April Showers Bring May Flowers... and Events!

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We are very excited to welcome spring to Vermont, and with that comes the busy events season!

The Vermont Fresh Network has been working on a project funded in part by the Specialty Crop Block grant program. Part of this work includes training sessions for servers on presenting Vermont wine, development of wine related tourism materials, and restaurant wine tastings that build off of lessons learned in the 2018 Vermont Wine Week.

Join fellow industry professionals at the 3rd and final event to be held at Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar on Monday, May 6th in Burlington to better understand all that the Vermont wine scene has to offer. We’ll help you gain confidence describing, selling, and pairing these unique wines tableside.

Join Us!

Upcoming Events

National Restaurant Association Trade Show

Join fellow Vermonters from May 18-22nd in Chicago, IL. This year, Vermonters are participating in the Vermont Pavilion, Buyers Missions, and exhibiting on the show floor. If you can't make it this year, save the date for 2020!

Learn more!

Vermont Forestry Summit

Join us for the 2nd Annual Vermont Forest Industry Summit at Burke Mountain Resort on May 2nd & 3rd. Topics will include forest planning, logger safety, local supply chains, new markets for chips, growing your wood products business, how to successfully transfer your business to new ownership and more.

VSFA Spring Annual Meeting

Connect with a network of Vermont food & beverage producers who share your vision of promoting Vermont's brand and growing their business. The day will feature informative sessions including break-out sessions which will wrap up with a networking reception.

Summer Fancy Food Show

Every June almost 30 Vermont specialty food businesses make the pilgrimage to New York City for the Summer Fancy Food Show. This is the show to meet buyers and distributors from all over the world. If you aren't exhibiting but want to participate in the Buyers Mission, register here. Will you be there?

Email to reserve your space today!

Important Dates

Branded Funding

Have you secured your Branded funding for the remainder of your 2019 marketing and events? Branded reimburses up to 50% of eligible costs for attending select domestic trade shows including the Summer Fancy Food Show and Expo East!

Learn more and apply now!

Trade Show Assistance Grants

Is there an upcoming trade show that you've been dying to attend? Funds are limited in trade show assistance grants for 2019 - apply while you still can! Eligible shows include the American Cheese Society Annual Conference, UNFI Buying Showcase, National Co+op Convergence, travel for Summer Fancy Food Show and MANY more!

Learn more and apply now!