Tasting or Pairing
Events for September 10, 2025
All Week: Sun to Cheese Tours
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! Includes cheesemaking viewing, guided tasting, meeting the herd, and more! (2:00-4:00pm daily, except Thursdays).
Cheese Sampling, Daily Milking Demos, and More!
Regarded as one of the finest outdoor history museums in the country, Billings Farm will be offering cheese sampling in its lobby during Cheese Week, as well as daily milking demonstrations, farm house tours, and more. Great for families and groups! Billings Farm is proud to present three delicious varieties of cheeses, Butter, Woodstock Reserve and our award-winning Smoked Cheddar. Each is hand-crafted in small batches at the renowned Grafton Village Cheese Company in Grafton, Vermont. Drawing upon a 150-year tradition of dairy excellence, including our superior herd quality and high standards of care for our cows, Billings cheddar is made from 100% raw milk exclusively from the Billings herd of over 40 purebred, registered Jersey cows. Don't miss the Farmhouse Scoop Shop, offering Wilcox ice cream by the scoop, floats, specialty sundaes, and other treats. Billings Farm cheese is available for purchase. Snacks and beverages are also available to enjoy, with a beautiful view, from the adjacent slate terrace. Open daily, 10AM – 5PM with admission from $14-$23.
Sample Cabot 2025 1st Place Winners
It’s been a stellar 2025 for Cabot Creamery Cooperative at the United Stated Championship Cheese Contest and the American Cheese Society Competition with 14 First Place finishes for cheese, butter & cultured products! Come to either of our stores to sample some of the 31, combined, award winners. On most days, we also will be hosting another Vermont cheesemaker and/or a specialty food/drink producer for sampling (e.g., Parish Hill Creamery, Bridport Creamery, Billings Farm, Barn First Creamery). Featuring two different locations - be sure to review hours and addresses! Cabot Creamery Store (all week) Waterbury Annex 2657 Waterbury-Stowe Road Waterbury Center, VT 802-244-6334 Tuesday thru Sunday, 10:30am – 5pm; closed Mondays Click for More Location Information Cabot at the Yellow Barn Store 323 VT-15 Hardwick, VT 802-472-7523 Wednesday thru Sunday, 10am-5pm; closed Mon-Tues Click for More Location Information
Cheese Week Flavorfest with Barr Hill
Join Barr Hill and friends for a unique and delicious celebration of smoke, cheese and cocktails. We'll be smoking and sampling cheeses from three different Vermont makers, along with smoking honey and honeycomb and seasonal fruits to pair! RSVPs requested.
Grafton Inn Cheese Soiree: A Taste of Vermont!
Grafton Inn 92 Main Street, GraftonJoin us for an evening of casual grazing and delicious discovery featuring a curated selection of Grafton Village Cheese and Vermont Farmstead Cheese, paired with local charcuterie, fresh fruit, and more. Sample a variety of Vermont beers (included with your ticket), then stick around for full pours and glasses of wine, available for purchase. This is a relaxed, walk-around tasting experience designed to showcase the best of our local makers—complete with signage and stories behind each cheese.
Vermont Cheese Adventure Dinner
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. We’re pulling out all the stops to create our most epic cheese dinner yet.