When and Where is the Contest?
Cheese Making Contest
will take place at the
University of Minnesota
*see dates below*
How do I participate?
Any current member of the NCCIA can enter the Cheesemaking Contest. All entries must list the manufacture date, the name, and address of the individual entering the cheese. You can submit one entry per category.
Cheddar Barrel
Barrel entries must consist of 3 plugs of cheese taken at random with a barrel cheese trier. Plugs must be individually wrapped with aluminum foil (do not use plastic) and placed in a plastic bag.
*Each barrel entry will be charged a $50 entry fee for the contest*
40 lb Cheddar Block
Cheddar Blocks must be a minimum of 40 lbs and must include the manufacture date.
Miscellaneous Cheese
Cheddar Blocks must be a minimum of 40 lbs and must include the manufacture date.
Miscellaneous Flavored Cheese
Miscellaneous Flavored entries must be a minimum of 5 lbs. Any type of cheese that contains condiments blended internally or externally for additional flavors may be entered in this classification.
Judging occurs September 23 at the University of Minnesota. Professionally-trained judges grade all entries and provide you with an official ADSA scorecard that identifies the grade of and feedback for your product.
Judges select one Grand Champion, as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category.
Award-winning Cheeses are put up for auction at the NCCIA Annual Conference on October 9, 2024. All remaining Cheese entries (except barrel) become part of the cheese buffet served during the conference auction.
Important Dates
Entry Deadline: September 20, 2024
Contest Judging: September 23, 2024
Cheese Auction: October 9, 2024
Contest Awards: October 9, 2024
Barrel
Please make checks payable to:
NCCIA
Send payment to:
NCCIA
1748 Weston Hills Dr NW
Cleveland, TN 37312