Field Days dairy conformation results

SPRING CALF Ayrshire: 1. IBG Genetics Ringer Oasis, Normandie Cesario; 2. Dandelion, Boston Wilbur. Brown Swiss: 1. Perry Brook Crazy Maisie 14463, Huxton Joyal; 2. Cher-Mi Rastarokt Jenis ET, Amelia Tudhope; 3. IBG Genetics T Shake-n-Bake, Isabella Wilbur; 4. Perry Brook My Perfection, Mia Mitchell. Holstein: 1. Robeth Alpha Sapphire-Red, Jailee Allen; 2. Rail View Captive Oreo, Lucas Gorton; 3. Iroquois SK Gypsy, Ella Pope; 4. Woodlawn Lambda Daffodil, Isabelle Fay, 5. Four-Hills Pax Oh Baby, Kylee Shepar … (read more)

Fair showcases old-time tools

For a lot of fairgoers, the Addison County Field and Fair Days is about the eating street food, enjoying the rides and watching cars crash into each other.

Field Days to address stormwater runoff issue

Addison County Fair and Field Days, Vermont’s largest agricultural fair, has cleared a lot of hurdles over its nearly eight decades of offering fun, competition and education about our collective past and current community.

Hand mowing draws all ages

Nearly every year since the late 1960s, the young and the old with a special loyalty to hand tools gather to show their skills at the Addison County Fair and Field Days hand-mowing competition.

Racing pigs make a splash

It is the second race of the first day of the Addison County Fair and Field Days. Cookie Monster takes her mark, and she means business.

Twist O’ Wool Guild spins tales

The Twist O’ Wool Guild is making its annual return at Addison County’s fair, in fact celebrating its 45th anniversary at Field Days.

Field Days ox, pony, horse pulling results

The following are the results from the Ox, Pony and Horse pull competitions at Addison County Fair and Field Days, held Aug. 7-9.

Tierney prevails in Demo Derby to take home $3,500 prize

When the members of the Vergennes Fire Department reacted quickly to put out the second engine fire in Chance Mahoney’s battered dark sedan, that left only one vehicle running out of the 25 that started Thursday’s action-packed, deafening and rain-soaked … (read more)

Demo Derby results for Tuesday and Wednesday

The popular G. Stone Motors Demolition Derby expanded to three nights at Addison County Fair  & Field Days this year, with vehicles jousting on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Shearing sheep at the fair is hard work

As the clock hit two o’clock on the first day of the Addison County Fair & Field Days this past Tuesday, kids and adults alike rush to the sheep tent in the northeast corner at the Addison County Fairgrounds.

Youth demonstrate cow conformation

“You just survived your first foot crushing by a hoof,” a 4-H parent told an Addy Indy reporter after an excited Jersey calf stepped on her right foot as she exited the animal showing area after a strong performance at Tuesday’s Addison County Fair and Fi … (read more)

Gymkhana family galloped and impressed

On the first evening of Addison County Fair and Field Days, horses are quickly lined up behind the warm-up ring gate, ready to gallop.

Magic Man finds lots of bananas at Field Days

Tom Joyce enthralled many young audience members during the first day of his comedy magic show at Field Days on Tuesday. The Pittsfield magician, known as the Magic Man, had many special guests and relied on participation and humor from the audience.

Tradition of gun raffles continues at the fair

Though firearms are not physically allowed into the fair, during Field Days last week groups were allowed to hold gun raffles open to everyone in attendance.

Fancy fried foods featured at Field Days

Tammy Shattuck introduced Field Days fairgoers to her fried pies at her treat’s debut at the event. Cassandra Wagner was selling fried cheese curds with just one more Field Days under her belt than Shattuck.

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