Fête des Vendanges
Fall festival · Magog · Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships
Every September, more than seventy-five Quebec wineries, cideries, distilleries, microbreweries and cheese makers set up tasting booths along Lake Memphremagog at Pointe Merry beach in Magog. Buy a glass and sampling coupons, then wander the lakeside grounds with live music playing while the Eastern Townships hills begin turning color across the water.
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Plan your visit
Runs Sept. 5-7 and again Sept. 12-13, 2026 (two weekends, closed the days between)
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 7–October 11
Color builds from September 25 · mostly bare by October 29
Sampled at Fête des Vendanges’s own coordinates and elevation (210 m) rather than a regional average.
Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships is sampled at 359 weather points, with no published peak dates to correct it against yet. Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships is running 3 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Fête des Vendanges
The color window runs about 23 days, holding until around October 18.
From Montreal it is about 113 km, close enough for a morning drive.
Fête des Vendanges on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Fête des Vendanges open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 5 – Sep 13. Runs Sept. 5-7 and again Sept. 12-13, 2026 (two weekends, closed the days between). Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Fête des Vendanges peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 7–October 11 (best estimate October 9). Color starts around September 25 and is mostly bare by October 29.
- How do I get to Fête des Vendanges?
- Fête des Vendanges is in Magog. The closest city is Montreal, about 113 km away. It's part of Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships's fall lineup.
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