Casting Call- Be The Face Of The Central New York Cheese Trail

Do you love cheese? Do you love supporting local farms? Then this might be the most delicious gig you'll ever land.

Oneida County Tourism and C&D Advertising are on the hunt for everyday people to appear in promotional content for the Central New York Cheese Trail. No acting experience? No problem, it's all about cheese. If you're a fan of fresh, local flavor and you’re not afraid of a camera, you’re exactly who they’re looking for.

Filming takes place at a few of the region’s cheesiest hot spots:

Tuesday, May 20 at 10 AM – North Star Orchards
Tuesday, May 27 at 10 AM – Adirondack Cheese
Thursday, May 29 from 12:30–2:30 PM – Jones Family Farm

Whether you're solo, part of a couple, have a fun-loving family, or just want to round up some friends for a good cheese time, you're encouraged to apply. They are looking for all ages, all walks of life, you name it. Who doesn't love cheese right? Just send your name, a recent photo, and which date/location you’re available for to: jenn@canddadvertising.com and gabby@oneidacountytourism.com

What Is The Central New York Cheese Trail?

The CNY Cheese Trail is your chance to explore local farms, try amazing cheeses, and support small producers doing big things. From goat farms to cozy farm stores with fresh cheese curds and homemade butter, you can't go wrong exploring and supporting our local farmers. Pick up a trail card at any participating location, and if you hit them all, you’ll score a free insulated tote bag. You can learn more online here.

These 8 Spots on the Central New York Cheese Trail Are Pretty 'Grate'

"Central New York’s cheesemakers are combining forces to elevate your culinary experience in the Heart of New York!"

Hop aboard the Central New York Cheese Trail, where 8 different vendors are teaming up to bring you straight to the "gouda" stuff, if ya know what we mean.

Here's the different places you can visit. Don't forget to pick up a trail card from any of these participating locations! If you go to all of them, you can win an insulated tote bag (which is super nice, by the way.)

Gallery Credit: Kaylin

Top Rated Fried Cheese Curds In Central New York

Looking to chow down on deep fried cheese curds in Central and Upstate New York? Here are some of the highest rated places to try according to social media.

Gallery Credit: Kaylin

14 Exquisite Gourmet Cheese Shops in Upstate New York

Cheese production is a big business in Upstate New York. In fact, the Empire State is the fifth largest cheese-producing state in the US (Wisconsin is #1 of course).

What many don't know is that New York actually used to be one of the most dominant states in terms of cheese-making in the country. That was about 150 years back at this point. But there are still tons of delicious cheeses being produced in our state and we want to show them off.

Here are 14 of the best gourmet cheese shops in Upstate New York.

We hope you will visit them and when you do, don't forget to ...."say cheese!"

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

Source: Your Chance To Be In A Cheese Commercial Is Here Central New York