All Week: Sun to Cheese Tours
2025-09-06 - 2025-09-13 | Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT, 05482, United States
Tours run daily 2:00-4:00pm, except Thursdays!
Where does the story of our delicious farmstead cheddar cheese begin? Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour to uncover the sun to cheese story at Shelburne Farms!
Watch the cheesemakers in our Farm Barn cheesemaking facility craft our milk into cheddar. Enjoy a guided tasting of our cheddars, then head to the dairy to meet our Brown Swiss cows and discover how we care for our landscape, pastures, and herd.
Accessibility & Details: This tour will meet at the Farm Store & Welcome Center. You’ll be transported around our campus in an open-air wagon with steps to board. Given that this tour includes a cheese tasting and travel around the farm, we highly encourage you to bring a water bottle along with you during your visit.
If you need accommodations to participate as fully as possible, please contact us to discuss the possibilities two weeks in advance of the program.
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Cows, Cheese, and Tractors! (Youth Program)
2025-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT, 05482, United States
Join us on a tractor ride down the cow lanes to explore the Shelburne Farms Dairy. We’ll look for the milking herd out on pasture, visit the calf barn, and taste some Shelburne Farms cheddar.
Celebrate Cheese Week by thanking the cows, dairy staff, cheesemakers, land, and everyone involved in getting cheese to your table!
Recommended for ages 4 and up with an accompanying adult. Please purchase a ticket for every person in your group attending the program, both children and adults.. (Questions? Reach out to Cat Parrish at cwright@shelburnefarms.org.)
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Pro-Tips and Don’t Misses!:

Shelburne Farms does have lodging on-site with the Inn at Shelburne Farms, but like most places in Vermont, rooms can book up fast and advance reservations are strongly recommended.

The Champlain Valley is a special place for Vermont Dairy; just a drive down Route 7 from Shelburne to Vergennes to Middlebury is beautiful. (Be sure to stop at lu•lus for some of their famous basil gelato!)

In addition to Shelburne Farms, the Champlain Valley boasts Blue Ledge Farm (Leicester), with a self-serve farmstand and tours available if arranged in advance.

Looking for Snacks and Supplies? City Market (South End, Burlington; 15 min) or the Middlebury Co-Op (45 min) is a great place to find Vermont cheeses from local makers.

Taste the Terroir of Vermont
2025-09-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Road, New Haven, 05472, United States
Join award-winning Champlain Valley cheesemakers for a guided terroir tasting, featuring multiple pairings of sumptuous wines, distinctive cheeses, and luscious cured meats. Hear makers candidly discuss how the sunlight, seasons, and soil influence the way their creations taste. Learn more about Vermont land, animals, and food systems, and what makes this way of life like nowhere else in this curated event hosted by Lincoln Peak Vineyard and featuring Monti Verdi Salumi, Blue Ledge Farm, Bridport Creamery, and Champlain Valley Creamery.
The tasting includes three courses and lots of discussion, hosted on Lincoln Peak’s covered porch overlooking the vineyard. Each course features one wine and one meat carefully paired with two cheeses from each creamery.

Who
Blue Ledge Farm – Salisbury
Champlain Valley Creamery – Middlebury
Bridport Creamery – Bridport
Monti Verdi Salumi – Panton
Lincoln Peak Vineyard – New Haven

$50/ticket

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Vermont Cheese Adventure Dinner
2025-09-10 17:30 - 21:00 | Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT, 05482, United States
In benefit of the Vermont Cheese Council
Get ready for the Adventure of your cheese fever dreams! Our multi-course dinner will feature 10 different creameries from top to bottom of our brave little state, from enduring icons like Jasper Hill and Cabot to hidden gems like Barn First and Parish Hill.
The Swiss dairy cows will be waiting for you as you park at the Farm Barn—and they are just the first treat!
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Farm Barn, sipping on a welcome drink and first course straight from our pop-up kitchen before settling into our long tables for a family-style feast.
We’re pulling out all the stops to create our most epic cheese dinner yet — five courses of creativity highlighting the top produce, veggies + VT proteins woven around the world-class cheese made in our Brave Little State. Peep last year’s menu here to whet your whistle.
We’ll close out this magical evening with a fire-cooked dessert and a last sip outside, taking in the magic of Shelburne Farms after hours.
Adventure Dinner tickets are $181 per person (plus 9% + 10% VT Rooms and Meals Tax and 1% Local Shelburne Tax) and include: five courses, four paired cocktails and wine courses (alcohol-free available upon request), donation to the Vermont Cheese Council
Due to the nature of this particular dinner, we are unable to offer vegan or dairy-free options.
This dinner is rain or shine, and a blast either way.
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Orchard Tasting at the Farm Stand
2025-09-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Sunrise Orchards, 1333 North Bingham St., Cornwall, 05753, United States
Join Blue Ledge Farm, Sunrise Orchards, and Shacksbury Cider Co. for an evening in the orchard tasting amazing cheeses, hard ciders and sparkling sweet cider. The farmers and makers will share their passion and process while you taste the delicious, locally produced food and delight in the beauty of the September orchard.
The event will be held in and around the farmstand barn and surrounding orchard rows. Wheelchair and walker accessible!
Tickets are $20 and are walk-up only; no reservations in advance.

Dining Specials: Farmhouse Tap & Grill (Burlington + Williston)
2026-09-13 - 2026-09-20 | Farmhouse Williston, 282 Holland Ln, Williston, 05495, United States
Farmhouse Tap & Grill is an award winning farm-to-table gastropub that serves local burgers, charcuterie, cheeses, and locally inspired specials. Plus: highly prized beers from Vermont’s backyard and beyond! Both locations are helping us celebrate Vermont Cheese Week by highlighting local cheesemakers.
While walk-ins are accepted, Cheese Week dining can get enthusiastic — reservations are never a bad idea!
make a reservation in Willistonmake a reservation in BURLINGTON

All Week: Sun to Cheese Tours
2026-09-13 - 2026-09-20 | Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT, 05482, United States
Tours run daily 2:00-4:00pm!
Where does the story of our delicious farmstead cheddar cheese begin? Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour to uncover the sun to cheese story at Shelburne Farms!
Watch the cheesemakers in our Farm Barn cheesemaking facility craft our milk into cheddar. Enjoy a guided tasting of our cheddars, then head to the dairy to meet our Brown Swiss cows and discover how we care for our landscape, pastures, and herd.
Accessibility & Details: This tour will meet at the Farm Store & Welcome Center. You’ll be transported around our campus in an open-air wagon with steps to board. Given that this tour includes a cheese tasting and travel around the farm, we highly encourage you to bring a water bottle along with you during your visit.
If you need accommodations to participate as fully as possible, please contact us to discuss the possibilities two weeks in advance of the program.
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The Big Cheese Sale
2026-09-13 - 2026-09-20 | City Market Downtown, 82 S. Winooski Ave, Burlington, 05401, United States
It’s the Big Cheese Sale at City Market! Your favorite local and international cheeses, charcuterie and more will be on sale and available for sampling at both store locations.
Discover big savings on more than 40 local, artisanal, and unique cheeses perfect for every palette and budget—from cheddar and brie to blue and mozzarella. Find new faves with our in-store demos and sampling of local cheeses, charcuterie, beverages, and more!

Taste the Terroir of Vermont
2026-09-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Road, New Haven, 05472, United States
Join award-winning Champlain Valley cheesemakers for a guided terroir tasting, featuring multiple pairings of sumptuous wines, distinctive cheeses, and luscious cured meats. Hear makers candidly discuss how the sunlight, seasons, and soil influence the way their creations taste. Learn more about Vermont land, animals, and food systems, and what makes this way of life like nowhere else in this curated event hosted by Lincoln Peak Vineyards and featuring Monte Verdi Salumi, Blue Ledge Farm, Bridport Creamery, and Champlain Valley Creamery.

The tasting includes three courses and lots of discussion, hosted on Lincoln Peak’s covered porch overlooking the vineyard. Each course features one wine and one meat carefully paired with three cheeses from each creamery.

Who
Blue Ledge Farm – Salisbury
Champlain Valley Creamery – Middlebury
Bridport Creamery – Bridport
Monti Verdi Salumi – Panton
Lincoln Peak Vineyard – New Haven

$55/ticket

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Cows, Cheese, and Tractors! (Youth Program)
2026-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT, 05482, United States
Join us on a tractor ride down the cow lanes to explore the Shelburne Farms Dairy. We’ll look for the milking herd out on pasture, visit the calf barn, and taste some Shelburne Farms cheddar.
Celebrate Cheese Week by thanking the cows, dairy staff, cheesemakers, land, and everyone involved in getting cheese to your table!
Recommended for ages 4 and up with an accompanying adult. Please purchase a ticket for every person in your group attending the program, both children and adults.. (Questions? Reach out to Cat Parrish at cwright@shelburnefarms.org.)
Purchase TicketsPro-Tips and Don’t Misses!:

Shelburne Farms does have lodging on-site with the Inn at Shelburne Farms, but like most places in Vermont, rooms can book up fast and advance reservations are strongly recommended.

The Champlain Valley is a special place for Vermont Dairy; just a drive down Route 7 from Shelburne to Vergennes to Middlebury is beautiful. (Be sure to stop at lu•lus for some of their famous basil gelato!)

In addition to Shelburne Farms, the Champlain Valley boasts Blue Ledge Farm (Leicester), with a self-serve farmstand and tours available if arranged in advance.

Looking for Snacks and Supplies? City Market (South End, Burlington; 15 min) or the Middlebury Co-Op (45 min) is a great place to find Vermont cheeses from local makers.

Vermont Cheese Adventure Dinner
2026-09-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT, 05482, United States
Celebrate and feast on Vermont’s tastiest cheeses at our annual Vermont Cheese Dinner! Our multi-course feast will feature 8+ different Vermont creameries hailing from every corner of our Brave Little State—from enduring icons to hidden gems.

This adventurous evening is hosted on the picturesque historic landscape of Shelburne Farms. Upon arrival, guests can explore (and say hi to the grazing sheep or dairy cows) while sipping on a welcome drink and enjoying their first course straight from our pop-up kitchen. Catch our culinary team in action cooking the dinner over a live fire and learn about the creameries featured this evening.
We will set our tables inside one of Shelburne Farms’ historic buildings for a truly memorable dining experience. Executive Chef Eric Hodet will be flexing his creativity for a multi-course feast that weaves local seasonal produce and proteins around the world-class cheese made right here in Vermont. Peep one of our past menus here to whet your whistle.
We’ll close out this magical evening with a fire-cooked dessert and a last sip outside, taking in the magic of Shelburne Farms after hours.

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Cheese Tasting at the Tillerman
2026-09-17 15:00 - 17:00 | The Tillerman, 1868 N. 116 Rd, Bristol, VT, 05443, United States
In the spirit of Vermont Cheese Week, we will be hosting a special cheese tasting with Will featuring 3 different Vermont-made beverages paired with five Vermont cheeses. We will gather around the long farm table in the Parlor to explore the nuances of simple yet memorable food and drink accompaniments. You will come away with a better understanding of the subtle art behind building a beautifully balanced cheese board for your next gathering. Each attendee will also receive 10% off their meal at the restaurant if they wish to eat afterwards, please make a separate reservation.

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A Celebration of Vermont Cheese (Cheese Stroll!)
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.
