ESSEX JUNCTION If you are looking for a fun evening and some great silent auction bargains from local businesses and merchants, plan on attending the Ambassadors Silent Auction and Taste of the Chamber on Thursday, March 27, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Champlain Valley Exposition (CVE).
Champlain Valley Exposition, a non-profit organization, is home to many of Vermonts biggest events, including the annual Champlain Valley Fair, Everything Equine, Vermont Quilt Festival, Spring and Fall Essex Crafts, Circus Smirkus and Northeast Nationals NSRA Street Rods to name just a few of the dozens of special events planned in 2008.
All these events help us fulfill our mission as a non-profit organization to encourage and support education, agriculture, commerce and entertainment, said CVE General Manager David F. Grimm, CFE.
The Robert E. Miller Expo Centre, located on the 130-acre site, is the largest events complex in northern New England. The Expo Centre offers 81,000 sq. ft of clear-span exhibit space designed for maximum flexibility and is completely air-conditioned for year-round use. The Expo Centre project was completed in January 2006 by REM Development Company, Williston, Robert E. Miller president.
The professional staff and event management team at the Exposition provide turn-key services for consumer and trade shows, banquets, conventions, meetings, weddings, concerts and conferences. A 14,000 sq. ft connector building between Expo South and North has offices, conference rooms, concession space, a prep kitchen and additional dressing and rest rooms.
Wireless internet service is available at the Expo Centre and on the grounds of the Exposition during special events. A new recycling and re-use Green Committee has been formed this year to reduce energy use and waste and to encourage recycling at the Exposition.
The Expo Centre also serves as home to The Soccer Centre for the Nordic Spirit and Far Post soccer leagues November to May.
The 2008 Champlain Valley Fair on Aug. 23-Sept. 1 has been designated as one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association (ABA) for the second year in a row.
The Fair also received the 2006 John Deere Agricultural Awards of Excellence Sweepstakes Award from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions for best overall exhibits and agricultural events in the nation.
With the recent addition of new electrical and water service throughout the Exposition grounds, the ability to host large recreational vehicle and motor home rallies has grown dramatically. CVE will be the host for several large motorcoach rallies in 2008, including the FMCA Regional and Northeast rallies, the NE Carriage Travel Club and others.
The combination of modern facilities, convenient location near Burlington International Airport and access to major state and interstate highways makes CVE an attractive destination for regional and national organizations like the N.E. Forest Products Expo, Vermont Grocers Association, Green Mountain Alpacas Spectacular and Green Mountain Dog Show.
Champlain Valley Expositions experienced sales and marketing team are ready to help you plan and grow your events in 2008-2009 and beyond.
- For information on holding your special events or meeting at the Exposition, contact Tom Oddy, director of special events at (802) 878-5545 [email protected].
- To learn how your business can benefit as a sponsor of an event, contact Chris Ashby, director of sales and marketing at (802) 8787-5545 or [email protected].
- A complete calendar of events is available at www.cvexpo.org