# 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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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Essex. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Essex, 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 Essex listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Essex

- **Event Name**: Hannaford Feed A Family Day at the Champlain Valley Fair
  - **Description**: Bring two non-perishable food items before 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, and receive free single admission that day. Bring two additional non-perishable food items and save $10.00 off a single ride bracelet.
(Note specials cannot be combined,
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  - **Date**: Thu Sep 03 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu Sep 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/hannaford-feed-a-family-day-at-the-champlain-valley-fair/200030595634359
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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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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  - **Categories**: holiday, christmas-markets-and-fairs, christmas, kids, nonprofit

## Trending Events in Essex

- **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**: 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**: Demolition Derby
  - **Description**: DEMOLITION DERBY!
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

PRESENTED BY VERMONT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ROOFING DIVISION

Get Ready for the Crash! 💥
The Demolition Derby is back at the Champlain Valley Fair — and it’s louder, wilder, and more thrilling than ever! Watc
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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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**: 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**: Annual Crab feast
  - **Description**: Get ready to dive into delicious crab, fun vibes, and good times at our Annual Crab Feast bash!About this EventAnnual Crab FeastGet ready for the Annual Crab Feast! Join us in person fo
  - **Venue**: Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn Crab House
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- **Event Name**: Workforce In Motion Summit at the Champlain Valley Exposition
  - **Description**: Join us for the Workforce in Motion Summit at the Champlain Valley Exposition on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

The Workforce in Motion Summit is Vermont's premier hands-on career exploration event, bringing together students, employers, educators, workfor
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Exposition
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- **Event Name**: Brunch on the Bay
  - **Description**: 2.5-hour brunch cruise in Middle River. Savor on a mouth-watering menu of breakfast and lunch favorites while taking in stunning views of thAbout this Event🍽️ Indulge in a delectable brunch spread🍾 Enjoy the delici
  - **Venue**: Maryland Party Boat Charters
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## Browse Festivals Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Hannaford Feed A Family Day at the Champlain Valley Fair (Thu Sep 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at Champlain Valley Fair), 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 today September 03, 2026?
  - **A:** Hannaford Feed A Family Day at the Champlain Valley Fair (Thu Sep 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at Champlain Valley Fair).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Essex this weekend September 4–6, 2026?
  - **A:** Champlain Valley Fair Open Show (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 08:30 am at Champlain Valley Exposition).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Essex in September 2026?
  - **A:** Hannaford Feed A Family Day at the Champlain Valley Fair (Thu Sep 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at Champlain Valley Fair), 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 Fair, Champlain Valley Exposition.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Essex?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Essex include Champlain Valley Fair, 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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