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The 20th California Artisan Cheese Festival is this weekend March 20-22, one of wine country’s most delectable spring events

Geneva Anderson’s overview showcases participating cheesemakers, new cheeses making their debut at the Marketplace, new vendors and activities.

“With an assortment of farm tours, cheese-centric events that entertain and educate and a whirlwind shopping and tasting spree as its grand finale; the California Artisan Cheese Festival beckons this weekend. It has happened every March for the past 20 years—people from around the country gather for a weekend of artisan cheese and all that can be paired with cheese.”

March 19, 2026