The Haskell Opera House (802/873-3022, www.haskellopera.org [1]) presents old-time entertainment, including fiddlers, blues, and classical concerts.
A “grand cavalcade” of livestock and farm machinery kicks off the annual Orleans County Fair (Barton, 802/525-1137, www.orleanscountyfair.org [2], mid-Aug.), which features a demolition derby and country music performances among its attractions.
Links:
[1] http://www.haskellopera.org
[2] http://www.orleanscountyfair.org