Emmons Island Haunted Trail

10/12/2026

If you've ever come through the Haunted Trail, then you know that when you reach the end, you're greeted with a warm welcome and a little candy. My wife, Joanna, and her group have always been there to welcome guests off the trail and make sure everyone leaves with a smile.

This amazing team does a fantastic job and plays an important role in the experience. They're the last people you see before heading home, and they always leave a lasting impression.

Thank you, Joanna, and thank you to everyone on your team for joining us and helping make the Emmons Island Haunted Trail such a special event. We couldn't do it without you! 🎃👻🍬

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

🎃 The Numbers Behind the Scares Matter Most 🎃
When most people think about the Emmons Island Haunted Trail, they think about jump scares, creepy characters, and a fun fall tradition. But behind every scream is a mission that is far more important: helping local families facing food insecurity.

This year's food drive brought our total collection since 2010 to an incredible 27,451 pounds of food and $12,150 in donations.

To put that into perspective, the average person consumes roughly 4 to 5 pounds of food per day when all food and beverages are considered. Using a conservative estimate of 4.5 pounds per day, our food drive donations represent enough food for approximately 6,100 days of meals for one person.

That's more than 16 years of food for a single individual.

Unfortunately, food insecurity is a reality for many families in our community. It can affect working families, seniors on fixed incomes, individuals facing medical challenges, and children who may not know where their next meal is coming from. Food shelves and community food programs help bridge that gap, but they rely heavily on donations from people like you.

Every can, every box of food, every dollar donated, and every volunteer hour makes a difference.

Looking at these numbers, we're not just seeing pounds of food. We're seeing meals served, families supported, and a community coming together to help its neighbors.

From everyone at the Emmons Island Haunted Trail, thank you to everyone who has donated, volunteered, attended the event, or helped spread the word over the years. Together, we've turned a spooky October tradition into something that makes a real difference in people's lives.

❤️ 27,451 pounds collected. ❤️ $12,150 donated. ❤️ Countless lives helped.

10/11/2026

Corn Maze at Lazy Lilac Farm October 23rd.

10/11/2026

🎃❤️ What an Amazing Community We Live In! ❤️🎃
We just returned from the Champlain Islands Food Shelf after delivering the generous donations collected during this year's Emmons Island Haunted Trail 2026.

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we were able to donate:

✅ $2,500 in cash donations from this year's event
✅ $500 from our April Pet Food Drive
✅ 2,833 pounds of non-perishable food

The generosity shown by our community is truly inspiring. We are blessed to live in a place where people genuinely care about their neighbors and are willing to step up to help local residents facing food insecurity. Vermonters have a long tradition of looking out for one another, and this food drive is a perfect example of that spirit in action.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to:

🏫 Grand Isle School
🚗 Island Auto Haven LLC
⚓ Green Mountain Marine Services LLC.
🟡 Grand Isle Gophers

Without their support and parking accommodations, this event simply would not be possible.

A special thank you also goes out to our neighbors on Island Meadows Lane. Every year, they graciously help accommodate parking and support the event in countless ways. Hosting an event of this size requires tremendous cooperation, and their generosity does not go unnoticed.

The impact of these donations goes far beyond the numbers. When food shelves are well stocked, families have access to a greater variety of food choices and the opportunity to select items that best meet their needs. Community food drives help supplement essential supplies and provide options that might otherwise be unavailable.

Finally, we'd like to thank the Champlain Islands Food Shelf volunteers for their help during the event and for the important work they do year-round sorting, organizing, and distributing food to those in need.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, attended, and supported the Emmons Island Haunted Trail. Together, we've shown that when a community comes together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors.

❤️ Thank you for helping us help others.

10/11/2026

05/21/2026

Lime 🍋‍🟩 Zinger Popsicles in the making! Give one a try on your next visit 👅 it might be your new favorite!