Rutland VT State Fair – Farming and more cows!

Posted on October 21, 2026

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No state fair would be complete without a marketing cow.

Rutland VT State Fair - Marketing Cow
Rutland VT State Fair – Marketing Cow

And the obligatory John Deere tractor. Boy, aren’t those tires huge!

Rutland VT State Fair - John Deere Tractor
Rutland Vermont State Fair – John Deere Tractor

Even though the Fair is only a few days every year, the grounds are meticulously maintained. I just loved looking at the pretty flowers along the path into the Dairy Barn. In the Barn, there were no cows, but just delicious Wilcox Farms ice cream.

Rutland VT State Fair - Path to Dairy Barn
Rutland VT State Fair – Path to Dairy Barn

No State Fair would be complete without a 4H competition. 4-H began in the early 1900s as a practical way to connect rural public school education with agricultural innovations. 4H stands for Head, Heart, Hands and Health. Here are the proud kids, parading their cows in front of the judges.

Rutland VT State Fair - 4H Competition
Rutland VT State Fair – 4H Competition

Have you ever been to a state fair? If so, what did you think?