The Windsor County Agricultural Fair in Springfield VT, the "Best Little Fair in Vermont", will be featuring a host of local entertainment to delight all ages during the fair dates Saturday July 7 and Sunday July 8.

Not to be missed is a very special Saturday performance by “Vermont’s Own” National Guard 40th Army Band. The band‘s Musical Performance Teams will be performing together in one combined concert. The three ensembles perform very different music. "The Green Mountain Show Band" is the modern version of a Glenn Miller style big band. "The Power of 10" performs rock-n-roll from the '70s to today. Our woodwind quintet, "The Liberty Belles", performs traditional and contemporary chamber music. Come out and see how three unique ensembles entertain as separate groups and combine for a unified sound. Don't miss this rare appearance in our area!

In addition, performing both days will be Springfield's own classic rock legends THE ILLUSION. Originally formed by high school friends in 1967, three of the original Illusion band members have reunited 40+ years later to entertain their mostly baby boomer audiences who love to rock to the classic rock & roll they grew up with. As their website states, "All of the pop music today has roots in 60’s rock and R&B music. This timeless music appeals to all ages – good music is, well...., just good. Some might think we are living in the past, but so what!"

Also appearing both days will be Buddy the Clown. With balloons, magic, comedy, unicycling, juggling, puppetry, music and much, much more, Buddy the Clown performs for all ages from 1-101! With awards in puppetry, along with his 222+ balloon repertoire, Buddy has become one of the best known entertainers in Vermont and New Hampshire. Kids are drawn to his silliness, and his fun appearance, while adults are in awe over his talent and skills.

On Saturday and Sunday July 7thand 8th the Windsor County Agricultural Fair will again host an ATV Obstacle Course Challenge at Barlow’s Field in Springfield in partnership with the Reading R.A.T.S. (Reading All Terrain Sportsmen).  Mark Bushway Construction and Gurney Brothers Construction are supplying materials for the construction of the course. The use of the Port-a-Tree is being donated by Spaulding’s Service Station.  

This popular event promises excitement for both competitors and spectators alike. The event has been expanded to cover both days of the fair.  Registration for the competition starts at 9 a.m. on both days in the upper field of the fairgrounds.  Competition will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday and at 11 p.m. on Sunday.   Each day will feature 4 classes: 2 Wheel Drive 399cc and Under; 2 Wheel Drive 400cc and over; 4 Wheel Drive 0 – 500cc; and4 Wheel Drive 501cc and over. 

Anyone may participate if they are at least 18 years of age (proof of age required).  All participants must wear a helmet and safety gear.  This is a ‘bring your own ATV course’.  Participants will need to pay the $7.00 fee for the fair and a $10.00 entry fee for the competition itself.  The fun lasts until all the competitors have run the course.  The competition is an electronically timed course using “port-a-tree” timing system and trophies will be awards for the top three finishers in each class.  

The R.A.T.S. Club meets every month on the second Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the fire department in Reading.  Their riding season is May 15 to December 15 and memberships can be purchased at Exit 9 Motor Sports in Windsor, Robbins Sled Shop in Windsor, the Reading Greenhouse, Barrows ATV in Brownsville, B&B Mechanical repair in Ludlow.  Total cost for a V.A.S.A./R.A.T.S. membership is $ 50.00 which entitles you to ride on any V.A.S.A. trail in Vermont.   Questions about the competition can be answered by contacting Dan Hadwin at 886-8252, Dennis Allen at [email protected]