Where does the story begin with Shelburne Farm’s delicious farmstead cheddar cheese? Join the cheese team on a behind-the-scenes tour to discover the art and science of cheesemaking. Watch the cheesemakers in the Farm Barn cheesemaking facility turn our raw milk into cheddar cheese. At a private cheese tasting, taste the flavors of the farm in a guided sampling of our cheddar. Then, visit the dairy, meet the cows that make the milk, and find out how they care for our landscape, pastures, and Brown Swiss herd.

This tour will meet at the Farm Store & Welcome Center. You’ll be transported around our campus in a  transit van that involves a step up to board the vehicle. Accommodations available. Email info@shelburnefarms.org or call 802-985-8686 with any questions. Registration is required. 

FEE: $20/person

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, one of the largest annual events in Vermont, is nationally recognized as an outstanding cross-section of contemporary jazz, and is renowned for welcoming up-and-coming artists, of-the-moment sensations, and established icons.

5:00 – 9:00pm Every Friday @ 277 Pine Street Burlington

Head to Burlington’s South End every Friday night this summer for the South End Get Down Block Party. Enjoy music, artisans, and local food.

Every Thursday starting June 16th at the Park from 3:00 – 6:30pm

Join Vermont’s Native American community for Abenaki Heritage Weekend and Arts Marketplace on June 17-18 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum to explore Abenaki perspectives on life in the Champlain Valley. Activities include storytelling, craft demonstrations and more.

Bring your dad to Vermont Teddy Bear to have a fun filled feast! We will be hosting food trucks from all over Vermont. It’s a sure way to give your dad a full belly and a good time. Wild Heart Distillery will be serving custom Father’s Day cocktail! Once the dads are done eating their hearts out, everyone can come into Vermont Teddy Bear and shop, make a bear, and/or take a tour! Can’t wait to see you there.

Burlington Wine & Food Festival, a busy week of events leading up to Saturday’s Grant Tasting! Taste hundreds of world-class wines paired with creations by Vermont’s most talented chefs, all accompanied by live jazz and spectacular views of Lake Champlain.

The event showcases fine wines from around the globe and a carefully curated selection of Vermont-made spirits, all served side-by-side with samples from local food producers including artisan cheeses, meats, chocolate and more. The experience is topped off with a lineup of delectable creations from the area’s best restaurants and chefs leading the farm-to-table movement. Burlington Wine & Food is a celebration offering something for all tastes!

All-inclusive tickets provide a full guest experience of wine tastings and menu samples, along with fun and informative seminars by award-winning chefs and winemakers.

There’s no better way to enjoy a summer Saturday in Vermont than by sipping and relaxing on the shores of Lake Champlain. It’s what makes this event a favorite for visitors and locals alike!