We were a nonprofit membership organization founded in 2003 by a group of pioneer Maine cheesemakers seeking to share knowledge, enjoy camaraderie and promote Maine cheese. From those beginnings we have grown greatly and now have a membership participation hub and and public directory online. Our activities include:
• Sponsor cheesemaking and industry related workshops and popup events.
• Discussion Forums
• Monthly Big Cheese Newsletter
• The Eat Maine Cheese Map
• Conduct several membership meetings per year and a holiday gathering in December
• Participate in Maine's Maine’s Agriculture Trade Show
• Engage in market research and sponsor food safety seminars•
• The Maine Cheese Festival in September ( our major fundraising event)
• Maine Open Creamery Day in October
• More...
Learn more about our organization, Officers and Board of Directors here.
Maine Cheese Awards Organized and Sponsored by Maine Tasting Center
The Guild’s mission is to support and encourage the Maine cheesemaking community. We will do this through development of a collective voice to promote Maine cheese and cheesemakers, educate cheese makers and consumers, coordinate resources and share the joy and art of regional cheeses.
