Ashe County Cheese

Say Cheese! See how cheese is made in this factory in West Jefferson, North Carolina.

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The Ashe County Cheese factory is open for school groups to visit to see how cheese is made. Their viewing room is open year-round from 8:30am - 5:00pm from Monday through Saturday at no charge. Cheese is made 4 - 5 days a week and almost always on Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday. Call ahead to schedule a visit at 336-246-2501 or 1-800-445-1378.

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