On August 27, 2014

Vermont State Fair: a tradition since 1846

Aug. 29-Sept. 7 — RUTLAND — This Friday, Aug. 29, the 168th annual Vermont State Fair will be held at the fair grounds off Route 7 south in Rutland. This year’s entertainment, events and agricultural displays will be similar to other years with a few omissions (some due to cost constraints) and additions (among which is Vermonters for Vermonters, a benefit event to raise money and awareness to combat the state’s opiate epidemic. See page 47.)

Friday, Aug. 29 – Gates open 5 p.m.

Pay one price day! $15 admission includes rides.

Special events:

5 & 8 p.m. Ty & Lisa “Heart to Heart” on Sugarhouse Stage

7:30 p.m. Stoney Roberts 4 Cyl. Demolition Derby on Comcast Stage

Saturday, Aug. 30 – Gates open 10 a.m.

Special events:

1 & 7 p.m. Wild Country Cloggers on Sugarhouse Stage

3 & 5 p.m. Hill Country Cloggers on Sugarhouse Stage

6 p.m. Truck Pulls on Comcast Stage

Sunday, Aug. 31 – Gates open 10 a.m.

Special events:

3 & 7 p.m. Nicole Murphy on Sugarhouse Stage

7:30 p.m. Demolition Derby at Comcast Stage

Monday, Sept. 1 – Gates open 10 a.m.

Wristband Day! $20 wristbands from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. or 5 p.m. – closing

Special events:

1 p.m. McDonald’s Bike Giveaway on Comcast Stage

3 p.m. Nicole Murphy on Sugarhouse Stage

Tuesday, Sept. 2 – Gates open 12 p.m.

5 after 5 Day! $5 admission after 5 p.m.

Special events:

1 p.m. Jason Gibbins “White Shadow” on Sugarhouse Stage

1 p.m. Harness Racing

3 & 7 p.m. Nicole Murphy on Sugarhouse Stage

Wed., Sept. 3 – Gates open 12 p.m.

5 after 5 Day! $5 admission after 5 p.m.

Special events:

4 p.m. Jason Gibbins “White Shadow” on Sugarhouse Stage

7 p.m. Cast Off 8’s Square Dancers on Sugarhouse Stage

7 p.m. Gospel Night at the Fair, free show on Comcast Stage

Thursday, Sept. 4 – Gates open 12 p.m.

Pay one price day! $15 admission includes rides; seniors are free.

Special events:

8 a.m.-2 p.m. Children’s agricultural education day

11 a.m., 1:30, 4 & 6 p.m. Ox pulling contests in Pulling Arena

7 p.m. Ty & Lisa “Heart to Heart” on Sugarhouse Stage

Friday, Sept. 5 – Gates open 12 p.m.

Wristband Day! $20 wristbands, 11 a.m. – closing

Special events:

11 a.m., 2:30 & 6 p.m. Horse pulling contests in Pulling Arena

2 & 5 p.m. Alan Hall with Whisper on Sugarhouse Stage

7 p.m. Ty & Lisa “Heart to Heart” on Comcast Stage

Saturday, Sept. 6 – Gates open 10 a.m.

Special events:

2 & 5 p.m. Alan Hall with Whisper on Sugarhouse Stage

7 p.m. Demolition Derby State Championship at Comcast Stage

Sunday, Sept. 7 – Gates open 10 a.m. 

Governor’s Day at the Fair

Wristband Day! $20 wristbands, 11 a.m. – closing

Special events:

1 p.m. Battle of the Bands on the Midway

11 a.m. – all day Vermonters for Vermonters Benefit on Comcast Stage, featuring Joey Leone, Bow Thayer, Ashley Buchart, Jeremy Graham, and more.

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