4x4 truck and antique tractor pulls, snowmobile drag races, horse and shows, stage entertainment, and exhibits, plus horse, pony and ox pulling. Information: connecticutvalleyfair.com/

New World Festival
Chandler Music Hall, 71-73 Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: 802-728-6464

August 31, 2008

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A celebration of New World French American and Celtic music brought to northern New England by English, Scottish, Irish and French-Canadian immigrants. More than 70 of the best Celtic and Franco-American musicians from throughout New England, Quebec, Ireland and Scotland will play, teach, dance and trade tunes and stories. Concerts, music and dance workshop sessions, children's activities, and open dancing unfold on five continuous stages from noon until midnight. Food and drink are provided by the area's finest chefs and breweries. This year's performers include Cantrip, Prydein, Rapetipetam, Claude Methe, John Doyle, the No Strings Marionette Company, and many more. Time: Noon. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $10 students 13-18 years, $5 children 12 and younger. Information: Kathy Corrao at 802-728-6464 or visit http://www.NewWorldFestival.com

Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival
Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Route 110
Tunbridge, VT
Phone: 802-223-2456

October 4-5, 2009

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Dozens of New England's finest fiber artisans will show and sell handcrafted natural fiber clothing, yarn, wool crafts, knitting, spinning, weaving and felting supplies, fencing, sheep supplies, meat and cheese. Bring the family to see the sheep, alpacas, angora rabbits, goats and llamas. Demonstrations of sheep shearing, sheep dog herding, felting, knitting, spinning, and weaving ongoing throughout the weekend. Time: Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: www.vermontgoatandsheep.org

Windsor County Agricultural Fair
Barlow's Field, Eureka Road
Springfield, MA
Phone: 802-484-5027

July 11-12, 2009

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4-H, open horse show, petting zoo, live entertainment, rabbit show, antique tractors, quilts, sheep shearing, garden tractor pulling, exhibits, and demonstrations.

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Antiques & Uniques Festival
Craftsbury Common
Craftsbury, VT
Phone: 802-655-0006

July 11, 2009

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One hundred vendors of antiques, collectibles, jewelry makers, quilters, potters, woodworkers, and many other antiques dealers, craftspeople and artisans. Visit the bake sale tent and the grill, listen to great live music, and enjoy free children's activities.. Time: 10 a.m-4 p.m.

Burlington International Waterfront Festival
Various Locations
Burlington, VT
Phone: 802-264-0766

July 2 – 14, 2009

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Vermont's resplendent lake-side city will host an unforgettable eleven-day extravaganza featuring music, comedy, film, theater, writers, dancers, new technology, lake ecology, and special events. Look forward to world-class, multi-faceted Native American and Franco-American showcases, dynamic history forums, invigorating lake walks and waterfront activities, headline music concerts, and fireworks extravaganzas. On Saturday, July 11th a mammoth parade and day-long celebration will culminate in a stunning pageant and international fireworks spectacular.

Lamoille County Field Days
VT Route 100 C and Wilson Road
Johnson, VT
Phone: 802-635-7113

July 24-26, 2009

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Arts and crafts, produce and agricultural exhibits, lumberjack roundup, talent show, bingo, 4-H exhibits, draft horse show, open horse show, gymkhana, midway, live entertainment, plus horse, pony and ox pulls. Admission: All ages, $8; three-day pass, $18. Parking: $1. Information: http://www.lamoillefielddays.com/

Vergennes French Heritage Days
Vergennes, VT

July 17-18, 2009

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French, Quebecois and Franco-American culture comes to life in parks and historic buildings throughout Vermont’s smallest city named for the French Count de Vergennes. Enjoy reenactments, exhibits, boat tours, children’s activities and more at this signature event for the 2009 Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Celebration. Various locations. Information: www.celebratechamplain.org.

Vermont Indigenous Celebration
One College Street
Burlington, VT
Phone: 802-579-0049

July 9-12, 2009

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The Abenaki People of the State of Vermont invite the public to a four-day celebration of Abenaki history, culture and tradition through a series of demonstrations, discussions, and films. Event includes a 17th-century Abenaki encampment, food, crafts demonstrations, traditional music, songs, stories, and dance. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Adults over age 18, $9.50; seniors and studnets, $8; children age 3 to 17, $7.

Vermont Morgan Heritage Days
Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Route 110
Tunbridge, VT

July 3-5, 2009

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Vermont Morgan Heritage Days hosts two competitions open to all breeds at the show, Dressage and Carriage Driving. On July 3, the Vermont Morgan Horse Association presents the 2009 VMHA Breeders' Futurity for Yearlings, Two and Three Year Olds. This competition showcases promising young Morgan horses at the beginning of their careers. On July 4, Heritage Days presents the Morgan Stallion Exhibition, a noncompetitive event reminiscent of an older time in Vermont when owners would gather to present their stallions as examples of the Morgan breed. The Heritage Days Justin Morgan Performance Class will be held July 5. Information: www.vtmorganheritagedays.org/

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Garlic & Herb Festival
Junction of routes 7 and 9
Bennington, VT
Phone: 800-229-0252

September 5 – 6, 2009

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Join garlic-lovers from throughout New England as they come to sample food and crafts from 50 different vendors all made from -you guessed it- garlic and herbs. Everything from garlic ice cream to garlic jelly, pickled garlic, roasted garlic, garlic braids and, of course, plain garlic bulbs of every variety will be available for sampling and purchase, along with planting and braiding demonstrations as well as cooking demonstrations. Herbalists will also be on hand to take visitors on "weed walks,” where you can learn the valuable uses of every day weeds. Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: $5 per day; children 12 and under, $1. Information: www.lovegarlic.com/

Pownal Valley Fair
Pownal Fire Department, Route 346
Pownal, VT
Phone: 802-823-5258

July 25, 2009

Exhibit hall featuring produce, crafts, quilts, flowers, honey, maple syrup and herbs, antique tractor pull, bingo, petting farm animals, fireworks, and music.

Vermont Summer Festival Horse Shows
Harold Beebe Farm, Route 7
East Dorset, VT
Phone: 802-496-4878

July 1-August 9, 2009

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The Vermont Summer Festival Horse Shows are a chance for equestrians to spend July and August in the towns of the Manchester & the Mountains area, noted for their charm, first class accommodations, world-class dining and excellent show facilities. The Harold Beebe Farm is the host for the six weeks of competition. The show grounds boast five all-weather rings, including one of the largest Grand Prix fields in New England, as well as several all weather schooling and riding areas, permanent wash racks, paddocks and extended trails for casual enjoyment. Information: www.vt-summerfestival.com/
The 2009 festival schedule includes: Vermont Summer Special, July 1-5; Manchester Summer Festival Horse Show, July 8-12; Manchester Classic Horse Show, July 15-19; Valley Classic Horse Show, July 22-26; Manchester & the Mountains Horse Show, July 29-August 2; Vermont Summer Celebration, August 5-9. Information: www.vt-summerfestival.com/

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