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EVENTS

THE 15TH OREGON

CHEESE FESTIVAL

March 16 & 17, 2019
Kick off a weekend of all things cheese by attending the Oregon Cheese Guild Benefit
Cheesemaker Dinner at Lark’s Restaurant at Inn at the Commons in Medford on March
15. After an appetizer hour, enjoy a four-course, cheese-themed meal, expertly paired with
local wine. The event will feature a Wine Grab event, providing guests with an opportunity
to purchase highly valued bottles of wine for $35, or three bottles for $100.

On Saturday and Sunday, be ready for cheese, wine, craft beer and ciders—taste-tingling
combinations. Join the fun for the 15th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival, a farmers market-
style event supporting the Oregon Cheese Guild, featuring cow, sheep, and goat cheese
from Oregon and Western U.S. creameries. Enjoy pairings of fine Southern Oregon wine,
craft beer, ciders, assorted beverages, local artisan crafts, and great food. Sample and pur-
chase local, artisan cheese, specialty foods, beer, wine, and cider from over 100 vendors.
Culture Magazine, one of the leading periodicals in the cheese industry, has named the Oregon Trust.
Cheese Festival one of the Ten Best Cheese Festivals in the U.S. The event is a family-friendly
event open to the public and free to children 12 and under.
This year sees some big changes—partnerships with the City of Central Point and Crater Nurture.
High School, student showcase and parking at Crater High School, first use of the new
Crater Iron Building after its overhaul/renovation into community/makers space (outdoor Experience.
space will be used as well), a larger festival footprint, and two admission areas on each side
of the festival.
Words that matter when
The event is next to Rogue Creamery, 311 N Front St (Hwy 99), Central Point
you’re having a baby.
Proceeds go to the Oregon Cheese Guild, which is dedicated to the art and craft of mak-
ing cheese. The Guild is a collaborative effort to increase awareness of Oregon’s artisa- At Asante, we know that giving
nal cheeses, create educational opportunities, and provide a platform for cooperation and birth is one of the most joyous
shared resources among Oregon cheesemakers. experiences of your life.
www.oregoncheesefestival.com Let us help bring your little
miracle into this world.

Asante Family Birth Centers
are located at:
■ Asante Ashland Community
Hospital | Ashland
■ Asante Rogue Regional
Medical Center | Medford
■ Asante Three Rivers Medical
Center | Grants Pass

Go to asante.org
to learn about our
childbirth services.

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