New Minnesota Cheese Store Grand Opening is This Weekend

An award-winning cheese store is celebrating the grand opening of their newest location this weekend with an afternoon of deals and fun activities.

The new store opened this summer, but this weekend they will put on their party hats and welcome everyone to come check out their selection of cheese, ice cream, pizzas, cheese curds, and a selection of spirits, wines, and beer.

Award-Winning Cheese Makers

Founded in Wisconsin in 1896, Burnett Dairy makes award-winning cheeses and other dairy products, and they offer those products in their own specialty stores. Their flagship store and headquarters is in Grantsburg, WI, they have another store in Wilson, WI, but all eyes will be on their newest store this weekend.

Burnett Dairy

New Cheese Store in Duluth

The grand opening of the new Burnett Dairy Store in Duluth, MN will happen on Friday, September 27th from 2 PM until 6 PM. The store is located in the new development across the street from the base of Spirit Mountain, right next door to the Ski Hut Adventure Center on Grand Ave.

Burnett Dairy

Grand Opening Deals and Fun

During their grand opening everything will be 15% off, and they will be offering free samples and giving away some prizes including a 2-night stay at RiverWest Duluth and a Farm-to-Fork experience in Wisconsin for 6 people that includes a cheese tasting with their Master Cheesemaker.

They will also have some fun activities including photos with their cow mascot, they will also reveal the mascot's name, there will be a kids area with balloons, coloring, and tattoos, plus games, product sampling, vendors, Havana’s food truck and other surprises.

Burnett Dairy

Scott Briggs, CEO of Burnett Dairy, expressed his excitement about the new location, "We are thrilled to bring Burnett Dairy's exceptional products to the vibrant community of Duluth. Our new store will offer an unparalleled selection of cheeses, ice cream, pizzas, and more, and we can't wait to become a part of this wonderful city."

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