• Children, in 5 teams of 3, will be given the task of creating, preparing, and cooking mac & cheese using Grafton Village Cheese and other local ingredients.
• Judging with take place at 11:30am.
• Winners will be announced at 11:45am, and prizes will be awarded to the first and second place teams.
• No cost to participate.  Please contact Olivia Johnson at olivia.johnson@graftoninnvermont.com to sign up your team.

Presented by: TrueNorth Granola
We will highlight the favorable nutritional numbers of our products and talk
about the variety of ways that granola can be used by itself and its ability to
pair well with other foods.

• Located in the outdoor patio of The Grafton Inn, there will be a barbecue offered for guests to enjoy.

• • • Meats

    • Hamburger

      $4.00

    • Cheeseburger

      $5.00

    • Hot Dog

      $3.00

    • Sweet Italian Sausage

      $5.00

    • Pork Ribs

      Half Rack - $7.00

      Full Rack - $13.00

    • BBQ Chicken

      Quarter - $6.00

      Half - $12.00

    • Sides

    • Corn Bread

      $1.00

    • Corn on the Cob

      $2.00

    • Cole Slaw

      $1.50

    • Potato Salad

      $2.00

    • Bag of Chips

      $1.50

    • Watermelon

      $1.00

Stop by Saratoga Olive Oil's booth to taste their favorite olive oil and vinegar pairing combinations and take home a recipe!

With instruction from Chef Sara Moulton learn to make her "Thai-Style Chicken Salad".  You must reserve a spot by calling 802-843-2252.  $30 per person.  Limited space available!

Come check out the new Up Mountain Fuego! A delicious cocktail that mixes Up Mountain Switchel's cayenne recipe with mexcal. Hot and smokey. Sweet and savory. Vamanos!

Champlain Orchards & Grafton Village Cheese will be doing a brief pairings spotlight featuring cider and cheese!

Presented by: Stonecutter Spirits
The Art of the Untraditional Tiki Cocktail

Molly Stevens will be doing a demonstration on how to prepare a Summer Vegetable & Goat Cheese Tart.

We are cider makers who love to take fresh local apples and ferments them into delicious, refreshing, dynamic, clean, and fulfilling cider. We are spotlighting 5 ciders: Unified Press, Brose, Lake Hopper, Northern Spy, and our new Companion.

Jason MacArthur from Whetstone Ciderworks will be doing an hour-long cider making workshop in Daniel's House. Stop by and check it out!

Stop by Caledonia Spirits and check out their Lemon & Honey Cocktail named "The Bees Knees"

Following her Cooking Demonstration, Molly Stevens will be available for a Book Signing.
All About Braising and All About Roasting will be for sale throughout the day, cash or check (made out to The Grafton Inn) only.

We are so excited to introduce our sparkling cider line up and sister brand, All Times. All Times, is a locally sourced, high-quality sparkling cider. We are proud to work with local apple growers and wanted to create a wholesome brand for those who enjoy a fresh orchard experience. No additives keep this sparkling cider clean and refreshing. We currently have two flavors: Apple and Sour Cherry Apple! 

Sara Moulton will be doing a demonstration on how to prepare a Greek Diner Souffléed Omelet.

Presented by: SAP! Maple
SAP! is simple, just 100% pure maple and birch sap simple. Come try out our
3 sparkling sap beverages and get some great summer drink ideas that are fun
for the whole family. Sap beverages are tasty and good for you, with 46
naturally occurring vitamins and minerals in every can. No added sugar, no
chemicals, and no caffeine make SAP beverages great for any occasion!

Following her Cooking Demonstration, Sara Moulton will be available for a Book Signing.
Home Cooking 101 will be for sale throughout the day, cash or check (made out to The Grafton Inn) only.

The festival under the tent concludes at 5:00, but there is still plenty to do!
Stop by the Courtyard, and check out the Beer & Cheese pairing hosted by 14th Star Brewery and Grafton Village Cheese Company.
And later, join us in the Dining Room and enjoy the 4-Course dinner that Sara Moulton has cooked up for guests!

4-Course Dinner Served in the Old Tavern Dining Room at 6:30pm
Cost: $70 per person++
Call 802-843-2248 to make your reservation today!

This opening reception will be taking place just after the Food Festival closes! Come check it out!

14th Star Brewery will be pairing their brews with Grafton Cheese during this time and guests have the opportunity to stop by and check it out as it is the closing event of the Festival!

The Stockwell Brothers are Green Mountain Newgrass artists.
All ages are welcome!

Our 2017 Moonlighter (made with Jonagold and Kingston Black apples) and 2017 Kingston Black (100% Kingston Black, a classic British cider apple) will make their debut appearance at the Grafton Food Festival!