2018 General Festival Hours
Thursday, July 26 6:00-10:00pm
Friday, July 27 11:00am-11:00pm
Saturday, July 28 9:00am-11:00pm
Sunday, July 29 10:00am-10:00pm
**Waterfront Park opens 11:00 am daily**
THURSDAY, JULY 26TH
ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS (see our list here)
FOOD & BEVERAGE COURT (see our list here)
PHIL LESH & THE TERRAPIN FAMILY BAND
Gates: 6:00 pm
MAIN STAGE CONCERTS, PRESENTED BY HIGHER GROUND
$48 advance | $52 day of show
- All Ages. Children 12 & under free. Glass, pets, alcohol. blankets, and coolers are all prohibited. Rain or Shine.
Tickets available online at www.highergroundmusic.com, by phone at 802-652-0777 or in person at the Higher Ground Box Office, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington.Ticket link: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1699288
Friday, July 27TH
ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS (see our list here)
FOOD & BEVERAGE COURT (see our list here)
TWIDDLE’S TUMBLE DOWN
Gates: 3:00 pm
MAIN STAGE CONCERTS, PRESENTED BY HIGHER GROUND
$59 Two-day Early Bird Pass (limited number on sale currently) $65 Two-day Regular Pass | $42 Single-day Pass | plus $5 day of show
With roots at Vermont’s Castleton State University, Twiddle began their extensive touring career in 2005. Over a decade later, the foursome has composed an eclectic catalogue spanning three studio albums of originals, in addition to many live releases. Currently the band is digging in at the studio composing PLUMP Chapter Two, the second half of their acclaimed third album. Having performed at a multitude of international festivals, Twiddle’s trajectory shows zero sign of slowing. Look for them to pack prominent theaters throughout 2016, as they truly break through to the next level.
Tickets available online at www.highergroundmusic.com, by phone at 802-652-0777 or in person at the Higher Ground Box Office, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington.
SATURDAY, JULY 28TH
ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS (see our list here)
FOOD & BEVERAGE COURT (see our list here)
THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN 33rd ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SHOW
Time:4:00 pm
The Lake Champlain Antique and Classic Boat Society’s 33rd Annual Vintage Boat Show returns to the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival. The Boat Show is a hugely popular event, hosting thousands at Burlington’s Boat House. More than forty-five boats are on exhibit from Vermont, New York and as far away as New Jersey, Connecticut and Maine. Exhibits in most cases are planned by boat manufacture and/or by type of boat. The Lake Champlain Chapter practices skipper judging with judges and skippers voting for their favorite boat in their respective class (Cruiser/Outboard/Utility/Runabout/Sail and more) and during the course of the day, boat owners will be available to answer any questions. Attendees have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award with ballots available at the registration tent.
LAKE CHAMPLAIN ACBS YOUTH JUDGING PROGRAM
LAKE CHAMPLAIN VINTAGE BOAT SHOW PARADE
Time: 4:00 pm
ADIRONDACK GUIDE BOAT EXHIBIT & DEMONSTRATTIONS
LAKE CHAMPLAIN ECHO CENTER
HEALING WINDS VERMONT
Visit the Healing Winds Info Tent during the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival on the Burlington Waterfront and participate in a raffle, fun photo booth, lawn games of giant Jenga, Cornhole and Slack-line, as well as and the Rain Gutter Regatta!
Healing Winds Vermont is a sailing reprieve for those affected by cancer and all who love them. Healing Winds understands the experience of having cancer can be a lonely journey for patients, friends and family. The stress, anxiety and uncertainty of cancer can be exhausting. Healing Winds believes in the importance of taking time to celebrate life’s beauty together and provides a unique therapeutic recreational experience for the whole family.
CLASSIC SAILING VESSEL CHARTER “FREINDSHIP”
CRUISE SHIP “ETHAN ALLEN”
UVM “MELOSIRA” RESEARCH VESSEL
WATER WORKS FAIR, JULY 28, 11AM-2PM
The Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center and lake partners will be hosting a Water Works Fair to celebrate and learn about Lake Champlain. The Water Works Fair will offer opportunities to explore the ecology and experiences of Vermont’s greatest natural resource with hands-on educational activities and fun for all ages. Experiential education provides the critical link to our lake and develops future stewards for its health and future generations.
The fair will be held in Waterfront Park adjacent to the main concert stage near the other kids events. There will opportunities for participants to catch plankton, ID fish, explore watersheds and much more. Community partners from across the state will be there to guide you in your adventures and explorations. After completing several stations and checking off your Water Works Fair Passport you are eligible for paddling at the Community Sailing Center and rowing with the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum.
U.S. NAVY MEMORIAL
SO MANY FAMILY/KIDS’ EVENTS ON THE GREAT LAWN (see here)
WOUNDED WARRIOR EXHIBIT
PRICE CHOPPER HOPPER
VERMONT SUP FESTIVAL (OUTDOOR GEAR EXCHANGE PADDLEBOARD)
Time: 12:00-4:00 pm
Saturday July 28th and Sunday July 29th Outdoor Gear Exchange, in conjunction with the Lake Champlain Maritime festival is bringing you the Vermont SUP festival on Burlington’s beautiful waterfront. You’ll have the opportunity to try out boards from BIC, SIC, Pau Hana, and Red Paddle. The OGE SUP demo will be open from Noon to 4pm on Saturday and from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday. Rental boards will also be available if you’d like to simply grab a board and head out on the water for the afternoon.
Saturday festivities begin at Noon with SUP demos from OGE. We’ll also be featuring classes with certified SUP instructor Brian Jessiman, as well as BIC One-Design races– the BIC One Design concept is simple: Fun, Friendly Competition on a level playing field. The race beings at 3pm. All Participants will use BIC Ace-tec WING boards in heats of 4-6 racers competing for OGE Schwag and prizes. Sunday we will offer free SUP Yoga at 11am (advance sign-up needed) followed by four hours of free SUP demos.
COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER NEW FACILITY
SAILING CENTER & MARITIME MUSEUM GIG & ICE CREAM ROWING
DRAGONHEART VERMONT DEMONSTRATION
VERMONT STATE POLICE MARINE DIVISION
SKATEBOARD PARK DEMONSTRATIONS
TWIDDLE’S TUMBLE DOWN
Gates: 3:00 pm
MAIN STAGE CONCERTS, PRESENTED BY HIGHER GROUND
$59 Two-day Early Bird Pass (limited number on sale currently) $65 Two-day Regular Pass | $42 Single-day Pass | plus $5 day of show
With roots at Vermont’s Castleton State University, Twiddle began their extensive touring career in 2005. Over a decade later, the foursome has composed an eclectic catalogue spanning three studio albums of originals, in addition to many live releases. Currently the band is digging in at the studio composing PLUMP Chapter Two, the second half of their acclaimed third album. Having performed at a multitude of international festivals, Twiddle’s trajectory shows zero sign of slowing. Look for them to pack prominent theaters throughout 2016, as they truly break through to the next level.
Tickets available online at www.highergroundmusic.com, by phone at 802-652-0777 or in person at the Higher Ground Box Office, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington.
SUNDAY, JULY 29TH
ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS (see our list here)
FOOD & BEVERAGE COURT (see our list here)
VERMONT SUP FESTIVAL
Time: 12:00-4:00 pm
Saturday July 28th and Sunday July 29th Outdoor Gear Exchange, in conjunction with the Lake Champlain Maritime festival is bringing you the Vermont SUP festival on Burlington’s beautiful waterfront. You’ll have the opportunity to try out boards from BIC, SIC, Pau Hana, and Red Paddle. The OGE SUP demo will be open from Noon to 4pm on Saturday and from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday. Rental boards will also be available if you’d like to simply grab a board and head out on the water for the afternoon.
Saturday festivities begin at Noon with SUP demos from OGE. We’ll also be featuring classes with certified SUP instructor Brian Jessiman, as well as BIC One-Design races– the BIC One Design concept is simple: Fun, Friendly Competition on a level playing field. The race beings at 3pm. All Participants will use BIC Ace-tec WING boards in heats of 4-6 racers competing for OGE Schwag and prizes. Sunday we will offer free SUP Yoga at 11am (advance sign-up needed) followed by four hours of free SUP demos.
MR. CHRIS
CIRCUS SMIRKUS
DRAGONHEART VERMONT DEMONSTRATION
WEEN
Gates: 6:00 pm
MAIN STAGE CONCERTS, PRESENTED BY HIGHER GROUND
$43 advance | $47 day of show
Formed by Aaron Freeman and Mickey Melchiondo, Jr. in New Hope, PA Ween has taken on a cult-like status with legions of devoted fans around the world. Beginning with six self-released cassettes in the 1980s followed by 11 studio albums, six live albums and a smattering of EPs through the 1990s and 2000s, Ween’s recorded output is far-reaching in its styles moving from rock to punk to psychedelic to country to alternative and all points in between.
Tickets available online at www.highergroundmusic.com, by phone at 877.987.6487 or 802-652-0777 or in person at the Higher Ground Box Office, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE 2018 Festival Schedule Updates!
Vendors! Crafts! For more information: http://www.lcmfestival.com/event-information/food-crafts
International Food Court! For more information: http://www.lcmfestival.com/event-information/food-crafts
Free Daytime Concert Series! For information: http://www.lcmfestival.com/event-information/concerts
Events and times are subject to change.
Please check the schedule on this website on the day of the event.
2018 Festival Activities by Waterfront Location
With hundreds of exhibits, dozens of craft and food vendors and non-profits, four huge nightly concerts and free music from regional artists daily, during the course of four days, it’s no wonder that more than 35,000 people from all over the country attend the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival each year! For a complete list of activities by site, please scroll down.
Lake Champlain Transportation Ferry Dock
Lake Champlain Transportation “Adirondack” Ferry Boat
Lake Champlain Transportation “Champlain” Ferry Boat
Lake Champlain Transportation “Miss Piggy” Tug Boat
Lake Champlain Burlington Boathouse
Lake Champlain ACBS Vintage Boat Show & Static Displays
Lake Champlain ACBS Youth Judging Program
Lake Champlain ACBS Vintage Boat Show Parade
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Log Rolling
Adirondack Guide Boat Exhibit and Demonstrations
Classic Sailing Vessel Charter “Friend Ship
Cruise Ship “Ethan Allen”
Lake Champlain Echo Center
UVM “Melosira” Research Boat Exhibit
Lake Champlain Navy Memorial
Lake Champlain Great Lawn
One Percent for the Planet
Pirate Park Kid’s Event 9:00am-1:00pm
Rockin’ Ron
Lady Liz
Mermaid Dalni
Big Blue Trunk
Bouncy Houses
DJ Super Sounds
Photo Boards
U.S. Coast Guard Exhibit
One Percent Exhibit
Mascots: Newt, Bobber Bob & Champ
Lake Champlain Waterfront Park
One Percent for the Planet
Water Works Exhibit
Healing Winds Exhibit
Wounded Warriors Exhibit
Arts & Craft Vendors
Food & Beverage Court
Price Chopper Hopper
Vermont State Police Marine Division
U.S. Coast Guard
Lake Champlain Waterfront North
Our Gear Exchange Paddleboard
Dragonheart Vermont Demonstration
Community Sailing Center New Facility
Sailing Center & Maritime Museum Gig & Ice Cream Rowing
Skateboard Park Demonstrations
