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Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo brings geeky fun to Champlain Valley Expowritten by Jackie DiBartolomeo
Published on Apr 29, 2024 ESSEX JUNCTION — Thousands of Vermonters clad in Stormtrooper uniforms, fairy wings, face paint and more fantastical costuming descended upon the Champlain Valley Expo April 27-28 for the fifth annual Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo. The expo featured a wide array of beloved fan organizations and cosplay artists, including the well-known local 802 Ghostbusters, local cosplayer Shawn the Cosplayer, comic book podcast Toking with the Dead, and many more “geeky” acts. Not to mention the over 100 other unique vendors, from authors to comic book artists to local and national artisans. Walking around, guests had the opportunity to peruse a series of unique wares, from handmade shields and armor to collectible Star Trek action figures to crocheted Studio Ghibli characters. Read more... |
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5th Annual Vermont Science Fiction and Fantasy Expo draws thousands to Essex JunctionBy Amanda Martin-Ryan, NBC5
Updated: 8:03 AM EDT Apr 28, 2024 ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. — Up to 5,000 people are expected to attend the 5th Annual Vermont Science Fiction and Fantasy Expo this weekend at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction. The all-ages event featured more than 100 vendors, cosplayers and workshops for fans of popular properties like Star Wars, Ghostbusters and superhero comics. Read more... |
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Hundreds gather in Essex Junction for Winter Renaissance FaireBy Stephen Biddix, NBC5
Updated: 9:00 AM EST Feb 5, 2024 ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. — On Saturday, hundreds gathered in Essex Junction to get a taste of medieval times at the seventh annual Winter Renaissance Faire at the expo center. "These are things, whether it's knights fighting, belly dancing, music, the arts and crafts, things you're not going to see anywhere else except for on a movie or television," said Jeff Folb, an organizer. Read more... |
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9 winter festivals in Northern New EnglandBy Mimi Bigelow Steadman, AAA Magazines
December 15, 2023 3. Winter Renaissance Faire Essex Junction, February 3–4 Come out of the cold and into the past at this rousing Renaissance revival held inside the Champlain Valley Expo. The family-friendly celebration overflows with knights and knaves, ladies and wenches, acrobats, singers, dancers, musicians, wizards, pre-17th-century fight reenactors, and even a few woodland sprites. Enjoy ongoing performances and buy a cloak or a flower crown, chain-mail jewelry, a wand, or a wooden sword. Food and liquid refreshments are on hand, too, including flagons of cider and mead. $20 for 1 day; $30 for 2 days. Read more... |
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Seven Can’t-Miss Vermont Winter Events to Stave Off Cabin FeverBy DAN BOLLES, Seven Days
Published November 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. In Vermont, hygge and full-spectrum lighting go only so far in combating the winter blues. We love hot cocoa, roaring fires and cozy sweaters as much as anyone, but staving off cabin fever means, well, getting the eff out of the cabin once in a while. That can be easier said than done during Vermont's roughly eight and a half months of snow and ice. Fortunately, the Green Mountain State suffers no shortage of exciting events to entice Vermonters to bundle up and brave the elements for a good time. Here are seven options to brighten your bleak midwinter. Read more... |
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2nd Vermont Steampunk Expo comes to Essex JunctionBy Sid Bewlay, Reporter NBC 5
Updated: 7:01 PM EST Nov 12, 2023 ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. — Steampunk enthusiasts from across New England, came to Vermont over Veterans Day weekend for the second annual steampunk expo in Essex Junction. "It's based in the Victorian era, so it's got that feel and that look, and that kind of costuming," said Jeff Folb, owner of Vermont Gatherings. "It adds a sci-fi fantasy element to that time period so steam powered robots, zeppelins, artists, makers, costumers, a little bit of everything." Read more... |
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Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo to be held this month in Essex JunctionBy NBC5 News Staff
Updated: 2:23 PM EDT Apr 20, 2023 ESSEX, Vt. — Comic book, fantasy and science fiction fans will gather in Essex Junction later this month during the 4th annual Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo. This year's event is being held on Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30, and will feature more than 100 exhibitors, vendors, panels and more, according to show organizers. Read more... |
Vermont Gatherings named the 2023 SBA Microenterprise of the Year for Vermont and New England
Vermont Gatherings was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the 2023 SBA Microenterprise of the Year for Vermont, as well as the 2023 SBA Microenterprise of the Year for New England. This is a huge honor and we are truly grateful for this recognition.
"We get a lot of nominees, but what made yours stand out is the “cool” factor," said Daniel Monahan, Public Information Officer at the Vermont District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. "Most of the entries/nominees in this category are small shops, such as landscaping or working hobby farm. Not a business that hosts renaissance and steampunk fairs. You also won the New England award as well. So you also beat out five other state winners. Good for you."
We send our congratulations to these 2023 SBA award winning businesses:
- Parro's Gun Shop in Waterbury is the Veteran-Owned Business of the Year
- Keene Perspectives in Hartford are the Vermont Small Business Persons of the Year
- Advanced Conversion in Barre is the Exporter of the Year
- Junapr in Charlotte is the Woman-Owned Business of the Year
- Boston Tailoring & Cleaners in St. Albans is the Family-Owned Business of the Year
- CQ Strategies in Burlington is the Minority-Owned Business of the Year
- Lex Osler of QOR 360 in Burlington is the Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Vermont Gatherings in Essex Junction is the Microenterprise of the Year
The 2023 Vermont Small Business Awards Ceremony co-hosted with VermontBiz is slated for June 15. The ceremony is open to the public and registration will be available in May.
"We get a lot of nominees, but what made yours stand out is the “cool” factor," said Daniel Monahan, Public Information Officer at the Vermont District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. "Most of the entries/nominees in this category are small shops, such as landscaping or working hobby farm. Not a business that hosts renaissance and steampunk fairs. You also won the New England award as well. So you also beat out five other state winners. Good for you."
We send our congratulations to these 2023 SBA award winning businesses:
- Parro's Gun Shop in Waterbury is the Veteran-Owned Business of the Year
- Keene Perspectives in Hartford are the Vermont Small Business Persons of the Year
- Advanced Conversion in Barre is the Exporter of the Year
- Junapr in Charlotte is the Woman-Owned Business of the Year
- Boston Tailoring & Cleaners in St. Albans is the Family-Owned Business of the Year
- CQ Strategies in Burlington is the Minority-Owned Business of the Year
- Lex Osler of QOR 360 in Burlington is the Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Vermont Gatherings in Essex Junction is the Microenterprise of the Year
The 2023 Vermont Small Business Awards Ceremony co-hosted with VermontBiz is slated for June 15. The ceremony is open to the public and registration will be available in May.
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History reenactors to take over Champlain ExpoBy Cat Viglienzoni
Published: Sep. 13, 2022 at 5:12 PM EDT ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - History will come to life this weekend in Essex Junction. The Vermont Living History Expo returns to the Champlain Valley Expo. The two-day event features reenactment encampments and live demos from medieval times to World War II and beyond. Cat Viglienzoni spoke with event organizer Jeff Folb for a preview. Copyright 2022 WCAX. All rights reserved. |
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31 outdoor events in New England to fill every summer weekend with funBy Patricia Harris and David Lyon
Updated June 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m. Warm weather is almost here, and the weekends are brimming with opportunities for fun. Here’s how to get outside and experience the season in every New England state. 7. Vermont Renaissance Faire Vermont, June 25-26 Read more... |
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Renaissance Faire in full swing in StoweBy WCAX News Team
Published: Jun. 25, 2022 at 7:54 PM EDT Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 6:28 AM EDT STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) - With live music, food, and even sword fighting and jousting, the Vermont Renaissance Faire was back in full swing this weekend. The event featured merchants, performers, and renaissance enthusiasts from all over the Green Mountain State. Read more... |
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Sci-fi and Fantasy Expo returns to Essex Junction this weekendBy Cat Viglienzoni
Published: Apr. 21, 2022 at 5:14 PM EDT BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Sci-fi and fantasy fans get a chance to don their best costumes and show off this weekend. The Third Annual Sci-fi and Fantasy Expo is back at the Champlain Valley Expo Saturday and Sunday. The event hosts authors, artists, gamers, cosplayers, fan organizations, vehicle displays, prop makers, fight demos, vendors , and more. Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Jeff Folb with Vermont Gatherings, which puts on the event. Copyright 2022 WCAX. All rights reserved. |
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A fairytale Winter FaireSoleil Devyn Borthwick, Staff Reporter | March 12, 2020
A woman picked up a sword from a table. Its hilt was wrapped in green felt and decorated with copper wire. The colors went well with the dress and corset the woman was wearing. The blade was slim and short, barely from her fingertip to her elbow. As she handled it, a smile spread across her face. “Husband!” she cried out, “Come buy me a sword!” Read more... |
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Surely you joust: Vermont Renaissance Faire 2019
Hear ye, hear ye: ‘Twas a glorious weekend in the hamlet of Stowe for the fourth annual Vermont Renaissance Faire, a two-day affair filled with medieval amusements — faire maidens singing to the crowds, wee ones on ponies, and daring knights dueling atop their steeds armed with lance and shield. Read more... |
What people are saying about the Vermont Renaissance Faire and Vermont Gatherings events:
“The Vermont Renaissance Faire, Winter Faire and other events produced by Vermont Gatherings are among the best in the Northeast. As a creative business owner, I’m ecstatic that Jeff Folb and his dedicated crew are bringing these events to life. Vermont is full of amazing talent and creativity, and the Renaissance Faire is the perfect way to bring the historical, fantastic and quirky side of the arts to the public[…]I’m happy to have been part of the Faire since the beginning, and proud to continue as a sponsor.”
-Reagh Greenleaf Jr.
Owner, Artist – Ramble Tree
Vocalist, Percussionist – Gypsy Reel, The County Down
-Reagh Greenleaf Jr.
Owner, Artist – Ramble Tree
Vocalist, Percussionist – Gypsy Reel, The County Down
- 2019 Vermont Renaissance Faire Article by W.A. Rusho
- 2019 Winter Renaissance Faire Article by W.A. Rusho
- Vermont Renaissance Faire 2018 Press Release
- VetTix.org ticket recipients shared photos of their visit to VTRF 2018
- Stowe Humanities Camp visits the Vermont Renaissance Faire, Stowe Reporter
- Vermont Renaissance Faire 2018 by the Stowe Reporter
- 2018 Summer Vermont Renaissance Faire review by author W.A. Rusho
- 2018 Winter Renaissance Faire review by author W.A. Rusho
- Vendor Old Growth Alchemy featured in Seven Days
- Kicking off the 2017 Burlington Irish Heritage Festival—Burlington Free Press
- Vermont Renaissance Faire 2017 featured on StoweToday.com
- 2017 Summer Vermont Renaissance Faire review by W.A. Rusho
- Vermont Public Radio teaches you “How to be a Rennie” at the Vermont Renaissance Faire 2016
- WCAX jumps into a game of Bow Tag with Vermont Action Games (VTAG)
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