Ashe County Cheese

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Ashe County Cheese North Carolina's Largest Cheese Manfacturer Est. in 1930 in West Jefferson, NC, Ashe County Cheese produces on average 40,000 pounds of cheese per week.
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We are currently producing about 20 different cheese varieties. Our viewing room is open daily and allows people watch the cheesemaking process at no charge. You can sample and purchase the products we make in our retail shop across the street from the factory.

10/18/2026

Take a peek at the fall magic right outside our back door. 🍁🍂 Is THIS peak week in West Jefferson? What do y’all think — more color to come, or are we there?! 👀
🧀 Come see us at Ashe County Cheese!
🕗 Monday–Saturday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

🧀 Juusto… but make it Italian! 🤌🇮🇹The Juusto you know and love, now with a delicious twist of Italian seasoning! ✨ Juust...
10/13/2026

🧀 Juusto… but make it Italian! 🤌🇮🇹
The Juusto you know and love, now with a delicious twist of Italian seasoning! ✨ Juusto Italiano is in stock TODAY! Come grab some and give it a try! 😋
📍 Find it at Ashe County Cheese in downtown West Jefferson, NC, or shop online at ashecountycheese.com!

🧈 If you know, you know. And if you don’t, it might be time to try our hand-rolled butter!
10/10/2026

🧈 If you know, you know. And if you don’t, it might be time to try our hand-rolled butter!

🧀 FEATURED FRIDAY FLAVOR: EXTRA SHARP CHEDDAR! 🧀Aged for 2 years for that delicious, bold cheddar flavor! 😋 Stop by and ...
10/09/2026

🧀 FEATURED FRIDAY FLAVOR: EXTRA SHARP CHEDDAR! 🧀
Aged for 2 years for that delicious, bold cheddar flavor! 😋 Stop by and try a sample today!
🎨 Don’t forget, we’re open until 6 PM today for the Downtown West Jefferson Gallery Crawl! Come enjoy some cheese, explore downtown, and make an evening of it!

🍂 It’s a beautiful fall day at Ashe County Cheese! 🧀✨ This Friday, we’re staying open until 6 PM for the Downtown Galler...
10/08/2026

🍂 It’s a beautiful fall day at Ashe County Cheese! 🧀
✨ This Friday, we’re staying open until 6 PM for the Downtown Gallery Crawl! Come see us and enjoy a little extra time downtown. 🍁

10/02/2026

The curds are ready, and now we’re letting the whey drain off. Just another step in the cheesemaking process here at Ashe County Cheese! 🧀🥛

10/01/2026

October 1st has us under a spell… 🎃✨
And it tastes like Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream. 🍦🥧

Our Cheesy Scarecrow is back! 🧀🍂 He’s hanging with the cows and ready for your fall photos! 📸🐄Come see him, grab a photo...
09/29/2026

Our Cheesy Scarecrow is back! 🧀🍂 He’s hanging with the cows and ready for your fall photos! 📸🐄
Come see him, grab a photo, and stop in for some cheesy goodness!🧀

Address

106 E Main Street
West Jefferson, NC
28694

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13362462501

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