{"id":5594,"date":"2016-05-26T08:16:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-26T12:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cheeseloverca.wordpress.com\/?p=5594"},"modified":"2016-05-26T08:16:00","modified_gmt":"2016-05-26T12:16:00","slug":"biggest-selection-of-best-cheeses-in-canada-at-tgccf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/index.php\/2016\/05\/26\/biggest-selection-of-best-cheeses-in-canada-at-tgccf\/","title":{"rendered":"Biggest selection of best cheeses in Canada at #TGCCF"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What a huge selection of artisan cheese!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Twenty-two category winners at the recent Canadian Cheese Awards, <\/a>and the Canadian Cheese of the Year, Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar, will be in the spotlight. Plus another 100 more artisan and farmstead cheeses from coast to coast.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clearly, the biggest selection of the best cheeses ever available for sampling and purchase in one place, that\u2019s what cheese lovers will find at the sixth annual Great Canadian Cheese Festival<\/a> in Picton on June 4-5.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Close to 40 Canadian cheese producers, including the cr\u00e8me of the cr\u00e8me of Quebec, will be on hand to share their passion and their stories with thousands of cheese lovers. There\u2019s even an opportunity to socialize with cheesemakers at Raclette Rave<\/a>, the Saturday evening social highlight of the Festival.<\/p>\n

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Is there anything better than fresh cheese curds?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thanks to St. Albert Cheese Co-op<\/a>, the first 1,000 ticket holders admitted on Saturday will enjoy a sample package of freshly made cheese curds. Soft and creamy, St. Albert curds have a delightful squeaky sound when chewed. On Sunday, the first 1,000 ticket holders will chowdown on grilled-cheese sandwiches freshly made by competing chefs using a blend of 14 award-winning cheeses. Yes, 14!<\/p>\n

Also on Sunday, there is free admission to watch County chefs compete in the Road to Royal Chef Challenge<\/a> being hosted by Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in conjunction with the Festival.<\/p>\n

But there is more to #TGCCF than cheese, in fact, more than 500 foods and beverages are on offer. Included in price of admission: informative cheese seminars presented by Dairy Farmers of Canada<\/a>, artisan foods galore, fine wine, craft beer, crisp cider, plus a souvenir tote, a souvenir glass, live music, dairy farm animals, food court and FREE parking.<\/p>\n

Tickets are sold at the door but buying them online in advance means speedy access to all the deliciousness via the Express Entrance. Admission is $50 per person, seniors, $45. Children under 15 admitted free. Click to order tickets online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Want to save a pile of money? Come as a group<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Here are the award-winning cheeses you will be able to sample and purchase on June 4-5:<\/p>\n

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Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar: 2016 Canadian Cheese of the Year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
CHEESE OF THE YEAR \u2014 FROMAGE D\u2019EXCEPTION<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cows Creamery<\/a><\/p>\n

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island\/L\u2019\u00cele-du-Prince-\u00c9douard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
MAIN CATEGORIES \u2014 CAT\u00c9GORIES PRINCIPALES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

FRESH CHEESE – FROMAGE FRAIS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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SEMI-SOFT CHEESE – FROMAGE \u00c0 P\u00c2TE SEMI-FERME<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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FIRM CHEESE – FROMAGE \u00c0 P\u00c2TE FERME<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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FIRM CHEESE WITH HOLES – FROMAGE \u00c0 P\u00c2TE FERME AVEC OUVERTURES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oka l’Artisan – Agropur<\/a>, Saint-Hubert, Qu\u00e9bec<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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MIXED RIND CHEESE – FROMAGE \u00c0 CRO\u00dbTE MIXTE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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BLOOMY RIND CHEESE – P\u00c2TE MOLLE \u00c0 CRO\u00dbTE FLEURIE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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OLD CHEDDAR (aged from 9 to 18 months) – CHEDDAR FORT (entre 9 et 18 mois d\u2019affinage)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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AGED CHEDDAR (aged more than 18 months) – CHEDDAR VIEILLI (plus de 18 mois d\u2019affinage)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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GOUDA CHEESE – FROMAGE GOUDA<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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BLUE CHEESE –\u00a0 FROMAGE \u00c0 P\u00c2TE PERSILL\u00c9E<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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FLAVOURED CHEESE – FROMAGE AROMATIS\u00c9<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SPECIAL AWARDS \u2014 PRIX SP\u00c9CIAUX<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BEST COW CHEESE – MEILLEUR FROMAGE DE LAIT DE VACHE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Appletree Smoked Cheddar – Cows Creamery<\/a>, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BEST GOAT CHEESE – MEILLEUR FROMAGE DE LAIT DE CH\u00c8VRE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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BEST SHEEP CHEESE – MEILLEUR FROMAGE DE LAIT DE BREBIS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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BEST BLENDED-MILK CHEESE – MEILLEUR FROMAGE DE LAIT MIXTE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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BEST FARMSTEAD CHEESE – MEILLEUR FROMAGE FERMIER<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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BEST ORGANIC CHEESE – MEILLEUR FROMAGE BIOLOGIQUE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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BEST RAW-MILK CHEESE – MEILLEUR FROMAGE DE LAIT CRU<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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BEST NEW CHEESE – MEILLEUR NOUVEAU FROMAGE (Introduced to market in 2015\/<\/strong>Mis en march\u00e9 en 2015) <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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REGIONAL AWARDS \u2014 PRIX R\u00c9GIONAUX<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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BEST ONTARIO CHEESE – MEILLEUR FROMAGE DE L\u2019ONTARIO<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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BEST QUEBEC CHEESE – MEILLEUR FROMAGE DU QU\u00c9BEC<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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BEST ATLANTIC CANADA CHEESE – MEILLEUR FROMAGE DES PROVINCES ATLANTIQUES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Fromage-AmourTradition_4coul-e1419193019649\"The Great Canadian Cheese Festival is produced by Cheese Lover Productions with the generous support of Celebrate Ontario. Dairy Farmers of Canada is<\/a> Diamond Sponsor, Prince Edward County<\/a> is Gold Sponsor, Bay of Quinte Region<\/a> is Principal Partner.<\/p>\n

Picton Fairgrounds is located in the heart of Prince Edward County, south of Belleville in Bay of Quinte Region. One hour from Kingston, two hours from Toronto, three hours from Ottawa and New York State, and less than four hours from Montreal.<\/p>\n

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