Oregon Cheese Festival goes virtual The annual Oregon Cheese Festival went virtual this year once again because of COVID-19 restrictions. Posted: Mar 13, 2021 5:40 PM Posted By: Jayda McClendon OREGON -- The annual Oregon Cheese Festival went virtual this year once again because of COVID-19 restrictions. Participants were still able to support local cheesemakers by purchasing a “Fest To-Go” tasting kit. The kits include 14 Oregon cheeses, as well as preserves, crackers and chocolates from vendors. All 500 tasting kits were sold, according to the Oregon Cheese Festival’s website. During the event, cheese experts guided participants on how to pair their items together for a tasty experience.