Vermont Open Farm Week

Monday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 9th

After taking a pause in 2025, this vibrant statewide event is happening again in 2026! 

Celebrate local food and farms during Vermont Open Farm Week, an annual event that takes place at farms across Vermont. During Vermont Open Farm Week, you can meet the farmers, plants, and animals that bring your favorite high-quality Vermont products to your plate. You'll get to know your farmer better and get a behind-the-scenes look into Vermont's vibrant working agricultural landscape. Farms and farmers markets across the state host special events during this week and invite the members of the public to come see what a working farm looks like. Event information is below; if registration is required, please contact the host farm or business by clicking the link provided.
 

Open Farm Week Calendar

Monday, August 3rd 

Explore the Sunflower Maze and Walk the Wildflower Loop
Time: 9:00-5:00 $ 
Foote Brook Farmstand, 617 VT Route 15 W, Johnson. Email

Festa Dell’Opera (Concert)
Time: 6:00 $ Registration required. 
Snow Farm Vineyard & Distillery, 190 West Shore Rd, South Hero. Email

Tuesday, August 4th

NOFA-VT Pizza Social & Film Screening
Time: 5:30-8:00. $ Registration required. 
Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center, 225 Pavillion Rd, East Thetford Email

Guided Tour of the Fruit and Nut Trees of the Food Forest
Time: 10:00-12:00 $ 
Elmore Roots Fruit Tree and Berry Nursery, 759 Symonds Mill Rd, Elmore Email

Tour of the Upper Farm
Time: 5:00-6:00 
Sweetland Farm, 742 Route 132, Norwich Email

Wednesday, August 5th

Quick Mozzarella Making Workshop
Time: 12:00-1:00 Registration required.
Between the Trees Farm, 120 Birchwood Dr, Lowell Email

Kids’ Day, With Needle Felting Workshop, Scavenger Hunt, Watershed Model, and More
Time: 3:00-6:00 
Champlain Islands Farmers Market, 501 US-2, South Hero Email 

Border Collie Sheep Herding Demonstration, Tanning Sheep Skins, and Spinning Yarn
Time: 6:00-8:00
Morse Brook Farm, 226 Kurkul Rd, Westminster. Email 

Thursday, August 6th

No events

Friday, August 7th

Community Farm Friday With Baby Goats
Time: 10:00-6:00
Ezili's Respite Farm, 2182 Powder Spring Rd, Groton. Email

Orchard Tours
Time: 9:00-2:00
Hackett's Orchard, 86 South St, South Hero. Email 

Celebration With Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, Live Music and More
Time: 3:00-6:00
Hardwick Farmers Market, 140 Granite St, Hardwick. Email

Farm Tour and Gelato Tasting
Time: 2:00-3:00 Registration required. 
Paisley Scoops, 864 Lawyer Rd, East Fairfield. Email 

Strawberry Shortcake Sundaes at the Sugarhouse
Time: 10:00-5:00 
Silloway Maple, 1303 Boudro Rd, Randolph Center. Email 

Tour of the Upper Farm
Time: 5:00-6:00 
Sweetland Farm, 742 Route 132, Norwich. Email

Saturday, August 8th

Visit a Herd of Cashmere Goats
Time: 10:00-4:00 $ by donation
Avalon Farms, 1713 Martell Rd, Alburgh. Email

Open House With Beekeeping Talk and Honey Tasting
Time: 11:00-3:00
Brookfield Bees, 1148 Kibbee Rd, Brookfield. Email 

Kids’ Day, With Needle Felting Workshop, Scavenger Hunt, Watershed Model, and More 
Time: 10:00-2:00 
Champlain Islands Farmers Market, 185 US-2, Grand Isle. Email 

Butter, Yogurt & Cheese Making Class
Time: 12:30-4:00 Registration required. $ 
Earthwise Farm and Forest, 341 Macintosh Hill Rd, Bethel. Email

Farm Tours With Draft Horse Demonstration and Food Tastings
Time: 10:00-12:00 
Firefly Farm at Burke Hollow, 307 Sugarhouse Rd, West Burke. Email 

Meet the Emus and Canine Athletes; Watch Dog Training and Frisbee Demonstrations
Time: 10:00-4:00
Green Mountain Dog Camp and Emu Farm, 2835 VT-12, Berlin. Email 

Orchard Tours
Time: 9:00-2:00
Hackett's Orchard, 86 South St, South Hero. Email 

Farm Tour and Pizza Dinner
Time: 1:00-6:00 $ by donation
Plew Farm, 1966 Healdville Rd, Mount Holly Email

Fruit Tart Workshop 
Time: 10:00-12:00 Registration required. $
Scott Farm Orchard, 707 Kipling Rd, Dummerston.  Email 

Strawberry Shortcake Sundaes at the Sugarhouse
Time: 10:00-5:00 
Silloway Maple, 1303 Boudro Rd, Randolph Center. Email 

Sunday, August 9th

Open House With Beekeeping Talk and Honey Tasting
Time: 11:00-3:00
Brookfield Bees, 1148 Kibbee Rd, Brookfield. Email 

Tour of Fields, Greenhouses, and Animals
Time: 10:00-2:00 
Gaylord Farm, 6405 Main St, Waitsfield. Email 

Farm Dinner With Live Music
Time: 5:00-8:00 Registration required. $
Sandiwood Farm, 1785 Town Hill Rd, Wolcott. Email 

Picnic by the Pasture With Highland Cattle Combing and Cuddling
Time: 11:00-2:00 $ by donation
Shat Acres Highland Cattle, 487 Gray Rd, Plainfield. Email 

Strawberry Shortcake Sundaes at the Sugarhouse
Time: 10:00-5:00 
Silloway Maple, 1303 Boudro Rd, Randolph Center. Email 

Artisan Market
Time: 3:00
Snow Farm Vineyard & Distillery, 190 West Shore Rd, South Hero. Email