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 Crafters Expo

November 7-8, 2026
Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, Vermont
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm

This is not a traditional craft fair. This is a show made FOR crafters, from hobbyists to professionals! The Vermont Crafters Expo is designed specifically for crafters, makers, artists, hobbyists, and creative professionals. Rather than featuring vendors selling finished handmade products, the Expo focuses on the tools, materials, education, and resources that help people create.

Vermont Holiday Market

December 5-6, 2026
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. 

2027 Events

Winter Renaissance Faire

February 6-7, 2027
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 3-4, 2027
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. 

Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Expo

April 24-25, 2027
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 26-27, 2027
Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, Vermont
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 6pm
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The 11th Annual Vermont Renaissance Faire is a weekend of fun and merriment for the whole family! Held annually in Vermont.