We aim to promote exhibitors’ cheeses to the general public. Exhibitors may enclose small promotional literature with their entries, provided the relevant entry number(s) are clearly marked on the material. The organisers will endeavour to display the literature adjacent to the corresponding cheese once judging has been completed.
EXHIBIT PREPARATION
Exhibit labels containing class and exhibit numbers will be forwarded to each competitor. The correct label must be attached to each individual entry and must be clearly visible. The right is reserved for the committee to remove or cover any mark or name indicating who the manufacturer might be, this may extend to removing the exhibit from competition except in classes which specifically permit branded packaging.
DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS
Please ensure your exhibits are adequately packaged to prevent transit damage. It may not be possible to display and judge a damaged cheese. All exhibits to be staged and delivered to West Woodlands Showground, Bunns Lane, Frome, BA11 5ES between 9.00am and 5.00pm on Wednesday 9th September 2026. If exhibits need to be delivered outside these times contact 01373 463600 to arrange a prior appointment.
Exhibits can also be delivered to Peter Green Chilled Leighton Lane, Evercreech, Nr Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6LQ on Monday 7th September or Tuesday 8th September 2026 and the show will stage the exhibits for you. Each outer carton must be marked with the following: Global Cheese Awards, Frome. The small white label supplied by the show stating the class number and exhibit number must be visible and securely attached to each cheese. The position where each lot is to occupy will be pointed out to exhibitors by members of the committee. Late deliveries or deliveries with missing labels may not be displayed.
THE AWARDS
There will be a Gold, Silver & Bronze awarded to each class and the winners of the classes will then compete against other winners within the same category. From this a Best in Category will be awarded and then all the Best in Categories will compete to win the Global Champion and the British and Irish Supreme Champion, the latter of which is only available to our British and Irish entries. In addition, there will be an award for the Best Traditional Cheddar, Best Block Cheddar, Best Artisan Cheese and Best Plant-Based Alternative.
COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS
No produce is to be withdrawn from the exhibition before 6.00pm on Saturday 12th September 2026. Each exhibitor wishing to collect their exhibits must have a person in attendance at the close of the exhibition to collect their produce and to see its removal. No other parties will be admitted into the show after the close of the exhibition. Should you wish to collect your cheese, you must make this clear on the entry form, otherwise it will be considered a donation to the show and may be auctioned.
CHEESE AUCTION
The committee reserves the right to auction any of the eight award-winning cheeses.
QUANTITY TO ENTER
Cheese exhibits must be of sufficient size and condition to allow sampling on at least three occasions.
