Cheese Tasting at the Tillerman
2026-09-17 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

GET YOUR TICKETS

Daft & Disorderly Pairings
2026-09-17 17:30 - 18:45 | Brattleboro Food Coop, 2 Main Street, Brattleboto, VT, 05301, United States
Unusual Cheese Pairings to Thrill and Delight
We’re bringing heat (Literally. We will be blowtorching cheese to create crème brûlée.), sweet, sour, and more to this organized, but disorderly cheese pairing class. Have you ever had sour candy and cheese? Chili crisp and cheese? Chocolate and cheese?
Beth, our Cheese Department Manager, and in this case Flavor Lab Technician, will kick the class off with a demonstration of the five major flavor profiles: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami. Beth will guide you through opening up your palate and deepening your awareness of taste and sensation before diving into the electrifying pairings we’ve created for you.
We’ll be using local cheeses from Jasper Hill Farm, Von Trapp Farmstead, Parish Hill Creamery, Green Mountain Blue Cheese, and Blue Ledge Farm and there will be plenty of time for personal exploration, discovery, and discussion.
Take some time to wake up your senses with us in September! Stink, stank, stunk! Layer that funk!
GET YOUR TICKETSMake a Cheesy Day of It:
Stop by the Historic Creamery Covered Bridge!
Email Big Picture Farm for a schedule of their goat hangouts this week!
Visit Parish Hill Creamery or Vermont Shepherd‘s self-serve farmstands, both in nearby Putney!

Cheese the Day - A Celebration of Vermont Cheesemakers
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 free cheese tastings, a wine garden at Pascolo, and live music 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.
Media Sponsor: Seven Days.

Free event. Open to all.

Sammys & Sips for VT Cheese Week
2026-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Barr Hill Distillery, 116 Gin Lane, Montpelier, 05602, United States
Enjoy VT Cheese Week on Gin Lane! Come sample delicious riffs on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. We’ll be serving three different variations, each paired with a Barr Hill cocktail. Highlighting three different VT cheese producers, this is a VT Cheese Week event you don’t want to miss!
Location: Back bar at our distillery
Price & Ticketing: $45 before tax and gratuity
GET YOUR TICKETSMake a Day of ItSnacks & Supplies: Visit some of our favorite cheese cases at Hunger Mountain Coop (Montpelier), Roots Market (Middlesex), and Woodstock Farmers Market (Waterbury Center).
Nearby Lodging Partners: Brass Lantern Inn (Stowe), Liberty Hill Farm (Rochester), Old Stagecoach Inn (Waterbury)
Like a Vermonter: Travel & Leisure named Montpelier one of the best small towns for art for a reason: it’s tucked in all over town. But if you want to go a little further afield, small-but-mighty Middlesex, Vermont is 13 minutes down the road. Think breakfast at Red Hen Bakery (see if the Creemee window is open!), Wine & Beer at The Local, and tacos at Chicos! Or head over to Waterbury (17 minutes) for incredible dining at Hen of the Wood, beers at Prohibition Pig Brewery, stories and stationery at Bridgeside Books, and coffee + art at Stowe Street Cafe.

"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/
GET YOUR TICKETS

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.
