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Welcome To The

Cheese Trail

A national resource for lovers of artisan cheese. Discover cheesemakers using our interactive map, attend educational and fun events, browse our new cheese directory, and find the nearest cheese shop.

California Map

Our 2025 Cheese Trail Map is available for free at numerous locations throughout California. It features 44 cheesemakers that are open to the public, plus plenty of exciting stops and scenic views along the way. Also available for purchase in our Shop in both printed and digital versions. Travel safe, and share highlights of your adventure!

Cheese

With hundreds of cheeses and many more to come, our new directory is the best place to discover your next obsession.

Events

Wine tastings, culinary classes, guided farm tours, and tons of new features and businesses being added soon!

Retailers

Discover cheese shops, retailers, and farmers markets across California who offer artisan and specialty cheeses.

Cheesemakers

From the border of Oregon down to Mexico, our directory of cheesemakers stretches across the entire state of California.

Cheese

Shops

Discover your favorite cheeses using our new directory of cheese shops, specialty retailers, and farmers markets.

Trail

Map

Our interactive trail map features cheesemakers throughout the state of California. New additions coming soon, including filtering by region, availability, and more.

Cheese

Events

Our events directory features hands-on cheesemaking classes, farm tours, tastings, lectures, and so much more. Check back for new additions weekly.

Cheese

Directory

Want to learn more about a specific type of cheese or find it in a store near you? Check out our brand new cheese directory!

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And our community partners

Check Out Our Latest Blog Posts

New Mexico Cheese Guild Reclaims the "Mother Road": Introducing the Route 66 Cheese Trail

The New Mexico Cheese Guild (NMCG) and Cheese Trail are proud to announce a new initiative to restore the spirit of the roadside stop: the Route66 Cheese Trail.

January 23, 2026

California's premier artisan cheese festival is back

California’s premier cheese event, the California Artisan Cheese Festival, is celebrating its 20th year, March 20-22, 2026 in and around Sonoma County.

January 23, 2026

Webinar: Agritourism panel, led by Vivien Straus (Cheese Trail founder)

Cheesemakers share their ag-tourism experiences

January 12, 2026

Looking Ahead to 2026: What’s Next for the Cheese Trail

Looking ahead to 2026: national expansion, new California maps, and the next chapter of the Cheese Trail.

December 31, 2025

Are You a Retailer, Cheesemaker, Advertiser, or Event's Venue?

Learn about our new business offerings!