New York's largest cheese festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this weekend, with more than 120 forms of fromage on offer

"What started in 2015 as a community street fair has grown into the state's premier cheese event, pulling crowds from across New York and beyond. Organizers estimate that more than 15,000 people came last year and they expect even more this time around. Nearly 100 vendors are slated to set up shop, including more than 40 cheesemakers. Between them, they'll be serving up over 120 varieties, ranging from Adirondack Cheese Company's robust wedges to the herbed chèvre at Shtayburne Farm Creamery and the sharp classics from Original Herkimer Cheese."

"The dairy may be the headliner, but it's not the only reason to make the trip. The festival also showcases regional craft beverages, gourmet bites and handmade goods, with local musicians providing a soundtrack as visitors snack their way down Main Street. It's an easy excuse to explore a town recently voted the friendliest in the state -and one with a storied relationship to cheese."

The Little Falls Cheese Festival returns Saturday, October 4, marking its 10th anniversary on Main Street in Little Falls. The event began in 2015 as a community street fair and has become a major statewide cheese gathering. Attendance topped an estimated 15,000 last year, with organizers expecting even higher turnout. Nearly 100 vendors, including more than 40 cheesemakers, will offer over 120 varieties alongside regional craft beverages, gourmet foods, handmade goods and live local music. Little Falls' 19th-century role as the world's largest cheese market informs the festival's mission to celebrate regional dairy and agricultural diversity.

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