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Upcoming Events at the Exposition


July 10-12

 Vermont Scenic Cluster All-Breed Dog Show

Friday - Sunday 8 am - 4 pm

Admission: $8 Adult, $2 Ages 12-18, Children under 12 Free with an adult

 

 

Approximately 1,000 entries from over 30 states and Canadian Provinces, including many top dog entries winners of shows such as The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Judges come from both the U.S. & Canada.

Dogs will compete for the Samuel de Champlain Trophy, consisting of local products in the Celebrate Champlain Tote Bag.

 

Sponsored by The Champlain Valley Kennel Club, The Woodstock Dog Club and The Green Mountain Dog Club.   

 

For more information, click here.

 

 

photo by John Asheby Photography

 


 July 17

The Bob Dylan Show

Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson 

In Concert 

Friday 5:30 pm

 

Music legends Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp will perform an all-star, once-in-a-lifetime show in the Coca Cola Grandstand at the Champlain Valley Exposition.

 

 

Gates for the all ages show open at 4:30pm with the show beginning promptly at 5:30pm.  Parking lots and concessions (food, beer & wine) open at 3:30pm. Advance tickets are $40.25 general admission bleachers, $82.25 center track and boxes, $61.25 grandstand and remaining track, inclusive of service fees.  Day of show tickets are $45.25 general admission bleachers, $87.25 center track and boxes, and $66.25 grandstand and remaining track, inclusive of service fees.  Parking is included in the service fee. 

 

Tickets are available at the Flynn Theatre Box Office, online at www.flynntix.org, in person at Copy Ship Fax Plus (Essex Jct.), or charge by phone at 802.86.FLYNN. For more information, contact Higher Ground at 802-652-0777 or go to www.highergroundmusic.com.  No glass, alcohol, umbrellas or tailgating.  This event is a rain or shine.  All dates, acts, and ticket prices subject to change without notice.  Produced by Higher Ground and Gillett Entertainment Group.


July 19

WOKO Country Club Music Festival

Starring Travis Tritt

With special guests Keith Anderson, Bomshel, Jamie Lee Thurston and Colt Ford

Sunday, 11 am

Admission: Tickets are $22 advance, $40 day of show - Kids 12 & under free

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hear great music AND meet some of your favorite artists at the WOKO Country Music Festival!

 

Activities include: Bud Light Beer Garden (must be 21 or older to enter), Photo Alley, Photograph & Autograph tent, "Homegrown” local musician tent, pony rides, face painting, kid’s bounce house & obstacle course, and more.

 

Gates open at 9:30 am, show starts at 11 am. NOTE: The show is presented OUTDOORS on the grounds of the Champlain Valley Exposition. Overnight camping is available; call (802) 872-0686 for details.

 

Tickets are on sale NOW at Jolly & Short Stop Convenience Stores. General Admission outdoor festival style seating – bring blankets & lawn chairs. Parking is $5 per car. Parking gates open at 7 am, handicap parking lot will be available. All gates will open at 9:30am. Adults must have a ticket to enter - kids 12 & under do not need a ticket.

 

For more information, click here.


 

 

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Find your seat in the Grandstand

Plan your next event

at the Robert E. Miller Expo Centre

Contact Tom Oddy, Director of Special Events, toddy@cvexpo.org or call 802-878-5545 x.30 

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Garrison Keillor, “Prairie Home Companion” Vermont-style Airs September 6

 

The Champlain Valley Fair “Prairie Home Companion” with host Garrison Keillor, recorded on August 23, airs September 6 and 7 on the stations of Vermont Public Radio.  Relive the magic of that wonderful night and hear how the PHC gang enjoyed their visit to the Green Mountain State.  For broadcast information, click here.