Fête des Vendanges

Fall festival · Magog · Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships

Fête des Vendanges in Québec, Laurentians & Eastern Townships
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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.

Best for: An Eastern Townships tasting festival on Lake Memphremagog

Don’t miss

  • 75+ Quebec wineries, cideries and distilleries
  • Lakeside tasting grounds at Pointe Merry
  • Live music over two September weekends

Plan your visit

2026 season: Sep 5 – Sep 13.

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.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 3–October 7

Color builds from September 17 · mostly bare by October 25

Color starts: September 17Peak: October 5Bare: October 25AugustDecember

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 1 day later than its own average this year. How the forecast works

When to go to Fête des Vendanges

The color window runs about 27 days, holding until around October 14.

From Montreal it is about 113 km, close enough for a morning drive.

Fête des Vendanges on the map

Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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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 3–October 7 (best estimate October 5). Color starts around September 17 and is mostly bare by October 25.
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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