Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8:15 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Vermont State Fair, Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 South Main St., Rutland is set to deliver an exciting lineup of events during its Rutland stop from Aug. 13-17 offering something for everyone. Some if the big name highlights will be featured at the Diamonds and More Grandstand including motorcycle racing, the demolition derby and a performance by country star Tyler Hubbard.
Demolition Derby is Thursday
The anticipated Demolition Derby will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6-9 p.m. Attendees can witness the thrilling action as drivers crash and bash their way through the competition. Tickets are available at the gate, with free replay videos and photos accessible on YouTube. For rules and event info, visit the Facebook event page.
Motorcycle racing is Friday
On Friday, Aug 16, the excitement continues with motorcycle racing from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fans of high-speed action will not want to miss this adrenaline-pumping event. Tickets range from $12 to $140 and can be purchased at the gate. Additional details are available at paramountvt.org.
Tyler Hubbard performs Saturday
Tyler Hubbard, a renowned country star with 22 No.1 singles, awards, and sold-out tours, will perform at the Vermont State Fair in Rutland on Saturday night with his debut solo album.
On Saturday night, country star Tyler Hubbard will perform. With 22 No. 1 singles on country radio, countless awards, and sold-out tours, Tyler Hubbard has already had a remarkable career as a songwriter and as one half of multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line. Hubbard’s debut solo album, aptly titled Tyler Hubbard, was released in January 2023 and has amassed more than 1.3 billion streams to date. It features Hubbard’s hit debut solo single “5 Foot 9,” which hit No. 1 at Country Radio and was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. It also features Hubbard’s second No. 1 single, “Dancin’ In The Country,” which has been certified platinum by the RIAA and marked his second No. 1 at Country Radio. Hubbard has made several television appearances as a solo artist, most recently at Good Morning America and The Kelly Clarkson Show, and also on the CMT Music Awards, NBC’s Today Show and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Hubbard’s current radio single “Back Then Right Now,” the first of his new album ‘Strong’ (April 12 via EMI Nashville), reached the top spot at country radio, making Hubbard the only artist to start two separate careers with at least three consecutive No. 1 songs. The Georgia native will headline fairs and festivals throughout 2024 before embarking on his headline ‘Strong World Tour’ later this year.
Other highlights include rides and games, vendor food at every corner. Pond Hill Pro Rodeo, a performance by Rick Redington, The Arestovs Acrobatics, Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs are sure to entertain. Don’t miss the 4-H Open Horse Show, the unique Pirate Man Dan. For those seeking excitement, the horse pulls, cowboy mounted shooting, and the VT Farriers Association exhibition offer riveting action. Enjoy the creative crossover cloggers, the captivating dock diving dogs, and the fun and engaging performances by the Adam Springer Band. For more events, see the full schedule on page 21.
Ongoing Entertainment:
Robin’s Heavenly Birds, VT State Fair Butterfly Enclosure, Totally Twisted Balloons, Trackless Train Shuttle, Pirate Man Dan Roving Act, Blacksmith Shop, Danne Moore Antique Motors Display, Touch A Truck, Farm Museum, Antique Tractors, Toy Display, Chainsaw Carver, Weaving & Spinning Demonstrations, Plus Fair Foods, Pony Rides, Shopping, and More, Carnival provided by Amusements of America.
Full Schedule
Tuesday 8/13 – $5 Day
5 p.m. Gates & Midway open
5-9 p.m. 4-H Building, 4-H Horse Barn, 4-H Dairy Barn
5-10 p.m. Fair Buildings open
5:30 p.m. Arestov’s Acrobatics
6 p.m. Rosaire’s Royal xRacing Pigs
6 p.m. Adam Rosenberg- Sugarhouse Stage
7 p.m. Horses Horses Horses
7:30 p.m. Pond Hill Pro Rodeo- Grandstand
7:30 p.m. Lew Es Comedy Circus
7:30 p.m. Reptile Adventures
7:30 p.m. Adam Rosenberg- Sugarhouse Stage
8 p.m. Arestov’s Acrobatics
8:30 p.m. Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs
Wednesday 8/14 thru Saturday 8/17 DAILY
8 a.m. Gates Open
8 a.m.-10 p.m. Agricultural Areas open
10 a.m.-9 p.m. 4-H Building, 4-H Horse Barn, 4-H Dairy Barn
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fair Buildings open
1:30 p.m. Lew Es Comedy Circus
4 p.m. Lew Es Comedy Circus
7:30 p.m. Lew Es Comedy Circus
Wednesday 8/14 – Children’s Day & Bike Giveaway
9 a.m. 4-H Open Horse Show- Horse Arena
10 a.m.-2 p.m. 4-H Dog Show- 4-H Bldg
11 a.m.-2 p.m. 4-H Workshop: Make & Take Activity- 4-H Bldg
12:30-2 p.m. Rutland City Band- Sugarhouse Stage
12-6 p.m. 4-H Shooting Sports Trailer- 4-H Bldg
1 p.m. Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs
1 p.m. Midway opens
1 p.m. Horse Pulls- 3330# & under- Pulling Arena
1:30 p.m. Reptile Adventures
2 p.m. Horses Horses Horses
2-4 p.m. 4-H Dog Project: Kids Open Agility Course- 4-H Bldg
2-6 p.m. 4-H Grows Here: Seed Planting Activity- 4-H Bldg
2:30 p.m. Dock Diving Dogs
3 p.m. Arestov’s Acrobatics
3:30 p.m. Reptile Adventures
4 p.m. Pirate Man Dan
4:30 p.m. Dock Diving Dogs
5 p.m. Horse Pulls-Free For All- Pulling Arena
5 p.m. Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs
5-6 p.m. Bike Giveaway Tickets Available- Sugarhouse Stage
6 p.m. Bike Giveaway Drawings- Sugarhouse Stage
6 p.m. Horses Horses Horses
6:30 p.m. 4-H Dairy Costume Class- Cattle Show Arena
7 p.m. Arestov’s Acrobatics
7 p.m. Dock Diving Dogs
7 p.m. Gospel Night – Grandstand
7:30 p.m. Reptile Adventures
8:30 p.m. Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs
Thursday 8/15 – Veteran’s Appreciation and Senior Day
11 a.m. Ox Pulls- under 2500#- Pulling Arena
1 p.m. Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs
1 p.m. Crossover Cloggers- Sugarhouse Stage
1 p.m. Midway opens
1 p.m. Ox Pulls- under 2900#- Pulling Arena
1:30 p.m. Reptile Adventures
2 p.m. Horses Horses Horses
2-6 p.m. 4-H Performing Arts & Public Presentations- 4-H Bldg
2:30 p.m. Dock Diving Dogs
2:30 p.m. Crossover Cloggers- Sugarhouse Stage
3 p.m. Arestov’s Acrobatics
3 p.m. Ox Pulls- under 3300#- Pulling Arena
3:30 p.m. Reptile Adventures
4 p.m. Pirate Man Dan
4:30 p.m. Dock Diving Dogs
5 p.m. Rosaire’s Racing Pigs
5:30 p.m. Rick Redington- Sugarhouse Stage
6 p.m. 4-H Open Costume Class- 4-H Bldg
6 p.m. Horses Horses Horses
6 p.m. Ox Pulls- Free For All- Pulling Arena
7 p.m. Arestov’s Acrobatics
7 p.m. Dock Diving Dogs
7:30 p.m. Reptile Adventures
7:30 p.m. Rick Redington- Sugarhouse Stage
7:30 p.m. DNA Demolition Derby- Grandstand
8:30 p.m. Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs
Friday 8/16
VT Farriers Asso. Exhibition & Competition- Pulling Arena
9:30 a.m. Dairy Show-Pee Wee classes- Cattle Show Arena
10 a.m. Dairy Show- Heifers- Cattle Show Arena
10 a.m. 4-H Open Gymkhana- Horse Arena
12 p.m. Dock Diving Dogs
12 p.m. Dairy Show- Cows- Cattle Show Arena
12 p.m. Reptile Adventures
12-6 p.m. 4-H Shooting Sports Trailer- 4-H Bldg
12:30 p.m. Arestov’s Acrobatics
1 p.m. Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs
1 p.m. Adam Springer Band- Sugarhouse Stage
1 p.m. Midway opens
2 p.m. Horses Horses Horses
2:30 p.m. Dock Diving Dogs
2:30 p.m. Reptile Adventures
3 p.m. Arestov’s Acrobatics
3:30 p.m. Adam Springer Band- Sugarhouse Stage
4 p.m. Pirate Man Dan
4 p.m. 4-H Awards Ceremony- 4-H Bldg
4:30 p.m. Dock Diving Dogs
5 p.m. Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs
5 p.m. Pirate Man Dan
5:30 p.m. Adam Springer Band-Sugarhouse Stage
6 p.m. Horses Horses Horses
6:30 p.m. Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs
6:30 p.m. RPM Flat Track Motorcycle Racing- Grandstand
7 p.m. Arestov’s Acrobatics
7 p.m. Dock Diving Dogs
7:30 p.m. Adam Springer Band- Sugarhouse Stage
8 p.m. Reptile Adventures
8:30 p.m. Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs
Saturday 8/17
VT Farriers Asso. Exhibition & Competition- Pulling Arena
10 a.m. Bill Weeks Memorial Showmanship Show – Cattle Show Arena
11 a.m. Midway opens
11 a.m. Cowboy Mounted Shooting- Horse Arena
12 p.m. Horses Horses Horses
12 p.m. Dock Diving Dogs
12 p.m. Reptile Adventures
12:30 p.m. Arestov’s Acrobatics
1 p.m. Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs
1 p.m. Adam Springer Band-Sugarhouse Stage
2 p.m. Horses Horses Horses
2:30 p.m. Dock Diving Dogs
2:30 p.m. Reptile Adventures
3 p.m. Arestov’s Acrobatics
3:30 p.m. Adam Springer Band- Sugarhouse Stage
4:30 p.m. Dock Diving Dogs
5 p.m. Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs
5 p.m. Pirate Man Dan
5:30 p.m. Adam Springer Band- Sugarhouse Stage
6 p.m. Horses Horses Horses
For more information on all events, visit vermontstatefair.org.
