
Meet the Cheesemaker

DATE AND TIME OF MEET THE CHEESEMAKER
Friday, July 25
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Meet the Cheesemaker Vendor Install
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Retailer and Distributor Preview
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Open to all Attendees
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Meet the Cheesemaker Load Out
SHIPPING TO MEET THE CHEESEMAKER
Shipping to the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center– We are finalizing shipping instructions, please check back for an update.
Meet the Cheesemaker participants are responsible for costs associated with shipping and material handling if items are not hand-delivered. If a delivery needs dock space, a forklift, or larger than a personal dolly, material handling services will be required.
EXHIBITING AT MEET THE CHEESEMAKER
To reserve a table at Meet the Cheesemaker, you must be an Organizational Member of ACS who is eligible to enter our Judging & Competition. Table reservations for Meet the Cheesemaker are separate from your ACS Conference registration and must be processed using your Organizational Membership credentials.
Register for Meet the Cheesemaker here. Space is limited.
Please note by registering for the event, all Meet the Cheesemaker vendors must adhere to the terms and conditions for sampling and food safety as outlined by the Health Department.
Meet the Cheesemaker registration includes:
- 2 staff
- 1 skirted table, 2 chairs
Meet the Cheesemaker Table Fees |
Early (March 18 -April 7) | Standard (April 8 - June 30) | Late (July 1 - July 22) |
$290 | $325 | $375 |
ATTENDING MEET THE CHEESEMAKER
Admission is open to all ACS Conference registrants (Full Conference registrants and Friday Day Pass holders).
If you are a registrant and would like to purchase additional passes, guest passes may be purchased during the Conference registration process, or by contacting the ACS office.

MARKETPLACE SPONSORS AT MEET THE CHEESEMAKER
Sponsors have the opportunity to add a non-cheese product table with sampling at Meet the Cheesemaker for $1,500. To participate you must be an Organizational Member of ACS.
Meet the Cheesemaker Marketplace Sponsor registration includes:
- 2 Staff
- 1 Networking Passes (for use by one staff attending Meet the Cheesemaker)
- 1 skirted table, 2 chairs
Register as a Marketplace Sponsor here. Space is limited.
Please note by registering for the event, all Meet the Cheesemaker vendors must adhere to the terms and conditions for sampling and food safety as outlined by the Health Department.
Cancellations
Cancellation requests are accepted for Meet the Cheesemaker and Marketplace sponsors and must be submitted in writing. Registrations are refundable up to three (3) weeks before the first day of the Conference less a $75 administrative processing fee. Refunds will be processed within two (2) weeks of approval of the cancellation request to the original method of payment. After June 19th, registrations are NOT refundable.