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Our 2018 farm schedule: Open Farm Week 2018

Plan your schedule for this year's Vermont Open Farm Week - get to know the places where your food comes from and the people that make it all happen. Enjoy a range of events from on-farm dinners to workshops and tours that will be uniquely crafted at every farm. Whether you stay close to home or travel to unknown corners of Vermont, you're sure to have a fantastic experience!

Looking for family-friendly events? Following this link.

Connecting with your farmer and food through an on-farm meal is a wonderful way to spend Vermont Open Farm Week. Click here for a listing of on-farm meals!

See the listing of workshops by clicking here!

Want to view this all on a map? Click here and explore the pins on the map.

 


Monday, August 13th

North

Bread & Butter Farm, Shelburne

Mozzarella Making 101 | 6:00 pm

Jed's Maple Products, Derby

Maple Syrup Tasting | 1:00pm

Kingdom Farm and Food Days, Northeast Kingdom

Explore the Northeast Kingdom's rich food and farm scene! 

Philo Ridge Farm, Charlotte

Family activities at Philo Ridge Farm! | 10:00 am & 3:00 pm

The Miniature Farm, Milton

Walking and grooming Miniature horses | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Central

Champlain Orchards, Shoreham

Tasting & Scavenger Hunt Kickoff | All Day

Crossmolina Farm, Corinth

Yoga on the Farm | 6:00 pm 

Four Springs Farm, Royalton

Summertime Camping Special for Vermonters 

Lareau Farm/American Flatbread Restaurant Garden, Waitsfield

Storytime at the Farm | 10:15 am - 11:00 am

South

Meadows Bee Farm, Windham

Morning Chores and Garden Work | 8:00 am - 11:00 am 

North Meadow Farm, Manchester Center

Cheese and Farm Tour | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rebop Farm, Brattleboro 

Evening Chores | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Smokey House Center, Danby

Herbal Farm Medicine | 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm 

Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co., South Woodstock

Samples and Cheese Making Demo | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm


Tuesday, August 14th

North

Jed's Maple Products, Derby

Sugarwalk Tour| 10:00 am 

Kingdom Farm and Food Days, Northeast Kingdom

Explore the Northeast Kingdom's rich food and farm scene!

Vermont Cranberry CompanyEast Fairfield

Cranberry Bog tours and Bobbers Seafood truck| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 

Central

Champlain OrchardsShoreham

Tasting & Scavenger Hunt Kickoff | All Day

Four Springs Farm, Royalton

Summertime Camping Special for Vermonters  

South 

Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co.South Woodstock

Samples and Cheese Making Demo | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm


Wednesday, August 15th

North

Boston Post DairyEnosburg Falls

Family Fun Day | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 

Green Mountain Farm to School at the Danville Farmers MarketDanville

Green Mountain Farm to School at the Danville Farmers Market| 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 

Jed's Maple Products, Derby

Birch Syrup Tasting | 1:00pm

Kingdom Farm and Food DaysNortheast Kingdom

Explore the Northeast Kingdom's rich food and farm scene!

Philo Ridge FarmCharlotte

Family activities at Philo Ridge Farm! | 10:00 am & 3:00 pm 

The Miniature Farm, Milton

Meet and greet the animals and chores | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Trillium Hill Farm, Hinesburg

Trillium Hill Farm Party | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Thompson Family Farm, Craftsbury

Maple Syrup Tasting | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Central

Champlain Orchards, Shoreham

Tasting & Scavenger Hunt Kickoff | All Day

Four Springs Farm, Royalton

Summertime Camping Special for Vermonters

Free Verse Farm and Apothecary, Chelsea

Herb Farm Tour & Tea Tasting | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Last Resort Farm, Monkton

Garlic Braiding Workshop | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

South

Cobb Hill Cohousing and Cedar Mountain Farm, Hartland

Open House at Cobb Hill Cohousing and Cedar Mountain Farm | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meadow's Bee Farm, Windham

Morning Chores and Garden Work | 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Rebop Farm, Brattleboro

Cheesemaking in the Farm Kitchen | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Smokey House Center, Danby

Blueberry Jam & Potluck | 2:00 pm- 7:30 pm

Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co., South Woodstock

Samples and Cheese Making Demo | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

 

Thursday, August 16th

North

East Hill Tree Farm, Plainfield

Lessons from the Masters|10:30 am - 12:00 pm 

Green Mountain Farm to School at the Peacham Farmers Market, Peacham

Green Mountain Farm to School at the Peacham Farmers Market| 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Jed's Maple Products, Derby

Paint & Sip | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kingdom Farm and Food Days, Northeast Kingdom

Explore the Northeast Kingdom's rich food and farm scene!

Sandiwood Farm, Wolcott

Pedal to Plate lunch with Lamoille Valley Bike tours | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thompson Family Farm, Craftsbury

Q&A at The Thompson Family Farm village barn. | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Central

Champlain Orchards, Shoreham

Tasting & Scavenger Hunt Kickoff | All Day

Four Springs Farm, Royalton

Mint Tour of the Farm  | 4:00 pm ‐ 5:00 pm

Summertime Camping Special for Vermonters 

South 

Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co., South Woodstock

Samples and Cheese Making Demo | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

 

Friday, August 17th

 

North

Atkins Field Event Hosted by Center for an Ag Economy, Hardwick

Atkins Field Event | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

Green Mountain Farm to School at the Hardwick Farmers Market, Hardwick

 Green Mountain Farm to School at the Hardwick Farmers Market| 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kingdom Farm and Food Days, Northeast Kingdom

Explore the Northeast Kingdom's rich food and farm scene!

Maple Wind Farm, Richmond

Fried Chicken Dinner | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Philo Ridge Farm, Charlotte

Family activities at Philo Ridge Farm! | 10:00 am & 3:00 pm

The Miniature Farm, Milton

Meet and greet the animals and chores | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Central

Blue Ledge Farm & Fairy Tale Farm, Salisbury & Bridport

Tour Blue Ledge Farm with City Market | 10:00 am - 3:30 pm 

Champlain Orchards, Shoreham

Tasting & Scavenger Hunt Kickoff | All Day

Hard Cidery Tour & Class | 4:00 pm 

Four Springs Farm, Royalton

Yoga in the Field  | 5:30 pm‐6:15 pm
Summertime Camping Special for Vermonters 

Silloway Maple, Randolph Center

Pancake Supper at the Sugarhouse and Tour| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tail Feather Farm, Middlebury

Farm Supper & Music | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

South 

Meadow's Bee Farm, Windham

Morning Chores and Garden Work | 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Smokey House Center, Danby

Community Work Day & Community Farm Tour | 9:00 am- 1:00 pm 

Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co., South Woodstock

Samples and Cheese Making Demo | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday, August 18th

North

Butterworks Farm, Westfield

Farm Tours and Smoothie Stand | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Jed's Maple Products, Derby

Tour and Tasting | 10:00 am & 2:00 pm

Kingdom Farm and Food Days, Northeast Kingdom

Explore the Northeast Kingdom's rich food and farm scene!

Pete’s Greens, Craftsbury

Pete's Greens Open Farm and Tours | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Pitchfork Farm, Burlington

Crop Mob | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sandiwood Farm, Wolcott

Farm to Fork Grand Buffet with Movie and Mobile Bar | 6:00 pm

Snowshoe Farm Alpacas, Peacham

Alpaca Yarn & Fiber Fest | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Central

Brookfield Bees, Brookfield

Honey Tasting and Open House | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Champlain Orchards, Shoreham

Tasting & Scavenger Hunt Kickoff | All Day

Orchard Tour | 10:00 am

Hard Cidery Tour & Class | 2:00 pm

Crossmolina Farm, Corinth

Blythedale Farm Comes to Crossmolina Farm | 6:00 pm 

Howling Wolf Farm, Randolph

Farm Tour and Family Picnic Day | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Small Farm, Brandon

Family Farm Day at Small Farm | 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 2:00 pm

Vermont Trade Winds Farm, Shoreham

Maple Tastings | 8:00 am 

South

Meadow's Bee Farm, Windham

Morning Chores and Garden Work | 8:00 am - 11:00 am

North Meadow Farm, Manchester Center

Farm to Table Brunch | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Rebop Farm, Brattleboro

Supper on the Farm | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Scott Farm, Dummerston

Orchard Stroll | 10:00 am

 

Sunday, August 19th

North

East Tree Hill Farm, Plainfield

Edible Forest Garden Tour|1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

Huntington River Vineyard, Huntington

Delicious dinner by an outstanding chef paired with our wines! | 4:00 pm - Dusk 

Kingdom Farm and Food Days, Northeast Kingdom

Explore the Northeast Kingdom's rich food and farm scene!

Philo Ridge Farm, Charlotte

Music with Mister. Chris and Friends at Philo Ridge Farm for Little Farmers| 10:00 am - 10:45 am & 11: 30 - 12:15 pm

Family activities at Philo Ridge Farm! | 9:30 am & 12:30 pm

Central

Brookfield Bees, Brookfield

Honey Tasting and Open House | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Crossmolina Farm, Corinth

Poetry on the Farm| 4:00 pm

Greenfield Highland Beef, Plainfield

Picnic and Petting by the Pasture | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 

South

The Scott Farm, Dummerston

Orchard Stroll | 10:00 am

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