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MONTPELIER, Vt. – The month of August is a perfect time to experience summer in Vermont. You’ll find country fairs, food festivals, old home days, outdoor music concerts, and much more. Here are just a few of the many events taking place in Vermont in August.
Plymouth Old Home Days
Plymouth Notch – Aug. 1, 2009
First popular during the early years of the 20th century, this year’s Old Home Days celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever. Activities include wagon rides, chicken barbecue, sheep shearing and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Helene Lang performs as Agatha Christie at 11 a.m., and author Howard Coffin presents “Vermont and the Civil War” at 2 p.m. President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Route 100A. For more information, visit www.HistoricVermont.org/coolidge.
Vermont Festival of the Arts
Waitsfield – Aug. 1-31, 2009
One of the most diverse festivals in New England, the Vermont Festival of the Arts is designed to entertain the soul, enlighten the mind and energize the spirit. Enjoy daily exhibits, workshops and demos by a variety of artists, with an encore Labor Day Weekend. Various locations throughout the Mad River Valley. For more information, visit www.vermontartfest.com.
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. 1790 Field Days Road. For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.addisoncountyfielddays.com.
Rupert Annual Home Days
Rupert – Aug. 6-8, 2009
The Rupert Volunteer Fire Department invites you to the town’s annual Home Days event with the theme “Rupert at Work and Play.” The event includes music, a parade, chicken barbeque, arts and crafts, carnival and much more. Route 315. For more information, call 802-394-2491.
Mount Snow Mountain Bike Festival
West Dover – Aug. 7-9, 2009
This event features three days of mountain bike racing on Mount Snow’s famous trails. Enjoy cross-country and Super-D events. The US/Kendra Cup East PROXCT on Saturday will feature some of the world’s top international athletes. Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Route 100. For more information, visit www.mountsnow.com.
Lake Champlain Bluegrass Festival
Alburgh – Aug. 7-9, 2009
Now in its 8th year, the festival features fiddle and banjo contests, craft fair, food, bonfires, workshops, bluegrass jam tent, hay rides, world-renowned bands and much more. Free camping. Route 2. For more information, visit www.lakechamplainmusic.com.
The Antique and Classic Car Meet
Stowe – Aug. 7-9, 2009
The Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts, Inc. presents the 52nd Annual Antique and Classic Car Meet with vehicle judging, vintage fashion show, flea market, car corral, historic vehicle parade through the village of Stowe, and more. Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nichols Field, Route 100. For more information, visit www.vtauto.org/carshows.php.
East Poultney Day
Poultney – Aug. 8, 2009
Celebrate the town’s heritage on the Green in East Poultney. Vendors offer crafts, traditional demonstrations, needle arts, slate splitting and candle making. The event is sponsored by the Poultney Historical Society. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Route 30. For more information, visit www.poultneyvt.com.
Vermont State Zucchini Festival
Ludlow – Aug. 15, 2009
Celebrate all things zucchini at this annual festival, featuring Vermont's largest zucchini contest, children’s activities, amusement rides, arts and crafts, food, live music, cookbooks and more. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park and Main Street/Route 103. For more information, visit www.yourplaceinvermont.com.
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.
Quechee Scottish Festival
Quechee – Aug. 22, 2009
Enjoy a variety of activities, from a kilted mile race to a ladies’ rolling pin toss, at the 37th annual Quechee Scottish Festival. Children’s games, Scottish arts and crafts, live music, Scottish wares, Vermont sheepdog trials, and more. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Quechee Polo Field. For more information, visit www.quecheescottishfestival.com.
Annual VADA Antiques Show
Manchester – Aug. 22-23, 2009
Enjoy the 35th annual Vermont Antiques Dealers’ Association Antiques Show. The show will include antique furniture, art, collectables and much more. Free admission if you are age 30 or younger. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hunter Park Pavillion, Route 7A. For more information, visit www.vermontada.com.
Vermont Cheesemakers’ Festival
Shelburne – Aug. 23, 2009
The Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival is a one-day event to enjoy artisan cheeses and everything that goes great with cheese. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet the artisans, sample products and participate in seminars about cheese, cheese pairings and cooking with cheese. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shelburne Farms, 1161 Harbor Rd. For more information, visit www.vtcheesefest.com.
Caledonia County Fair
Lyndonville – Aug. 26-30, 2009
A 162-year-old tradition in the Northeast Kingdom, this fair includes maple, poultry and rabbit exhibits, country music, magic and balloon shows, food, games, ox pulling, horse show, demo derby, children’s activities, midway, antique tractor pull and more. Caledonia County Fairgrounds, Pinehurst Street. 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. Baker Field, Beaver Street. For more information, visit www.dvfair.com.
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. 10 a.m. to midnight. 10 Pearl St. For more information, visit www.cvexpo.org.
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