The Great Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival is back for its ninth year
OTTAWA, Aug. 16, 2016 /CNW/ - The Great Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival, one of Canada's most unique and fun-hearted events, is back for its ninth installment. Hosted by Dairy Farmers of Canada, the event will feature activities the whole family can enjoy including cheese rolling races, tastings and a market featuring some of the best cheeses in Canada.
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Cheese rolling races will see costume-clad cheese chasers racing after an 11-pound wheel of Natural Pastures' Aged Farmhouse cheese down the slopes of Blackcomb Mountain until a female and male champion is declared. Both winners will receive a coveted wheel of Canadian cheese, as well as two Whistler Blackcomb season ski passes. |
| Uphill dodge ball is a great option for those not brave enough to chase the cheese. Participants will run uphill, dodging balls rolling down the hill. |
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| Crazy costume contest encourages participants and attendees to dress in costume for a chance to win gift cards and prizes from festival sponsors. |
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| Cooking demos and recipe tastings with B.C. local and Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise Executive Chef Ned Bell, who will be cultivating a Great Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival-inspired dish, showcasing Canadian cheese. |
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| Cheese seminars will feature cheese expert David Beaudoin from Dairy Farmers of Canada, who will be sharing his knowledge of Canadian cheese and wine pairings. |
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| Enjoy some dairy goodness at the smoothie bar, while schmoozing with event attendees. |
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Saturday, August 20, 2016, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Blackcomb Mountain, Base 2, 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4 |
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The following spokespeople are available for interviews: |
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SOURCE Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC)
Image with caption: "Hosted by Dairy Farmers of Canada, the Great Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival rolls back in to Whistler for its ninth year on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature activities the whole family can enjoy including cheese rolling races, cheese seminars, cooking demos and a market featuring some of the best cheeses in Canada made from 100% Canadian milk. (CNW Group/Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC))". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20160820_C1402_PHOTO_EN_753940.jpg
To schedule an interview, please contact: Sandra Da Silva / Ramatoulaye Coulibaly, Dairy Farmers of Canada, 905-817-2001 / 514-284-1092, [email protected] / [email protected]
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