Tillamook is celebrating by giving away 1,900 pounds of cheese. Here’s how you can enter to win.

Published 6:15 am Thursday, February 13, 2025

Did someone say free cheese? How’s 1,900 pounds of it? Now that’s a lot of cheddar. 

It would brie a shame for someone to miss this opportunity. 

Tillamook Country Creamery Association is going overboard by giving away a boatload — 1,909 pounds to be exact — of cheese in honor of National Cheddar Day. 

The same day, Feb. 13, marks when the founding farmers formed the Tillamook co-operative 116 years ago at 9:05 a.m. Gouda gobblers, Muenster munchers and Swiss snackers have through Feb. 20 to sign up for a chance to win. 

“For over a century, our farmer-owned co-operative has shared the same determination that inspired those aboard the historic Morning Star. Since the ship’s maiden voyage, we’ve continued to deliver an unwavering commitment to quality ingredients you can taste,” Kate Boltin, executive vice president of marketing at TCCA, said in a release. “Generations of dairy fans have fueled our passion for delivering premium cheddar, and that’s why we are going overboard this year by gifting a literal boatload of cheese.”

Sailing one wave further, the first 15,000 people who enter will receive a free cheese coupon worth up to $6. 

The Tales of Tillamook campaign highlights the lore of the iconic Morning Star boat, as seen on Tillamook’s logo and packing, paying homage to the brand’s history of making cheese loved around the world. 

Enter for a chance to win at tillamook.com/boatload-of-cheese.