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Washington Artisan Cheesemakers Festival showcases a wide array of artisan and farmstead cheeses made in Washington.

We invite you to meet the cheesemakers, learn about their products and philosophy, and sample some of the finest cheeses made in Washington. Also featuring other artisan foods and beverages from local producers. Washington Artisan Cheesemakers Festival
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Seattle Design Center
5701 6th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108
21+ only

10/07/2026

Today is the last day to order 2026 Fall Washington Cheese Box and there are only a few left. So if you've been thinking about it, don't wait any longer. Place your order at https://wa-cheese-box.square.site/ now!

10/04/2026

Fall Washington Cheese Box featured Cheese: Asiago by Pine Stump Farms.

After a few years of hiatus, Pine Stump Farm is back in Washington Cheese Box! Pine Stump Farm is a diversified farm with over 200 acres in Omak where the farmer/cheesemaker Carey raises her small herd of goats. Located on the Colville Reservation in Okanogan County, the farm was built based on the idea of living in harmony with the land and making a living from it. That means stewarding the land and growing food while honoring the lives that coexist on the land. In addition to making cheese from her goats’ milk, Carey also grows hay, raises chickens, and also offers horseback riding.

Her cheese is usually only available locally, mostly at farmers markets. So I am delighted that I get to feature her Asiago in this cheese box! It is a cheese that develops a nutty, buttery flavor and a hard texture as it ages. This batch is about 6 months old.

Don’t miss your chance to try Pine Stump Farms’ Asiago! There are just a few more days left to order your Fall Washington Cheese Box. Place your order today at https://wa-cheese-box.square.site/ and pick it up at Ladd & Lass Brewing on Sunday, 10/18 between 3-5pm.

(📷: Pine Stump Farms)

10/02/2026

Fall Washington Cheese Box featured cheese: Tipsoo by Mountain Lodge Farm.

Here is a real treat for our fall cheese box! Tipsoo is Mountain Lodge Farm’s seasonal cheese that is made in the fall when their goat milk gets richer with a higher fat and protein content. It is a semi-soft cheese and the rind is washed with a hard c***r from Yonder C***r. Then the cheese is aged for a few weeks until it gets creamy and silky and develops warm notes of apple and butter. A perfect cheese to celebrate Fall!

Mountain Lodge Farm is a farmstead creamery that raises Nigerian Dwarf and La Mancha goats in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. They make award-winning cheeses that showcases the amazing quality of the milk that reflects the place – the native plants, wild landscapes, and the beautiful surroundings that inspire the animals and humans of the farm.

If you are curious where Mountain Lodge Farm’s cheese comes from, then don’t miss the opportunity to visit the working farm during their next open farm on October 10. You’ll get to tour the barn, meet the animals, and of course taste their amazing cheeses.

And you will also want to order Fall Washington Cheese Box featuring Tipsoo! Order yours today at https://wa-cheese-box.square.site/ and pick it up at Ladd & Lass Brewing on Sunday, October 18 between 3-5pm.

(📷: Mountain Lodge Farm)

10/01/2026

2026 Fall Washington Cheese Box featured cheese: Herb & Garlic Fromage Blanc by Laurel's Crown Farmstead Cheese.

Fromage Blanc is a creamy, tangy and spreadable cheese, and Laurel’s Crown’s version is made with milk from 100% grass-fed spoiled Jersey cows raised on the farm just outside Chelan on Hwy 97A. There are so many ways to enjoy this versatile cheese. Spread it on a slice of bread as the base for savory toasts and top it with sauteed mushrooms, peppers or other seasonal veggies. It melts beautifully info cream which can be turned into a cream sauce for various pasta dishes or lasagna. And the herb and garlic will also give an extra pizzazz to the dishes! You can, of course, simply spread it on crackers too and enjoy the creamy cheese with herby deliciousness.

You can get Laurel’s Crown’s Herb & Garlic Fromage Blanc by ordering Fall Washington Cheese Box at https://wa-cheese-box.square.site/ which also includes four other fantastic local cheeses. Order before October 7 and pick it up on October 18 between 3-5pm at Ladd & Lass Brewing. And don’t forget, we are giving away some delicious treats by select cheesemakers during the pop-up, including Holy Cow! Caramel Sauce by Laurel’s Crown.

(📷: Laurel's Crown)

09/29/2026

2026 Fall Washington Cheese Box featured cheese: Filomena by Fantello Farmstead Creamery.

This beauty is Filomena, an Alpine French Raclette style cheese made with raw cow’s milk. The dairy farmer Paul Fantello’s grandparents originally started the dairy on the Enumclaw Plateau back in 1918 and the family legacy lives on today. It is still home to a herd of Jersey cows, and they provide milk for the creamery's hand-crafted, small-batch cheeses including Filomena – their flagship cheese named after Paul’s grandmother.

To fully appreciate this cheese, you need to use all your senses. Feast your eyes on the golden yellow paste and beautiful washed rind. Breathe in and enjoy the aroma before taking a bite into the fudgy paste and earthy rind. Together, you will experience the layers of nutty, brothy, and slightly minerally flavors that remind you of browned butter, hay, sour cream and roast beef. The complex flavor profile lends itself to so many beverage pairing options. And it is, of course, excellent melted over boiled potatoes and served with some cured meats and cornichons.

Order Fall Washington Cheese Box at https://wa-cheese-box.square.site/ today and enjoy Filomena and four other fantastic local cheeses! Join us at Ladd & Lass Brewing on Sunday, October 18 between 3-5pm to pick up your cheese box order, plus for a chance to win some delicious treats from select cheesemakers including Cultured Butter from Fantello Creamery.

(📷 by Fantello Farmstead Creamery)

09/28/2026

2026 Fall Washington Cheese Box featured cheese: Mild Cheddar by Columbia Community Creamery.

It’s always a pleasure to offer a box full of fabulous locally produced cheeses from all over the state through Washington Cheese Boxes. And it’s extra special when I get to introduce a cheesemaker that many folks may not know yet, and they are doing something very cool to protect the interest of local dairy farmers and invest in the future of their industry.

Now, meet Columbia Community Creamery. Located in Chewelah WA, Columbia Community Creamery was established in 2023 as the first non-profit dairy processing plant in the country by a handful of local dairy farmers (including two cheesemakers, Clover Mountain Dairy and LakeWolf Creamery). The non-profit creamery processes milk from their member dairy farms and turns it into a variety of products – liquid milk in assortment of flavors, yogurt, ice cream, and now CHEESE! The products are sold at their retail shop in Chewelah and also distributed to select retail locations in Eastern Washington. This operation allows fair pricing for the farmers and offers them shared infrastructure, technical support, and sales opportunities while offering fresh, high quality dairy products and educational opportunities for their community.

I am thrilled to support Columbia Community Creamery by featuring their Mild Cheddar in the Fall Washington Cheese Box! It is a classic and versatile English cheese made with A2/A2 cow’s milk. After the curds are cut and the whey is drained, the curds are stacked and turned during a process called “cheddaring”. As they rest, the curds continue to develop their texture while more whey is released. This step is what gives cheddar its signature body and helps create the smooth, sliceable cheese you know and love. It is aged for 2-6 months, and shreds and melts wonderfully on many different dishes.

Order your Fall Washington Cheese Box at https://wa-cheese-box.square.site/ by Wednesday, October 7 and pick it up at Ladd & Lass Brewing on Sunday, October 18 between 3-5pm. During the pop-up, don’t miss your chance to win some delicious treats by select cheesemakers, including cheese curds by Columbia Community Creamery! Everyone who orders a cheese box will receive an entry into the drawing. You can also increase your odds of winning by purchasing eligible items at Ladd & Lass. Winners be selected at 4:45pm (must be present to win).

(📷: Columbia Community Creamery)

09/26/2026

2026 Fall Washington Cheese Box now available for preorders!

It’s officially Fall, and we are ready to embrace cooler weather, warm autumnal colors, and cozy meals that give us lots of comfort and joy. Celebrate the season with this 2026 Fall Washington Box with a fantastic selection of five locally produced artisan cheeses. They are excellent for pairing with seasonal fruits and beverages, and also fantastic to cook with or melt to add extra decadence and flavors to many fall dishes.

This Washington Cheese Box contains the following five cheeses:
This box contains:
🧀 Mild Cheddar by Columbia Community Creamery (Chewelah)
🧀 Filomena by Fantello Farmstead Creamery (Enumclaw)
🧀 Herb & Garlic Fromage Blanc by Laurel's Crown Farmstead Cheese (Chelan)
🧀 Tipsoo by Mountain Lodge Farm (Eatonville)
🧀 Asiago by Pine Stump Farms (Omak)

Order & pick up details:
🍂 Pre-order is required by October 7.
🍂 Orders must be picked up on October 18 between 3-5pm at Ladd & Lass Brewing.
🍂 This box contains about 32oz of cheese.
🍂 $52 per box. All orders are final and non-refundable.

You can order your box now through Wednesday, October 7 at https://wa-cheese-box.square.site/. Then come join us at Ladd & Lass Brewing on October 18 to pick up your order. You will want to stick around and enjoy a pint or two at the brewery because we are giving away some delicious treats again!

The giveaway includes:
🍁 Cheese curds by Columbia Community Creamery
🍁 Butter by Fantello Farmstead Creamery
🍁 Holy Cow! Caramel Sauce by Laurel’s Crown

Everyone who orders a cheese box will receive one entry. You can increase your odds of winning by purchasing eligible items (b**r, c***r, w**e, N/A kombucha & b**r) at Ladd & Lass during the pop-up which will get you an additional entry. Then we will pick two winners at 4:45pm. You must be present to win.

06/16/2026

2026 Summer Washington Cheese Box featured cheese: Velvet by Tieton Farm & Creamery.

Velvet is making its Washington Cheese Box debut and it is the work of true artisans. It’s a fresh bloomy rind mixed milk cheese made with goat and sheep milk. The rind is washed with a pear brandy from Wilridge Winery & Vineyard in Naches Heights, resulting in a white, oh-so-delicate and slightly boozy exterior gently encasing an extra creamy and velvety paste inside. It’s a fine, elegant cheese with just enough complexity.

The artisans/farmers behind Velvet are Lori and Ruth Babcock of Tieton Farm & Creamery. They are not only passionate about the craft of cheesemaking, but they also firmly believe in making beautiful cheese while honoring the animals, protecting the land, and minimizing their environmental impact. And they do so by practicing rotational grazing at their diversified, regenerative, solar-powered farm, and by making cheese in small batches by hand without using machine as much as possible, honoring the centuries-old tradition of cheesemaking.

You’ve got to try their Velvet, so order your Summer Washington Cheese Box now at https://wa-cheese-box.square.site/ and pick it up at Ladd & Lass Brewing on Saturday, 6/27 between 2-4pm. There are just a few more days left (through 6/19) to place order, so don’t wait!

(📷 by Tieton Farm & Creamery)

06/15/2026

2026 Summer Washington Cheese Box featured cheese: Wonderland by Mountain Lodge Farm.

Wonderland is a raw, mountain tomme style cheese aged for 8-15 months. It has a nutty, semi-hard paste and a rustic natural rind with lingering fruit flavors and herbal qualities.

The cheese is made with milk from Nigerian Dwarf and La Mancha goats raised in the Cascade foothills in a small town of Eatonville. They get to browse and feast on wild plants growing on the farm including salal, Douglas fir and blackberry brambles which contributes to the quality of milk and the ‘terroir’ present in the cheese.

It is another one of my all-time favorite cheeses and it is making its first appearance in Washington Cheese Box. And I am not the only one who’s impressed by this cheese because it won the first place at the American Cheese Society Competition in the aged goat’s milk cheese category TWO years in a row!

You can order Summer Washington Cheese Box featuring Wonderland at https://wa-cheese-box.square.site/ now through 6/19. Then come see us at Ladd & Lass Brewing on Saturday, 6/27 between 2-4pm to pick up your order. Stick around for a pint or two for a chance to win some local treats including Mountain Lodge Farm’s Cajeta too!

If you want to see where Wonderland is made – and meet the goats who provide the milk and humans who make the cheese, then visit the farm during their upcoming open house on 6/21 between 1-3pm, on Father’s Day. It’s a free event and all ages are welcome!

(📷: Mountain Lodge Farm)

06/14/2026

2026 Summer Washington Cheese Box featured cheese: Sheep & Goat Milk Feta by Lum Farm LLC.

Lum Farm is situated on the historic Coffelt Farm Preserve on Orcas Island that is home to many living creatures including goats, sheep, pigs, cows, chickens, dogs, and horses, as well as hard-working, delightful humans who take care of them all. This farm is a result of collaborative efforts by the Coffelts (previous owners of the farm), the county and other local groups, and the Lum Farm crew to ensure the land remains a working farm that produces nourishing food for the Island community.

If you visit Orcas Island, a stop at Lum Farm is a must! Check out their farm store where you will find their goat milk cheeses, ice cream, eggs, meats, fruits, yarn and many delicious treats and craft items from local artisans and producers. Enjoy a self-guided farm walk and take a moment to say hello to the farm animals and take in the serene beauty of the island.

If you cannot make it to Orcas Island any time soon, then you make sure to order this Washington Cheese Box so you’ll get to try Lum Farm’s Feta! It is made with mostly sheep’s milk with some goat milk added. It’s a semi-soft, creamy, zingy feta that’s aged in a brine solution for about a month. And it is a perfect cheese to elevate many summer dishes with fresh seasonal veggies, fruit and herbs.

Order our Summer Washington Cheese Box at https://wa-cheese-box.square.site/ by 6/19, and pick it up at Ladd & Lass Brewing on Saturday, 6/27 between 2-4pm. Those of you joining us at Ladd & Lass during the pop-up may also get to enjoy another fabulous item by Lum Farm. Everyone who orders a cheese box will be entered into a drawing for a giveaway that includes delicious treats by some of the featured cheesemakers, including Sheep Milk Yogurt by Lum Farm. You can increase your odds of winning by purchasing eligible items at Ladd & Lass which will get you an additional raffle ticket each. Winners will be announced at 3:45pm. You must be present to win.

(📷 by Lum Farm)

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Seattle, WA
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