When and Where is the Contest?
When
Where
Judging is September 19, 2023
Deadline for entries is September 15, 2023
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.
Important Dates
Entry Deadline: 9/15/2023
Contest Judging: 9/19/2023
Cheese Auction: 10/11/2023
Contest Awards: 10/11/2023
Barrel
Please make checks payable to: NCCIA
Send payment to:
NCCIA
1748 Weston Hills Dr NW
Cleveland, TN 37312