Thursday, December 22, 2011

The Vermont Cheesemakers Festival is set for Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Shelburne Farms

The Vermont Cheesemakers Festival is set for Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Shelburne Farms Coach Barn in Shelburne, Vermont. Each year, hundreds of cheese connoisseurs flock to the picturesque shores of Lake Champlain to experience a showcase of fine cheeses and meet the artisans who produce them.

“Vermont has found its niche in the world of cheesemaking,” said Mark Fischer, farmer and president of the Vermont Cheese Council. “We have over 40 creameries here in the Green Mountain State, many of which are bringing home blue ribbons and national accolades. The Festival is the one time a year we all come together to showcase the best the Vermont has to offer.”

The event features over 100 different cheeses to sample and purchase, educational seminars as well as cheesemaking and cooking demonstrations by star chefs. Also on hand are local wineries and breweries.

Tickets will go on sale in February, 2012.

Below are highlights from the 2011 Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival presented by the Vermont Cheese Council. For more information, visit http://www.vtcheesefest.com


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