# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Opening Day - Champlain Islands Farmers Market - Saturday in Grand Isle!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us in celebrating 21 years of local at The Champlain Islands Farmers Market!  Opening days of the 2026 season begin Saturday, May 16th from 10-2 in Grand Isle and Wednesday, May 20th from 3-6 in South Hero!

The CIFM is a vibrant community gathering place that provides local residents and visitors with access to fresh produce, artisanal products, and handmade crafts. The Saturday market features a wide range of 33+ vendors per week offering fresh, locally farmed vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, meats, and eggs. In addition, visitors can browse a variety of handmade crafts, including jewelry, hand-knit goods, drawings, prints, glass, and woodwork. There will be vendors selling locally made specialty items such as pasta, cheese, wine, spirits, and maple, as well as ready to eat foods including sandwiches, samosas, crepes, breads, baked goods, and sweet treats. 

By shopping at the Farmers Market, you are supporting small businesses and bolstering the economy by buying locally sourced products directly from our farmers, makers, and artisans who produce, make, and grow all their products right here in Vermont!

Be sure to join us throughout the season at both of our markets:
- Saturdays from 10-2pm at St. Joseph's Church, 185 Rt. 2 in Grand Isle
- Wednesdays from 3-6pm at St. Rose of Lima Church, 501 Rt. 2 in South Hero

We are excited to bring the community together again for another wonderful market season. We have a fantastic lineup of vendors this year, including many of our longtime returning vendors and some exciting new faces, too!

Be sure to follow us on social media for market updates and vendor lineups at each market:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cifmvt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChamplainIslandsFarmersMarket/

The Champlain Islands Farmers Market believes that fresh, local food is for everyone. Use your 3SquaresVT/SNAP/P-EBT benefits at the market and stretch your food budget with Crop Cash, a nutrition incentive program through NOFA-VT, which provides up to an additional $20 of benefits per market for fresh local produce and food. Visit the Market Manager's tent and our website www.champlainislandsfarmersmarket.org for more details!

Mark your calendars and join us for the opening day of the Champlain Islands Farmers Market on May 16th. Come out and support local farmers and artisans while enjoying fresh, locally grown produce, amazing food, and unique handmade crafts. See you there!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-isle/opening-day-champlain-islands-farmers-market-saturday-in-grand-isle/200030013926227
- **Event Categories**: farmers-markets, art, fine-arts, shopping, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 237

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Isle
- **state**: VT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 185 US Rt. 2, Grand Isle, VT, United States, Vermont 05458
- **lat**: 44.71862
- **long**: -73.29572
- **full address**: 185 US Rt. 2, Grand Isle, VT, United States, Vermont 05458

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Opening Day - Champlain Islands Farmers Market - Saturday in Grand Isle! being held?
  - **A:** Opening Day - Champlain Islands Farmers Market - Saturday in Grand Isle! takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 185 US Rt. 2, Grand Isle, VT, United States, Vermont 05458.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Opening Day - Champlain Islands Farmers Market - Saturday in Grand Isle!?
  - **A:** Opening Day - Champlain Islands Farmers Market - Saturday in Grand Isle! is organized by Champlain Islands Farmers' Market.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Opening Day - Champlain Islands Farmers Market - Saturday in Grand Isle! is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Isle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 230+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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