ACORN’s Tour de Farms

Come ride and enjoy the best that Vermont has to offer – from glorious scenery to delicious samples of foods that are grown or produced here in Addison County, Vermont. Choose a 30-mile ride or a 10-mile ride each with farm stops along the way. Meet the wonderful people who produce the food and goods you value. This ride benefits ACORN – the Addison County Relocalization Network which promotes the growth and health of local food and agriculture in Vermont’s Champlain Valley.

Enjoy panoramic views and beautiful back roads while visiting local farms in Shoreham and Orwell, Vermont. Most farm stops along the way will have multiple food produces who will offer you a taste of something they are known for. Don’t forget to bring a fork, spoon and a bowl for tasting the samples! You might also want to bring cash in case you’d like to purchase products along the way. You won’t have to carry it all on the bike; we’ll have a farm van to pick up your purchases and deliver them to the finish for you!

Choose from the 30-mile course, or the 10-mile family course. You’ll find the maps here.

Long Course – 30 Miles

30-mile race from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy 8 stops along the way which include

• Golden Russet Farm & Greenhouses (with vendors)
• Rolling Bale Farm (with vendors)
• Lazy Dog Farm
• The Orwell Green (with vendors)
• Danz Ahn Dairy
• Norton’s Gallery of Woodcarvings (with a vendor)
• Champlain Orchards
• Douglas Orchards
• Shoreham Apple Fest

Short Course – 10 miles

10-mile race from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The short course includes two stops. Enjoy the Shoreham Apple Fest at the finish.

• Golden Russet Farm & Greenhouses
• Douglas Orchards
• Shoreham Apple Fest