Keeler’s Bay Variety is Turning 51!
Fifty-one years ago, Gail and Mark Horne took a drive through the Champlain Islands and fell in love with South Hero, where they decided to buy a “little” grocery store and raise their family. Wendy, born three years later, took an interest in the store after college and is now a co-owner of the family business.
The Heart of the Island
Five decades later, the store operated by the Horne family and their dedicated team of employees, has become a South Hero fixture committed to serving the customers and community they love—earning the designation “The Heart of the Island”.
Join us for Customer Appreciation Day!
To share this milestone with customers and to thank them for their patronage over the years, KBV continues their annual tradition of hosting a Customer Appreciation Day.
The 51st event will be held on Saturday, September 20, from 11am- 1 pm, with free food and giveaways, compliments of many of KBVs valued vendors, listed below.
Additional parking will be available at Our Lady of the Lake Parish across the street from the store.
A Special Thank You to Our Valued Vendors!
KBV appreciates the generosity of our vendors who provide the food, beverages, and giveaways that make Customer Appreciation Day a tasty occasion!
Special thanks go to: Bimbo Bakeries USA , Boar’s Head Provision Company, Farrell Distributing, FritoLay, Java Traders of Vermont, Jessica Remmy Photography, and Lake Champlain Chocolates
And to our valued customers who donated over $300 plus food items for the Champlain Islands Food Shelf.
Here a few photos of KBV’s 51st Customer Appreciation Day held on September 20, 2025 that saw a steady flow of visitors, who enjoyed free hotdogs, beverages, and giveaways, donated by our valued vendors.
Non perishable food items and donations were collected at the register throughout the day, equaling $305.
KBV collects monetary donations at the register for the Champlain Islands Food Shelf throughout the year.