Introducing The Great Vermont Picnic

This August, we invite Vermonters across the state to celebrate the farmer-chef connection with Vermont Fresh Network’s Great Vermont Picnic. This month-long picnic event is our creative alternative to what would have been our 24th Annual Forum Dinner.

We are the Vermont Fresh Network! Let’s showcase Vermont partnerships, promote restaurants and producers, and celebrate local businesses.

Members interested in offering picnic fare and being listed on our websites, please click here for member information and email us: info@vermontfresh.net.

Vermonters interested in having a picnic and supporting our restaurants and producers, please click for more event info. See our list of places offering special picnic options and a list of some favorite picnic spots (coming soon).

In light of the pandemic and increase in virus cases this summer, let's continue to practice social distancing, dine outside, all while supporting food & farm businesses. Because we've cancelled what is usually our largest fundraiser (the beloved Annual Forum Dinner), we are running a GoFundMe campaign alongside the The Great Vermont Picnic to ensure the longevity of our organization. 

 A special thank you to our media sponsors, Front Porch Forum and Seven Days Vermont.