Lowville Cream Cheese Festival marks 21st year with 12,000-pound cheesecake
The 21st annual Cream Cheese Festival was held Saturday in Lowville, featuring food, music, vendors and a 12,000-pound cheesecake.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The 21st annual Cream Cheese Festival was held Saturday in Lowville, with food, music, artisans and local vendors among the attractions. Local businesses also opened their doors during the event, which celebrates the village’s connection to the Kraft-Heinz plant and its Philadelphia cream cheese production.
The festival’s featured cheesecake weighed 12,000 pounds. The event also included participation from volunteers and members of the 10th Mountain Division.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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