Yankee Sportsman's Classic

Hunting and fishing fanatics follow the call of the wild to the Yankee Sportsman's Classic at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. Browse and buy from more than 100 exhibitors in between demos and seminars on topics such as whitetail tracking, fly-fishing tips, whole deer processing and fishing Lake Champlain. Kids camp out at the trout pond, turkey shoot, reptile shows and inaugural turkey calling competition. (There’s one for adults, too!) Stop by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department’s booths for your 2026 license, then head to the great outdoors.