Vermont Cheese Council

Boards & Brews: Charcuterie Picnic!
2025-09-14 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Harpoon Brewery – Windsor, 336 Ruth Carney Drive, Windsor, VT, 05089, United States
Build Your Own Charcuterie Board – Pop-Up Fundraiser
Join us for a delicious hands-on evening celebrating Vermont’s finest cheese and charcuterie — all while supporting the Vermont Cheese Council!
Guests will receive a curated selection of artisan Vermont cheeses, Vermont Salumi cured meats, crackers, and locally made jams to design and enjoy their very own personal charcuterie board.
Each guest gets to keep their board and will also receive a take-home package of Vermont Farmstead cheese and crackers to enjoy later!
Sip, snack, and socialize while showing your love for Vermont’s incredible cheesemaking community.
Purchase TicketsTickets: $30 per person ($10 goes to the Vermont Cheese Council)
Includes:

Build-your-own board experience
A personal charcuterie board to take home
Vermont cheese + crackers to-go from Vermont Farmstead Cheese and Caselton Crackers

$10 from every ticket goes directly to the Vermont Cheese Council!

Event Details

Date: Sunday, September 14th
Time: 3-5pm
Location: Harpoon Brewery Front Lawn with Live Music 4-6pm

Why Attend?

Support Vermont’s award-winning cheesemakers
Create and enjoy your own charcuterie masterpiece on the lawn at Harpoon while listening to music and enjoying fresh Harpoon Beer.
Take home your board, cheese & crackers for later
A fun, tasty way to give back!

Space is limited — reserve your spot today!
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A Celebration of Vermont Cheese
2026-09-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Church Street Marketplace, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us for an evening celebrating one of Vermont’s most iconic flavors during Vermont Cheese Week! Stroll the Marketplace and discover the incredible craftsmanship, creativity, and community behind Vermont’s award-winning cheesemakers.
Enjoy cheese tastings, live music, and special offerings from Marketplace businesses as downtown Burlington transforms into a cheese lover’s paradise. Whether you’re a lifelong cheddar enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, there’s something delicious waiting around every corner.
Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone who appreciates great food and local flavor. Because nothing brings Vermonters together quite like cheese.

Free event. Open to all.

"The Big Cheese" Film Screening
2026-09-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, 1 Main Street, Burlington, 05401, United States
Don’t miss this documentary screening of “The Big Cheese,” hosted by Jasper Hill Farm – an event to benefit the Vermont Cheese Council. The event will include the film, a fondue reception, talk-back session, and of course, a cheese goody bag!
“The Big Cheese” – A scrappy team of eccentric American cheesemongers defies tradition to take on the world’s top cheese masters at the Mondial du Fromage, battling cultural clashes, personal struggles, and melting cheese in pursuit of respect, redemption, and a historic victory. Learn more at https://www.bigcheesefilm.com/
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Vermont Cheesemakers Festival
2026-09-20 11:30 - 16:00 | Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT, 05482, United States
This year’s Cheesemakers Festival is the capstone event of our 2026 Vermont Cheese Week! For all the cheesy details (and to purchase tickets), head on over to our Festival page.
Learn More: Go to Our Festival PageAttention retailers, chefs, grocery buyers, distributors, food writers + media, and other industry professionals: our 10:00am-11:30am Industry Early Admission period gives you a chance to connect with our vendors before the general public. Great one-on-one time to get to know our people and products. (Plus: industry admission covers the 11:30am-4:00pm portion of the Festival too!)
The Festival traditionally sells out in advance; we do not recommend waiting to purchase.
