2024 The Big E – Cheese Competition

Entry Deadline: July 15, 2024
2024 The Big E - Cheese Competition
Contact Information

General Information

Judging – July 26, 2024

Cheeses made in New England by a New England licensed cheesemaker in a licensed dairy facility are eligible to compete.

Offering a variety of classes to compete in, there are numerous opportunities for all of your cheeses to be entered.

Send your cheese in its original form.

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $25.00

Shipping Address / Drop Off Location

If you are a licensed cheesemaker located in New England, send cheese samples (three samples) to:
Eastern States Exposition
Agriculture & Education Department
Mallary Complex
1305 Memorial Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded, based on the following:
– Gold: 95 to 100 points
– Silver: 90-94 points
– Bronze: 80-89 points
– All cheeses placing below 80 points will be awarded a no medal

All Gold Medal winning cheeses are eligible for Best in Show. Best in Show is determined by all judges as the overall best cheese of the day regardless of previous score.

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