Week of Events
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.
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).
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 Saturday 9/6 thru Sunday 9/14; 10:30am – 5pm Click for More Location Information Cabot at the Yellow Barn Store 323 VT-15 Hardwick, VT 802-472-7523 Open 10am-5pm; Wednesday thru Sunday Click for More Location Information
Fall in Love with Cheese Festival
Fall in Love with Cheese Festival
Kick off Vermont Cheese Week with “cheesy” fun for the entire family! Sample over 20 different cheeses, along with freshly grilled cheese curds, and beer tasting. Meet the makers of other in-store products. Enjoy live music, a cheese carving demo, kids’ activities, and more! Take advantage of day-of sales on Grafton and Vermont Farmstead cheeses and enter to win a gift basket worth over $200. Come for the cheese, stay for the fun!
Cheese & Cider Pairing Class
Cheese & Cider Pairing Class
Kick off VT Cheese Week with von Trapp Farmstead! We’ll be talking farmstead cheese and thoughtfully made cider with our friends Shacksbury Cider. Taste through our collection of real, organic cheese paired with organic ciders. The class will be a seated, one hour long journey hosted by our own Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator Olivia, and a pal from Shacksbury Cider. You will learn: How to taste, how farming practices make delicious farmhouse cheese and ciders, and deep dive into production methods. Where: von Trapp Farmstead - right on the farm! When: Option of a 1pm or 3pm class GET YOUR TICKETS
Cheese & Cider Pairing Class
Cheese & Cider Pairing Class
Kick off VT Cheese Week with von Trapp Farmstead! We’ll be talking farmstead cheese and thoughtfully made cider with our friends Shacksbury Cider. Taste through our collection of real, organic cheese paired with organic ciders. The class will be a seated, one hour long journey hosted by our own Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator Olivia, and a pal from Shacksbury Cider. You will learn: How to taste, how farming practices make delicious farmhouse cheese and ciders, and deep dive into production methods. Where: von Trapp Farmstead - right on the farm! When: Option of a 1pm or 3pm class GET YOUR TICKETS
Shelf Life Documentary Screening
Shelf Life Documentary Screening
Screening, tasting, and discussion! This delectable new documentary explores the world of cheese, from makers around the globe to Vermont's own Jasper Hill Farm.