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September 11, 2010 (All day) - September 12, 2010 (All day)

For two days in September, five farmstead cheesemakers in pastoral Battenkill Valley, New York, open their farms to the public for the fourth annual Washington County Cheese Tour. At each farm, guests of this self-guided, free tour may sample specially selected cheeses while experiencing the region’s cheesemaking traditions. The participating farms are 3-Corner Field Farm, Argyle Cheese Farmer, Consider Bardwell Farm, Longview Farm, and Sweet Spring Farm. Cheese is available for purchase at each stop. http://washingtoncountycheese.com

September 17, 2010 (All day) - September 19, 2010 (All day)

The granddaddy of all cheese festivals, Cheese Days is a Wisconsin tradition dating back to 1914. On the third weekend in September in even-numbered years, thousands gather on the historic Courthouse Square in Monroe to celebrate the award-winning cheeses of America’s Dairyland. This picturesque town is in the heart of Wisconsin’s cheesemaking mecca in Green County, which is home to more than 20 dairy plants—many still owned by farmer cooperatives with third- and fourth-generation cheesemakers. http://cheesedays.com

September 25, 2010 (All day) - September 26, 2010 (All day)

Against the magnificent backdrop of Cardiff Castle, thousands of foodies gather to taste and purchase more than 450 different cheeses and meet 100 British and Irish cheesemakers. With samplings and tastings, master classes, and demonstrations, the festival is often described as a mix of a royal picnic and a “farmers’ market with attitude.”
http://greatbritishcheesefestival.co.uk

October 10, 2010 (All day)

As if you need another excuse to visit Maine at the height of fall foliage season, the Maine Cheese Guild presents Open Creamery Day on October 10. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., explore dozens of cheese factories during a statewide open house. Learn the stories behind more than 150 artisan cheeses and stop at farmers’ markets and orchards along the way. View a map of participating cheesemakers at www.mainecheeseguild.org.

October 17, 2010 (All day)

The land Down Under celebrates its growing specialty cheese trade in style by hosting the fifth annual CheeseFest in South Australia. Visitors to the Sunday event can meet the region’s cheesemakers, farmers, and restaurateurs, as well as taste samples, enjoy cooking classes, and meet the winners of the CheeseFest 2010 competition, announced live at the event. www.cheesefest.com.au

October 21, 2010 (All day) - October 25, 2010 (All day)

Though slightly different in scope, these two biennial events have become inseparable in recent years. Salone del Gusto showcases artisan food and wine in an educational setting, while Terra Madre gathers farmers and food artisans from 150 countries, all of whom are committed to promoting sustainable production models. Both events highlight the diversity of spaces, cultures, knowledge, and practices. salonedelgusto.it, www.terramadre.org

November 5, 2010 (All day) - November 7, 2010 (All day)

Celebrating the state’s growing number of dairy artisans and Wisconsin original cheeses, this three-day event features more than 35 artisan cheesemakers and hundreds of unique cow’s, goat’s, and sheep’s milk cheeses made in America’s Dairyland. Farm and creamery tours, cheesemaker dinners, educational seminars, a tasting gala, and a Sunday Artisan Marketplace round out the event. (Culture will be there too!) Tickets sold in advance only. www.wicheesefest.com