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Event Calendar
2026 Give Where You Live Election Begins
Co-op owners vote in the 2026 Give Where You Live election. The 11 organizations with the most votes will be the recipients of the 2027 Give Where You Live roundups. Election runs from Nov. 9 to Nov. 22. Cast your votes at home or in-store.
Sample: Blue Lotus Chai
Come to the co-op and try a delicious, warm sip of Blue Lotus Chai’s Traditional Masala Chai.
Sample: Silver Swallow Bubbly Not Boozy
Stop in and sample this fresh, non-alcoholic wine alternative from Silver Swallow!
2026 Give Where You Live Election Ends
Co-op owners vote in the 2026 Give Where You Live election. The 11 organizations with the most votes will be the recipients of the 2027 Give Where You Live roundups. Election runs from Nov. 9 to Nov. 22. Cast your votes at home or in-store.
Holiday Open House
Come down to the co-op and join us to celebrate the winter holidays with samples, gift ideas, local producers, and more!
Sample: Tate's Bake Shop Gluten Free Ginger Zinger Cookies
It’s the perfect season for ginger cookies! We’re sampling Tate’s Bake Shop Gluten Free Ginger Zinger cookies. Stop by the co-op and taste these crispy, ginger-packed cookies!
Sample: The Natural Bakery Granola
Stop in and find your new breakfast, the Fruit Blend granola from The Natural Bakery. Made here in Wisconsin, this French-style bakery uses simple and fresh ingredients!
Sample: Rhythm Bakery Bread with Landmark Butter
Enjoy a taste of locally made Rhythm Bakery sourdough bread with cultured butter from Landmark Creamery. This pairing is sure to delight at any holiday dinner.
Sample: Hidden Springs Creamery Brie and Garden Ridge Ranch Strawberry Jam
Come in and taste two exciting, new, local products! We’re pairing the newest cheese from Hidden Springs Creamery, a delightful brie, with a fantastically fresh strawberry jalapeno jam from Garden Ridge Ranch!
Sample: Olympia Granola Bars
Come in and enjoy a sample of Olympia Granola trail bars, a hearty and naturally energizing granola bar!
Annual Election Ends
Owners can cast their vote in this year’s Annual Election. Learn more about what’s on the ballot on our Annual Election webpage.
Annual Owners Meeting
All owners are welcome to our Annual Owners Meeting. Come share in a meal and learn about the Fiscal Year 2026.
Sample: Red Lou Partnership - Kids Cookbook Recipe
We’re holding a special sampling to highlight Red Lou Library with a kid friendly cookbook inspired recipe! Come in and find ways to make breakfast fun and nutritious with yogurt bowls.
Sample: Driftless Provisions and 1913 Kickapoo Orchard
September is Eat Local Month! This week we’re highlighting two amazing producers:
Driftless Provisions - Snack Sticks
1913 Kickapoo Orchard - Cider
We’re so excited to have such incredible products. It’s worth celebrating!
Annual Election Begins
Owners can cast their vote in this year’s Annual Election. Learn more about what’s on the ballot on our Annual Election webpage.
Sample: Tortilleria Zepeda, Organic Valley, and Fizzeology Foods
September is Eat Local Month! This week we’re highlighting three amazing producers:
Tortilleria Zepeda - Tortilla chips
Organic Valley - Sour Cream
Fizzeology Foods - Jalapeno chutney
We’re so excited to have such incredible products. It’s worth celebrating!
Sample: Wonderstate Coffee
September is Eat Local Month! Today we’re highlighting another amazing local producer.
Come by the co-op meet with Wonderstate Coffee as they sample out some of their locally roasted and delicious coffee!
We’re so excited to have such incredible products. It’s worth celebrating!
Sample: VFC Deli Take’n’Bakes
September is Eat Local Month! This week we’re highlighting two amazing producers:
Sacred Blossom Farm - herbal teas
Our own VFC Deli - Take’n’Bake
We’re so excited to have such incredible products. It’s worth celebrating!
Sample: Local Bread and Cheese
September is Eat Local Month! This week we’re highlighting two amazing producers:
Rhythm Bakery Bread - Sourdough bread
Hidden Springs Creamery - Driftless Garlic and Herb soft sheep’s cheese
We’re so excited to have such incredible products. It’s worth celebrating!
Ice Cream Social
Meet the candidates running for the open seats in this year’s Annual Election.
Sample: Garden Ridge Ranch Strawberries
Come and try these local and organic strawberries from Garden Ridge Ranch!
Welcome Summer Sampler
It’s our annual Welcome Summer Sampler event hosted on our patio! Meet with local producers and sample their delicious foods, enjoy a free ice pop, sign up for a giveaway, and chat with members of the board of directors.
Sample: Bubbies and Grillo's pickle chips
We’re sampling pickles! Try out two different pickle chips: Grillo’s Dill and Bubbies Bread and Butter to find your next picnic snack!
New Owner Tour
Meet us at the customer service desk and receive a personalized walk-through of the store to learn more about your store!
Sample: Mustards
We’re sampling mustards! Try four different types of mustard and find your new favorite!
Sample: Woodstock Banana Waters
We’re sampling a selection of banana waters from Woodstock! Try these alternatives to sports drinks and coconut water, with natural source of electrolytes and 0g added sugar.
Sample: English Prairie Distillery Bourbon
English Prairie Distillery is visiting us in-store and will be sampling their bourbon whisky! Stop by and try this great local product!
Sample: Beyond Meat Original Brat
We’re sampling Beyond Meat Original Brats! Come in and try these plant-based sausages for your next summer BBQ!
Sample: Left Bank Wines
Come by the co-op and taste some wine! We’ll be joined by Left Bank Wines to sample their products!
Sample: Michele's Granola
We’re sampling Michele’s Granola! Come in and try these bold clusters with generous scoops of real fruit, nuts, and seeds—all toasted to a perfect golden crunch.
Sample: Siete Grain-free Tortilla Chips & Muir Glen Salsa
Come in and sample these grain-free tortilla chips and find out why these great chips are so popular! We’re pairing them with a delicious salsa from Muir Glen.
Sample: Equal Exchange BioRevolution Coffee
We’re sampling Equal Exchange’s cooperatively produced coffee: BioRevolution! Come in and learn about how Equal Exchange is working to create a more sustainable, equitable world while tasting their delicious coffee.
Earth Week
We’re celebrating Earth Week at the VFC! To highlight the ways that you can go GREEN while shopping at the co-op we’ll have a week-long scavenger hunt going.
Sample: Landmark Creamery Cultured Butter
We’re sampling a delicious new product from award winning cheesemaker and creamery Landmark Creamery. We’re tasting their salted butter and their flavored butter Calabrian Chili & Honey!
Sampling: Botanical Lucidity
Stop by and sample the varied herbal supplements from Botanical Lucidity!
Sample: Meadowlark Organics Lonesome Stone Pancake Mix
Come in and try a delicious new pancake mix from Meadowlark Organics. This delicious mix is made from organic, regionally grown and milled winter wheat and rye.
Annual Owner Drive
We’re hosting our annual owner drive! Find out the value of being an owner and help to support the grocery store owned by your neighbors!
Sample: Local Carrots, Sweet Potato, and VFC Dip
It’s spring and fresh veggies are on our minds! Come in and taste the local and organic difference. These carrots and sweet potatoes can’t be beat! We’re pairing them with a delicious dip made by our VFC Deli.
Sample: Sitka Salmon Market Hard Smoked Salmon Candy
We’re sampling a delicious snack from Sitka Salmon Market. These salmon strips are cured with sugar and salt and slowly smoked to create a flavorful on-the-go snack!