RV Rentals at Vermont State Fair
The Vermont State Fair runs for five fun-filled days with abundant entertainment, food and more. Having started in 1846, the fair is one of the oldest in the entire United States and has a tradition of putting smiles on people's faces. Its very first location was in a field near the town of Castleton, and over the years, its home changed practically yearly to different parts of Rutland County. During this time, its popularity grew thanks to the efforts of the Rutland Railroad, which saw this company transporting people from other parts of Vermont and Western New York to the fair. Then, in 1856, the fair found a permanent home: Rutland. Today, the Vermont State Fair is a big draw for the people of Vermont and neighboring states.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
Keeping with tradition, the Vermont State Fair will have the events, attractions, and food you'd expect to see at a state fair.
Also at the fair, you'll find lots of vendors selling plenty of food and wares of all types. Some of the popular food items include fried dough with an abundant selection of different toppings and all manner of different sandwiches, pizzas, hot dogs, burgers, funnel cakes and candy apples, just to name some of the choices.
If you're hoping for rides at the Vermont State Fair, there are quite a few carnival classics at the event. You can expect carousels, Ferris wheels, swings, and even a hammer.
LOCATION
As always, the Vermont State Fair will be held in the town of Rutland in Rutland County, Vermont. The official address for the venue is 175 South Main Street, Rutland, VT.
RVING AT THE EVENT
Attending the Vermont State Fair in an RV is a good idea, especially if you plan on spending more than one day enjoying the event. If you want to camp, you'll have to get a permit and pay in full in advance of the event. Permit applications are available on the Vermont State Fair website.
There are some rules you must abide by while visiting in an RV, but they are not overly strict. For example, you can only have one support vehicle with your RV, and awnings are not permitted. Also, pets are not allowed unless they are part of an exhibit or ADA-approved service animals. Additionally, quiet time is from midnight to 7:00 a.m. If those are rules you can live with, then you're good to go. If you don't have an RV of your own but want to have the comfort and amenities a recreational vehicle provides, then check out RVshare where you can easily find a great RV to rent.
WHERE TO STAY
You can park your RV in the camping area for some or all of the event. However, if you feel like camping somewhere else, you've got an option in the area. Iroquois Land Family Camping is a great RV park and resort only 3 miles from Rutland. There are plenty of amenities at the park, including 30- and 50-amp hookups, a swimming pool, pull-through sites and more.
If you don't want to sleep in your RV or don't have one, then you've also got plenty of hotel options, many of which are quite close to the fairgrounds. The Comfort Inn at Trolley Square is a stone's throw from the fairgrounds, and just south, you'll find the Econo Lodge Rutland and a Quality Inn.
HOW TO GET THERE
It's easy to find your way to the Vermont State Fair. It's located right off U.S. Highway 4, which is also Highway 7 for a stretch of roadway. The route runs north and south and is easy to get to from most parts of the state. Once you get on Highway 4 or 7, you simply take either one to Rutland.
PARKING
There is ample parking at the Vermont State Fair, and the best part of parking at the event is that it doesn't cost anything.
TICKETS & PRICING
Tickets are available through the Vermont State Fair. Check back for 2024 pricing updates.
WRAP UP
The Vermont State Fair is a great place to take an RV. With on-site camping, you can steal away to your RV any time you want a break from the action. While enjoying the fair, don't forget to capture some memories with your camera. Be sure to send RVshare some of your shots at [email protected]. You could see your photos on the site's travel blog.
Check out @Vtstatefair on Twitter and The Vermont State Fair on Facebook for official event updates.
Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page .
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