For those looking to experience the ancient art of cracking of an entire wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in person, head to any Whole Foods Market store on Saturday, March 10 at 3 p.m. ET.

"There's a reason we host an annual event to celebrate Parmigiano Reggiano – it truly is the king of cheese," said Cathy Strange, global cheese buyer for Whole Foods Market. "Its toasted, nutty and salty flavor is due in large part to the careful, hand-crafted work by small producers and two-year aging process. Our Parmigiano Reggiano offers a high-quality flavor our shoppers have come to know and expect. There is no substitution."

And now, a glimpse of last year's event: