The Great Canadian Cheese Festival

 

Location
Dates

May 24, 2025
to
May 25, 2025

Details

Taste and buy award-winning Canadian artisan cheese

On Saturday May 24th & Sunday May 25th we welcome the best of Canada’s Cheese producers, growers, and makers to Fort Henry Kingston, ON.

Join us for our newest edition of this decade-long, first-class biennial event that promotes Canadian Cheese and Dairy.

Housed in historic Fort Henry Kingston, ON, The Great Canadian Cheese Festival (GCCF) gathers together many of the Country’s best cheesemakers and artisan food producers for two full days of meeting, tasting, buying, and learning!

Included in ticket price:

  • Samples of artisan and farmstead cheeses and specialty foods.
  • Samples of small-batch wine, craft beer & cider, and spirits; 19+.
  • Souvenir festival glass for tastings.
  • Insulated swag tote bag for purchases.
  • Tutored tastings presented by Vanessa Simmons, Canada’s best-known cheese sommelier, and Roxanne Renwick, a leading cheese educator.(Limited seating on first-come, first-served basis)
  • Express access to as many as 100 exhibitors and vendors. No need to wait in line at entrance to buy a ticket.
  • Meet Canada’s outstanding cheesemakers face-to-face.
  • Live music.
  • Free parking.
  • Children under 10 admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

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