Farm to Fork Fondo: Champlain Islands
July 13 - 14, 2024
Saturday, July 13: Farm Benefit Dinner
Sunday, July 14: Farm to Fork Fondo
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The Champlain Islands of Vermont is a stunning destination that combines miles of waterfront riding with authentic farm visits to serve up an unforgettable cycling experience.
This year promises the best Farm to Fork Fondo we’ve ever produced. Period.
Come make more memories, say hello to the familiar faces, or see what we’re all about.
Use code FINALFONDO for 20% off until we sell out
Farm Benefit Dinner
Saturday, July 13
Snow Farm Vineyard
190 W Shore Rd, South Hero, VT 05486
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5:30pm: Dinner check-in opens. Cash bar available.
6:00pm: Dinner service begins, catered by Vermont’s own Roving Feast.
The evening features a toast from Farm to Fork Fitness Adventures’ founder Tyler Wren, plus Snow Farm Vineyard owners Julie and David Lane tell the story of growing up on the property (back when it was a dairy farm) and turning it into what it is today. These farm stories are at the heart of our mission. Don’t miss this special night!
Farm to Fork Fondo
Sunday, July 14
Snow Farm Vineyard
190 W Shore Rd, South Hero, VT 05486
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8:00am: Check-in opens
9:15am: Gran Fondo departs
9:45am: Medio Fondo departs
10:15am: Piccolo Fondo departs
10:30am: Ramble Ride departs
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11:30am - 5:00pm: Post-ride BBQ at Snow Farm Vineyard
This is the tenth anniversary of Farm to Fork Fondo. Since the first Farm to Fork Fondo in 2015, we have made unforgettable memories and relationships. Thank you from the bottom of our heart for your support of this
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Fresh Eats
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Catered by The Roving Feast
STARTERS
Vermont cheese and charcuterie board
Grilled Slowfire baguette with roasted garlic, wild mushrooms & tarragon aioli
Bacon wrapped apples, Cabot cheddar & maple drizzle
SALAD
Knee Deep Farms mixed greens with snap peas, julienne beats & radishes with buttermilk herb dressing
MAINS
Roasted sirloin with basil chimichurri & blistered cherry tomato garnish
Trencher’s Farmhouse tortelli mantovani with local garlic scapes, mushrooms & peas in a light parmesan balsamic crème
Charred & roasted broccolini, radishes, baby carrots & haricots vert with herbs, chilies & preserved lemon
DESSERT
Full Belly Farm raspberry upside down cake with fresh lemon whipped cream
Brio Coffee and Vermont Artisan Tea
Tickets are available to purchase as a registration add-on. One ticket is included with First Class Upgrade. Learn more about our Farm Benefit Dinner here.
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Dreamwalker Farm
Farm-fresh quiche with local raspberries
Hero's Welcome General Store
Handmade Cherry Almond Energy Bars
Isle La Motte Vineyard
Wine tasting paired with local cheeses
Hackett’s Orchard
Warm apple crisp with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
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Catered by The Roving Feast
MAINS
Smoked pork shoulder
Grilled chicken breast and thighs
Local sausage
SIDES
Four cheese mac & cheese
Carolina cole slaw
Maple bourbon baked beans with caramelized shallots
Fresh baked rolls with whipped honey butter
EXTRAS
Pickles, sweet & spicy maple BBQ, and Carolina BBQ
BEVERAGES
Ice cold beer from Zero Gravity Brewing
Wine from Snow Farm Vineyard
Various non-alcoholic options including Athletic BrewingA BBQ ticket is included with your Fondo registration. Additional tickets are available to purchase for non-riding guests.
Fondo Routes
Gran Fondo
Dreamwalker Farm, Hero’s Welcome, Isle La Motte Vineyard, Hackett’s Orchard
Medio Fondo
Dreamwalker Farm, Hero’s Welcome, Hackett’s Orchard
Piccolo Fondo
Dreamwalker Farm, Hackett’s Orchard
Ramble Ride
Dreamwalker Farm
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Donations & Volunteers
Our events run smoothly thanks in part to local volunteer groups that support Farm to Fork Fitness Adventures. Participant donations help to support important programs that give back to our host communities.
To volunteer at one of our events, please contact us.
Self Guided Adventures
Can’t make it to the big event?
Get season-long access to our best routes . Our curated itinerary takes the effort out of planning so you can focus on the adventure! Explore fantastic rural roads, meet local artisans, and enjoy farm-sourced food all along the way. Learn more here.