Vermont Teddy Bear Factory (Shelburne)
Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Shelburne, Vermont
The Vermont Teddy Bear factory on Shelburne Road in Shelburne, Vermont, makes teddy bears and stuffed animals; the company says classic bears have been made in the USA since 1981. Custom bear outfits are handmade there and hybrid bears are stuffed and finished in Vermont. About 170 year-round employees work there, and the factory offers daily guided tours.
- Company
- Vermont Teddy Bear Company
- Status
- Operating
- Opened
- 1981
- Employees
- 170
- company figure
- Industry
- Other manufacturing
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
What is made here
Teddy bears and stuffed animals; custom bear outfits are handmade and tailored at the Shelburne factory, and hybrid bears are stuffed and finished in Vermont.
Facts
| Address | 6655 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482 (company: vermontteddybear.com) |
|---|---|
| Made here | Custom-made bear outfits are handmade and tailored at the Shelburne, Vermont factory; hybrid bears are stuffed and finished in Vermont (company: vermontteddybear.com) |
| Made in USA since | Classic bears have been cut, sewn, stuffed and stitched in the USA since 1981 (company: vermontteddybear.com) |
| Workforce | About 170 year-round employees, the 'Bear Crew' (company: vermontteddybear.com) |
| Tour | Guided factory tour daily 10am-4pm; adults $6, seniors $5, children 3-12 $2, under 3 free (company: vermontteddybear.com) |
Figures are as stated by the source named next to each one. Company figures are the company's own claims.
Can you visit?
Yes: Vermont Teddy Bear Factory Tour has hours, booking and age rules checked on the operator's site.
Sources
- Vermont Teddy Bear: Where It's Made (company, checked November 12, 2026)
- Vermont Teddy Bear: Come Visit Us (company, checked November 12, 2026)
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