Every summer, the Vermont Edition team heads to a local fair for a special live broadcast, and this year we chose the Vermont State Fair in Rutland.
Our team set up shop right by the milking parlor at the fairgrounds as the food was getting fried, the kids were gearing up for the 4H competitions, and the rides were getting ready to provide the ambiance of summer fun.
The fair's president, Robert Congdon, Jr., shared insights into the past and present of this storied Rutland tradition. We also heard from Marsha Johnson, who oversees the Bucket of Junk Sculpture Contest, the writing contest, and runs the fair museum.
UVM Extension 4H Coordinator for Rutland & Bennington Counties Moonshine "Moonie" Shorey talked about the 4H contests and brought along some young competitors, Brodie Nicholson and Makenzie McLaughlin.
Magician Blaine Goad taught an on-air magic trip, there was a close encounter with a large snake thanks to Alex Knapp of Captain Aquatics Fins and Scales, and we got the scoop on some good grub with Willie Tyler of Willie's BBQ.
Broadcast live on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
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