Keeler’s Bay Variety is Turning 52!
Fifty-two 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 special occasion with our customers and to thank them for their patronage over the years, KBV continues an annual tradition of hosting a Customer Appreciation Day.
A special celebration cake is being donated by Madeleine’s Bakery in Milton.
Join us on Saturday, September 19, from 11am- 1 pm, for free food and giveaways made possible by many of KBVs valued vendors, who we’ll list below as we go.
Additional parking will be available at Our Lady of the Lake Parish across the street from the store.
The Horne family would like to dedicate this 52nd event in loving memory of Mark Horne, co-owner, husband, father and grandfather, who passed away on February 27, 2026.
Right to Left, Row 1: Mark Horne, mother-in-law Elaine Bushey
Row 2: Gail Horne, Austin Paradee, Jason Breault, and Wendy Horne
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: Madeline’s Bakery, Milton, VT
Food and Cash Donations will be Collected for the Champlain Islands Food Shelf.
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.
