A Vermont philatelic tradition ended in 2009 when for the first time since 1953, the Rutland Stamp Club didn't produce a special cachet or cancel for the Vermont State Fair. Like many other groups today, the members are getting older and finding it more difficult to participate in events.
The Rutland Stamp Club would have a stamp exhibition for the whole week long fair plus man the club table from early in the morning to late in the evening each day. Some Vermont collectors actively collect each of the fair covers.
Here's the 1st in the series which spanned 1953-2008:
