Billings Farm

Today's Schedule
2025-05-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-10 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 8 more dates | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Billings Backyard Workshop: Charcuterie
2025-06-05 17:30 - 19:00
Price: $150/couple, $140/member couple
Age: 21+
Kick off the summer with vibrant, fresh ingredients from the Billings Farmstead Garden. Learn to make quick pickles and flavorful herb-infused compound butter to elevate your spread. Enjoy a curated wine tasting as you savor your handcrafted charcuterie, complete with Billings Farm cheddars!

In this hands-on workshop, craft a stunning cheese and charcuterie board while discovering how to balance flavors, textures, and colors. Perfect for taking your entertaining skills to the next level!

Cancellation Policy: There are often waitlists for our courses, so please let us know in advance if you are unable to attend. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the class is held. There are no refunds within 7 days.

Contact info@billingsfarm.org with questions.

Sensory Story Time: Pollinator Pals
2025-06-11 09:30 - 10:30
Wednesday, June 11th, 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Saturday, June 14th, 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Flutter into a world of butterflies and pollinators! Young learners will explore the butterfly life cycle, observe pollinators in the Farmstead Gardens, and create their own wool butterflies.

This program takes place outdoors and includes walking on unpaved ground—please dress for exploration!

Sensory Story Hour is a movement-rich, interactive experience designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Through stories, song, poetry, rhymes, sensory exploration, and farm-themed activities, children will build early literacy skills while engaging with the sights, sounds, and textures of the farm. A local Vermont snack will be provided, and advance registration is recommended.

Father's Day "Base Ball" 2025
2025-06-15 10:00 - 17:00
Join us at the Farm for Father’s Day! Meet our farm animals. Tour the Farm Life exhibits. See the special exhibitions.
There will be a friendly, action-packed game of historic base ball at 2:00PM. Following rules from 1860, the game will be played on a field beyond the pastures with wood shaving baselines, canvas bases filled with straw, along with a metal pitcher’s plate and home plate. Players will use ash bat reproductions and follow the tradition of playing barehanded.
Visitors of all ages can join the team or grab some ice cream from the Farmhouse Scoop Shop and cheer from the bleachers for one of the original American pastimes. As a special Father’s Day treat Dads can enjoy a free scoop of ice cream! Father’s Day fun is included with admission.

Dairy Celebration 2025
2025-06-22 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Dairy Month with a deliciously fun day on the farm! From cheese lovers to curious kids, this family-friendly food and craft beverage event has something for everyone!
Taste your way through Vermont dairy favorites like Cabot, Farmstead Cheese, Green Mountain Blue Cheese, Spring Brook Farm, Billings Farm Cheese, and more. Meet the cows, explore how milk gets from field to fridge. Take a pasture walk with a farmer to explore dairy tools, regenerative agriculture and rotational grazing.
Sip and savor as Vermont Mobile Spirits mixes up their signature cocktails, available for purchase. New England Dairy’s Mobile Dairy Bar will be serving flavored milk samples and sharing insights into dairy nutrition and sustainability.
Get hands-on with butter and ice cream making, play the “From-a-cow, Not-from-a-cow” game, and take part in programs exploring how soil, plants, and cows all work together to bring dairy to your plate. From 11:00AM – 3:00PM, enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride around the farm!
History buffs can join the Creamery Tour, explore artifacts and historic photos from the Billings-Starlake Dairy operation, and chat with our archivist to get their dairy history questions answered.
Top it all off with live music by local favorite Ali T from 11:00AM – 1:00PM, food truck fare from Sustainable Eats, and sweet treats from the Farmhouse Scoop Shop.
Join us for this joyful day of cows, culture, and culinary delights!

Members enjoy free admission to this event and all year long! Not yet a member? Join today! billingsfarm.org/join/
Purchase advance tickets online to expedite the check-in process.

Volunteer opportunities available! Have fun, get benefits and be part of the action! Shifts available from 9:00AM – 1:00PM or 1:00PM – 5:00PM on both days! Contact volunteer@billingsfarm.org or call 802-457-2355.

A Vermont Quilt Sampler
2025-06-28 10:00 - 17:00
About the 2025 Exhibition
The Vermont Quilt Sampler Exhibition is a juried exhibition open to all Vermont quilters. The exhibition will be displayed in the Billings Farm Historic Barn gallery from June 28 – September 1, 2025. The exhibition is included with admission to Billings Farm & Museum.

Submissions Accepted Monday, March 3 – Sunday, March 30

The exhibition selection committee includes members of the Billings Farm & Museum curatorial team. The committee will select approximately 50 quilts for display, featuring a spectrum of abilities and techniques. The selection committee is seeking a range of quilt styles from classic to cutting edge. Most importantly, weight will be given to quilts that tell a story or have a story behind them. Additional consideration will be given to the next generation of quilters, recognizing their important role in carrying on the quilting tradition.

Click here for more information.

Kitty Badhands: Vintage Fabric, Modern Fashion
2025-06-28 10:00 - 17:00
Kitty Badhands: Vintage Fabric, Modern Fashion showcases the art of transforming vintage textiles and damaged quilts into modern, wearable works of art. Presented alongside A Vermont Quilt Sampler exhibition, this collection explores the intersection of sustainability, history, and contemporary fashion.

Featuring four signature quilt coats, this exhibition reimagines quits, traditionally made for warmth and home use, into expressive, wearable pieces ready for the outside world. Each garment breathes new life into once-cherished textiles that might otherwise have been discarded. Sourced from eBay, antique shops, and donated heirlooms, each quilt carries histories, nostalgia, and personal connections to those who once owned them.

Visitors will also engage with educational displays on quilting techniques and a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process. One piece is crafted from an authentic Billings Farm staff uniform worn by the president of Billings-Starlake Dairy until its sale in 1976. Through this exhibition, guests can explore the thoughtful craftsmanship behind each quilt coat, from sourcing and restoring vintage fabrics to designing truly one-of-a-kind pieces.

4th on the Farm 2025
2025-07-04 10:00 - 17:00
Gather your friends and family for a fun-filled July 4th on the Farm at Billings Farm & Museum. Celebrate with horse-drawn wagon rides, ice cream-making, live music, historic “base ball”, and more from 10:00AM – 5:00PM.
At 2:00PM, step back in time for a friendly, action-packed game of historic “base ball,” played by 1860 rules, complete with wood shaving baselines, straw-stuffed canvas bases, ash bat reproductions, and barehanded play. Join the game or cheer from the bleachers!
Word lovers can put their skills to the test in youth and adult spelling bees with a 19th-century twist.
Take a stroll through the Farmstead Gardens, which feature a Victory Garden, a WWII-era initiative to promote home gardening so food processing plants could be repurposed for the war efforts.
Live music by the Rose Hip Jam Band from 11:00AM – 1:00PM will add to the celebration with Vermont-made ice cream and snacks available for purchase at the Farmhouse Scoop Shop.

Members enjoy free admission to this event and all year long! Not yet a member? Join today! billingsfarm.org/join/
Purchase advance tickets online to expedite the check-in process.

Volunteer opportunities available! Have fun, get benefits and be part of the action! Shifts available from 9:00AM – 1:00PM or 1:00PM – 5:00PM! Contact volunteer@billingsfarm.org or call 802-457-2355.

Thanks to the generous support of our 2025 Season Sponsors!

Sensory Story Time: Berry Fun
2025-07-09 09:30 - 10:30
Wednesday, July 9th, 9:30AM -10:30AM
Saturday, July 12th, 9:30AM -10:30AM
It’s a berry celebration! Young learners will discover which berries grow in Vermont, what animals love to snack on them, and fun ways to cook with them. Children will make their own strawberry shortcake sauce to enjoy with locally baked cake in the garden!

This program takes place outdoors on unpaved ground.

(Allergens: gluten, dairy & eggs)

Sensory Story Hour is a movement-rich, interactive experience designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Through stories, song, poetry, rhymes, sensory exploration, and farm-themed activities, children will build early literacy skills while engaging with the sights, sounds, and textures of the farm. A local Vermont snack will be provided, and advance registration is recommended.

Billings Backyard Workshop: Mixology
2025-07-18 17:30 - 19:00
Price: $150/couple, $140/member couple
Age: 21+
Celebrate the height of summer with refreshing and vibrant flavors. This session highlights the lush, verdant tastes from the summer garden.
In partnership with James Beard Award-nominated, Wolf Tree, we’re bringing the art of mixology to the farm in this hands-on, after-hours workshop. Craft farm-fresh cocktails using Vermont-made spirits and seasonal ingredients straight from the garden. Learn to transform homegrown herbs, fruits, and vegetables into creative, flavorful drinks. Perfect for cocktail enthusiasts and curious beginners!
Cancellation Policy: There are often waitlists for our courses, so please let us know in advance if you are unable to attend. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the class is held. There are no refunds within 7 days.
Contact info@billingsfarm.org with questions.

Moos & Brews 2025
2025-07-25 17:30 - 20:00

Kitty Badhands Pop-up Shop
2025-07-26 10:00 - 17:00
Take home a piece of wearable art!
Celebrate the Kitty Badhands: Vintage Fabric, Modern Fashion exhibition, with a special pop-up shop and shop their one-of-a-kind pieces from the collection. Each piece is a bold statement in sustainable fashion, crafted from repurposed quilts and forgotten textiles, along with items from their new line of eco-conscious fabrics made with sustainably grown flax.
This event is free to the public, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Billings Farm & Museum education programs.
Location: Visitor Center Lobby
Learn more about the exhibition.

Sunflower House 2025
2025-08-01 10:00 - 17:00
The 8th annual Sunflower House at Billings Farm & Museum will open around early to mid August and typically bloom through the first week of September (weather permitting). Come and experience the wonder of this breathtaking and magical sight, which spans 20,000 square feet on picturesque farmland.
Guests are welcome to wander the pathways and meander through “rooms” and “hallways” created by sunflower stalks and blooms. Zigzagging paths ensure maximum impact of eastward-facing blooms, offering breathtaking pockets or vistas at every turn.
Curated by the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Master Gardener, Ben Pauly, and Kelly Way Gardens Manager, Taylor Hiers, this year’s Sunflower House will feature over 50 varieties including 13 sunflower types considered “showstoppers” that will wow you. From the towering giants that reach heights of up to 14 feet, to the sweet, small blooms that stand 1 foot tall, each flower contributes to the living work of art.
Delightful flower names such as Lemon Cutie, Starburst Panache, Buttercream, Feed the Birds, and Just Crazy add further joy to the experience. Complimented by 50 companion annuals, the garden bursts with a kaleidoscope of colors, ranging from soft yellows to deep maroons with every shade of rust, orange, yellow, and red in between.

Thanks to our generous 2025 Season Sponsor!

Antique Tractor Day 2025
2025-08-03 10:00 - 17:00

Mindful Movement with Inner Rhythms
2025-08-10 09:00 - 21:45
For children ages 3 – 10 and their caregivers
Join Inner Rhythms for a morning of mindful movement designed to nurture a deeper connection to self, body, and breath. Through gentle movement and guided awareness, children and their caregivers will explore tools to navigate big emotions while building compassion, gratitude, and emotional resilience.
Check-in begins at 9:00AM. Please bring a yoga mat or a towel. Regular admission is required for those who wish to visit Billings Farm & Museum afterward.
This event is free to the public with a suggested donation of $5/person (cash or Venmo.) All proceeds support Inner Rhythms in its mission to provide schools and caregivers with resources that foster self-aware, compassionate, and confident children.
