Vermont Fresh Network's annual Holiday Food Finder is back for 2024! This list features farms, markets, and restaurants throughout Vermont, offering turkeys, seasonal veggies, prepared foods, and other ingredients that typically grace a Thanksgiving table.
What's the best thing about Thanksgiving? Gathering with friends and family to enjoy a feast prepared with love? Sure, that's great. But the BEST part is that you can source nearly every ingredient from local, Vermont farmers and we're here to help you do just that.
Take the mystery out of finding a turkey for your holiday menu and use our updated resource of Vermont farms, markets and co-ops near you. Check out the Middlebury Co-op's archive of simple Thanksgiving recipes and don't miss the Philo Ridge Farm beautifully illustrated complete Turkey Guide.
Chittenden, Grand Isle, and Franklin Counties
Farms
Adams Turkey Farm, Westford
Adams offers fresh Vermont turkeys humanely raised on an all-vegetarian diet without antibiotics. They've been in business for 38 years and have many turkey sizes available. You can pick up your order at the farm on Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Order Now → order online
Boissoneault Beef, St. Albans
Boissoneault Beef offers all-natural Vermont raised ground beef, rib roasts, and strip loin. Frozen.
Order Now → email [email protected] or order online
Breezy Acres Farm, Montgomery
Breezy Acres offers frozen cuts of their pasture raised grass fed/grass finished beef, and pastured pork from animals born and raised on their farm.
Order Now → call (802) 326-2197, email [email protected], or message via their Instagram or Facebook pages.
Dubs Farms, Berkshire
Dubs Farms offers fresh, non-GMO Thanksgiving turkey, as well as local produce, baked goods, heat & eat sides, brining mix, gelato and more!
Order Now → click here
Happy Bird Poultry Farm, Isle la Motte
Happy Bird Poultry Farm offers fresh and frozen chicken (whole and cuts), bacon (cured and uncured, sliced and slab), various homemade apple sauces, jams and jellies, and take and bake fruit pies.
Order Now → click here
Maple Wind Farm, Richmond
Maple Wind Farm's truly pasture raised turkeys are a special centerpiece for any holiday gathering. They are moved everyday to fresh grass, fed NON GMO grain and processed in their own USDA facility. They also offer breasts and legs. Their birds are sold frozen. They are taking deposits of $25 to hold one (order now to hold one for Christmas too). You choose your size range and pickup day, in Burlington 11/23 or Richmond 11/24.
Also, don't miss their many other pasture raised meats to enjoy at holiday meals. Check out their selection of sausages for stuffing, no nitrate bacon and more!
Order Now → order online
Sandy Bottom Farm, Isle La Motte
With special open farm stand hours on Nov. 26 & 27, Sandy Bottom Farm will be stocked with tons of organic produce for your holiday table!
Order Now → visit the farm stand at 2468 Main St, Isle La Motte, VT 05463
Markets, Specialty Food, and Beverage
Bees on Broadway, Swanton
Visit Bees on Broadway in Swanton for local honey, as well as other VT made food items such as dips, oils, sauces
The shop is open Wednesday from 12:00pm - 5:00pm; Thursday from 10:00am - 5:00pm; Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm; and Saturday from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Starting November 12, the store will also be open on Sundays from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Order Now → visit the market at 5 Canada St, Swanton VT 05488
Brot Bakehouse School and Kitchen, Fairfax
Visit Brot Bakehouse this holiday season for authentic German Stollen and other European Holiday goods. The online shop will open in November, with pickup available at the bakery.
Order Now → order online
City Market Coop, Burlington
City Market's selection of locally-raised turkeys from Misty Knoll Farm, Stonewood Farm and Adams Turkey Farm, as well as a nice selection of housemade side dishes, are now available for pre-order while supplies last! Also be sure to check out their latest post for recipes, tips and tricks to spice up your holiday meal.
Order Now → order online
Small Oven Pastries, Shelburne
Small Oven Pastries crafts Parisian-style macarons and meringues, that pair beautifully with any holiday meal, and make great gifts!
Order Now → order online
The Tipsy Pickle, Essex Junction
Pickles from The Tipsy Pickle make the perfect side for all holiday gatherings.
Order Now → order online
Vermont Cider Lab, Essex
Vermont Cider Lab crafts ciders that pair well with Turkey, stuffing and cranberries! Their T-REX Cider consists of Cold Hollow apple cider, McCarthy Farms maple syrup, blood orange puree, sage and rosemary. They also offer the Stinker, a cranberry cider made with Cold Hollow Cider, Northwoods Apiaries honey and cranberry puree.
Tasting room hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm; Saturday 1:00pm - 9:00pm; and Sundays 1:00pm - 6:00pm.
Order Now → email [email protected] or [email protected], or stop by their tasting room in the Essex Experience at 25 Essex Way, Suite #214, Essex.
Restaurants and Catering
Jules on the Green, Essex
Jules on the Green crafts farm-fresh cuisine, with recognition to food allergies and intolerances. This Thanksgiving, they're offering all traditional Thanksgiving selections served as individual meals, family style or catered trays for larger parties. Order online by 2:00pm on Sunday, Nov. 24.
Order Now → call (802) 857-5994, email [email protected], stop in the restaurant, or order online here.
Addison and Rutland Counties
Farms
Agricola Farm, Panton
Agricola Farm offers fresh meats, cured meats from their sister company Monti Verdi Salumi, and more for all your holiday entertaining needs. Don't miss their deal on porchetta this season, at $16/pound for orders placed prior to Nov. 9!
Order Now → order online
LedgEnd Farm, Middlebury
LedgEnd Farm offers both frozen and fresh Fallow Deer venison cuts that are processed on the farm for your holiday meals!
Order Now → email [email protected] or call (802) 388-8979
Misty Knoll Farms, New Haven
Misty Knoll Farms offers free-range turkeys and chickens available fresh straight from the farm for pick-up Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
Order Now → click here for pricing and ordering information, and further details regarding pick-ups
Stonewood Farm, Orwell
Stonewood Farm is a family owned and operated farm that has been producing all natural turkeys for 30+ years. They offer fresh whole turkeys ranging from 12-40+lbs for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and also offer frozen turkey products year-round. Their turkeys can be ordered directly from the farm, or found at a variety of co-ops and markets around the state.
Order Now → call (802) 948-2277, use their website contact form, or click here to find Stonewood Farm turkey at a market or co-op.
Markets, Specialty Food, and Beverage
Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, Middlebury
The Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op is offering fresh, local turkeys from Stonewood Farm in Orwell. Pre-order by Friday, Nov. 17 for pickup on the Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Order Now → order online
Olivia's Crouton Co., Brandon
Olivia's Crouton Co. is offering holiday stuffing including Traditional, Cornbread and Gluten Free Rosemary & Sage.
Order Now → call 802-465-8245, email [email protected] or order online.
Bennington and Windham Counties
Farms
Rebop Farm, Brattleboro
Rebop raises a limited quantity of pastured non-GMO turkeys. They're processed on the farm for your holiday meals! In addition, they have chicken, lamb, pork and veal currently available.
Order Now → email [email protected], call 802-365-1974, or order online.
Markets, Specialty Food, and Beverage
J.J. Hapgood General Store & Eatery, Peru
J.J Hapgood offers a variety of delicious side dishes and deserts, as well as specialty food products!
Order Now → call 802-824-4800 or email [email protected]
Windsor and Orange Counties
Farms
Chicken Wiggle Farm, Chelsea
Chicken Wiggle Farm offers fresh turkeys, homemade cranberry sauce and pickles, and squash. Plus, mama’s baked pies are available upon request.
Farm store is open 8:30am - 6:00pm daily.
Order Now → call (802) 685-2204, email [email protected], message via their Facebook page, or stop by the farm stand at 365 VT RT 110, Chelsea.
Crossmolina Farm, West Corinth
In addition to fresh, pastured turkeys, there is also chicken, pork, lamb and beef available at the Crossmolina farm stand located at 1776 Center Road in Corinth. The farm stand is open from 8:30AM to 6PM on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Turkeys are 12-25 lbs, and will be available for pickup on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
Order Now → order online
Silloway Maple, Randolph Center
Silloway Maple is a family-owned sugarhouse that offers maple syrup, maple sugar, and maple cream.
Sugarhouse store hours: Monday–Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday, 2:00pm – 5:00pm.
Order Now → call (802) 272-6249, email [email protected], visit the farm at 1303 Boudro Road, Randolph Center, or find Silloway Maple products at the Burlington, Stowe, and Montpelier Farmer's Markets.
Waits River Farm, West Topsham
Waits River Farm offers organic-fed, pasture raised turkey, heritage turkey as well as frozen road breasted frozen turkey.
Order Now → email [email protected]
Markets, Specialty Food, and Beverage
Blake Hill Preserves, Windsor
Blake Hill Preserves is an English fruit preservatory creating sweet, savory and spicy jams, marmalades, condiments and shrubs perfect for enhancing a wide range of dishes. Their Cranberry Medley and Maple Jam is an especially gorgeous addition to a holiday table.
Order Now → order online or stop by the shop at 60 Artisans Way in Windsor.
Brownsville Butcher and Pantry, Brownsville
This holiday season, Brownsville Butcher and Pantry is offering a variety of meats, poultry, and fowl for your holiday table.
Order Now → order online
King Arthur Baking, Norwich
Order pre-made pies, rolls, breads and side dishes from King Arthur Baking this season. Their Thanksgiving special menu is available for pre-order starting November 1 and closes on November 22. Pick up your feast on November 26 or 27.
Plus, swing by the store in Norwich for flours, baking supplies, and more to make your own tasty treats!
Order Now → order online
Woodstock Farmers Market, Woodstock
The Woodstock Farmers Market is offering fresh, Vermont-raised turkeys, prepared sides, and pies for pre-order! Turkeys and sides will be available for pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 26 and Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Order Now → order online
Washington and Lamoille Counties
Farms
Graze and Gaze Farm, Barre
This Central Vermont family farm offers pastured beef and pork.
Order Now → email [email protected]
Green Mountain Girls Farm, Northfield
Green Mountain Girls Farm offers regenerative & organically managed turkeys, chickens, pork & lamb (frozen), plus eggs, applesauce, sweet potatoes, carrots, potatoes, bone broth, lard, frozen fruit and more!
Visit the farm stand througought November - Friday-Sunday; 10:00am - 6:00pm. They will also be open Nov. 22-26, prior to Thanksgiving. Reserve your turkey by email.
Order Now → email [email protected]
von Trapp Farmstead, Waitsfield
von Trapp Farmstead offers organic artisan cheeses for your holiday cheese boards! Visit the farm store at 251 Common Road, Waitsfield, open every day of the week from 9:00am - 5:30pm. They'll close early the day before Thanksgiving, and are closed Thanksgiving Day.
You can also order cheese online! Visit vontrappfarmstead.com/shop for our curated cheese boxes, or pick your pieces in a "choose your own" cheese box.
Order Now → stop by the farm store or order online
Markets, Specialty Food, and Beverage
5th Quarter Butcher Shop, Waitsfield
For those looking for an alternative to turkey this year, 5th Quarter butcher shop is offering classic holiday ingredients including stock for gravy, house made bacon for Brussels sprouts, and pork bacon and apple sausage for use in stuffing.
Order Now → call (802) 496-3165, email [email protected], or visit the shop at 89 Mad River Green in Waitsfield (5th Quarter Butcher Shop is located within Mad River Taste Place.)
Capital City Farmers Market, Montpelier
Montpelier's Capital City Farmers Market hosts vendors that sell both fresh and frozen turkey, as well as other farm-fresh products and meats including chicken, duck, beef, pork, lamb and goat. You can also find prepared meals, side dishes, condiments, canned goods, produce, baked goods, desserts, and more! Shop the Thanksgiving market on Saturday, Nov. 23rd, 10:00am-2:00pm at the Montpelier High School gym.
Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier
Hunger Mountain Co-op is offering humanely-raised, non-GMO turkeys for pre-order from Misty Knoll Farms and Stonewood Farms. Pre-orders are due by November 18 at 8:00pm.
Order Now → order online
Mad River Taste Place, Waitsfield
Waitsfield's Mad River Taste Place is offering custom charcuterie boards this holiday season! Plus, find wines for pairing, and a variety of other specialty groceries and Vermont products for meal prep and holiday hosting needs. (Signature charcuterie boards require at least 24 hrs notice for pre-order.)
Store hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm (Note that the store will close at 4:00pm on Wednesday, Nov. 22 and will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 23.)
Order Now → call (802) 496-3165, email [email protected], stop by the store, or order online
Restaurants and Catering
Edelweiss Mountain Deli, Stowe
Head to Edelweiss Deli for all of your side dish, bread and dessert needs!
Order Now → call (802) 253-4034
Edson Hill, Stowe
Edson Hill invites you to enjoy the ambiance of the holiday season in their dining room with fishbowl views of the Green Mountains combined with cozy, intimate ambiance. Indulge in a warm, delicious 3-course meal prepared by Chef Picca and the Edson Hill culinary team. Reservations are required.
Reservations → email [email protected] or call (802) 253-7371
Shakedown Street at Stowe Cider, Stowe
Shakedown Street at Stowe Cider is offering pre-smoked turkeys (12-16 lbs) from Stonewood Farm. They're also offering Thanksgiving sides, including maple bacon glazed Brussels sprouts, caesar salad, cornbread, gravy, and pork sausage stuffing. Pre-order by Nov. 9, 2023 by 6:00pm. Pickup is on Wednesday, Nov. 22 12:00pm - 9:00pm.
Order Now → order online
Spruce Peak, Stowe
Spruce Peak's family-friendly reception and buffet combines the classic holiday favorites, with unique twists on seasonal comfort food and local flavors.
Reservations → click here
Susanna's Catering, Morrisville
This Thanksgiving, Susanna's Catering is offering a full Thanksgiving dinner menu, with vegetarian options available, as well as an a la carte Thanksgiving menu. Pick up is Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 4:00pm or Thursday, Nov. 23 10:00am -12:00pm. Pickup location is 120 Pleasant Street, Morrisville VT 05661, with delivery available in greater Stowe area.
Order Now → order online
Orleans, Caledonia, and Essex Counties
Farms
Cross Farm, Barnet
Cross Farm offers certified organic pasture raised turkey.
Order Now → order online
Hillside Farm/Pearce's Pastured Poultry, Albany
Pearce's Pastured Poultry turkeys are free-ranged and moved frequently to ensure they have fresh pasture daily, fed GMO-free grain, and processed right on the farm. Their turkeys are sold frozen, with the heart, livers, and neck packaged inside. Pickup is available at the Capital City Farmers Market on Saturday, Nov. 23; at the farm in Albany or at The Genny in Craftsbury on Sunday, Nov. 24;
Order Now → order online
Markets, Specialty Food, and Beverage
Trenchers Farmhouse, Lyndonville
Trenchers Farmhouse creates artisan pastas & farm fresh sauces made from the bounty of their farm and community. Through the blending of Italian family recipes with modern fine dining techniques, their products are created with love and respect as well as sustainable, nutritious ingredients.
The Trenchers Farmhouse farm stand is located at 1220 Sugar Maple Road in Lyndonville, and open daily from 11:00am - 6:00pm.
Order Now → visit the farm stand, or pre-order for pickup at the Burlington or Montpelier Farmers Markets.
