Vermont is known for its speciality produce and sweet offerings all year round. From U-pick berries, maple syrup, and the apple frenzy that happens every fall, there are so many ways in which Vermont food products make life oh so sweet. Have fun with friends, as you pick blueberries, enter a maple pie contest, learn about honey, go apple tasting, and so much more. We say do it all for a very sweet Open Farm Week.
Check out the events below for even more experiences available throughout this year's Open Farm Week. The sweet life is waiting for you, just go out and taste it!
Sunday, August 6th
U-Pick Blueberries at Smokey House Center
Danby
8am-6pm
Stop by the Smokey House farmstead for information and gear for blueberry picking at our site.
Pick for a Cause at Adam’s Berry Farm
Charlotte
8am-4pm
Join us for a day of picking blueberries. For every pound picked we will donate a portion to the Vermont Land Trust so they can continue their work protecting farmland in Vermont.
Sugar Maple Tour at Trapp Family Lodge
Stowe
1:00-2:30pm
Join us at the Trapp Family Lodge Sugarhouse as we renew the centuries-old tradition of making pure Vermont maple syrup. Our Maple Sugar Tour is a casual, 1-mile hike around the property where you learn about our process and enjoy a tasty maple treat. Please bring proper footwear and weather-permitting clothing. Adults - $20 Children $5(6-12) Under 5 Free. Please call the Outdoor Center at 802-253-5719 for reservations.
The 2nd Annual Great North American Maple Pie Contest at Baird Farm
North Chittenden
2:00pm
Sit back and picnic while you watch the 2nd Annual Great North American Maple Pie Contest go down! Activities will include: pie contest with local celebrity judges, pie throwing, and of course eating pie and ice cream! The winner of the pie contest will receive a year's supply of maple syrup and other pie themed prizes! Lawn games, pie themed music, and fun for the whole family!
Please bring cash to participate in the pielicious activities! A portion of proceeds will go towards the Vermont Farmer's Food Center.
Participants need to register only if they are submitting a pie to be judged. Please use this link to enter your pie: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdirImBnqaXHKQtK7SCnrofWS2ASiP-27LVtCLQRw-FZ9szng/viewform
Make Your Own Sundae at Silloway Maple
Randolph Center
2:00-5:00pm
Come make your own Sundae, at Silloway Maple. Our famous Maple Creamee, with a tableful of topping choices - from Homemade Hot Fudge to Habanero Infused Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream and crushed Maple Candy, Maple Caramel Sauce and more! Tours available, as well as shopping in our sugarhouse store. $6.50, children's size available.
Monday, August 7th
U-Pick Blueberries at Smokey House Center
Danby
8am-6pm
Stop by the Smokey House farmstead for information and gear for blueberry picking at our site.
Apple Tasting at Hackett’s Orchard
South Hero
9am-5pm
Come sample and experience the first apples of the season!
Tuesday, August 8th
U-Pick Blueberries at Smokey House Center
Danby
8am-6pm
Stop by the Smokey House farmstead for information and gear for blueberry picking at our site.
Apple Crisp Tasting at Hackett’s Orchard
South Hero
9am-5pm
Come try and taste Hackett's Orchard homemade apple crisp in 3 different flavors- Apple Raspberry, Apple Blueberry and Apple Cranberry.
Wednesday, August 9th
U-Pick Blueberries at Smokey House Center
Danby
8am-6pm
Stop by the Smokey House farmstead for information and gear for blueberry picking at our site.
Apple Crisp Tasting at Hackett’s Orchard
South Hero
9am-5pm
Come try and taste Hackett's Orchard homemade apple crisp in 3 different flavors- Apple Raspberry, Apple Blueberry and Apple Cranberry.
Sugar Maple Tour at Trapp Family Lodge
Stowe
1:00-2:30pm
Join us at the Trapp Family Lodge Sugarhouse as we renew the centuries-old tradition of making pure Vermont maple syrup. Our Maple Sugar Tour is a casual, 1-mile hike around the property where you learn about our process and enjoy a tasty maple treat. Please bring proper footwear and weather-permitting clothing. Adults - $20 Children $5(6-12) Under 5 Free. Please call the Outdoor Center at 802-253-5719 for reservations.
Thursday, August 10th
U-Pick Blueberries at Smokey House Center
Danby
8am-6pm
Stop by the Smokey House farmstead for information and gear for blueberry picking at our site.
Apple Tasting at Hackett’s Orchard
South Hero
9am-5pm
Come sample and experience the first apples of the season!
Sugar Maple Tour at Trapp Family Lodge
Stowe
1:00-2:30pm
Join us at the Trapp Family Lodge Sugarhouse as we renew the centuries-old tradition of making pure Vermont maple syrup. Our Maple Sugar Tour is a casual, 1-mile hike around the property where you learn about our process and enjoy a tasty maple treat. Please bring proper footwear and weather-permitting clothing. Adults - $20 Children $5(6-12) Under 5 Free. Please call the Outdoor Center at 802-253-5719 for reservations.
Friday, August 11th
U-Pick Blueberries at Smokey House Center
Danby
8am-6pm
Stop by the Smokey House farmstead for information and gear for blueberry picking at our site.
Apple Cider Donut Sundae at Hackett’s Orchard
South Hero
9am-5pm
Come enjoy Hackett's famous cider donuts elevated with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with Vermont maple syrup.
Make Your Own Sundae at Silloway Maple
Randolph Center
10:00am-7:00pm
Come make your own Sundae, at Silloway Maple. Our famous Maple Creamee, with a tableful of topping choices - from Homemade Hot Fudge to Habanero Infused Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream and crushed Maple Candy, Maple Caramel Sauce and more! Tours available, as well as shopping in our sugarhouse store. $6.50, children's size available.
Saturday, August 12th
U-Pick Blueberries at Smokey House Center
Danby
8am-6pm
Stop by the Smokey House farmstead for information and gear for blueberry picking at our site.
Sugar Maple Tour at Trapp Family Lodge
Stowe
9:30-10:30am
Join us at the Trapp Family Lodge Sugarhouse as we renew the centuries-old tradition of making pure Vermont maple syrup. Our Maple Sugar Tour is a casual, 1-mile hike around the property where you learn about our process and enjoy a tasty maple treat. Please bring proper footwear and weather-permitting clothing. Adults - $20 Children $5(6-12) Under 5 Free. Please call the Outdoor Center at 802-253-5719 for reservations.
Make Your Own Sundae at Silloway Maple
Randolph Center
10:00am-7:00pm
Come make your own Sundae, at Silloway Maple. Our famous Maple Creamee, with a tableful of topping choices - from Homemade Hot Fudge to Habanero Infused Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream and crushed Maple Candy, Maple Caramel Sauce and more! Tours available, as well as shopping in our sugarhouse store. $6.50, children's size available.
Beekeeping and International Honey Tasting at Brookfield Bees
Brookfield
11:00am-3:00pm
We will be open Saturday August 12th and Sunday August 13th, 11am to 3pm for visitors interested in beekeeping and local honey. Our honey is unprocessed, with no heating or filtering so you get all the good things honey can provide. We have a huge collection of honey from all over the country and all over the world, from Maine to California and Iceland to New Zealand and visitors will have an opportunity to try honey from various locations and various floral sources. So come meet the beekeeper, see an observation hive and find out why honey from the supermarket just cannot compete. We also do maple sugaring…ever wonder what the difference is between the various grades? Come and taste the difference!
Sunday, August 13th
U-Pick Blueberries at Smokey House Center
Danby
8am-6pm
Stop by the Smokey House farmstead for information and gear for blueberry picking at our site.
Beekeeping and International Honey Tasting at Brookfield Bees
Brookfield
11:00am-3:00pm
We will be open Saturday August 12th and Sunday August 13th, 11am to 3pm for visitors interested in beekeeping and local honey. Our honey is unprocessed, with no heating or filtering so you get all the good things honey can provide. We have a huge collection of honey from all over the country and all over the world, from Maine to California and Iceland to New Zealand and visitors will have an opportunity to try honey from various locations and various floral sources. So come meet the beekeeper, see an observation hive and find out why honey from the supermarket just cannot compete. We also do maple sugaring…ever wonder what the difference is between the various grades? Come and taste the difference!
Sugar Maple Tour at Trapp Family Lodge
Stowe
1:00-2:30pm
Join us at the Trapp Family Lodge Sugarhouse as we renew the centuries-old tradition of making pure Vermont maple syrup. Our Maple Sugar Tour is a casual, 1-mile hike around the property where you learn about our process and enjoy a tasty maple treat. Please bring proper footwear and weather-permitting clothing. Adults - $20 Children $5(6-12) Under 5 Free. Please call the Outdoor Center at 802-253-5719 for reservations.
Make Your Own Sundae at Silloway Maple
Randolph Center
2:00-5:00pm
Come make your own Sundae, at Silloway Maple. Our famous Maple Creamee, with a tableful of topping choices - from Homemade Hot Fudge to Habanero Infused Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream and crushed Maple Candy, Maple Caramel Sauce and more! Tours available, as well as shopping in our sugarhouse store. $6.50, children's size available.
Photo thanks to Hacketts Orchard
