Vermont State Fair
Rutland, VT · 175 S Main St, Rutland, VT 05701
At a glance
Type
Fairgrounds / Expo
Setting
Interior + Exterior
Parking
Yes
Power
Yes
Size
75 acres
Permit
Required
Visual character
“Historic Vermont marble-city fairground — Victorian-era exhibition buildings, grandstand, livestock barns, midway, and the classic New England countryside of the Green Mountains valley”
About
The Vermont State Fair in Rutland has been held since 1846, and the permanent fairground carries the visual weight of that history. Victorian-era exhibition buildings with decorative woodwork, the historic grandstand, livestock barns, and midway are set in Rutland — Vermont's 'Marble City' — with the Green Mountains as a constant backdrop. The autumnal palette, white clapboard architecture, and small-city New England character of Rutland make this a location that reads as quintessentially northeastern. Vermont has a dedicated film office and, while the incentive structure is modest, the state is actively production-friendly. The fairground's period architecture is a significant asset for historical productions set in the Northeast. The scale is intimate compared to Midwestern fairgrounds — appropriate for stories focused on community rather than spectacle.
Restrictions
Contact venue directly for restrictions and availability outside event season
Where you'll be
Permit Information
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Contact
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