From September through November, cheese professionals and enthusiasts alike have plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and taste. Here’s a chronological roundup of upcoming cheese events happening around the country and world.
Maine Cheese Festival
Pittsfield, Maine (Sept. 13)
This annual festival highlights Maine’s cheesemakers alongside local food producers, artisans, and educational demonstrations.
Vermont Cheese Week
All across Vermont (Sept. 13 – 20)
Vermont Cheese Week is a statewide, weeklong celebration designed to feed the fanaticisms of all you cheese lovers out there. (We see you.) It has unique learning, tasting, pairing, and authentic Vermont experiences that celebrate the state’s beloved cheesemakers, and the land and animals that make cheese possible. Lodging and dining, classes and learning, tastings and pairings, farm and creamery tours, and so much more!
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Counter Culture Live
Boston (Sept. 15) · Portland, Oregon (Oct. 6)
A trade-only day of cheese education and networking, organized by culture and featuring cheesemakers from across the US and around the world. Expect sharp insights, deep dives, and plenty of time to connect with industry peers.
Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund 2026 Benefit
New York (Sept. 17)
Held at New York’s famous Chelsea Market, this annual fundraiser brings together chefs, cheese pros, and more to honor the legacy of cheesemonger Anne Saxelby for a good cause: supporting the next generation of American culinary and cheese professionals through apprenticeships.
Fromago
Zamora, Spain (Sept. 17 – 20)
Spain’s largest international cheese fair—and one of Europe’s premier cheese events—returns. Dairy products from around the world will be showcased alongside numerous Spanish cheeses with quality designations over the course of three delicious days.
Green County Cheese Days
Monroe, Wisconsin (Sept. 18 – 20)
Celebrate Wisconsin’s Swiss heritage and Wisconsin cheese with samplings, factory tours, music, food, and more.
Cream Cheese Fest
Lowville, New York (Sept. 19)
If you’re a fan of Philadelphia cream cheese, then save the date for this festival—it takes place in the town that’s home to the largest Kraft-Heinz cream cheese manufacturing plant in the country.
The Mac and Cheese Festival
Avila Beach, California (Sept. 19)
Now in its thirteenth year, this festival features mac and cheese dishes from the most talented chefs, restaurants, and caterers on California’s Central Coast (and beyond).
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Vermont Cheesemakers Festival
Shelburne, Vermont (Sept. 20)
This daylong showcase of Vermont’s artisan cheesemakers combines producer meet-and-greets, educational experiences, and local food and beverage pairings.
B2Cheese
Bergamo, Italy (Sept. 23 – 24)
This international dairy show gives trade folks the chance to explore the “best-in-class” Italian-made products, plus fine foods from across the globe.
The Wedge
Portland, Oregon (Sept. 26)
The Wedge returns to Portland on Sept. 26 for an afternoon celebrating cheese and all the things that go with it, with unlimited samples of cheese, specialty foods, and optional beer, wine, cider, and spirits tastings. The 21+ event is a fundraiser for the Oregon Cheese Guild, with tickets starting at $25.
Cheese Fair off the Square
Madison, Wisconsin (Sept. 26)
This free fair is full of Wisconsin cheese, Wisconsin cheese, and more Wisconsin cheese! Meet the makers behind your favorite wheels, buy a wedge, and shop local from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (P.S. We attended last year’s Cheese Fair off the Square, so check this out for more info.)
Little Falls Cheese Festival
Little Falls, New York (Oct. 3)
Don’t miss this beloved upstate New York tradition featuring local cheesemakers, food vendors, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities. Cheese enthusiasts can get tickets for an event series focused specifically on tasting cheeses of New York run by industry expert Mary Rizzo of The Cheese Traveler shop in Albany, New York; a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Meeting of the Milkmaids and the New York State Cheese Council.
Jasper Hill x Hill Farmstead Adventure Dinner
Greensboro, Vermont (Oct. 3)
Jasper Hill Farm and Hill Farmstead Brewery are teaming up for a dinner incorporating a range of Jasper Hill’s cheeses in plates. Tickets start at $185 per person and the event is known to sell out, so buy early.
Ohio Swiss Festival
Sugarcreek, Ohio (Oct. 3)
Did you know Ohio has a strong Swiss heritage? Taste wine and Alpine-style cheese and sign up for the Cheese Chase fun run.
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SF Cheese Fest
San Francisco (Oct. 3)
Enjoy stunning views of the San Francisco Bay along with signature cocktails from Gold Bay Distillery on Treasure Island. Complimentary mocktails are included, as well as an “endless” grazing table of California cheeses.
Riverbank Cheese & Wine Festival
Riverbank, California (Oct. 10)
This festival has been around for nearly five decades, featuring plenty of local cheeses and Hispanic culture demonstrations.
International Wine & Cheese Festival
Oaks, Pennsylvania (Oct. 10 – 11)
This two-day festival right outside of Philly offers curated cheese flights and claims to house the world’s largest cheese and wine pairing selection.
Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest
Black Mountain, North Carolina (Oct. 11)
The WNC Cheese Trail’s annual fundraiser partners with North Carolina cheesemakers and local food producers for a day of tasting and learning about artisan cheese.
Chehalem Valley Food & Wine Showcase
Newberg, Oregon (Nov. 7)
Find artisan cheese, specialty foods, wine, cider, beer, spirits, and more in Oregon’s Chehalem Valley.
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World Cheese Awards & International Cheese Festival
Cordoba, Spain (Nov. 11 – 15)
While the most prestigious competition in the cheese world is deciding which cheese is the best of the best, take part in the International Cheese Festival: a gastronomic event featuring cheese from every continent, save for Antarctica.
Have an upcoming cheese event you’d like included? Email us at editor@culturecheesemag.com with the details to be added to the list.
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