In honor of National Cheddar Day, Tillamook County Creamery Association announced that it is giving dairy lovers a chance to win a boatload of cheese: 1,909 pounds to be exact.
On Feb. 13, 1909, at exactly 9:05 a.m., its founding farmers formed the Tillamook cooperative, so through Feb. 20, one lucky cheddar enthusiast will have the chance to win (nearly) a metric ton of Tillamook cheese. The prize represents the Tillamook dairy farmers' maiden voyage aboard the Morning Star, which brought its products beyond the Oregon Coast.
"For over a century, our farmer-owned co-operative has shared the same determination that inspired those aboard the historic Morning Star. Since the ship's maiden voyage, we've continued to deliver an unwavering commitment to quality ingredients you can taste," said Kate Boltin, executive vice president of marketing at TCCA. "Generations of dairy fans have fueled our passion for delivering premium cheddar, and that's why we are going overboard this year by gifting a literal boatload of cheese."
Tillamook is also giving the first 15,000 people who enter a free cheese coupon worth up to $6.
