The 7th Annual Winter Renaissance Faire
February 3 & 4, 2024 at the Champlain Valley Expo
​in Essex Junction, Vermont

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​Come chase away the winter blues at the 6th Annual Winter Renaissance Faire, indoors at the Champlain Valley Exposition.

The Faire is a family-friendly event for all ages, featuring performance troupes including singers, musicians, acrobats and dancers; as well as medieval fight demonstrations.
With artisans and craft vendors—both local and from across New England—as well as mead, wine and, cider makers— patrons can find fascinating items and indulge their appetites with tasty treats from cultures around the world.

The Winter Renaissance Faire will be held for two days at the Champlain Valley Exposition where there is plenty of room and free parking for the attendees of this favorite annual event.

The Faire is a family-friendly event for all ages.  Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 6pm. Kids under 6 get in FREE.

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Location & Lodging

The Winter Renaissance Faire is held annually at the Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT 05452. For the best lodging rates, contact Baymont by Wyndham Essex Burlington Area or Days Inn by Wyndham Colchester Burlington and let them know you’re attending the Winter Renaissance Faire.

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Learn how to be a Rennie

Vermont Public Radio visited the 2016 Vermont Renaissance Faire to learn just how to be a “rennie”.  Listen in here, or check out other Vermont Gatherings events media mentions.

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