VERMONT RENAISSANCE FAIRE
VERMONT CIRCUS FESTIVAL
PLYMOUTH FOLK AND BLUES FESTIVAL
PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VT SEPTEMBER 5 & 6, 2PM TO 5PM
The Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival 2026 returns to the beautiful hills of Vermont on Labor Day Weekend. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and scenic setting, the festival attracts music fans from across New England and beyond for unforgettable performances and family-friendly entertainment. Organizers promise a dynamic mix of established performers and emerging artists, continuing the festival’ s tradition of showcasing authentic songwriting and outstanding musicianship. With its blend of mountain charm and world-class live music, the Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival has become one of Vermont’ s most anticipated summer music events. To learn more, visit plymouthfolk. com.
VERMONT RENAISSANCE FAIRE
ESSEX JUNCTION, VT • JUNE 27 & 28, 10AM TO 6PM
The 10th annual Vermont Renaissance Faire at the Champlain Valley Expo is a Vermont Signature Event offering a weekend of family fun with over 150 medieval-inspired artisans, mead and cider, local food, live entertainment, jousting, historical demos, and magical characters— from Vikings to unicorns! Tickets are $ 20 / one day or $ 30 / two days. Kids 6-12 are $ 5 and kids under 6 get in free. For more, visit vtgatherings. com.
VERMONT CIRCUS FESTIVAL
BRATTLEBORO, VT NOVEMBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 8
The Vermont Circus Festival, presented by the New England Center for Circus Arts( NECCA), celebrates circuses with workshops, classes, performances, and community events— including trapeze, juggling, and three unique shows. Born out of the Circus Workshop Weekend, NEC- CA decided to expand that programming into a community wide festival, filled with free events. It’ s circus arts for everyone! By sharing the magic of this art form, NECCA strengthens community connections, inspires creativity, and brings cultural and economic vibrancy to the region. Visit necenterforcircusarts. org for all the details.
GILFEATHER TURNIP FESTIVAL
WARDSBORO, VT OCTOBER 24 10AM TO 2PM
It’ s time for the 25th Gilfeather Turnip Festival and Gilfeather Turnip Contest! Locations are at the Town Hall, the Wardsboro Public Library, and The Big Tent – all on Main Street. This is America’ s best turnip culinary event, showcasing Vermont’ s State Vegetable! Join the whole town for Gilfeather turnip soup at the outdoor soup kiosk, turnip flavored treats, farmers market, craft vendors, children’ s games, 1000 + lbs of turnip, library book sale, and turnip seeds. Also on sale are turnip-themed gifts, and much more! Don’ t forget to enter the Turnip Contest! Parking is a $ 5 donation and admission is free. Tune in for all the turnip details at gilfeatherturnip. org.
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