19th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival,
March 21-23, 2025.
A limited number of tickets are available for these popular events, so get yours today!
Make it a three-day weekend starting on Friday, March 21st with Farm & Producer Tours that give you a behind-the-scenes peek into how dairies and creameries work, how cheese is made and aged, and even tips on how to serve it!
Each unique tour includes a variety of stops, including wineries, distilleries, a meadery and more. New this year: Redwood Hill Farm Goat dairy with Mt. Eitan Cheese, Balletto Vineyards, Ambit Spirits, Hog Island Oyster Farm, Gowan’s Apple Orchard & Cider tasting, and much much more!
Choose the tour that interests you the most! And of course, Farm & Producer Tours are a great opportunity to purchase cheese directly from the creamery.
On Saturday, March 22nd, take in a little cheesy education at one of seven great Seminar and Pairing Discussions. Let our experts guide you through a fun and interactive learning process that includes sampling of cheeses, wine and more.
This year, workshops are scheduled at three locations: One at Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol, Two at Balletto Vineyard in Santa Rosa and four at Bacchus Landing in Healdsburg. All seminars are scheduled either 11:00-12:15, or 1:00-2:15, so you can attend a morning and afternoon session if you choose.
Get your tickets early, for the Cheese Crawl at the Barlow in Sebastopol on Saturday March 22nd. It is sure to sell out! This year we are offering VIP tickets – with early entry an hour before General Admission – limited tickets available.
Sunday, March 25th is your day to taste, sip and explore at the highlight of the weekend, the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace!
Bubbles + Bites are back! Join us in Saralee & Richard’s Barn at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds for a glass of bubbles, some cheesy bites, and a sneak peek of the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace’s new offerings! Enjoy early entry to the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace at 11 AM.
Not an early riser, that’s OK Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace General Admission is open from Noon-4PM. Bring your wallet as there will be an opportunity to purchase your favorite cheeses and artisan products with more than 100 artisan cheese and food producers sampling and selling (jams, crackers, chocolates, confections, salts, charcuterie, and so much more), winemakers, brewers, distillers, cidermakers … all that complement cheese!
