This annual event is a farm-to-table showcase of local cheese and pairings, slow food producers and processors with tastings, seminars, competitions, displays and more! ​Join us as we connect to our local food.​
THIS EVENT FUNDED IN PART BY:​​

VENDORS

If you would like to participate in these events as a vendor, please review the Terms & Conditions and the complete and email the Vendor Application form to 
rhonda@aschamber.com
Don't forget to check out our vendor resources!

GUESTS

 Guests are not required to register for The Big Cheese daytime event.
For more information on The Big Cheese Ambassador dinner, which does require tickets, please contact the chamber office directly.

Interested in participating in the Amateur Grilled Cheese and Cheese Ball Contests?
Contact carol@aschamber.com

QUESTIONS?

Do you have questions about The Big Cheese event? 
Check out our FAQ document below.
​Still have an inquiry? Contact the chamber office for more details 

PRODUCER RESOURCES

​Online Tools
TBA
Check out a free webinar and resources, , plus tips and tricks for exhibiting and preparing for the weekend’s events. Then join industry experts for a live discussion on Friday April 14 that will elevate your business

Sponsored by Design Farm Inc & Mandi Lunan Food Business Coach

LOCAL FOOD & BUYER MIXERS

Friday April 14 2023
4pm to 6:30pm
​Hassen Arena - Armstrong
This industry-only event brings together local food growers, processors and buyers.
Interested in meeting prospective retailers? Don't miss this!
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Sponsored by BC Dairy Farmers, BDO
City of Armstrong
Township of Spallumcheen

THE BIG CHEESE
LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL

Saturday April 15, 2023
9am - 3pm
Hassen Arena - Armstrong
This public event is a farm-to-table showcase of tastings, pairings,  'Cheese 101' seminars, amateur grilled cheese and cheese ball competitions plus local producers and processors.
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Sponsored by BC Dairy Farmers & BDO

 AMBASSADORS DINNER

Saturday April 15 2023
6pm to 10pm
St.Joseph’s Hall - Armstrong
Meet the cheesemakers at this ticketed event and enjoy an intimate experience, guided by Canada’s very own Cheese Ambassador, David Beaudoin. 
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Sponsored by BC Dairy Farmers
​BDO
​& J. Armstrong Shapter Inc.

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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THIS ANNUAL EVENT:

DAIRY FARMERS OF CANADA
DAVID BEAUDOIN
DESIGN FARM INC
MANDI LUNAN 
COMMUNITY FUTURES NORTH OKANAGAN
​J ARMSTRONG SHAPTER ACCOUNTING 
TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN
CITY OF ARMSTRONG
ARMSTRONG SPALLUMCHEEN PARKS AND RECREATION
LAND TO TABLE NETWORK
AVALON EVENT RENTALS

AND OF COURSE.....
ALL OF OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS - WE COULDN'T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU!

CHECK OUT CHEESE! IT'S A NATURAL VIDEO AND
GALLERY FROM EVENTS PAST!