Is there anything new about the Champlain Valley Fair ? It’s been entertaining people every year for more than a century with animal and vegetable exhibits, thrill-inducing rides, big-name concerts, carnival games a-plenty, and food that tastes good but might not be so good for you.
Within those categories, of course, there are all sorts of opportunities for new things to reveal themselves. You might be astounded to discover that, yes, zucchini really can grow to the size of a modest RV or that you are way better at those water-gun games than you realized.
You can always find something unexpected at the Champlain Valley Fair. Here’s a look at this year’s concert lineup as well as other activities and food making their debuts at the 10-day celebration in Essex Junction that starts Aug. 23 and runs through Sept. 1…