Festival · Shelburne
Vermont Cheesemakers Festival
The Vermont Cheesemakers Festival is held each September in the Breeding Barn at Shelburne Farms. The 2026 festival was on Sunday 20 September and sold out, with no tickets at the door. The 2027 date has not been announced.
- When
- September
- Where
- Breeding Barn, Shelburne Farms
- Tickets
- Online only, sells out
Dates
The next dates have not been announced yet. It last ran 20 Sep 2026.
What Happens
Cheesemakers from across the state set up stands, and there are two panel talks and drinks tastings, with bottles for sale. The festival closes Vermont Cheese Week, which ran from 13 to 20 September in 2026. General admission was 11:30am to 4pm, with an industry session from 10 to 11:30am.
Tickets are sold online only and there are none at the door, so buy early. Enter at 987 South Gate Road.
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Questions People Ask
Can you buy Vermont Cheesemakers Festival tickets at the door?
No. Tickets are sold online only, and the 2026 festival sold out.
Official site: vtcheese.com/festival/. Dates, hours and prices checked 22 October 2026; confirm on the official site before you travel. See all cheese festivals.