Upcoming Events

Ready to experience magical Vermont events full of live action role playing, period games, fun and merriment? Our annual events feature local artisans and craft vendors; beer, wine, mead and cider makers; and tasty food from local chefs. Enjoy musicians, dancers, acrobats, historical demos, encampments, jousts, Vikings, fairies, knights, jesters, pirates, and even unicorns! Our family-friendly events have something for everyone! Check back often as we are always adding new and exciting expos, faires, and markets to our annual event lineup.

Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Expo

April 26-27, 2025
Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, Vermont
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm

The Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo hosts guests, fans and vendors from TV, movies, books, cosplay, comics, gaming, collectibles, anime and so much more!

Vermont Renaissance Faire

June 21-22, 2025
Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, Vermont
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 6pm
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The Vermont Renaissance Faire is a weekend of fun and merriment for the whole family! Held annually in Vermont.

Vermont Psychic Expo

August 9-10, 2025
Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, Vermont
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm

Meet the best psychic readers in Vermont and from across New England including tarot cards, spirit mediumship, palmistry, crystals, and a myriad of other types. This interactive event includes daily spirit mediumship galleries’ as well as multiple ‘how-to’ workshops and panels throughout the weekend.

Vermont Steampunk Expo

November 8-9, 2025
Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, Vermont
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 6pm
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​Join us for a weekend of Victorian fantasy featuring special guests and panelists, artisans, crafters, and performers from across Vermont and New England.​

Vermont Holiday Market

December 6-7, 2025
Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, Vermont
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm
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Come to the Vermont Holiday Market at the Champlain Valley Exposition to discover a huge array of unique handmade crafts.
Browse and shop 125 crafters and artisans from across Vermont and New England. 

2026 Events

Winter Renaissance Faire

February 7-8, 2026
Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, Vermont
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm
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Chase away the winter blues at this family-friendly event for all ages, featuring performance troupes including singers, musicians, acrobats and dancers; as well as medieval fight demonstrations.​

Vermont Spring Market

April 4-5, 2026
Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, Vermont
​Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm

Come to the Vermont Spring Market at the Champlain Valley Exposition to discover an array of handmade crafts: Explore artisans and vendors selling handmade gifts, clothing, woodcrafts, jewelry, mead, wine, and more.