DATE AND TIME OF MEET THE CHEESEMAKER

Friday, July 10, 2026
12:45 pm – 2:45 pm: Meet the Cheesemaker Vendor Install
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm: Retailer and Distributor Preview
3:30 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 Kentucky International Convention Center – Details will be provided at a later date.

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. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, check out the Marketplace Sponsor opportunity.

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:

• 1 skirted table, 2 chairs
• 2 set-up personnel passes

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

Marketplace 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 MTC exhibit personnel passes
• 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 17th, registrations are NOT refundable.