at the Grange Pavilion Sat. Oct. 5 from 3 to 8 p.m. Enjoy…
Sun, Oct. 6, 2024
Shrewsbury
Tap to Table - An Autumn Market hosted by Stewart Maple
Tap to Table – An Autumn Market will be held on the green of the olde barn yard in the hometown of Cuttingsville, VT on Sunday, October 6 2024. Set in the valley with Stewart Maple’s sugarbush with full fall foliage as a backdrop, you’ll…
Mon, Oct. 7, 2024
Woodstock
Apples & Crafts Fair & Food Truck Festival 2024 | Woodstock
More than 100 juried Craftspeople, Specialty food producers, and Food Trucks.Jewelry, paintings, pottery, clothing, handbags, crafts, photography, and much much more!
$5 per person. Children ages 12 and under are free. Bus groups…
Tue, Oct. 8, 2024
Woodstock
Apples & Crafts Fair & Food Truck Festival 2024 | Woodstock
More than 100 juried Craftspeople, Specialty food producers, and Food Trucks.Jewelry, paintings, pottery, clothing, handbags, crafts, photography, and much much more!
$5 per person. Children ages 12 and under are free. Bus groups…

Sat, Oct. 12, 2024
Springfield
Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show
The 40th Annual Vermont Apple Festival and Craft Show will be held at Riverside Middle School 13 Fairground Rd Springfield, Vermont on Saturday, October 12th, 9am-4pm.Vendor Prize Raffle drawings will be held continuously throughout the…

Oct. 12 — 13, 2024
Woodstock
Harvest Celebration | Billings Farm and Museum
Gather and celebrate the change of the season with harvest activities, food, and fun for the whole family on Saturday, October 12 & Sunday, October 13, 10:00am -5:00pm.This lively two-day Harvest Celebration will feature traditional barn…

Sat, Oct. 12, 2024
West Windsor
Fire on the Mountain Vermont Food and Music Festival
Gather to enjoy the flavors of Vermont. Locally sourced ingredients prepared by Butcher & Pantry and The Spicy Spoke reflect and emphasize the connection between food, environment, and community.By weaving together elements of landscape…

Sun, Oct. 13, 2024
Dummerston
Heirloom Apple Day | Scott Farm Orchard
Every Year, Scott Farm welcomes visitors of all ages, from near and far, for Heirloom Apple Day-a one-day celebration of apples of all shapes, colors, tastes and their histories! Mark your calendars! This year, join Scott Farm on Sunday…
Sun, Oct. 13, 2024
Middlebury
Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival
Join us in Middlebury, Vermont on Sunday, October 13th for the 3rd annual Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival, Main Street will close to welcome 75 classic cars and trucks. Food trucks, 50+ vendors, live music, raffle drawings, and more…
Sat, Oct. 19, 2024
Middlesex
The Local 2nd Anniversary Party
Come gather on the green at Camp Meade on Saturday, October 19th, anytime between noon & 6pm as The Local celebrates the shop's second anniversary with all their friends that have made this possible!They'll have music from Zach Nugent's…

Sat, Oct. 26, 2024
Wardsboro
Gilfeather Turnip Festival | Wardsboro
The 23rd Gilfeather Turnip Festival and Gilfeather Turnip Contest will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m in Wardsboro, VT. Free admission. Rain or shine!Locations are at the Town Hall, the Wardsboro Public Library and…

Sat, Nov. 23, 2024
Burlington
Local Maverick's Holiday Market
Join Local Maverick for a holiday market in the newly renovated Hotel Champlain! (Formerly the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain)! Jump on your holiday shopping early with a variety of Vermont producers and businesses, giveaways, music, and…
Nov. 26 — 28, 2024
Woodstock
Thanksgiving Weekend | Billings Farm
Discover how Thanksgiving was observed in the 1890s. Celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend at Billings Farm & Museum, Friday – Sunday, November 26–28, 10:00am – 4:00pm.The special weekend will feature the traditional farmhouse Thanksgiving…

Dec. 3 — 4, 2024
Burlington
Holiday Maker's Market | Foam Brewers
Foam Maker’s Market is back! December 3-4, from 5:00 - 9:00pm. 2 separate days, different vendors each day, utilizing all of Foam and Deep City. You’ll find a wide variety of gifts ranging from clothing to jewelry to art to food to…
Dec. 7 — 8, 2024
Burlington
Good Trade Makers Market | Burlington
The Good Trade Makers Market is a true celebration of tradespeople. We’ll be bringing over 90 of the country’s greatest independent makers and manufacturers under one roof for a weekend of shopping at Hula in Burlington, Vermont on Dec…
Sat, Dec. 7, 2024
Waitsfield
Waitsfield Walkabout Holiday Market
Come celebrate the holidays in the Mad River Valley at the 2nd Annual Waitsfield Holiday Walkabout!Step back into the charm of an old-fashioned holiday and join local shops on Saturday December 7th, from 12pm – 4pm, for Live Music…

Dec. 21 — 22, 2024
Colchester
Adventure Dinner's Procrastinator's Paradise Holiday Market
Welcoming all procrastinators (we love you, we are you) for an afternoon of last-minute shopping, sips, and festive tunes!Scoop up gifts for everyone in one swoop with our curated vendor list of 15 + of your favorite local makers…

Tue, Dec. 31, 2024
St Johnsbury
First Night North | New Year's Eve in St. Johnsbury
Catamount Arts and First Night North 2025 celebrate the 31st year of Vermont’s favorite and longest running New Year’s Eve performance festival. Featuring over 150 performers in almost 70 shows in a dozen St. Johnsbury venues, First Night…
Dec. 31, 2024 — Jan. 1, 2025
East Montpelier
New Year's Eve Dance Party at Fox Market and Bar
Fox Market and Bar's next Queer Dance Party is New Year's Eve (Tuesday, December 31st)!The theme is GLOW so show up glowing or glow in the dark 🥳🌟✨🦊💖
Dance floor from 8:00pm-2:00am. They'll have bottles and glass pours of bubbly…

Jan. 22 — 26, 2025
Stowe
Stowe Winter Carnival 2025
Explore the town of Stowe during the Stowe Winter Carnival, while watching Professional Ice Carvers create elegant and masterful ice carvings! Don’t miss this event, ranked No. 5 by Country Living as one of the “15 Best Winter Festivals…
Thu, Jan. 23, 2025
Stowe
Winter Rendezvous Cocktail, Wine, and Cheese Extravaganza
A part of Stowe's Winter Rendezvous pride celebration, this VIP gathering includes an open bar with wine, local cheese, cocktails, Champagne, and local craft beers.View the full Winter Rendezvous schedule of events…

Jan. 25 — 26, 2025
Waterbury
Hot Chocolate Tasting with Lake Champlain Chocolates
Warm up and mallow out with Lake Champlain Chocolates during the Stowe Winter Carnival! Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am-4:00pm, enjoy free samples of America's best hot chocolate as you shop Lake Champlain Chocolate's newest location in…
Sat, Jan. 25, 2025
North Bennington Winter Festival
Join in the fun of this family-friendly Winter Festival held every year in North Bennington, Vermont! Enjoy live music, a chili fest, sled races, bake sales, food trucks, and so much more.From outdoor activities to cozy moments, there’s…

Thu, Feb. 13, 2025
Vergennes
Galentine's Day Adventure Dinner Celebration to benefit Atria Collective
Celebrating our community is always important . . . now, more than ever. Join Adventure Dinner as they rally their fam, friends, and allies for an annual celebration and fundraiser to benefit Atria Collective (formerly WomenSafe)!A taste…

Feb. 14 — 22, 2025
Rutland
Rutland Winterfest
Dive into a winter wonderland buzzing with excitement and adventure and unforgettable events!This year's festival includes:
Valentine’s Day activities at local bars and restaurants in Downtown Rutland.
Valentine’s Day pub crawl…

Fri, Feb. 14, 2025
North Hero
Great Ice! Festival in North Hero
Every winter, the Great Ice! Festival turns North Hero's frozen city bay into a winter playground for all ages. Festival highlights inluce fireworks, bonfires, the over n'back trek, dog sled rides, skating, lighted rinks, cookoffs, a…
Sat, Feb. 15, 2025
North Hero
Great Ice! Festival in North Hero
Every winter, the Great Ice! Festival turns North Hero's frozen city bay into a winter playground for all ages. Festival highlights inluce fireworks, bonfires, the over n'back trek, dog sled rides, skating, lighted rinks, cookoffs, a…
Sat, Feb. 15, 2025
North Hero
Champlain Islands Farmers Market Great Ice! Pop-Up
Join the Champlain Islands Farmers Market on Saturday February 15th from 10:00-2:00 for the Pop-Up Farmers Market as part of the Great Ice! Festival in North Hero! at Great Ice! You'll find 15+ of your favorite CIFM Vendors indoors at the…
Sun, Feb. 16, 2025
North Hero
Great Ice! Festival in North Hero
Every winter, the Great Ice! Festival turns North Hero's frozen city bay into a winter playground for all ages. Festival highlights inluce fireworks, bonfires, the over n'back trek, dog sled rides, skating, lighted rinks, cookoffs, a…
Sat, Mar. 8, 2025
Essex Junction
Vermont Italian Cultural Association Carnevale Fundraiser and Silent Auction
Join the Vermont Italian Cultural Association for a celebration of Carnevale at The Farmhouse at Essex Resort and Spa!
Fri, Apr. 25, 2025
St Albans City
Vermont Maple Festival | St. Albans
Join in the fun on April 25, 26, and 27, 2025 to celebrate 58 years of Vermont Maple!Whether you're an antique collector or you love a cooking demonstration, there is always something to see and do at the Vermont Maple Festival…

Sat, Apr. 26, 2025
St Albans City
Vermont Maple Festival | St. Albans
Join in the fun on April 25, 26, and 27, 2025 to celebrate 58 years of Vermont Maple!Whether you're an antique collector or you love a cooking demonstration, there is always something to see and do at the Vermont Maple Festival…

Sun, Apr. 27, 2025
St Albans City
Vermont Maple Festival | St. Albans
Join in the fun on April 25, 26, and 27, 2025 to celebrate 58 years of Vermont Maple!Whether you're an antique collector or you love a cooking demonstration, there is always something to see and do at the Vermont Maple Festival…