Windsor County's long running Agricultural Fair scheduled for July 7 & 8, 2012
This year will mark the 39th year that the “Best Little Fair in Vermont” will be held at Barlow’s Field on historic Eureka Road in Springfield Vermont on July 7 and 8, 2012.
The focus of this year’s fair is on NEW AGRICULTURE, which of course is really just returning to the “old” ways of local food and small family farms. We will be celebrating and honoring Windsor County’s farmers, dairies, crafters and tradespeople through new exhibiting areas, including:
Historically the Windsor County Agricultural Fair moved around the county to such locations as the Billings Farm in Woodstock (1855-1932), the Hartland Fairgrounds, the Vermont State Farm in Windsor (1963-1970) and the Ascutney Ski area (1971-1972). The fair is glad to be able to continue to highlight Vermont’s agriculture in Windsor County. Since its inception in the mid-1800s the fair has centered on all things agricultural and this year will be no exception. The fair is seeking to expand its agricultural and local industry exhibits and is inviting people to join in passing on their knowledge to help express pride in our Vermont farming heritage. Beekeeping or cheese-making; maple syrup production or antique farm machinery; the fair is interested in agricultural subjects old and new. And of course, if it clucks, quacks, moos, whinnies or goes baaa you’ll be sure to find it at the Fair. The two-day schedule of events will include ox and pony pulls, truck and tractor exhibits and 4-H competitions. Visitors can see a variety of educational exhibits and demonstrations related to animal husbandry. Children will love the expanded petting zoo, Buddy the Clown and variety of kiddie rides. Everyone will enjoy the live music,including local band the Illusion and our special guests Vermont's Own 40th Army Band. Don't forget that fabulous fair food! Those with a competitive streak will want to enter the baking contest sponsored by King Arthur Flour and the canning competitions. Check out our Rules & Documents page for how to enter. Fair hours will be Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or if you are interested in being an exhibitor contact Jaynie Smith at wcafvt@gmail.com. Also visit the Windsor Country Agricultural Fair on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WindsorCoFairVT and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/WindsorCoFairVT . Or join use on Google Plus at http://gplus.to/VTWCAF |
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Volunteer!
It's lots of fun! We need volunteers for the Fair in July. Ticket sellers, food booth workers and more. This year is going to be better than ever. Call Fair President Eric Johnson for more information at 802-952-4005. Or email us at wcafvt@gmail.com
