September Events
September 20
Cheese Festival
Bra, Italy
If you weren’t already planning a trip to Italy’s Piedmont region, it might be time to start. Hosted by Slow Food, this festival happens every two years and includes visits with iconic cheesemakers, wineries and vineyards, cheese caves, farms, and Michelin-starred restaurants. Through September 23.
October Events
October 5
The Wedge
Portland, Ore.
Farmers’ market–style cheese festivals mean one thing: plenty of cheese to sample and even more to take home. Tasting tickets are available for purchase online or at the door, so there’s no excuse to miss out on Portland’s cheesiest event.
Photo Credit Lynne Ann Mitchell-Adobe Stock
October 12
Richmond Mac and Cheese Festival
Richmond, Va.
With over 30 mac and cheese varieties prepared by top chefs, food trucks, and local vendors, you certainly won’t leave the Richmond Raceway Complex hungry. Craft beers, live bands, and a vote for Richmond’s Best Mac and Cheese are the breadcrumb topping on the proverbial cheesy bake.
October 20
Spooky Cheese Night
Salem, Mass.
Join the folks at the Cheese Shop of Salem for a Halloween-themed cheese and pairing night. Can’t make the event? Click here to check out our collaborative cheese plate.
November Events
Photo credit Markthalle Neun.
November 8
Cheese Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Slow Food Berlin is behind this cheesy weekend at Berlin’s Markthalle Neun. Expect workshops, tastings, and of course, the cheesemakers themselves. Through November 10.
November 11
Cheese Day
Japan
Japan continues their annual Cheese Day celebration with a two-day event in Ebisu, a major district in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, complete with producers and goods for sampling. Discover Japan’s best cheese shops at here.
November 13
Fête des Fromages
New Orleans, Louisiana
The land of crawdads and beignets pays homage to fromage during this weekend-long party. Join author Liz Thorpe to learn about cheese and spirit pairings, then prepare for tastings galore on Friday and Saturday. Through November 16.
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