Harborween: A Fall Festival on Lake Champlain
Celebrate Fall in Vermont at Basin Harbor | October 11
Experience the magic of fall in Vermont at Basin Harbor during Harborween, our lakeside fall festival on Sunday, October 11.
Set along the shores of Lake Champlain in Vergennes, Vermont, Harborween brings together everything we love about autumn: brilliant Vermont fall foliage, crisp lake air, seasonal food, live music, local vendors, cider pressing, pumpkin carving, hayrides, campfires, and plenty of Halloween-inspired fun.
Make a Weekend of It | October 10–12
Turn Harborween into the ultimate Vermont fall foliage getaway with a Saturday–Monday stay at Basin Harbor and mazimize your three-day weekend!
Rates start at $457 per night and include daily breakfast.
Wake up along Lake Champlain surrounded by fall color, spend your days exploring the outdoors, and enjoy a full weekend of seasonal experiences—including our Harvest Dinner, Harborween Fall Festival, foliage recreation and classic Vermont autumn traditions.
Where to Stay in Vermont for Fall Foliage
October is one of the most beautiful times to visit Lake Champlain, when Vermont’s Green Mountains and New York’s Adirondacks surrounding the lake come alive with autumn color.
Stay in a cozy cottage at Basin Harbor and experience Vermont in the fall with foliage hikes, scenic Lake Champlain cruises, orchard visits, pumpkin carving, hayrides, campfires, s’mores and seasonal activities for the whole family.
Harborween Fall Festival | Sunday, October 11
The centerpiece of the weekend is the Harborween Fall Festival, taking place Sunday afternoon at the Red Mill. Join us for:
- Live music
- Local vendors
- Cider pressing
- Seasonal food and fall treats
- Pumpkin and Halloween activities
- Family-friendly games and activities
- Plenty of fall and Halloween magic
Costumes are encouraged. Cozy sweaters are practically required.
Your Fall Weekend on Lake Champlain
Come for a weekend filled with the best of fall in Vermont. Hike beneath colorful leaves. Cruise Lake Champlain surrounded by fall foliage. Visit a local orchard. Carve a pumpkin. Gather around the campfire for s’mores. Enjoy our Harvest Dinner and spend Sunday afternoon celebrating at Harborween.
If you’re searching for where to stay in Vermont for fall foliage, a fall festival in Vermont, a family fall getaway, or a beautiful place to experience Lake Champlain in the fall, make Basin Harbor your home for the weekend.
Harborween Weekend | October 10–12
Harborween Fall Festival | Sunday, October 11
Basin Harbor | Vergennes, Vermont
Saturday–Monday stays starting at $457 per night, including daily breakfast.
Come for the foliage. Stay for Harborween.
