Vermont Fairs 2025: Your Seasonal Guide
From field days in river valleys to big-tent traditions dating back to the 1800s, Vermont’s fair season is full of ox pulls, dairy shows, tractor pulls, midway rides, and classic New England charm. Here are the key 2025 fairs—organized by month—with dates, quick highlights, and the official site for details and tickets.
July 2025
Lamoille County Field Days (Johnson)
Dates: July 18–20, 2025
Highlights: Traditional three-day agricultural fair—livestock, pulls, exhibits, rides, and family fun.
Website: https://lamoillefielddays.com
Addison County Fair & Field Days (New Haven)
Dates: July 29 – Aug 2, 2025
Highlights: Vermont’s largest agricultural fair—demo derby, tractor pulls, dairy & 4-H shows, midway rides, maple treats.
Website: https://www.addisoncountyfairfielddays.com
August 2025
Deerfield Valley Farmers’ Day Fair (Wilmington)
Dates: Aug 8–10, 2025
Highlights: Truck pulls, horse events, exhibits, kids’ activities, food vendors.
Website: https://www.dvfair.com
Vermont State Fair (Rutland)
Dates: Aug 12–16, 2025
Highlights: State tradition—rodeo, motorsports & demo derby, concerts, rides, and agricultural showcases.
Website: https://vermontstatefair.org
Caledonia County Fair (Lyndonville)
Dates: Aug 20–24, 2025
Highlights: Ox/horse/4×4 pulls, demo derby, midway, livestock & 4-H shows.
Website: https://caledoniacountyfair.com
Bondville Fair (Winhall/Bondville)
Dates: Aug 22–24, 2025
Highlights: Vermont’s oldest continuous fair—parade, pulls, rides, music, exhibits.
Website: https://bondvillefair.org
Champlain Valley Fair (Essex Junction)
Dates: Aug 22–31, 2025
Highlights: End-of-summer tradition—midway, grandstand shows, ag exhibits, and plenty of fair food.
Website: https://champlainvalleyfair.org
September 2025
Orleans County Fair (Barton)
Dates: Sep 4–7, 2025
Highlights: County classic—rides, shows, exhibits; Smokey’s Greater Shows on the midway.
Website: https://www.orleanscountyfair.net
Tunbridge World’s Fair (Tunbridge)
Dates: Sep 11–14, 2025
Highlights: Since 1867—oxen & horse pulling, antique tractors, harness racing, farm museum & old-time skills, live music.
Website: https://www.tunbridgeworldsfair.com
