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Formed after a serendipitous jam session at a Vermont bluegrass festival, Bloodroot Gap is a musical collaboration between twin brothers Rob and Jim McCuen, Freeman Corey, and Jake Munson. The band plays traditional and progressive bluegrass, relying on dynamics and interplay between the instruments to form a unique and captivating sound. The band delivers tight, energetic performances that pay homage to the greats while forging an original path of their own. Bloodroot Gap won the 2024 Podunk Bluegrass Festival band competition, both the judges’ pick and Fan Favorite award.

Liz Reedy is a versatile musician and songwriter based in the mountains of Killington, Vermont. Known for her soulful acoustic performances, commanding vocals, and deep roots in the local music scene, Liz blends genres to create an authentic, engaging sound that resonates with audiences of all kinds.

Family old-time and bluegrass band from a small farmstead in Vermont.

Pumpkins are the classic Fall decoration and a fun way to show your style. We want to see yours! Participate in our Pumpkin Decorating Contest for a chance to win a $100 Champlain Orchards Gift Card.

How It Works:

• Visit the orchard and purchase your favorite pumpkin (we’ve got lots to choose from!)
• Take it home and decorate it any way you like: carve it, paint it --or try something different. Get creative!
• Bring your pumpkin back to the orchard on or before Friday, October 23th. Plan to leave it here over the weekend for judging.
• Pumpkins will be displayed at the Champlain Orchards Farm Market on Saturday and Sunday. 
• Visitors to the orchard will be able to vote for their favorite pumpkin.
• Results will be tallied on Monday, October 26th and the winner will be announced. 
• If you’d like to take your pumpkin back home after the contest, you can pick it up during the following week (just in time for Halloween!).