Our Mission Statement:
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.
EVENTS
Along with our membership meetings, Workshops, Pop-up events and more, we sponsor two annual events and participate in the Maine Agriculture Trades Show.
2026 Major Event Dates
Maine Agricultural Trades Show, Augusta Civic Center, January 11-13, 2026
Maine Cheese Festival – September 13, 2026 | Pittsfield, Maine
Open Creamery Day – June 14th, 2026 | Statewide
Contact Information
General Guild Inquiries:
Phone: (207) 419-9175
Email: director@mainecheeseguild.org
Guild Mailing Address:
The Maine Cheese Guild
c/o Jean Koons, Board President
795 Pond Rd.
Sidney, ME 04330
(Please send invoice or account statements directly to the Treasurer)
Officers and Board of Directors
| Officers | ||||
| 2 Year Term | Elected | Expires | ||
| President | Jean Koons | Cheesemaker | 2022 | 2027 |
| Vice President | Caroline Gander | Cheesemaker | 2025 | 2027 |
| Secretary | Holly Aker | Cheesemaker | 2025 | 2027 |
| Treasurer | Heather Donahue | Cheesemaker | 2025 | 2027 |
| Board of Directors | ||||
| 4 Year Term | Elected | Expires | ||
| Board Member | Beth Calder | Food Science Specialist | 2019 | 2027 |
| Board Member | Anil & Kelly Roopchand | Cheesemaker | 2025 | 2029 |
| Board Member | Carrie Whitcomb | Cheesemaker | 2029 | |
| Board Member | Olivia Barber | Restaurant/Retail | 2021 | 2029 |
| Board Member | Bobby Boucher | 2025 | 2029 | |