# Festivals in Essex, VT | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Essex, Vermont. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Essex

- **Event Name**: Vermont Renaissance Faire
  - **Description**: It’s the 10th Anniversary Vermont Renaissance Faire, June 27th and 28th, at the Champlain Valley Exposition! Join us for a weekend of magic, merriment, and medieval adventure!

Celebrate a decade of revelry with over 150 medieval-inspired artisans and cra
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Jun 28 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/vermont-renaissance-faire/200028408235222
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Exposition
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  - **Categories**: kids, festivals, music, business, exhibitions, food-drinks, entertainment, sports, trips-adventures, holiday
- **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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  - **Categories**: holiday, kids, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Big Beautiful Life Run Walk & Roll and First Responder Touch a Truck
  - **Description**: 📍 Event Details
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026

Location: Essex Middle School, 60 Founders Rd, Essex, VT

Race Start: 10AM

Touch-A-Truck & Community Village: 8 AM

👟 Registration
Don't wait—secure your spot and your event t-shirt today!

Register here:
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  - **Date**: Sun Jun 14 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/big-beautiful-life-run-walk-and-roll-and-first-responder-touch-a-truck/200029879193124
  - **Venue**: Essex Middle School
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  - **Categories**: sports, workshops, nonprofit
- **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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  - **Categories**: contests

## Trending Events in Essex

- **Event Name**: Jack White
  - **Description**: Jack White on Wednesday, July 15 at the Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo


Children 12 and under are FREE (+ do not need a ticket)! No food or drinks allowed. Blankets and chairs are permitted. All events are rain or shine. All dates, acts, and ticket
  - **Venue**: 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction VT 05452
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- **Event Name**: Mt. Joy
  - **Description**: Mt. Joy on Thursday, June 4 at the Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo

Children 12 and under are FREE (+ do not need a ticket)! No food or drinks allowed. Blankets and chairs are permitted. All events are rain or shine. All dates, acts, and ticket price
  - **Venue**: 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction VT 05452
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- **Event Name**: “Weird Al” Yankovic
  - **Description**: > “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour with Puddles Pity Party, July 24 at Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo
> 
> 
> Children 12 and under are FREE in GA, but all seats need to be purchased. No food or drinks allowed. Blanket
  - **Venue**: 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction VT 05452
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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**: 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**: CAKE
  - **Description**: An evening with CAKE on Tuesday, June 2 at the Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo

Children 12 and under are FREE (+ do not need a ticket)! No food or drinks allowed. Blankets and chairs are permitted. All events are rain or shine. All dates, acts, and
  - **Venue**: 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction VT 05452
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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
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Doors: 5:30 PM Show: 7:00 PM

PIT (standing) 112-116:
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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- **Event Name**: Bret Michaels Live & Amplified with Night Ranger
  - **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!
Bret Michaels Live & Amplified with Night Ranger
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Doors: 5:30 PM S
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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- **Event Name**: Vermont Renaissance Faire
  - **Description**: It’s the 10th Anniversary Vermont Renaissance Faire, June 27th and 28th, at the Champlain Valley Exposition! Join us for a weekend of magic, merriment, and medieval adventure!

Celebrate a decade of revelry with over 150 medieval-inspired artisans and cra
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Exposition
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## Browse Festivals Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Vermont Renaissance Faire (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 10:00 am at Champlain Valley Exposition), Vermont Holiday Market (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am at Champlain Valley Exposition), Big Beautiful Life Run Walk & Roll and First Responder Touch a Truck (Sun Jun 14 2026 at 08:00 am at Essex Middle School), Champlain Valley Fair Open Show (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 08:30 am 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, Essex Middle School.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Essex include 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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