Events for week of September 7, 2026

Join us for an immersive experience with Grafton Village Cheese. We will start by learning and observing how 4 simple ingredients transform into award-winning cheese at our creamery.  Setting out from there we will enjoy a leisurely walk to explore the history and terroir of our iconic brand using the extensive and beautifully maintained trails at the foot of Bear Hill. The experience culminates pond-side with a cheese tasting and picnic lunch. 

Harpoon Brewery celebrates Vermont Cheese Week with Cheese-Themed Trivia – test your cheese knowledge with Vermont Farmstead!

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.

Harvest Barn Inn is hosting a pop-up dinner fundraiser as part of Vermont Cheese Week to both celebrate our local creameries and support cheesemaker education and community efforts to build farm and food resilience throughout Vermont! Join us for a family-style feast to celebrate the end of summer and the unique flavors of natural cheese and Southern Vermont's bounty.

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.

Join us for an immersive experience with Grafton Village Cheese. We will start by learning and observing how 4 simple ingredients transform into award-winning cheese at our creamery.  Setting out from there we will enjoy a leisurely walk to explore the history and terroir of our iconic brand using the extensive and beautifully maintained trails at the foot of Bear Hill. The experience culminates pond-side with a cheese tasting and picnic lunch. 

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.

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? Come give it a try!

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.

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.

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!

Join us to celebrate the 14th Annual Cheesemakers Festival! Share our passion for exceptional cheeses, taste great local foods and beverages, and meet the artisans who make them. Spend an autumn day at the historic Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn celebrating Vermont cheese and making new friends!