Calling all cheese lovers! The annual Mountain Cheese Festival, sponsored by the Western NC Cheese Trail, returns for its seventh year. This event celebrates more than 20 local businesses by showcasing regional cheese, charcuterie, crackers, bread, chocolate, and more. Featured cheesemakers from the WNC Cheese Trail include Blue Ridge Mountain Creamery, English Farmstead Cheese, Looking Glass Creamery, Round Mountain Creamery, Three Graces Dairy, Spinning Spider Creamery, and Yellow Branch Cheese. Additionally, samples from other Southeastern cheesemakers will be available. Included with festival admission are demos and workshops throughout the day. Skilled artisans and educators will cover topics from creating the perfect cheese board to soapmaking. Enjoy mellow acoustic entertainment, a family tent with crafts and hands-on activities, and the Kid Corral featuring pet baby goats and milking demonstrations. Free off-site parking and shuttle service will be provided. Children under 12 are admitted free with a ticketed guest. » Oak & Grist Distillery, 1556 Grovestone Rd.; Sunday, times vary; $23-$30; www.mountaincheesefest.com