Vermont Morgan Heritage Days
September 25-27, 2026
Addison County Fairgrounds, Vergennes, VT
The Vermont Morgan Horse Association is pleased to continue its annual tradition of celebrating the versatility of America’s original breed of horse—the Morgan Horse—during Vermont Morgan Heritage Days Horse Show. For over 150 years, Vermont fairs have celebrated this unique and hardy horse, representing the rugged land in which it developed. The tradition continues at Heritage Days, Addison County Fairgrounds, Vergennes, VT. This two-day extravaganza is packed with events designed to showcase the beauty and versatility of our beautiful MORGAN HORSE. There is something for all ages and all disciplines!
In continuous operation for over 40 years Vermont Morgan Heritage Days features an open dressage show affiliated with the Champlain Dressage Schooling Series, in-hand classes, an open junior-amateur horse show, open carriage driving show, and trail day. The event is open to the public; all are invited to join us for this fun-filled event!
Show Photography
SEABISCUIT IMAGING
Flyers with the password are available at the secretary’s booth at the show, and in the Heritage Days show packet.
Schedule
Open Morgan Horse Show
Friday, September 25, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
Morgan In-Hand Classes
Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 8:00 a.m.
Morgan Classes and Classes Open to All Breeds, Trail Classes, Timed Carriage Classes
Exhibitor Party
Friday, September 25, 2026 – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for dinner our treat! Our favorite catering service will serve a not to be missed spread! Tickets for entry to be provided with registration and picked up at the show grounds from the Show Secretary.
Silent Auction
5:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26
Join us for the Silent Auction behind the bleachers to help raise funds for the Vermont Morgan Heritage Days Horse Show! Donations of any kind accepted and can be be dropped off at the fairgrounds any time after 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26. Don’t an item and bid on more!
Chuck-A-Duck
Join the VMHA Youth as they put the FUN in FUNDRAISER with a Chuck-A-Duck 50/50 raffle event! Buy a duck, chuck it, and win big! Find a VMHA youth member to get our ducks – 1 duck for $2.00 and 5 ducks for $5.00!
Open Dressage Competition
Sunday, September 27, 2026 – 8:00 a.m.
Open to amateurs and professionals and all breeds of horses!
For more information, contact—
Ellen Turnbull, Show Secretary
12 Hillside Circle
Essex Jct, VT 05452
Tel 802-338-6768
Email: erturnbull@comcast.net
SPONSOR
Exhibitors, volunteers, and sponsors, without all three we simply wouldn’t have a horse show! It’s been this special combination of people and businesses that has kept Vermont Morgan Heritage Days the dynamic and special event that it has been for over 40 years! There are a lot of reasons to support Heritage Days, whether you want to keep our Morgan family connected and engaged, provide a platform to celebrate Morgan history or interact with the public in a quintessential Vermont setting. How often have you heard “I bought my first Morgan because of Heritage Days”? We do all the time, that’s the power of a decades-old legacy embraced by our Morgan family both near and far. Heritage Days is one of the most beautiful representations of Vermont’s Morgans, people, and history, that welcomes horses and people from all breeds, backgrounds, and interests for three spectacular days of exhibition, connection, and camaraderie.
Please consider sponsoring Vermont Morgan Heritage Days this year and every year and ensure its enduring legacy for generations to come!
Sponsorships may be sent by mail or electronic donations accepted by using the link below for the online sponsorship form.