A Celebration of Crafts & Cultures

Enjoy food, dance, crafts & music from around the world.
Vermont International Festival Marketplace.

Top Ten Winter Event

Mark your calendar!
2011 Vermont International Festival - Friday to Sunday, December 2-4, 2011
Vermont Chamber of Commerce Top Ten Winter Event Award Winner

The Vermont Performing Arts League proudly presents its 19th Vermont International Festival, an annual celebration of cultures from around the world, bringing their crafts, foods, music and dance to our doorstep.

The Vermont International Festival will be held at the Champlain Valley Exposition, Route 15/Pearl Street, Essex Junction, Vermont.  The Champlain Valley Expo has unlimited free parking, is on the CCTA bus line and is handicapped-accessible.

Come and enjoy our bustling international marketplace:
  • Meet over 40 vendors offering reasonably-priced and unique handcrafts from around the world
  • Sample delicious and affordable ethnic cuisine
  • Enjoy multi-cultural music and dance
  • Discover the world at exhibits by the Japan-America Society of Vermont, UVM Asian Studies Outreach Program and many others
  • Meet new neighbors who have joined our community at the New Americans, New Neighbors Pavilion, a special feature presented by the Vermont Performing Arts League.

The Vermont International Festival is brought to you by the generous support of our sponsors

2011 Sponsors  

Cute Kid enjoying Vermont International Festival Festival Hours
Friday, December 25 pm to 8 pm
Saturday, December 310 am to 6 pm
Sunday, December 410 am to 5 pm

School Program - pre-registration required
Friday, December 29 am to 3 pm

Admission - good for the entire weekend!
Individual $6 at the door
Children (ages 6-12) $3
Seniors (age 65+) $3
Family pass $15
Children under 6 Free
School Program $5 per student


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