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Vermont Cheese Council The Vermont Cheese Council is dedicated to the production and advancement of Vermont cheese. Our 40+

And just like that, the 2026 Vermont Cheesemakers Festival has come to a close. It was with the help of this year's incr...
10/07/2026

And just like that, the 2026 Vermont Cheesemakers Festival has come to a close. It was with the help of this year's incredible sponsors that our vendors could be shown off at their sharpest!

📍Saturday, September 19th from 5pm - 9pm; "The Big Cheese" film screening is taking place at Main Street Landing. "Join ...
09/14/2026

📍Saturday, September 19th from 5pm - 9pm; "The Big Cheese" film screening is taking place at Main Street Landing.

"Join us for the penultimate Vermont Cheese Week event, benefiting the Vermont Cheese Council. The night before the Vermont Cheesemaker's Festival we're gathering in Burlington to celebrate the people who make sure all of our beautiful cheese finds good homes." - The Cheesemongers!

The Big Cheese is an indie documentary that follows a scrappy team of competitive cheesemongers on the road to an international showdown held biannually in France, which crowns 'The Best Cheesemonger in the World'. Jasper Hill Farm is hosting an exclusive screening of the film, following a meet-the-cheesemaker mingle in Main Street Landing's Lake Lobby. A short panel discussion will follow with actual cheese celebrities--including Mr. Moo / Adam Moskowitz himself.

After the film, we'll adjourn to party down with some hot cheese plates (Raclette & Fondue). A grazing table of vegetables, pickles, salad greens, and Vermont charcuterie by our friends at 5th Quarter Butcher and Pitchfork Pickle will make for a meal-worthy spread.

But wait, there's more... Full price ticket holders go home with a goody bag full of cheese worth the ticket value so that you can relive the night of your dreams for weeks to come. All event profits will be contributed to The Vermont Cheese Council.

Support the makers, support the mongers, support independent film, support your need for delicious cheese! 🧀🧀🧀

Enjoy VT Cheese Week on Gin Lane! 🧀 ➕ 🥃Come sample delicious riffs on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. We’ll be serv...
09/14/2026

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

To book your ticket, go to vtcheese.com/cheeseweek !!

Whats happening in downtown Burlington this week?? 🤔🧀It’s the Big Cheese Sale at City Market! Your favorite local and in...
09/14/2026

Whats happening in downtown Burlington this week?? 🤔🧀

It’s the Big Cheese Sale at City Market! Your favorite local and international cheeses, charcuterie and more will be on sale and available for sampling at both store locations.

Discover big savings on more than 40 local, artisanal, and unique cheeses perfect for every palette and budget—from cheddar and brie to blue and mozzarella. Find new faves with our in-store demos and sampling of local cheeses, charcuterie, beverages, and more!

What about Friday night on Church Street Marketplace?? 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 w**e 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.

Who wouldn't want a Vermont country backdrop to set the cheese-tasting scene? 🏔️ ✨Elevate your dining experience at some...
09/14/2026

Who wouldn't want a Vermont country backdrop to set the cheese-tasting scene? 🏔️ ✨

Elevate your dining experience at some of Vermont's most scenic establishments, and find more information about our Cheese Week Dining Partners at vtcheese.com/cheeseweekdiningpartners !!



Long-time family owned; eclectic décor; hearty steak, seafood and pub fare. Fire & Ice

Small batch, made from scratch, frozen delights! lu•lu ice cream

Local favorite; riverside; classic American comfort food and pub fare. Mr. Ups

French-inspired; refined seasonal cuisine in a scenic countryside setting. Tourterelle Restaurant & Inn

Adirondack-style decor and globally inspired American menus. Barkeatersvt

What's classier than a cheese pairing with your glass of w**e? 🍷✨Explore comfort food, fine dining, experimental cuisine...
09/14/2026

What's classier than a cheese pairing with your glass of w**e? 🍷✨

Explore comfort food, fine dining, experimental cuisine, and handcrafted brews throughout Woodstock, Upper Valley, and southern Vermont this Cheese Week!

To check out menus and reservations, visit vtcheese.com/cheeseweekdiningpartners !! 🧀



Riverside, German-inspired brewery offering seasonal American food & handcrafted b**r. Long Trail Brewing Co.

Beloved local deli with gourmet sandwiches, prepared foods, & bakery treats. Vermont Country Deli

Stylish downtown gastropub; creative cocktails; Mediterranean-inspired small plates. Sages

Cozy, upscale, curated w**e selection and seasonal Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Meditrina W**e Bar + Bottle Shop

Old-fashioned general store with a modern feel, filled with organic, fresh-made food. MKT: Grafton General Store

Craft b**r; relaxed indoor-outdoor dining; pub fare. Harpoon Brewery

Cozy cafHarpoon Breweryresh pastries, focaccia, sandwiches, and salads. Farmer & the Bell Farmer & the Bell

Buckle up, these menus are getting grater and greater. 😉 🧀Throughout Stowe, Mad River, and the Central Route 100 Corrido...
09/14/2026

Buckle up, these menus are getting grater and greater. 😉 🧀

Throughout Stowe, Mad River, and the Central Route 100 Corridor you can find for yourself dishes from Vermont chefs that perfectly highlight cheeses from the region.

Explore them for yourself at vtcheese.com/cheeseweekdiningpartners !!!



Upscale, welcoming, featuring steaks, seafood, locally inspired cuisine. J.Morgan’s Steakhouse

Wood fired flatbread pizzas, local brews, & rustic charm. American Flatbread Stowe

Riverside Italian restaurant in downtown, classic pasta dishes and woodfired pizzas. Sarducci’s Restaurant

Chef-driven farm-to-table seasonal fine dining; curated natural w**e program. Cork Restaurant & Natural W**e Shop

Gastropub known for their creative comfort food and craft b**r selection. D O C P O N D S

Upscale comfort food; creative American cuisine and a welcoming & cozy atmosphere. Grant's

Family friendly, mountain lodge atmosphere featuring Vermont comfort food. Idletyme

Cozy, rustic gastropub with outstanding b**r and creative, locally inspired food. Blackback Pub & Restaurant

Acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant known for its seasonal Vermont dishes. HEN OF THE WOOD

Lively craft b**r and barbecue destination with a relaxed Vermont vibe. PROHIBITION PIG

Meet the gals behind your favorite VT cheese! 🐮🧀 Vermont cheese is not only shaped by the makers behind the rind. It's f...
09/13/2026

Meet the gals behind your favorite VT cheese! 🐮🧀

Vermont cheese is not only shaped by the makers behind the rind. It's formed from traditional practices, sprawling pastures, and a love for the animals they raise. Watch the process for yourself at these Vermont dairy farms this Cheese Week! 🧀✨



📍September 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, $5.00

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.

Celebrate Cheese Week by thanking the cows, dairy staff, cheesemakers, land, and everyone involved in getting cheese to your table!

Recommended for ages 4 and up with an accompanying adult. Please purchase a ticket for every person in your group attending the program, both children and adults.. (Questions? Reach out to Cat Parrish at [email protected].)



🗓️ Open daily 10AM – 5PM. Admission $14 – $23. Lobby Cheese Week cheese tastings are free!

Billings Farm is more than a farm — it’s a living, breathing piece of Vermont history. Led by a 7th-generation dairy farmer, our team tends this land with regenerative practices, rotational grazing, and genuine devotion to animal well-being. Our Jersey herd has been producing award-winning milk on these same hills for over 150 years.

That milk becomes our cheese.

Crafted in partnership with Vermont Farmstead and Grafton Village Cheese Company, our small-batch cheddars are something special:

Butter Cheddar — Made in the butterkäse tradition, this mild, creamy, slightly tangy crowd-pleaser is the only butter cheddar produced in Vermont.

Reserve Cheddar — All the complexity of a sharp cheddar, with a little less sharpness. Rich, satisfying, and right at home on any cheeseboard.

Smoked Cheddar (award-winning) — Cold smoked over hickory and maple, this is the smoked cheese for people who think they don’t like smoked cheese.

Taste all three during Cheese Week! We will have cheese samplings daily (Monday – Friday) in the lobby of our Visitor’s Center.

On Friday, Septe

As per tradition, our Vermont Cheesemakers Festival *General Admission* is now officially SOLD OUT in advance!There are ...
09/11/2026

As per tradition, our Vermont Cheesemakers Festival *General Admission* is now officially SOLD OUT in advance!

There are a very limited number of tickets still available for our *Industry-Only Hour* - these are available only for cheese retailers, distributors, chefs, and other buyers to have concentrated one-on-one time with Vermont makers before the Festival opens. They are not available to the general public.

We know this will be a disappointment to some folks, and while we want everyone in the world to come and meet our incredible Vermont cheesemakers, we must also be respectful of our makers, current attendees, and host by not exceeding our capacity.

But there are still some actions you could take:

📋 We have WAITLISTING enabled through Ticket Tailor at our ticketing link: ➡️ buytickets.at/vermontcheese/2071785. (Click "Buy Tickets" and a waitlist button will come up.) If you sign up on the waitlist, please check your email regularly!

📧 General questions about the Festival, please contact us at [email protected].

📧 Vendor or Volunteer questions, please contact our coordinator Stacy at [email protected]. (All volunteers who have completed registration have a ticket, even if you have not been signed a specific shift yet.)

📧 If you are a Vermont cheesemaker who has questions, please contact Community Engagement Manager Claire at [email protected].

Thank you for your overwhelming support of our dedicated cheesemakers and their artisan craft. We appreciate you, and we know they do as well!

We are so grateful to have many partner restaurants that support local artisan cheesemakers --- enough that we needed a ...
09/11/2026

We are so grateful to have many partner restaurants that support local artisan cheesemakers --- enough that we needed a part 2! 🎉✨

Enjoy chef-curated pairings of Vermont cheeses with each restaurant's Cheese Week menu. For menus, official website pages, and restaurant info, visit vtcheese.com/cheeseweekdiningpartners !!



Lively downtown location; seasonal American cuisine; in or outside seating. Sweetwaters

Original craft brewpub; award-winning b**rs, classic pub fare; relaxed vibe. Vermont Pub & Brewery

Family-owned restaurant/pub known for its prime rib, burgers, and fish. Rotisserie

Long-time local favorite for classic steak and seafood dishes. Windjammer Restaurant

Creative American cuisine in the historic Champlain Mill on the River. Waterworks Food + Drink

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PO Box 5422
Essex Junction, VT
05453

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
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