Background - Seattle Cheese Festival: May 16-18, 2008 Pike Place Market

The Seattle Cheese Festival Facts
May 16-18, 2008

Check out a brief history and explanation of the Seattle Cheese Festival by founder Pat McCarthy, co-owner of primary Festival sponsor, DeLaurenti Specialty Food & Wine.

Enjoy a photo slideshow of highlights from the 2006 event.

What:
The Seattle Cheese Festival is an annual destination artisanal cheese festival for the general public and the foodservice industry to taste, celebrate and better understand artisanal cheese made locally and around the world.

Where:
Pike Place Market, Seattle's famous farmers market destination. The consumer event will be held along the cobbled street between Pine and Virginia.

Event includes:

Two days of cheese sampling from local and international artisanal cheese producers
Informative seminars and panel discussions on serving, suggesting and pairing artisanal cheese (by advance registration) will be offered to the industry trade and the public.
Wine Garden of held from noon to 5 p.m. on May 17 and 18.
Activities for children will make their cheese experience enjoyable for the whole family.
Seattle restaurants offering a "Cheese Fest Best" cheese dish during Festival week

Key Contacts:

Pat McCarthy
President, Seattle Cheese Festival (206) 622-0141
Connie Bennett (Bio ),
Cheese Manager, DeLaurenti Specialty Food & Wine (206) 622-0141
Web site: http://SeattleCheeseFestival.com


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