Vermont's oldest agricultural fair will celebrate its 179th season with midway rides for the whole family, Freestyle FMX Show, Extreme Raptors birds of prey show, live music, livestock events, Pirate Man Dan, Children's Tent activities, a maple sugar house, milking parlor, chainsaw carving, demonstrations, favorite fair food and more.

Fair admission (includes unlimited rides, shows & entertainment): $15 Wednesday; $20 Thursday; $25 Friday - Sunday ($20 online before 4 p.m. Aug. 20); $15 for ages 65+ on Friday. Kids under 36" tall are admitted free. Parking is free.

Fair gates open at 4 p.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. Thursday - Sunday. Midway hours: 4 - 11 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Thursday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday

More information: 802-427-4404 or CaledoniaCountyFair.com

The fair is presented by the nonprofit Caledonia County Fair Association.