About Day of the Cheese
CHEESE PLEASE
This gathering of the Cheeses is for all cheese lovers! Besides the Stampede and Folk Fests, not a bunch of options per year in 'Berta for us fun folk. We thought we'd change that and maybe expand your experiences into wiener races and the best gouda cheese in the world!
Questions for you.
Do you eat cheese on its own?
Use it as an ingredient?
Excited to try different types?
Give it as a gift?
Maybe you know the weird name a cheese lover is called from the 1930s?
Name your pets after a cheese?
Maybe your pjs, wallpaper and coffee mug reference cheese?
Ok, maybe you love cheese on the level of 80s music or clothing?
Whatever level of cheese you are on, this mayyyy just be the time and place for you. With many fun & unique events, activities and merchandise, special guests and of course cheese, you wont want to miss this inaugural event right here in Central Alberta!
The Goods
Brought to you by Sylvan Star Cheese, 6 generation cheese makers, right here in Alberta! Winners of multiple awards such as multiple firsts for best gouda, best farm house cheese and their famous extra old Gouda called "Grizzly", ranked #4 in the World! It is only fitting this cheese fest is in their back yard. Literally!
Finally, a gathering for everything cheese for those who love & appreciate 'cheese'.
Special Guest
THE CHEESE AMBASSADOR OF CANADA
David Beaudoin
With a thorough understanding of the industry, David shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for making, tasting, pairing and experiencing cheese of all kinds. Dubbed ‘The Cheese Poet’ and known locally as ‘The Squeaky Cheese Guy,’ he also works as a cheese expert and consultant.with the Dairy Farmers of Canada and educate retailers, deli managers, and upraising cheese-mongers in understanding the benefits and handling practices of working with Canadian cheese.
Knowledge is Power
A cheese festival of everything cheese - Day of the Cheese is about bringing people together and enjoying the day experiencing cheese in all its forms. It is a quest to educate cheese lovers who want to learn more about artisan cheese, support the artisan cheesemaking community and its sustainability, and celebrate and enjoy the creations of the artisan cheesemakers while enjoying cheesy vibes and activities. Also the "willingness' to learn which wine and beer go best with what cheese. There is even a VIP package of epic cheese proportions to escalate your cheese game.
MUSICAL GUESTS!
BAN JOVI
yes, you read that correctly...
Contact
Be a part of cheesy history!
You will not want to miss this one of a kind event!
Admission $10 day
Under 14 $5
Under 6 Free.
