Ride from farm to farm on country roads at the fifth annual Washington County Cheese Tour of five cheese-producing farms, happening the weekend of September 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. New this year is an exciting bike touring option: Cyclists can choose from three mapped routes – a 21-mile loop and two metric century routes (100 km). There is no registration and no admission for this event.
At each farm, guests will sample specially selected cheeses while experiencing first hand the region’s long-standing cheese making traditions reaching back to the 19th century. All are active farms, raising cows, sheep and goats that supply the milk for the cheese-making process. Participating farms include: 3-Corner Field Farm in Shushan, Argyle Cheese Farmer, Longview Farm, and Sweet Spring Farm, all of Argyle; and Consider Bardwell Farm of West Pawlet, Vt. There will be demonstrations, farm and cheese room tours, and other free activities at the farms. Cheeses will be available for purchase.
The tour is organized by The Washington County Cheese Makers. Visit www.thecheesetour.com for bike maps, more information about the tour, food and lodging options and other attractions and local events that weekend.
