Annual Forum Dinner
During one special evening, the Vermont Fresh Network brings together some of Vermont's best chefs, farmers, food producers, and specialty food makers to create a sensational meal at the Shelburne Farms Coach Barn, on the shores of Lake Champlain. It is a celebration of the best food of summer, and VFN's largest fundraiser. The Forum allows us showcase the incredible talents of the Network - dedicated food producers sharing and celebrating Vermont grown ingredients.
On Sunday, July 21, we came back for our 26th year. Thank you to each and every one of our participating chefs, artisans, farmers, beverage makers, sponsors, VFN staff members, board members, the Shelburne Farms staff, silent auction donors, prize donors, photographers, volunteers, and guests who made this year's dinner such a memorable and magical evening.
Congratulations to the 2024 Best Bite and Best Sip winners!
Best Bite: Frankie's
Pickled shrimp with grilled Pomykala Farm peaches, heirloom tomatoes, and shiso
Honorable Mentions: Wake Robin, Copper at Dorset
Best Sip: Barr Hill
Path of Purpality cocktail
Honorable Mentions: Mad River Distillers, Tipsy Trout
Thank You to our 2024 Sponsors:
Affiliate Sponsors: Farrell Distributing, Vermont First/Sodexo, Community National Bank, Foley Services, Farm Credit East
Our host for 25 years: Shelburne Farms
Plate: The Essex Resort & Spa/The Essex Experience, ImageTek Labels
Sprout: Marcum LLP, Vermont Farm to Plate, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Seed: City Market/Onion River Co-op, Local Maverick, New England Food & Farm Photography, Pomerleau Real Estate, University of Vermont Medical Center, University of Vermont Extension, Wake Robin
Please see our Instagram or Facebook for photos. View this video from 2023 to get a sense of the evening!
