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 for the 2012 Vermont International Festival
Friday November 30 to Sunday December 2, 2012

Vermont Chamber of Commerce Top Ten Winter Event Award Winner

The Vermont Performing Arts League proudly presents its 20th 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 and non-profit organizations 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 UVM Asian Studies Outreach Program, Japan-America Society of Vermont, Vermont Refugee Relocation Program, New Americans community groups and many others
  • Special School Day program for school and home school students, including the first Vermont International Festival Art Show and Contest
  • Contra Dance Evening benefit for Champlain Valley Folk Festival
  • Sabroso - Salsa Blow-out Party 2012 brought to you by DsantosVT, featuring Alejandro and Grupo Sabor, and DJ Raul

VIF Sponsors


Cute Kid enjoying Vermont International Festival Festival Hours
Friday, November 305 pm to 8 pm
Saturday, December 110 am to 6 pm
Sunday, December 210 am to 5 pm

Festival Admission
Individual $7 at the door
Children (ages 6-12) $5
Seniors (age 65+) $5
Family pass $20
Children under 6 Free
Festival admission good for entire weekend! (excludes special programs)

Special Programs
School Program, Friday, November 309 am to 3 pm. $5 per student.
Contra Dance Benefit, Friday, November 308:30 pm to 11 pm. $8 at door. $5 with VIF ticket.
Sabroso - Salsa Blow-out Party 2012, Saturday, December 18 pm to midnight. $12 Adv, $15 at door.

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