# Festivals in Essex, VT 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Essex, Vermont 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Essex

- **Event Name**: Decades of Disco-Champlain Valley Fair
  - **Description**: You won't want to miss our 7th year on the Champlain Valley Fair's main grandstand stage, Decades of Disco, Monday night, August 31, 2026.  Our shows in recent years have included The Beatles and Elton John.  This year, put your dancing shoes on, and enjo
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  - **Date**: Mon Aug 31 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/decades-of-disco-champlain-valley-fair/200029988469306
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Exposition
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, music, live-music
- **Event Name**: 12th Champlain Valley Fair Homebrew Competition
  - **Description**: Vermonters and Mashers! Entry registration for the 12th annual Champlain Valley Fair Homebrew Contest is open! You can register your entries here: https://masherscomp.com/cvf/ and we still need more judges and stewards, so please register as a volunteer i
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
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  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Exposition
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- **Event Name**: Champlain Valley Fair Open Show
  - **Description**: Sunday September 6, 2026
8:30 a.m. start time, rain or shine
Pre-entries postmarked by August 29TH
Post entries accepted on day of show
Affiliations:
- Vermont Horse Shows Association – Single Judged
- This show supports affiliation with a wide variety of
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 08:30 am – Sun Sep 06 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/champlain-valley-fair-open-show/200029804616430
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Exposition
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- **Event Name**: Vermont Holiday Market
  - **Description**: Shop 125 vendors at Vermont's most unique holiday craft show! Back by popular demand, free gift wrapping will be provided by the Josh Pallotta Fund, with all donations supporting Josh’s House. Families and children can also enjoy green-screen holiday phot
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/vermont-holiday-market/200029364198133
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Exposition
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## Trending Events in Essex

- **Event Name**: ZZ TOP the Big One with special guest George Thorogood and the Destroyers
  - **Description**: Live at the Champlain Valley Fair
Presented by Haddad Subaru of St. Albans as part of the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series on the Jackson Enterprises | TYM stage!
ZZ TOP the Big One with special guest George Thorogood and the Destroyers
Friday, September 4,
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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- **Event Name**: Rainbow Kitten Surprise
  - **Description**: Rainbow Kitten Surprise on Saturday, September 12 at the Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo


> Rainbow Kitten Surprise has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to the Rainbow Kitten Surprise Fund, dedicated to building a more just and com
  - **Venue**: 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction VT 05452
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- **Event Name**: Sunday Crabs on the Bay
  - **Description**: All you can eat Crabs, Corn, Shrimp w/ onions, hush puppies, assorted deserts, soft drinks coffee and tea, all this included in your ticketAbout this EventSunday Crabs on the bay!! All ages are welcome to attend. Gates op
  - **Venue**: Maryland Party Boat Charters
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- **Event Name**: Bow Wow, Fat Joe in Essex Junction
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Fat Joe Live at Champlain Valley Exposition on Saturday, September 5, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Fat Joe is taking over Champlain Valley Exposition on Saturday, September 5, 2026,
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Exposition
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- **Event Name**: Rock The Riverboat: Tim Palmieri & Friends
  - **Description**: Join us for a 3 hour cruise up the CT river aboard the historic Becky Thatcher,  music provided by Tim Palmieri & Friends and  Self ServeAbout this EventWelcome to another Rock the Riverboat concert series!! Embark on
  - **Venue**: Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
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- **Event Name**: Rock the Riverboat: Organically Good Trio
  - **Description**: Join us aboard the Becky Thatcher for a 3 Hr Cruise up the CT River.  Music provided by Organically Good TrioAbout this EventWelcome another Rock the Riverboat concert series!! Embark on an exclusive 3 hr riverboat cruise
  - **Venue**: Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
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- **Event Name**: Bret Michaels, Night Ranger in Essex Junction
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Night Ranger LIVE at Champlain Valley Exposition on Sunday, September 6, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Night Ranger is coming to Champlain Valley Exposition on
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Exposition
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- **Event Name**: Jordan Davis
  - **Description**: Live at the Champlain Valley Fair
Presented by Haddad Subaru of St. Albans as part of the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series on the Jackson Enterprises | TYM stage!
 
Jordan Davis
with special guest Matt Lang
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Doors: 5:30 PM Show: 7:00
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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- **Event Name**: Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo
  - **Description**: 🌈 Don't miss out on the electrifying performance by Rainbow Kitten Surprise 🌟! Join us for a night of fantastic music and unforgettable memories. Get your tickets now at [Ticketshelper] and let's groove together! Spread the word and invite your friends to
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Exposition
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Decades of Disco-Champlain Valley Fair (Mon Aug 31 2026 at 06:00 pm at Champlain Valley Exposition), 12th Champlain Valley Fair Homebrew Competition (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 12:00 pm at Champlain Valley Exposition), Champlain Valley Fair Open Show (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 08:30 am at Champlain Valley Exposition), Vermont Holiday Market (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am at Champlain Valley Exposition).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Essex in August 2026?
  - **A:** Decades of Disco-Champlain Valley Fair (Mon Aug 31 2026 at 06:00 pm at Champlain Valley Exposition), 12th Champlain Valley Fair Homebrew Competition (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 12:00 pm at Champlain Valley Exposition).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Essex on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Essex include Champlain Valley Exposition.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Essex include Ultraviolet Events, Green Mountain Mashers, Vermont Gatherings.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Essex.

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