05/22/2026
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we wanted to wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and delicious holiday. Whether you're firing up the grill, heading to the lake, gathering with family, or settling in to watch the Indy 500, we hope your weekend is full of good company—and even better cheese.
When it comes to race-day snacks, cheese is the clear pole-position winner. Why? It’s the perfect grab-and-go fuel: no prep stops needed, pairs beautifully with just about everything, and keeps your snack game running at top speed. From a creamy bite of Trillium to the bold finish of Nightshade, cheese is the MVP of every charcuterie board, picnic basket, and cooler.
Need a few reasons cheese should be on your holiday starting grid?
🏁 Fast Fuel – Packed with protein to keep your engines running all weekend long.
🏁 Perfect Pit Stop Snack – Easy to slice, share, and snack between race laps and backyard games.
🏁 A Crowd Favorite – Cheese always takes the checkered flag at any gathering.
🏁 Pairs with Everything – Crackers, burgers, fresh fruit, your favorite beverage—you name it.
🏁 No Yellow Flags Here – There’s no wrong way to enjoy cheese.
Rookie Celebration at the Speedway
This week, we had the chance to attend the annual Rookie Celebration at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that was sponsored by The American Dairy Association of Indiana —and we were excited for so many reasons.
First, it’s one of our favorite events because it puts milk in the spotlight!
Did you know the tradition of the Indy 500 winner drinking milk dates back to 1936, when race car driver Louis Meyer asked for a bottle of buttermilk after his victory? The moment became iconic, and ever since, milk has been offered to every winner in Victory Lane.
One of our favorite small-world connections is that Louis Meyer’s grandson, Scott, is a family friend, and I’m lucky enough to catch up with him and his wife, Cara, each year at this event. It’s such a fun reminder of how connected our worlds of dairy and racing really are—and now we’re all wondering… which milk will be chosen by this year’s winner?
We were also especially excited to see our Trillium on the cheese table, beautifully topped with truffle honey—such a delicious and elegant way to present it. The creamy, tangy cheese paired with the earthy sweetness of the honey was truly a winning combination. Kudos to the chef who decided on that pairing—it may have been one of our favorite presentations of Trillium yet!
Stock up at one of the Farmers Markets this weekend:
This weekend sampling…
Nettle, Trillium, Larkspur & Dutch Tulip
WE HAVE CURDS & FRESH MOZZARELLA!!
(Get there early!!!!)
FRESH FAVORITES
Nettle
Fromage Frais
Fonsdue – Habanero
Chocolate Pudding & Butterscotch
Cultured Butter
SOFT-RIPENED CHEESES
Trillium
Foxglove
Snapdragon
AGED CHEESES
Blazing Star
Dutch Tulip
Hops
Larkspur
Milkweed
Marigold
Nightshade *(limited quantities!)
Summer Market Schedule
We’re excited for a full lineup of outdoor markets—sunshine, samples, and all the cheese conversations we’ve missed.
Tuesdays (Starting 6/1)
Lebanon Farmers Market | 5–8 PM
Wednesdays
Original Farmers Market (Downtown Indy) | 10 AM – 1:30 PM SoBro Market (49th & College) | 4:30 - 7:30
Thursdays
Statehouse Market (Starting 5/14 & every other week) | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Westfield Grand Junction | 5–8 PM
Saturdays
Broad Ripple | 8 AM – Noon
Carmel | 8 AM – 11:30 AM
Garfield Park | 9 AM – 12:30 PM
Zionsville | 8 AM – 11:30 AM
Sundays
Irvington | 12–3 PM
6/14, 7/12, 8/9, 9/13, 10/11
Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Tulip Tree Creamery!
As you celebrate and remember the meaning of Memorial Day, we’re grateful for your continued support and for making Tulip Tree part of your tables, traditions, and race-day spreads.
Stay safe, enjoy the long weekend, and don’t forget—life’s better in the fast lane… especially with cheese.
Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Tulip Tree Creamery!
In ever issue...
We’re Hiring for Farmers Markets
If you (or someone you know) enjoys talking to people, sampling delicious cheese, and being part of the happiest corner of a farmers market, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for folks who can work every weekend or every other weekend.
Perks include:
• A fun, upbeat market environment
• Finishing your workday around 2 p.m.
• And yes… the 50% off cheese perk is very real.
There’s something oddly satisfying about waking up early, working a lively market morning, and feeling like you’ve accomplished something before most people have finished brunch.
Check out the “Join Our Team” (https://www.tuliptreecreamery.com/about-us/join-our-team/) page on our website if you’re interested.
Where to Find Tulip Tree Products?
📍Tulip Tree Creamery Cheese Shop (Indy)
Visit us Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 3 PM
• Monthly Tasting & Tour: $10 (includes 10% off shop purchases!)
🧀 Find Us in Stores
Locally and nationally at:
• The Rejoicing Vine Winery - (just up the road from us)
• Goose the Market & Smoking Goose
• Joe’s Butcher Shop
• Market District
• The Hayloft (Brownsburg)
• Moody’s Butcher Shop
• Grapevine Cottage
• Niemann Harvest Market
• Murray’s Cheese (inside Kroger)
• Needler’s
• Whole Foods
• Eataly (all U.S. locations!)
Click here to see the map of all retailers that sell our products! (https://www.tuliptreecreamery.com/order-where-to-buy/retail-locations/)
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