POTTSTOWN — The TriCounty Active Adult Center will hold its fifth popular Cheesetoberfest grilled cheese competition on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 12 to 3 p.m.
Restaurants, caterers, and local organizations will compete for a trophy and the coveted cheese crown. The Daisy Jug Band is slated to perform, and Art Fusion 19464 and the Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center will be providing free kids’ activities.
SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook is hosting the event this year. The new location allows for options no matter the weather.
“Cheesetoberfest is a rain-or-shine event,” said Brian Parkes, executive director of the TriCounty Active Adult Center. “So being able to use a location like SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook is perfect.”
Competitors include: Grumpy’s Handcarved Sandwiches, Gatsby’s at SunnyBrook, Bause Catered Events, Gracie’s 21st Century Café, Epicurean Garage, Pottstown High School, Café 288 at the TRAAC, Team Cobra Kai, Our Path, Grilled Please!, and the TRAAC Kitchen Crew.
Two prizes are up for grabs – one for the judges’ choice and one for the favorite of the attendees. Hundreds of people are expected.
A number of vendors will be offering all kinds of gifts, services, craft items, and more. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has the perfect finish when you are done with the grilled cheese.
The esteemed judges this year are Pottstown Mayor Stephanie Henrick, State Representative Joe Ciresi, and business owner Scott Bentley
Cheesetoberfest is generously sponsored by Citadel Credit Union, Visiting Angels of Pottstown & Fleetwood, Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C., Core-Tek & the Bright Family, Manatawny Manor, TriCounty Area Federal Credit Union, TriCounty Health Plans, O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C., and Creative Health Services.
The event is free to attend, but a $25 ticket is required to taste the grilled cheese contest entries and vote. Each ticket purchased includes a taste of all of the grilled cheese entries, a $5 coupon for an ice cream, soda, or bar beverage, and free admission to the 1st Sunday Swing Dance w/ Dibbs and the Detonators immediately after the event.
SoulJoel’ at SunnyBrook is located at 50 Sunnybrook in Pottstown. All profits benefit programs for older adults in the tri-county region. Limited tickets are still available, and can be purchased at www.SoulJoels.com. Call 610-323-5009 for additional information.
The TriCounty Active Adult Center serves adults age 50 and better with programs and services including information and referral assistance, a daily lunch, exercise programs, social activities, and much more. The mission of the TriCounty Active Adult Center is to enhance the well-being of older adults by providing services and activities that promote an independent and healthy lifestyle.
The TriCounty Active Adult Center has more than 2,000 members residing in the tri-county area. Anyone living in the tri-county area (Berks, Chester and Montgomery Counties) who is 50+ years of age is welcome to join the senior center. Learn more at www.TriCountyAAC.org.
