Today the Champlain Valley Fair opens to the public, just in time for UVM's freshman class moving in. The fair will be filled with rides and attractions until Monday September fifth. We'll be seeing shows nightly:

Aug 27: Alan Jackson with The Wrights
Aug 28: The Allman Brothers Band with 38 Special
Aug 29: Clay Aiken
Aug 30: Extreme Motorcycle Show
Aug 31: Figure 8 Racing
Sept 1: Demolition Derby
Sept 2: KC & The Sunshine Band and The Village People
Sept 3: Larry The Cable Guy
Sept 4: Tim McGraw with Hot Apple Pie
Sept 5: Add-on Grand National Tractor & Truck Pull

It's a fair. It's cheap. It's local. It's fun. Go. I order you to go! Or something.