Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Vermont

Vermont's largest agricultural fair featuring livestock, exhibits, midway, and vendor booths.

Bondville Fair is Vermont's oldest continuously running fair, operating since 1797. Held each August in Bondville and hosted by the Winhall Industrial Society, it draws livestock exhibitors, crafters, and food vendors alongside track events, live entertainment, quilt and floral halls, and amusement rides. Gates open at 10 a.m. daily.

Long-running outdoor market with Vermont produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, prepared foods, and handcrafted jewelry at 570 Western Ave.

Weekly outdoor farmers market on the Bristol town green with growers, makers, and live music.

Running since 1980, Burlington Farmers Market is held every Saturday from late spring through autumn in Burlington's South End. It's a marketplace of farmers, specialty food producers, and artisan crafts—drawing both community shoppers and tourists. Fresh produce, prepared foods, handmade goods, and local beverages like craft beer and cider are standard finds.

Held in Lyndonville in late August, Caledonia County Fair is celebrating 180 years with agricultural events—animal shows and judging, ox pulling, horse pulling, maple sugar house—alongside demo derby, truck pulls, live music, and a midway by Dreamland Amusements. Strong foot traffic from established county-fair crowds.

Held in Essex Junction, the Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo is a 40+ year tradition combining handmade crafts with an antique expo at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion. One admission covers both shows across all three days. Live demonstrations let you watch woodworking, pottery, and painting techniques in action—meet the makers directly. On-site food court available.

Held in Essex Junction for 10 days in late August, the Champlain Valley Fair is Vermont's largest annual event, drawing 120,000+ attendees and over a century of tradition. Seeks food & beverage vendors, product concessions, and services — food vendors with established track records do well here. Expect agricultural exhibits, horse shows, live music, demolition derbies, motor sports, craft beer competitions, and cooking demonstrations alongside the carnival midway. Established audience, high foot traffic, strong repeat attendance.

Held each Labor Day weekend in downtown Bennington, Garlic Town USA has been running for over 30 years and draws 130+ vendors alongside 20+ food trucks, live music, beer and cocktail bars, and kids' activities. Expect fresh garlic, gourmet garlic-infused products, garlic-themed merchandise, and plenty of culinary creations built around the star ingredient — it's Vermont's signature garlic celebration.

Running since 1942, Guilford Fair is a small-town agricultural fair in rural Guilford showcasing small farms, arts and crafts, livestock shows (cattle, horse, sheep), baking contests, ox pull, horse drawing, chainsaw contests, and live music. The fair accepts craft vendors, food vendors, and non-profit exhibitors. Held around Labor Day each September.

Held Thursday afternoons at Mills Riverside Park in Jericho, this farmers market runs May through October and accepts cash, card, SNAP/EBT, checks, and Crop Cash. The market features local produce, crafts, and prepared foods from regional vendors.

Held in St. Johnsbury, Kingdom Maple Festival celebrates the town's "Maple Center of the World" heritage with a pancake breakfast, sweet street fair featuring 50+ vendors, and maple-themed activities throughout town. The Street Fair spans Railroad Street and Depot Square Park with local maple producers, prepared foods, maple-related crafts, and live music. First-time highlight: a juried Maple Syrup Contest with cash prizes and a two-night lodge stay for the Grand Prize winner.

Held in Johnson each July over three days (the 4th full weekend), Lamoille County Field Days is a traditional agricultural fair run entirely by volunteers. Born from a 1961 tractor rodeo organized by the Young Farmers Organization and Future Farmers of America, it's now in its 62nd year in its current form. A nonprofit focused on family fun and education while promoting agricultural heritage, the fair features livestock exhibitions, tractor pulls, ox pulls, horse shows, pig races, rides, and local food and craft vendors. New food vendors must contact the fair first (802-635-7113 or lcfielddays@gmail.com) before applying due to a no-compete policy. Insurance certificate required.

Sunday farmers market on Depot Street with 40+ vendors showcasing produce, cheeses, and handcrafted beverages.

Held each Labor Day weekend in Waitsfield, Mad River Valley Craft Fair has operated for over forty years and draws over 100 of the region's top artisans and craft people, hosted by Valley Players community theater group, which purchased the fair in 1989. It's a juried fair offering one-of-a-kind pieces: unique gifts, keepsakes for the home, or special touches to add to your wardrobe. Four bands provide live music, there's a food court and winery, door prizes, and for kids, free face painting and the Dinoman Science Show at noon each day. Artists come from all over Vermont and New England.

Twice-weekly seasonal farmers and craft market at The Causeway.

Vermont winter celebration at Gardner Park with ice skating, sledding, broom ball, snow sculpting contest, and fireworks.

Saturday farmers market at Taylor Park, 36 North Main Street, with local produce, food trucks, artisan crafters, and music.

Long-running market (since 1977) with 50+ vendors offering agricultural products, prepared foods, handmade crafts, and live music at 281 Route 5 South.

Founded in 1867, Orleans County Fair in Barton is an old-time agricultural county fair steeped with history, rooted at Roaring Brook Park. The fair celebrates community—originally formed by local farmers and businessmen—and is held each August. It draws over 25,000 visitors. Agricultural displays include horticulture, arts & crafts, wool spinning, farm machinery, and antique equipment. Evening entertainment features 4x4 truck pulling and a demolition derby.

In its 46th year, Quechee Balloon Festival returns to this iconic Vermont venue for Father's Day weekend, drawing thousands for hot air balloon launches at dawn and dusk, live music, family programming, and food vendors. The festival has run for more than 45 years in Quechee — a strong, established crowd with deep roots in the tradition. Craft vendors and food vendors are part of the mix on the Village Green.

Friday afternoon farmers market in Richmond village.

Held each Sunday in Stowe on Mountain Road, this seasonal farmers market features vegetables, meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and handmade crafts from local vendors.

Stowe Foliage Arts Festival is a juried celebration of art, craft, music, and food held in early October at Stowe Events Field, surrounded by peak autumn foliage and mountain views. The festival features 125+ juried artists and artisans—fine artists, craft makers, personal care producers, and spirits & wine exhibitors—all selected for quality, originality, and craftsmanship. Live music, specialty food vendors, and regional beverages round out the weekend.

Held in Stowe each January, Stowe Winter Carnival features professional ice carvers demonstrating their craft throughout the village, plus an annual ice carving competition. Ranked No. 5 by Country Living among the best winter festivals in the U.S.