The Cheese Fest Cincinnati 2016

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Update 9/10/16: Here are several pictures that were taken during The Cheese Fest. My husband and I had a fun time right up until the massive thunderstorm! We were able to make the rounds to all the tables, trying all types of cheese, and salami. Then we got to vote on the best mac & cheese and the best-grilled cheese sandwiches, plus it was all you can eat which sounds good…. but you fill up pretty fast!

Getting my cheese on at #thecheasefest #cincinnati! @thecheesefestus pic.twitter.com/JLO0fVcSQK

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So creamy… Like butta’ #thecheesefest @thecheesefestus pic.twitter.com/tRwq058eAp

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Beautiful day at the #thecheesefest #cincy! @thecheesefestus pic.twitter.com/g6SHkxI7pI

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You have to try the whole grain mustard cheese!YUM @somerdalecheese @thecheesefestus #thecheesefest pic.twitter.com/MImePXfmzd

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.@TomAndChee got our vote @thecheesefestus #cincinnati #thecheesefest pic.twitter.com/mjDKi16O0M

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Enjoying “Buffalo Wabs and the Price Hill Hustle” @thecheesefestus #thecheesefest #cincinnati pic.twitter.com/SuEYVeN8ER

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Included in our VIP ticket was the beer and cheese pairing class. A little Moerlein beer tasting and a little Murrays Cheese samples to round out the day.

VIP beer/cheese pairing class! @thecheesefestus #thecheesefest @moerleinbeers 👍🍻@MurraysCheese 👍🧀 pic.twitter.com/qcVwafEIxe

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My only criticism of the event is that they had this large grassy open area, the event tables were spread out in a large circle, but no tables! This made is hard to carry our food and drink and try to eat. I would like to have seen a few bar tables, picnic benches, chairs…. something so we could sit and enjoy the food. Included with the VIP tickets, private porta-potty’s for the VIP ticket holders, they were in a trailer… trust me this is a big deal for us ladies!

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I just found out about The Cheese Fest here in Cincinnati this weekend. I am looking forward to heading down to Smale Park for a few cheese samples, live music, grilled cheese, and mac & cheese from around town.

The Cheese Fest will take place this Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at Smale Park from 1:30pm to 7pm with an exclusive VIP experience starting at 1pm.

General Admission includes:

Unlimited samples of artisan cheeses and products
1 drink ticket
Samples from the best-grilled cheese and mac & cheese your city has to offer and then vote to select the Meltdown and Macdown Champion
Access to your favorite cheese makers
Live music

The VIP Experience includes:

2 drink tickets
Early entry at 1pm
Swag bag of goodies
Options for Wine & Cheese/ Beer & Cheese/ Bourbon & Cheese experiences
- VIP Start Times:
  Wine 2pm – 2:45pm
  Beer 3:30pm – 4:15 pm
  Bourbon 5pm – 5:45pm
Unlimited samples of artisan product, Meltdown and Macdown samples, access to favorite cheese makers & Live Music.

Kids under 12 get in free! I know my kids will like The Grilled Cheese Meltdown where chefs create their most delicious and imaginative recipes for a grilled cheese and WE will have an opportunity to vote on the best!