Vermont Chicory Week 2023

Make Vermont a bitter place by celebrating Vermont Chicory Week, Oct. 16-22, 2023!

This week includes a variety of restaurant specials and co-op sales (visit vermontchicoryweek.com for a full list of participants), as well as the Vermont Chicory Fest and a variety of other activities to celebrate this bitter root plant.

Monday, Oct. 16: Wake up with Chicory

Brew up some herbal coffee or chicory half-caf to start the week off right!

Tuesday, Oct. 17: Celebrate with Chicory

Join in the fun at the VT Chicory Fest at the Old North End Farmers Market from 4:00-6:00 PM! There will be face painting, taste tests, games, photo booth, and more. Pick up our limited edition VTCW 2023 tote bag, designed by Tender Warrior Co and locally printed by Pepo Press.

Wednesday, Oct. 18: Cook with Chicory

Show off your delicious radicchio dishes! Find recipes or join a cooking class at one of the participating co-ops: City Market, Brattleboro Food Co-op, and Middlebury Co-op.

Thursday, Oct. 19: Learn with Chicory

Do you know your frisée from your puntarelle? Your aperitif from your digestif? Follow @vermontchicoryweek on Instagram for fun facts from farmers, herbalists, and chefs.

Friday, Oct. 20: Date with Chicory

Grab a pal and head to one of the participating restaurants to enjoy some bitter delights! (Visit vermontchicoryweek.com for a full list of restaurants offering Chicory Week specials.)

Saturday, Oct. 21: Weekend with Chicory

Choose your own adventure! Stop by the Burlington Farmers Market for a tasting with Slow Food Vermont, photo booth, and limited edition Vermont Chicory Week tote bag, designed by Tender Warrior Co and locally printed by Pepo Press.

Sunday, Oct. 22: Weekend with Chicory

Whether you have friends over for a radicchio dinner or try a chicory special at a new restaurant, share your chicory week photos with @vermontchicoryweek on Instagram.