Apple Fest - South Hero, Vermont

Apple Fest - South Hero, Vermont

At apple harvest time the apple growers of Lake Champlain Islands invite everyone to come and enjoy the bountiful harvest, the wonderful craft shows, antiques, flea market and all of the wonderful things that apples can be used for.  Sip the wonderful cider, get sticky on your face with a fabulous caramel apple, try a cider donut or fresh pressed or hot mulled cider.  The celebration is held each year over Columbus Day and Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend.

Local citizens began the celebration and now it has grown to a full grown fun celebration.  There are programs including fun for kids, music, crafts, and a flea market and of course the wonderful apples and all they can be made into!

The celebration is held on South Street which is closed to traffic.  Admission and parking are both free so that everyone can enjoy the festivities.  There are even pony rides for the kids along with a petty paddock and an antique tractor display.  On Sunday, there will be an Apple Pancake Breakfast at St. Rose of Lima from 7 - 10:30.  It will be a great time in Vermont so make your plans to be there.

Directions

From the south: I-89 to exit 17, the Champlain Islands. Right at the light onto Route 2. After crossing the Sand Bar causeway, take the first left onto Landon Road and follow signs for Apple Fest Parking.
From Plattsburg, N.Y.: Take the ferry to Grand Isle. Turn Right on Route 314, and right again at the blinking light at the intersection of Route 2. Follow signs for Apple Fest parking.
From the north: Take Route 15 to Rouses Point, N.Y. and cross the Rouses Point Bridge to Route 2. Follow Route 2 south to South Hero and follow signs for Apple Fest parking.