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The Vermont State Fair is an immensely popular state fair that is held annually in Rutland. It is also one of the oldest state fairs in the United States, the first Rutland fair being held in 1846.

The fair started out as just a single day gathering that happened once a year somewhere in Rutland County. It wasn't long though until the fair became popular enough to warrant its own permanent home, and in 1859 the Rutland Fair moved to a new more stable home, which still serves as the fairground today.

The Rutland Fair gained popularity quickly, becoming a three day event before the turn of the century and a six day event in 1933. In 1926, the Rutland Fair was ranked as among the ten best state fairs in the entire nation.

The Rutland Fair, like many state fairs closed in 1917 due to an epidemic of influenza, and was a much lower key event during the Second World War. Finally, in 1972 the Rutland Fair became officially known as the Vermont State Fair.

Today the Vermont State Fair is a ten day event that happens in early September. Animals and livestock, of course, are still a big part of the Vermont State Fair, and can be found racing, winning ribbons, and performing for festival goers of all ages.. Also to be found at the Vermont State Fair are Destruction Derbies, monster trucks, and a huge assortment of amusement park rides

And of course, what would a state fair be without food and entertainment? There are enough food vendors to satisfy every taste, and there is a huge amount of free entertainment at the fair including many big name acts in country music that can be enjoyed for a small admisssion fee.

Today the Vermont State Fairs continues a long tradition of being a fabulous event, entertaining and informing fair goers with some of the best that Vermont has to offer.

More about the Vermont State Fair around the Web:

Vermont State Fair - The official site with information on the concert lineup, admission and ticket prices, fair highlights and events fair history, directions, map and photos.

City of Rutland Tourism - Guide to downtown and nearby Green Mountain attractions incuding Killington, Pico and Shrewsbury.

Vermont State Fair - Rutland, VT - Yelp community reviews with favorite picks of events and venues plus maps and directions, and guide to nearby hotels and restaurants.

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