Venue

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Venue Information

The 2023 Yankee Sportsman's Classic will be held at the Champlain Valley Fair Grounds.

If you get lost on the way, just ask a local for the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds!


Directions

Google Maps provides excellent turn-by-turn directions to the Exposition site.

From Montreal and Points North:

Take Route 133 out of Montreal to I-89. Travel approximately 35 miles south to Exit 17. Take Route 2 to 2A (thru Colchester) to Essex Junction and enter either Gate E or F. If gates closed, continue on Route 2 to Route 15. Take Route 15 west to Gate B of the Exposition.


From Boston and Points East:

From Boston take I-95 North to New Hampshire and get on I-89 just after the New Hampshire tolls in Hooksett. Take I-89 northbound to Exit 12 in Vermont. Take Route 2A north approximately 4 miles to Essex Junction. Go west on Route 15 (1/2 mile) to Exposition entrance Gate B.


From Albany, Points South, and Points West:

From Albany, take I-87 North to Lake George, NY. Take Route 149 to Fort Ann, NY. Take Route 4 to Fairhaven, VT (Exit 2). Take 22A north to Vergennes. On northside of Vergennes take Route 7 north approximately 20 miles to I-189. Take I-89 north bound to Exit 15. Go 4 miles east on Route 15 to Exposition entrance (Gate B).


From Upstate New York North of Albany:

Get to Plattsburgh, NY and take the Lake Champlain Ferry from Cumberlands Head Island to South Hero, VT (Grand Isle Ferry) — 20 minute ride. Take Route 2 to Route 2A to Essex Junction. Enter either Gate E or F. If gate closed, continue on Route 2A to Route 15. Take Route 15 west to Gate B of the Exposition.



Hotel Information

Vermont is a well-visited state, so you are spoiled with great choices of where to stay. Our hotel recommendations are below.

Best Western PLUS Windjammer Inn

1076 Williston Road,
South Burlington, VT 05403
802-863-1125


Rate: $109/night

When reserving a room please mention that you are with the Yankee Sportsman’s Classic.

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