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October in the Lake Champlain Islands is a season of celebration. From harvest festivals filled with local food and artisan goods to family-friendly activities and even a spooky haunted trail, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking to sip wine at a vineyard, cheer on marathon runners, or explore a festive market, the Islands offer plenty of ways to embrace the beauty and community spirit of fall in Vermont.
Kraemer & Kin’s Kintoberfest
Kraemer & Kin kicks off the month with Kintoberfest on Saturday, October 4th, from 12–5 PM at Donaldson Park in Grand Isle. This festive celebration will feature craft beer from local breweries, wood-fired pizza, live music, and an artisan market. With games like cornhole, face painting, and plenty of family-friendly activities, Kintoberfest truly offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market’s Harvest Fest
The Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market hosts its annual Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 11th, from 10 AM–3 PM at its new location, Allenholm Farm in South Hero. This annual celebration features 50+ local vendors with fresh produce, baked goods, maple, honey, wine, and artisan crafts. Visitors can also enjoy prepared foods, live music from Bramblewood, apple picking, and family activities like games and a free needle-felting workshop.
Emmons Island Haunted Trail
Get ready for spooky fun at the Emmons Island Haunted Trail on Saturday, October 11th, from 5–10 PM at 1 Island Meadows Lane in Grand Isle. Tickets are $20 or 12 perishable items. The trail promises plenty of scares and surprises, perfect for anyone embracing the Halloween spirit in the Islands!
Harvest Festival at Snow Farm Vineyard
Head to South Hero for Snow Farm Vineyard’s Annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 12th, from 12–4 PM. Celebrate the grape harvest with live music, wagon rides, grape stomping, wine tastings, food trucks, and more. With free admission and activities for all ages, it’s a fun-filled fall day for the whole family!
Champlain Islands Marathon
Cheer on runners at the Champlain Islands Marathon on Saturday, October 19th. This annual fall event takes participants along scenic loops on West Shore Road, passing farms, orchards, cottages, and Lake Champlain. Runners can choose the full marathon with two loops or the half with one, making it a perfect way to enjoy Vermont’s autumn scenery.
October is the perfect time to experience the Lake Champlain Islands. From local flavors and live music to festive markets and haunted fun, these events capture the best of autumn in Vermont. Mark your calendar and enjoy all that fall in the Islands has to offer!
