Champlain Valley Fair
About this event
The Champlain Valley Fair is an agricultural fair in Essex Junction, Vermont. The 2026 event takes place Aug 28 – Sep 6, 2026. It holds a 4.3-star rating from 1,908 Google reviews. Vermont's largest annual fair and the state's marquee ten-day summer gathering, welcoming hundreds of thousands to the Champlain Valley Exposition for livestock, exhibits, carnival rides, motorsports, concerts, and classic fair food.
Annual, ten days spanning late August through Labor Day weekend
Location & directions
105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452
Frequently asked questions
When is Champlain Valley Fair 2026?
Champlain Valley Fair takes place Aug 28 – Sep 6, 2026 in Essex Junction, Vermont. Annual, ten days spanning late August through Labor Day weekend
Where is Champlain Valley Fair held?
Champlain Valley Fair is held in Essex Junction, Vermont, at 105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452.
What is Champlain Valley Fair?
Vermont's largest annual fair and the state's marquee ten-day summer gathering, welcoming hundreds of thousands to the Champlain Valley Exposition for livestock, exhibits, carnival rides, motorsports, concerts, and classic fair food.
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