There’s A Great Big Cheese Festival Coming To New York And It Looks As Delicious At It Sounds

Cheese is one of life's greatest pleasures for so many of us. There's no better place to celebrate its beauty and awesomeness than at a cheese festival. And, there's no better cheese festival in New York than the Little Falls Cheese Festival in October.

People come from all over to attend this event. In past years, there have been more than 6,000 attendees. As many as 90 New York State vendors come to sell their products and wares, and at least half of them are artisan cheesemakers. Just imagine all the different cheeses that you'll be able to try here! In the past, more than 120 different types of cheese have been available at this festival. Read on to learn more about this tasty festival.

The Little Falls Cheese Festival began in 2015 and it has grown into a truly epic event in such a short time. It gets better and better every year.

Any New York cheesemaker or enthusiast will tell you that this is the biggest and best cheese festival in the state, and the location is perfect. Not only is Little Falls centrally located in New York, but at one time it was the cheesemaking capital of the United States.

You can visit vendors along Main Street all day. The festival usually takes place on the first Saturday of October.

You can sample so many different cheeses, and you can purchase and bring home the ones you like best.

Cheese plates available here are not only tasty, but they are also beautiful.

Although most vendors at this festival sell cheese, some sell other things. This vendor sells handmade cheeseboards.

You can also buy other New York State products, such as fudge.

You'll probably also want to take home some New York maple syrup.

Local honey goes great with cheese.

You can also enjoy some New York State wine, beer, and other beverages.

There's live music all day to keep you entertained while you fill your belly with cheese.

The Little Falls Cheese Festival is also known as "New York State's Premier Gathering of Cheesemakers." You don't want to miss it this year, or ever again!

Put the the Little Falls Cheese Festival on your calendar this year and for every year, ongoing, forever! You'll love this event and you'll want to go back time and time again. You'll love the cheeses here and you'll love meeting the fine folks who make them. This is truly an unforgettable event. Have fun and eat lots of cheese!

If you're a fan of small town festivals - food-related or otherwise - check out this post for more that you can attend in New York this year! The 9 Best Small-Town New York Festivals You’ve Never Heard Of