Heritage, Harvest, and Horse Festival
Fort Ticonderoga, surrounded by magnificent autumn backdrops of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains will present the Annual Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival on October 3, 2026. The full day of autumn fun will be set in the midst of the King’s Garden heirloom apple trees and the beautiful landscape of the mountains and Lake Champlain.
Guests are invited to discover the historical importance of horses and other working animals during exciting demonstrations, meet our friendly oxen duo, stroll through Fort Ticonderoga’s farmers’ market featuring local food, beverages, and crafts, participate in family fun activities, and tackle the six-acre Heroic Corn Maze. This fall favorite event, combined with daily Fort Ticonderoga programs, makes for a great annual family tradition.
Whether you are looking to experience a horse-drawn wagon ride, indulge in local homemade delights, or pick apples by the bag from our heritage apple orchard, there is something for everyone and all ages when it comes to our Annual Fall Festival!
Festival featured activities include:
Local vendors with fresh vegetables, beverages, food trucks, handmade items, honey, & maple delights. Confirmed vendors:
- Adirondack Winery
- American Oak Distillery
- Papa Duke’s BBQ
- Bucksberry Farm
- Candy Mountain Maple
- Country Blossoms Hone
- Ewe”ll Love The Wether
- Floating Bakery
- War Cannon Spirits
- Weaving Meadows
Heroic Corn Maze: A Corn Maze Adventure!
The revolutionary experience extends beyond the fort itself. Families can challenge one another in Fort Ticonderoga’s six-acre Heroic Corn Maze, recognized by USA TODAY 10Best, and open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., through October 25. This year’s maze celebrates six inspiring stories of Revolutionary heroism. Visitors can also explore the King’s Garden, take in sweeping autumn views from Mount Defiance, hike the Carillon Battlefield trails, and discover 2,000 acres of historic landscape at the height of fall color.
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Ride around the beautiful grounds of the King’s Garden in Vance Acres Farms’ wagon, pulled by a great team of draft horses.
Carillon Boat Cruises
Enhance your visit with a 75-minute narrated cruise aboard the Carillon tour boat. Explore what lies beneath Lake Champlain in some of the most archaeologically rich waters in North America while you are surrounded by breathtaking lake views, commanding mountains and the majestic fort. Reservations can be made in advance by visiting www.fortticonderoga.org. Tickets can be purchased day-of, as available, by visiting the guest services desk inside the Log House Welcome Center.
Fascine-A-Thon
Help build fascines, the bundles of sticks that American soldiers staked in place along the inside of the miles of intrenchments they dug in 1776. Work alongside oxen as they haul the brush to build these essential supplies for fortifications. Experience what it was like to prepare to defend Ticonderoga against British attack 250 years ago!
Flower Arranging
Create a beautiful arrangement of King’s Garden flowers and take home some of the beauty of this historic garden.
News from New York, the Continued Rides of Philadelphia Light Horse
As part of America’s 250th and Fort Ticonderoga’s REAL TIME REVOLUTION® approach to America’s 250th, discuss the many rides of horseman of the Philadelphia Light Horse to deliver news and money from the Continental Congress directly to Northern Continental Army at Ticonderoga.
Germain to our Story: The Block House
Tour the stabilized remains of the Block House and its parallel story to the 1908-1909 restoration of the Pell Pavilion. Discover the roots of this recreated fortification in the Germain Redoubt of 1758, through its service in 1776, and Howland Pell’s 1909 reconstruction. Explore this newly opened feature on our historic property.
“Volunteers from the Cavalry”
Discover the story of British cavalrymen who volunteered to serve with the British Army in Canada in 1776. Explore the motivations of these dragoons and horseman, who left cavalry service and pay in Ireland, to fight for King & Country in America.
Green Mountain Hounds
From its traditional colonial past to its 20th-century revival, see how the sport of fox hunting has evolved over time. Meet members of the Green Mountain Hounds as they demonstrate their contemporary version of this sport which unites horses and hounds together for an exciting pastime.
Heritage, Harvest, & Horse is included in your General Admission ticket!
