
California Artisan Cheese Festival
When:
March 20, 2026 to March 22, 2026
Where:
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, California, United States
Official Website:
https://artisancheesefestival.com
Prepare your palate for a dairy adventure at the California Artisan Cheese Festival, the ultimate paradise for anyone who believes cheese is its own food group. This three-day extravaganza brings together the finest makers, experts, and curd nerds to celebrate the glorious craft of California cheesemaking. Attendees can embark on exclusive farm and producer tours, expand their minds in educational seminars, and stumble happily through a lively cheese crawl. The crowning jewel is the signature Grand Tasting and Marketplace, where over a hundred artisan producers gather to let you sample and purchase seasonal, limited-production cheeses. Accompanied by local winemakers, brewers, and distillers pouring perfectly paired libations, this gouda-filled weekend is guaranteed to leave you totally melted and craving more.