Vermont PoutineFest 2026

What is poutine? In a word: Phenomenal. A bed of crispy fries, the perfect texture of cheese curds, rich, flavorful gravy…and however Vermont’s top poutine chefs dress up this French-Canadian classic at PoutineFest – the largest poutine festivals in the nation – coming to the Coal Collective on September 28th!

Première, General Admission and Child Sampling ticket holders have the opportunity to sample poutine from our participating restaurants and food trucks, and vote for their favorite! This fun family-friendly event also has music, local beer, drinks, food and merch vendors, games and children’s activities. 

Vermont PoutineFest benefits francophone cultural organizations around the state of Vermont, but it’s also a fun competition for our poutine vendors! The winner will claim the “Best Poutine Of The Fest,” status, and raise the Ceinture de Championnat/Championship Belt!

Vermont PoutineFest will take place rain or shine. Some of the event will be covered on the chance it rains. There will be no refunds or exchanges of tickets.