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THE VERMONT CHEESEMAKERS FESTIVAL IS SOLD OUT FOR 2025

There will not be tickets available at the door. While we want everyone in the world to visit our wonderful cheesemakers, our capacity is limited and we must respect the experience of our makers, attendees, and generous host farm by not exceeding capacity. We thank you for your support and understanding. For more cheesetastic events, consider Vermont Cheese Week, September 6-13, or visiting our Vermont Cheese Trail.

Waitlist: if we receive cancellations from existing ticket holders, that capacity will be released to our waitlist in order of signups. If you register on the waitlist, please check your email daily — if a ticket is offered to you but remains unclaimed for 36 hours, it will move on to the next person on the list. To sign up on the wait list, simply visit our ticket link here.

Volunteering: Volunteers are still needed for 1:00-3:00pm (various) and 3:00-6:00pm (load-out/tear down) shifts. Each volunteer has free entry to the Festival. Click here to register to volunteer, or email our Volunteer Coordinator Stacy Blackadar at stacy@vtcheese.com.

Industry Attendees: if you are a cheese retailer, chef, distributor, or other industry personnel and have questions about access to our industry hour, please reach out to our Executive Director Haley Elkins at haley@vtcheese.com.

Cheesemakers: if you are a Vermont cheesemaker and have questions about your table, tickets, or other Festival logistics, please email Community Engagement Manager Claire Natola at claire@vtcheese.com.

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Industry Admission: 10:00-11:30am*
General Admission: 11:30am-4:00pm
Breeding Barn at Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT

Join us as we celebrate the 13th Annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival! Vermont is a world-class cheese state with an incredibly high number of cheesemakers per capita. You are invited to share their passion for making exceptional cheeses, taste great local foods and beverages, and meet the artisans who make them. Spend a high summer day at the historic Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn celebrating Vermont cheese and making new friends!

*Attention retailers, chefs, grocery buyers, distributors, food writers + media, and other industry personnel: our 10:00am-11:30am Industry 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: your industry admission covers the 11:30-4:00pm portion of the festival too!)

Please note the Festival is sold out for 2025; tickets will not be available at the door. If you already have your tickets, be sure to review our “Know Before You Go!” Tips below for the best experience.

General Admission Waitlist

Industry admission Tickets

Volunteer Registration

The Vermont Cheesemakers Festival is organized and presented by the Vermont Cheese Council.

Purchase of these products directly support Vermont dairy farmers.

Know Before You Go: Festival Policies & Preparation

Entrance & Parking

All Festival traffic will enter and exit through the south gate of Shelburne Farms (987 S Gate Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482). Note it’s S. Gate Rd, NOT N. Gate Rd, regardless of your GPS.

This may be different than the gate you’re used to! Please plan for festival traffic, leave the for exiting and entering, and respect the speed limit of 25mph.

Cash On-Hand

While many of our vendors accept credit cards, Wi-Fi and cell reception are never a guarantee in Vermont, and we encourage attendees to have a little cash on-hand for purchases. (How much? Only you know your true cheese limitations.)

Coolers

If you’re a true curd nerd who’s already excited about your haul, you may wish to bring your own a refrigerated bag or a cooler. Vermont Cheesemakers Festival does not provide bags or refrigeration accessories for your cheese purchases.

Alcohol Sampling & ID

All attendees wishing to sample alcohol must show valid ID at the Festival Entrance. Although sampling will take place, there will be no alcohol sales at the Vermont Cheesemakers Festival. No alcohol from outside will be permitted.

No Smoking

Shelburne Farms is a smoke-free campus.

Service Dogs Only

While visiting dogs are not permitted on the property, trained service dogs are welcome.

Picnicking & Tailgaiting

Tailgating is not permitted, but attendees are allowed to bring a blanket to picnic with their festival purchases or from one of our participating food trucks. Outside food and drink is not allowed.