Lowville Cream Cheese Festival marks 21st year with 12,000-pound cheesecake

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, according to the submitted report. The event also included participation from volunteers and members of the 10th Mountain Division.