LITTLE FALLS, NY – The Little Falls Cheese Festival has announced Saturday, October 3 as the date for
this year’s Cheese Festival. The festival is a welcoming, fun-filled day along Main Street from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m., featuring New York State cheesemakers, gourmet foods, craft beverages, live music, and
plenty of delicious reasons to bring friends and family along.
“Little Falls has a cheesemaking history that dates back to the 19 th century, and we’ve made history
every year with the wonderful popularity of our festival,” said Teri Chace of the Festival’s planning
committee. “We’re grateful for the past enthusiastic support and are excited to welcome visitors and
neighbors back downtown for a lively day of delicious food and a fun, relaxed atmosphere.”
The festival “is a unique culinary adventure,” added Chace. It will feature a wide variety of New York
farm-produced cheeses, from hard cheeses such as cheddar, gouda, and Havarti to soft cheeses, goat
cheeses, cheese curds, yogurts, butter, and more. New this year: ticketed, guided cheese tastings led
by The Cheese Traveler of Albany, NY. Guests can also enjoy New York-based gourmet foods and craft
beverage vendors, local entertainment, and musical acts along Main Street. A variety of food trucks as
well as local restaurants and pubs will offer snacks, meals, and beverages. Everyone can look forward
to a festive downtown atmosphere as they spend the day sampling, savoring, and shopping. Free
shuttle buses (more and special handicapped ones have been added this year!) will make parking and
getting to the festival easier than ever for attendees.
The Little Falls Cheese Festival is New York State’s premier gathering of cheesemakers, drawing
thousands to downtown Little Falls each year. Admission, parking, and shuttle buses are all free,
making it easy to spend the day enjoying the sights, sounds, and flavors of the festival. For tickets to
guided cheese tastings and to keep up to date with planning and vendor announcements, follow the
Little Falls Cheese Festival on Facebook and Instagram or visit littlefallscheesefestival.com.
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