Calendar

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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED.

E.g., 2013-06-19
  • May to Oct
    11 to 20

    Every Day at the Farm thru Oct. 20, 2013

    Saturday to Sunday, times varyFamily Program, Youth Program, Adult Program

    Property Tours, Children's Farmyard, Walking Trails. Raptors in Residence at the Children's Farmyard, Tuesdays, Thursdays...

  • Jun
    19

    Photography Basics Workshop - Session 1

    Wednesday, 6-9 pmAdult Program

    This is a two session program. Session 1 is June 19; Session 2 is June 26. Join Marshall Webb for a discussion and illustration of the many elements that go into making a great photograph, then go...

  • Jun
    22

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Jun
    25 to 29

    Dear Pina - EVENT CANCELLED

    Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 pmSpecial Event

    [From Hannah Dennison:]  "Dear Pina, 2013 has been cancelled due to lack of funds. We are all deeply sad to not have this opportunity to work together, expand the piece, broaden our...

  • Jun
    26

    Photography Basics Workshop - Session 2

    Wednesday, 6-9 pmAdult Program

    This is a two session program. Session 1 is June 19; Session 2 is June 26. Join Marshall Webb for a discussion and illustration of the many elements that go into making a great photograph, then go...

  • Jun
    26

    Vermont Farm to School Network Summer Gathering

    Wednesday, Dinner: 5:30pm; Speakers: 7:00pmAdult Program

    Join other FTS enthusiasts for dinner by the lake and words of inspiration at Shelburne Farms. Speakers from UVM's Food Summit, Tamar Adler, author and chef, and Mary Hendrickson, professor and...

  • Jun
    27

    Sustainably Growing Food in the Face of Climate Change -- An Evening with Gary Paul Nabhan

    Thursday, 7:00 - 9:00 pmAdult Program

    Over the next half century, climate change will dramatically affect which wild food plants can be integrated into edible landscaping and which horticultural crop varieties reach optimum quality in...

  • Jun
    29

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Jul
    4

    Vermont Symphony Orchestra

    Thursday, Gates open at 5:30 pm for picnicing/ Concert starts at 7:30 pmSpecial Event

    Broadway star Sara Jean Ford joins the VSO for hits from the Great American Songbook — the golden age of American songwriting. The concert closes with the traditional 1812 Overture, marches,...

  • Jul
    6

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Jul
    6

    Tour Two Great Country Houses: The Brick House and Shelburne House

    Saturday, 1:00-4:00 pmAdult Program

    Discover the relationship between two generations of American country houses on this special in-depth tour of the Brick House—the Colonial Revival Vermont home of Shelburne Museum founder...

  • Jul
    8 to 12

    Exploring the Ecology of Leadership, Learning, and Change

    Monday to Friday, TBAAdult Program

    A 5-day residential experience, this program is intended for individuals who are interested in exploring new forms of ecological leadership. The program will be organized around the fundamental...

  • Jul
    10

    Sun to Cheese Tour

    Wednesday, 2:00-4:00pmAdult Program

    June 12th - SOLD OUT, August 14th - SOLD OUT A behind-the-scenes look at dairy farming and cheesemaking! Hear our farmers and cheesemakers explain the process of turning fresh milk into farmhouse...

  • Jul
    10

    Great American Gardens: Historic, Personal, & Visionary from the 19th to the 21st Century

    Wednesday, 11:30-2:00 pmAdult Program

    A Garden Benefit Lecture and Lunch with Bill Noble As director of preservation for the Garden Conservancy, Bill is fortunate to work with garden...

  • Jul
    12

    Bats in the Barn

    Friday, 7:30-9:00 pmFamily Program

    Mosquitoes getting you down?  Come celebrate the best bug zappers around! We will start with a slide show about bats and then venture out with Barry the Bat Guy to watch the flight of the barn...

  • Jul
    13

    Garden Tea Party at the Inn

    Saturday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmFamily Program

    Bring your family to enjoy the colorful, fragrant gardens at the Inn at Shelburne Farms! After you go on a treasure hunt adventure, you will learn to make your own tea bags and enjoy some tea and...

  • Jul
    13

    Shore Explore

    Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pmAdult Program

    Wade along some of the Farm's two miles of shoreline with naturalist Walter Poleman and Marshall Webb.  Learn the geological story of the Champlain Valley (and why white lines run through...

  • Jul
    13

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Jul
    13

    Create a Fresh Flower Arrangement Fit for the Inn

    Saturday, 10:00 am –12:00 pm Adult Program

    Learn how to create amazing arrangements using flowers from Shelburne Farms' own cutting garden. Tour the cutting garden with Market Gardener Josh Carter, and leave with your own floral...

  • Jul
    14

    Multi-County 4-H Dairy Show at the Breeding Barn

    Sunday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pmFamily Program, Special Event, Youth Program

    Watch 4-Hers from three counties show their calves in the show ring and demonstrate how they've learned to train their calves on lead and make them look their best.

  • Jul
    15 to 18

    Project Seasons for Early Childhood Educators

    Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am–4:30 pmEducator Workshop

    Enrich your early childhood curriculum using the lens of sustainability, and our newly published book, "Cultivating Joy & Wonder: Exploring Education for Sustainability in Early Childhood...

  • Jul
    15 to 19

    CWI’s Summer EAST Institute on Service-Learning

    Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pmEducator Workshop

      Community Works Institute’s Summer EAST provides K-16 teachers, community educators, and administrators with training, models, strategies, and resources for developing service-learning...

  • Jul
    20

    Moonlit Campfire

    Saturday, 7:00-9:00 pmFamily Program

    Emjoy sitting around a campfire on a warm summer evening, fun activities, s'mores, and a visit from a live owl.

  • Jul
    20

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Jul
    21

    5th Annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival

    Sunday, 10 am - 4 pmSpecial Event

    Vermont is the premium artisanal cheese state with the highest number of cheesemakers per capita: over 40 of them! Experience Vermont's passion for making fine cheeses, taste local and fresh...

  • Jul
    23

    Burlington Ensemble - A Benefit Concert for Vermont FEED

    Tuesday, Gates open for outdoor picnicing 5:30 pm/ Indoor concert starts at 7:30 pm Special Event

    The first of three consecutive indoor concerts performed at Shelburne Farms by the Vermont-based Burlington Ensemble. This first program highlights a...

  • Jul
    24

    Burlington Ensemble - A Benefit Concert for Vermont FEED

    Wednesday, Gates open for outdoor picnicing 5:30 pm/ Indoor concert at 7:30 pm Special Event

    This second night of music by the Vermont-based Burlington Ensemble is "GYPSY NIGHT," featuring the Piano Quartet Opus 25 by...

  • Jul
    25

    Bats on the Farm

    Thursday, 7:30-9:00 pmAdult Program

    Mosquitoes getting you down? Come celebrate nature’s best bug zappers!  Learn about the benefits of bats; discuss commonly asked questions on rabies, white nose syndrome and how to have...

  • Jul
    25

    Burlington Ensemble - A Benefit Concert for Vermont FEED

    Thursday, Gates open for outdoor picnicing 5:30 pm/ Indoor concert at 7:30 pm Special Event

    This third night of concerts by the Vermont-based Burlington Ensemble is "CAFE NIGHT!" Music sizzles with passionate elements...

  • Jul
    27

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Jul
    27

    Green Mountain Draft Horse Field Day

    Saturday, 11:00am – 2:00pmFamily Program, Special Event

    Watch draft horses plowing, haying and logging, chat with teamsters, meet some mini horses, and hop on a wagon ride.  Watch video of the 2011 event...

  • Jul to Aug
    31 to 2

    Summer Institute on Education for Sustainability

    Wednesday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pmEducator Workshop, Adult Program

      Education for Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at Shelburne Farms and with PreK-12 schools, university, and community partners.   Spend a three rich days...

  • Aug
    1 to 4

    Earthtime: Living Practice/ Practice for Living

    Thursday to Sunday, TBDAdult Program

    A retreat focused on creating sacred space for reciprocal communication and relationship with nature and the unseen world. Practices that connect us with the Earth’s rhythms, cycles, and...

  • Aug
    3

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Aug
    4

    17th Annual Vermont Fresh Network Forum

    Sunday, 5-9 PMSpecial Event

    Take an edible journey through Vermont's foodways, guided by farmers, chefs and artisanal food producers. The celebration will feature a bounty of local products cultivated by hardworking farmers...

  • Aug
    10

    Burlington Ensemble - A Benefit Concert for Vermont FEED

    Saturday, Gates open for outdoor picnicing 5:30 pm/ Indoor concert at 7:30 pm Special Event

    At this final "STARRY  NIGHT" concert by Vermont-based Burlington Ensemble, stars will abound!  The program features a...

  • Aug
    10

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Aug
    14

    Sun to Cheese Tour

    Wednesday, 2:00-4:00pmAdult Program

    June 12th - SOLD OUT, August 14th - SOLD OUT A behind-the-scenes look at dairy farming and cheesemaking! Hear our farmers and cheesemakers explain the process of turning fresh milk into farmhouse...

  • Aug
    15

    Farmers' Dinner on Sheep's Knoll

    Thursday, 6-8 pmAdult Program

    Sample the season's offering with a dinner outdoors on Sheep's Knoll, enjoying spectacular Farm vistas. The menu, prepared by Chef  David Hugo, will feature food raised on the Farm, and...

  • Aug
    17

    Moonlit Campfire

    Saturday, 7:00 - 9:00 pmFamily Program

    Emjoy sitting around a campfire on a warm summer evening, fun activities, s'mores, and a visit from a live owl.

  • Aug
    17

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Aug
    19 to 23

    Lake Champlain 5-Day Intensive Watercolor Workshop: In partnership with Shelburne Craft School

    Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pmAdult Program

    This program is full.  To be put on the waitlist please e-mail Julia Penca...

  • Aug
    24

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Aug
    31

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Sep
    7

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Sep
    11

    Sun to Cheese Tour

    Wednesday, 2:00-4:00pmAdult Program

    June 12th - SOLD OUT, August 14th - SOLD OUT A behind-the-scenes look at dairy farming and cheesemaking! Hear our farmers and cheesemakers explain the process of turning fresh milk into farmhouse...

  • Sep
    14

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Sep
    15

    Emergent Universe Oratorio

    Sunday, 3:00 pmSpecial Event

    Music composed by Sam Guarnaccia will include a series of paintings 'Endless Spring' by visual artist Cameron Davis. Both the art and music are inspired by the documentary film Journey of the...

  • Sep
    21

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Sep
    21

    Shelburne Farms 35th Annual Harvest Festival

    Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pmFamily Program, Special Event, Youth Program

    A full-day celebration of Vermont farm and food traditions. Come and explore a big tent full of children's activities, musicians performing on multiple stages, lots of artisans sharing their...

  • Sep
    28

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Oct
    1

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Tuesday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct
    2

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Wednesday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct
    3

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Thursday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct
    5

    Tour Two Great Country Houses: The Brick House and Shelburne House

    Saturday, 1:00-4:00 pmAdult Program

    Discover the relationship between two generations of American country houses on this special in-depth tour of the Brick House—the Colonial Revival Vermont home of Shelburne Museum founder...

  • Oct
    5

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Oct
    8

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Tuesday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct
    9

    Sun to Cheese Tour

    Wednesday, 2:00-4:00pmAdult Program

    June 12th - SOLD OUT, August 14th - SOLD OUT A behind-the-scenes look at dairy farming and cheesemaking! Hear our farmers and cheesemakers explain the process of turning fresh milk into farmhouse...

  • Oct
    9

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Wednesday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct
    10

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Thursday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct
    12

    Shelburne Farmers Market

    Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pmSpecial Event

    Come to the Shelburne town green and find our booth full of fresh Market Garden veggies, cheese, and beef, along with the produce and products of many local farmers and artisans.

  • Oct
    15

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Tuesday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct
    16

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Wednesday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct
    17

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Thursday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct
    22

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Tuesday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct
    23

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Wednesday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct
    24

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Thursday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct
    29

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Tuesday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct
    30

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Wednesday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct
    31

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Thursday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Oct to Nov
    31 to 3

    Earthtime: Living Practice/ Practice for Living

    Thursday to Sunday, TBDAdult Program

    A retreat focused on creating sacred space for reciprocal communication and relationship with nature and the unseen world. Practices that connect us with the Earth’s rhythms, cycles, and...

  • Nov
    5

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Tuesday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Nov
    6

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Wednesday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.  

  • Nov
    7

    Preschool Adventures - Fall

    Thursday, morning & afternoon classesYouth Program

    Registration is open for Fall Adventures. Apply by JUNE 3. Apply now.