California Artisan Cheese Festival
California Artisan Cheese Festival 2026
Three Days. Endless Cheese. One Unforgettable Community.
Get your ticket for three delicious days at the California Artisan Cheese Festival—an immersive celebration of artisan cheesemaking, local food culture, and the people who make it all possible.
From tastings and farm tours to a lively cheese crawl and the signature Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace, the festival invites you to snack, sip, learn, and connect. Whether you’re a devoted cheese lover or simply curious, this is a joyful, flavorful gathering you won’t want to miss.
Cheese Crawl & Marketplace tickets are on sale now.
Farm Tours, Producer Tours, and Seminar tickets available January 2026.
Farm & Producer Tours
Step into the heart of Northern California’s artisan food culture with our Farm & Producer Tours. These behind-the-scenes experiences bring you directly to the source—where cheesemaking traditions, agriculture, and craft come together.
Enjoy guided cheesemaking experiences, wine tastings, and hands-on farm visits while meeting the people behind the products you love. Each tour offers a unique blend of flavor, place, and story—an intimate way to experience the region and its makers.
Seminars & Workshops
Dive deeper into the world of artisan cheese with engaging seminars and hands-on workshops led by creative industry leaders. These sessions are relaxed, informative, and designed to connect you directly with the people shaping today’s cheese world.
Whether you’re expanding your knowledge or exploring something new, seminars and workshops offer a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and share enthusiasm for the craft.
Cheese Crawl at The Barlow
Explore The Barlow in Sebastopol during a festive evening dedicated to cheese tasting and discovery. Attendees receive a map guiding them to participating businesses, where each stop features artisan cheeses paired with thoughtfully selected food or beverage tastings.
It’s a fun, walkable, and social way to experience cheese in a vibrant local setting.
Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace
The centerpiece of the festival, the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace, showcases more than 100 artisans—including cheesemakers, specialty food producers, winemakers, and brewers.
Taste and purchase hand-crafted cheeses and complementary foods, meet the makers, and enjoy an atmosphere buzzing with creativity and community. Guests receive an exclusive insulated cheese tote—perfect for carrying home their Marketplace finds.
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