Vermont Cheesemakers Festival
Held on the working farmstead of Shelburne Farms overlooking Lake Champlain, this beloved single-day festival brings together Vermont's finest artisan cheesemakers for tastings, pairings, and a celebration of the state's dairy craft tradition.
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