Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace

CA Artisan Cheese Festival

Bubbles + Bites and Early Entry to Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace

Sunday, March 22
9:45 am - 4:00 pm

Bubbles, Bites and Early Entry to the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace

Starts at Saralee & Richard's Barn, then moves to the Grace Pavilion

Tickets $145 per person

About Bubbles + Bites and Early Entry to the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace

Bubbles + Bites: 9:45 am – 10:45am

Early Entry to the Marketplace: 11:00AM – 4:00 PM

Event location: Starts at the Sarahlee & Richard’s Barn at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.

Ticket Prices: $145 per person includes Bubbles + Bites and Early Entry to the Marketplace

Join us in Saralee & Richard’s Barn at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds for a glass of bubbles and some cheesy bites as we toast to the 20th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival! Following brunch, take a short stroll over to the Grace Pavilion and enjoy early entry to the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace at 11 AM before the crowds arrive.

In this banquet for the senses, the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace brings together more than 100 artisan cheese and food producers, winemakers, brewers, distillers, cider makers and chefs who will offer their hand-crafted cheeses, delectable products that complement cheese, boutique wines, artisan-brewed beers and handcrafted ciders. Discover the next wave of interesting cheese products, books and recipes. Taste, sip, and explore! Bring your wallet as there will be an opportunity to purchase your favorite cheeses and artisan products. Every guest brings home a coveted Artisan Cheese Festival insulated cheese tote bag as well as a festive wine glass. Access to Beer & Wine Garden, Live entertainment and Author book signing included. (Strollers are not permitted in the Marketplace.)

Limited tickets available.

All sales are final, tickets are non-refundable. Event takes place rain or shine.

Parking at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Event Center is complimentary at the Pavilion and Brookwood Lots.

Looking forward to seeing you in March!

All tickets for the Farm & Producer Tours, Seminars and Pairing Discussions, Cheese Crawl, and Tasting & Marketplace are available through this menu.

Please double-check and ensure that you are purchasing the correct ticket.

Cheese Crawl & Marketplace Tickets Available now!

March 20 - March 22 

Get your tickets and grab a friend for three days of artisan cheese bliss! This weekend is filled with tastings, tours, and marketplace fun!

Seminar & Tour tickets will be available January 2026!

Please note: Tickets are NONREFUNDABLE