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18th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival

Get your ticket for three days of cheese bliss! Join us for the 18th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival on March 22-24, 2023. This weekend of all things cheese is filled with cheese tastings and pairings; farm and producer tours; Cheese Crawl and of course the weekend finale – the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace! You will meet the cheese makers, sample and buy artisan products; taste beer, wine, cider, and spirits… plus so much more.
Friday, March 22nd
Start & End Times Vary Farm & Producer Tours at various locations – five different scheduled tours on Friday to choose from, each with a different itinerary and all include lunch.
Saturday, March 23rd
Seminars, Workshops and Pairing Sessions – Times Vary
3:00pm to 7:00pm Cheese Crawl at The Barlow – check in at each of our participating locations throughout The Barlow where you will sample cheese AND receive a sample of whatever the specialty is of the business (maybe a craft beer, a Sonoma County wine, a local spirit or a bite!) And, as you venture from location to location you also have the opportunity to sit a spell and purchase the special menu items for Cheese Crawlers. 21 years + only
Sunday, March 24th*
11:00am to 12:00pm Early Entry to the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace – Beat the crowd and enjoy a glass of bubbles with early entry 11am-12 noon into the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace.
12:00pm to 4:00pm Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace – Over 100 vendors showcasing their products – try and buy new and familiar cheeses and artisan products that complement cheese. Sampling cheese, accoutrements, wine, beer, cider and spirits + live entertainment.