The Champlain Valley Fair runs from August 22 to 31, offering a variety of free and ticketed events for all ages. Ongoing exhibits include Old McDonald’s Farm with baby animals and cow milking, a giant sand sculpture, and a model train display by the Northwest Vermont Model Railroad Association. Free entertainment features a live shark encounter and acrobatic performances by The Flying Cortes. Horse events include a 4-H Show on August 30 and an Open Horse Show on August 31, showcasing riders and horses from the region.

Ticketed highlights include a Monster Truck show on August 24, Figure-8 Racing on August 27, and a Demolition Derby on August 28, with tickets available in advance. For full schedules and more details, visitors can check champlainvalleyfair.org/schedules.