Vermont Cheese Week: A Statewide Celebration of Cheese, Culture, and Culinary Adventure

Get ready to cut the cheese (and taste it, pair it, melt it, and swoon over it) because Vermont Cheese Week is back and more delicious than ever!

It’s time to celebrate Vermont Cheese Week!

From September 13–20, 2026, the entire state of Vermont transforms into a playground for cheese lovers during this weeklong, statewide celebration of Vermont’s most iconic, beloved, and creamy creation.

This year, the party runs a full week and then some, capping off with the return of the Vermont Cheesemakers Festival at Shelburne Farms, so pace yourself.

Whether you’re a hardcore cheese lover, a curious foodie, or just looking for an excuse to road trip through Vermont’s rolling Green Mountains, this festival offers more cheese than you can shake a sheep at.

This isn’t your average food fest. It’s a full-bodied, flavor-packed celebration of the people, animals, and land that make Vermont cheese so legendary.

Enjoy tastings, farm tours, exclusive dinners, pairings galore, and unforgettable experiences hosted by the state’s top cheesemakers and culinary creators.

Just a Taste of What’s Coming Up During Vermont Cheese Week

All Week (Sept. 13–20): Dining specials at Farmhouse Tap & Grill (Burlington and Williston), Harpoon Brewery, and Vermont Country Deli, plus The Big Cheese Sale, cheese sampling with daily milking demos, and Sun to Cheese farm tours
Sept. 12–20: Sample Cabot’s 2025–2026 first-place award winners
Sept. 13: Taste the Terroir of Vermont, followed by the Hen of the Wood Farmstead Cheese Dinner for a proper sit-down splurge
Sept. 14 & 17, Grafton: A Taste of Place, exploring Grafton Village Cheese
Sept. 15–20: Cheese cocktails at Sages Pub (yes, cheese in your drink, don’t knock it until you’ve sipped it)
Sept. 16: Cows, Cheese, and Tractors youth program in the morning, then the Summer Feast pop-up dinner and the Vermont Cheese Adventure Dinner in the evening
Sept. 17: Cheese Tasting at the Tillerman and the delightfully named Daft & Disorderly Pairings
Sept. 18: A Celebration of Vermont Cheese (a cheese stroll) and Sammys & Sips
Sept. 19: “The Big Cheese” film screening for the cheese lover who also loves a good story
Sept. 20, Shelburne: The grand finale, the Vermont Cheesemakers Festival at the gorgeous Shelburne Farms

A quick heads-up: some venues and towns are still listed as TBD on the official site, so check vtcheese.com/cheeseweek for the latest before you plan your route. And if you’re bringing your four-legged hiking buddy along for the road trip, confirm the dog policy with each host ahead of time. Outdoor farm events tend to be the most pup-friendly, but a quick call saves you an awkward moment at the gate.

And don’t forget to explore the Vermont Cheese Trail, where you can indulge in the creations of 30+ cheesemakers, discover farm stands, see cheese being made, and taste your way across the state.

The Vermont Cheese Council is a member-driven nonprofit organization that champions over 40 cheesemakers statewide. From tiny farmsteads to nationally celebrated producers, our members make the cheese, and we help them share it with the world.

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