Grafton Village Cheese Company

08/23/2026

Thank you for letting us visit and share cheese! Say Shepsog!!
Life-Love-Cheese

08/10/2026

We are over the moon to share the incredible news that our artisanal cheeses have won 5 prestigious awards at The Big E !

Our passion and dedication to crafting exceptional cheese have paid off, and we're thrilled to celebrate this achievement with you!
- Bear Hill Alpine Style, cave aged sheep milk cheese: Gold
- Shepsog sheep and cow milk cheddar: Gold
- Bismark cave aged, clothbound sheep milk cheddar: Silver
- Storyteller Pyrenees-style cave aged sheep milk cheese: Bronze
- Grafton Traditional Cheddar -- Bronze

We're honored to be able to create these award-winning cheeses and share them with you, our amazing customers! ❤️

08/01/2026

Taps & Tastes Okemo Mountain Resort
Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co.

07/31/2026

We can't wait for tomorrow! Join us at Okemo Mountain Resort for Taps and Tastes! Great beer, great food, the best cheese from Grafton Village and Vermont Farmstead!

You can buy your ticket here: https://www.okemo.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/signature-events/okemo-taps-and-tastes.aspx

07/26/2026

We at Grafton could not be more excited about Vermont Cheese Week.

Join us for an immersive experience to taste and learn about our cheeses. We will start by learning and observing how 4 simple ingredients transform into award-winning cheese at our creamery. Setting out from there we will enjoy a leisurely walk to explore the history and terroir of our iconic brand using the extensive and beautifully maintained trails at the foot of Bear Hill. The experience culminates pond-side with a cheese tasting and picnic lunch.

$25 includes a picnic lunch by the village’s very own MKT, refreshments, and cheese, naturally! Retailers, chefs, distributors, food media, and other industry personnel: please email us directly for industry-specific arrangements.

Special Note
Please wear comfortable walking shoes. We encourage weather-appropriate attire, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Because we have an elaborate rain plan, it won’t rain.

Join us for an immersive experience with Grafton Village Cheese. We will start by learning and observing how 4 simple ingredients transform into award-winning cheese at our creamery. Setting out from there we will enjoy a leisurely walk to explore the history and terroir of our iconic brand using th...

07/22/2026

It is always an honor to get a shout out from @janetfletchernv about our wonderful Cave Aged, 1st Place Winning Bear Hill Cheese! We couldn't agree more, this cheese is something special. Thank you, Janet!

07/13/2026

Our iconic cave aged cheeses did it again at the American Cheese Society Awards last night. We were awarded 3 medals and Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co. was awarded 3 as well.

Grafton awards were:
Bear Hill 1 gold in Sheep's Milk Cheeses
Storyteller. 2 silver in American Made/International Style
Shepsog 3 bronze in Cheddars

Farmstead awards were:
Maple Bacon 1 gold in Flavored Cheeses, Butter, and Cultured Dairy Products
Brie 3 bronze in Soft-Ripened Cheeses
Smoked Brie (brand new!) 3 bronze in Smoked Cheeses

We hope you will go out to support your local cheese shops and find our amazing cheeses.

Here is to Vermont Dairy. And to our cheesemaker, Mariano.

07/08/2026

in 30 minutes at 5:15 the American Cheese Society Award are live. We are up in several categories!

We hope you will join us here: https://youtube.com/?si=MyGm6j7BvriLBSjK

06/24/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to join the annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival this September, celebrating alongside the best of the best for Vermont Cheese Week! ✨

Come visit the Grafton Village Cheese table to sample our signature releases and taste the distinct, complex flavors of our cave-aged line. It’s the ultimate weekend for true curd nerds and foodies alike.

Tickets always sell out fast, so don't wait. Secure yours today and come taste a piece of Vermont history! 🧀 Find tickets at vtcheese.com/festival

06/18/2026

On National Cheesemakers Day, we are celebrating the heart, soul, and hands behind Grafton Village Cheese: our Master Cheesemaker, Mariano Gonzalez!

From learning the craft as a young boy in Paraguay to perfecting world-renowned clothbound cheddars, Mariano has spent nearly 40 years shaping the artisan cheese landscape. Today, he channels that lifetime of passion into our hand-crafted cheddars and meticulously monitored cave-aged cheeses.

It also happens to be National Picnic Day—the ultimate excuse to pack a basket, head outdoors, and enjoy the fruits of Mariano’s labor. Drop a 🧀 in the comments to show Mariano some love today, and grab a block of Grafton for your picnic blanket!