13th Annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival

13th Annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival

Incredible artisan cheeses, foods, beverages, and more at the idyllic Shelburne Farms

By Vermont Cheese Council

Select date and time

Sunday, August 10 · 10 - 11:30am EDT

Location

Shelburne Farms - Breeding Barn

987 South Gate Road Shelburne, VT 05482

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Industry Only Sampling + Sales

Exclusive to distributors, buyers, grocers, chefs, media, influencers, and other food industry folks. Make meaningful connections in a more intimate setting before doors open to the general public.

11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

General Admission

Doors open to General Admission ticket holders - our cheesemakers can't wait to see you!

About this event

  • Free venue parking

Spend the day celebrating Vermont cheesemakers by sampling a showcase of artisan foods, beverages, and Vermont specialties in Shelburne Farms historic Breeding Barn. Bring a blanket and picnic with your cheese and snack haul (weather permitting) - or enjoy lunch from some of Vermont's most beloved food trucks.

Are you a food industry insider? You'll want to select our 10:00am Industry-Only Sampling + Sales period - but don't worry, your ticket covers the rest of the day as well!

General admission folks: you'll want to select our 11:30am General Admission period.

Contact: festival@vtcheese.com -

Frequently asked questions

I'm not in the food industry - can I still come early at 10:00am?

Our Industry-Only Sampling + Sales period is only for food-industry folks. That's distributors, buyers, grocers, chefs, food writers, etc. If you're not part of the food industry, then we look forward to seeing you when doors open to the general public at 11:30am!

Where should I enter Shelburne Farms to attend the Festival?

All Festival traffic will enter and exit through the south gate at 987 S Gate Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482. Please follow the event signage, plan for festival traffic, respect the speed limit of 25mph. Plan accordingly and leave time for exiting and entering.

Can I bring my dog?

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

Will vendors accept credit cards?

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.)

Will I have to show ID or prove my age?

All attendees wishing to sample alcohol from our beer, wine, and spirit partners 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.

I want to hang around awhile - how do I keep the cheese I buy cool?

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.

Will there be food and beverage vendors?

Yes! While the festival celebrates Vermont cheesemakers, cheese is natural friends with many different things! There will be specialty pairings, food trucks, beverage vendors, and more!

Can I bring outside food and drink for picnicking?

While we love to see folks picnicking with their cheese hauls and other scrumptious items from the festival, please remember that *outside* food and drink *not* permitted.

I have a question not answered here - who can I contact?

Email us festival@vtcheese.com and we'll get back to you as soon as we are able!

Is the festival family friendly?

Children are welcome, but this is an adult-oriented event that may be crowded, loud, and disorienting. All children should be accompanied, and we recommend that infants and toddlers be carried or kept in strollers. There is not specific food offerings or programming for children at the Festival.

Organized by

Vermont Cheese Council

Since 1996, the Vermont Cheese Council has worked to support the Vermont cheese industry with both marketing and educational opportunities. The VCC provides the tools necessary to encourage Vermont cheesemakers to follow the best possible manufacturing practices, in order to assure our customers that Vermont cheese represents the highest level of quality in the marketplace.