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 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
Monday, September 8, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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September 9, 2025 -Creamery Tour and Tasting with a Cheesemaker
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September 9, 2025 -Taste the Terroir of Vermont
Creamery Tour and Tasting with a Cheesemaker
Spring Brook Farm Cheese invites you for a guided tour of their creamery and aging room! Hosted by one of their cheese makers, this is an intimate look behind the scenes to learn about how Alpine style cheeses are made and aged. And of course, there will be a cheese tasting!
Taste the Terroir of Vermont
Join award-winning Champlain Valley cheesemakers for a guided terroir tasting, featuring multiple pairings of sumptuous wines, distinctive cheeses, and luscious cured meats.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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September 10, 2025 -Cheese Week Flavorfest with Barr Hill
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September 10, 2025 -Vermont Cheese Adventure Dinner
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September 10, 2025 -Grafton Inn Cheese Soiree: A Taste of Vermont!
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.
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.
Grafton Inn Cheese Soiree: A Taste of Vermont!
Join 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.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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September 11, 2025 -CANCELLED: Cheese & Sausage Pop-Up Party
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September 11, 2025 -Hen of the Wood Farmstead Cheese Dinner
CANCELLED: Cheese & Sausage Pop-Up Party
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event is being cancelled; we apologize for any inconvenience. However, Brownsville Butcher & Pantry invites you to visit on September 20 from 11am-3pm for a free cider tasting with Eden Specialty Ciders, featuring a complimentary cheese pairing with Good Hands Creamery!
Hen of the Wood Farmstead Cheese Dinner
Intimate 5-course dinner, featuring the cheeses (and cheesemakers!) of some of our area's smallest farmstead creameries.
Friday, September 12, 2025
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September 12, 2025 -Guided Cheese Tasting: Local Makers
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September 12, 2025 -Orchard Tasting at the Farm Stand
Guided Cheese Tasting: Local Makers
Come to experience a flight of local cheeses. This tasting, held in honor of Vermont Cheese Week, will be led by our expert cheesemonger Beth Chevalier, CCP ACS. Featuring Parish Hill Creamery, Vermont Shepherd, Grafton Village Cheese, the very rare Northern Spy Farm Goat Song and more! Early registration is recommended to reserve your spot.
Orchard Tasting at the Farm Stand
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!
Saturday, September 13, 2025
No events on this day.
Sunday, September 14, 2025
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Featured September 14, 2025 -Featured Boards & Brews: Charcuterie Picnic!
Boards & Brews: Charcuterie Picnic!
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 Tickets Tickets: $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! Purchase Tickets