Pittsfield ME-The Maine Cheese Guild is holding its fourth annual cheese festival on September 8 in Pittsfield at Manson Park. Attendees can sample or purchase nationally recognized cheeses from 20 small, artisanal, Maine cheese makers. This is a perfect venue to see what Maine cheese has to offer.
Maine beer, wine, spirits, and cider will be sampled at a tent along the Sebasticook River. Five local food trucks will be cooking throughout the day. Entertainment will be provided by locals such as Rough Sawn, Married with Chitlins, and Sibley and Company.
According to Event Coordinator Arlene Brokaw, “Maine cheese is a combination of great quality cow, goat, sheep, and yes, buffalo milk, plus the innovation, creativity and dedication of Maine’s artisanal cheese makers. The personality of each Cheesemaker really shines through their cheeses, and this festival provides a wonderful opportunity to sample all of them.”
Guild President Jessie Dowling reports that Maine cheeses captured an astounding 18 awards at this year’s Big E, the largest agricultural event on the eastern seaboard.
Principal sponsors include Allagash Brewing Company, Bangor Savings Bank, Bangor Wine and Cheese, and Are You Ready to Party. The Town of Pittsfield is celebrating its bicentennial and has been a huge supporter.
The festival runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, rain or shine. The Early Bird event begins at 10:00 AM. Kids under 12 are free.
Tickets can be purchased online: mainecheeseguild.org and click on Eventbrite.
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