About the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace

General Admission: Noon – 4:00 PM

Event location: Grace Pavilion at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.

Ticket Prices: 

• $85 per person General Admission
• $30 for children 12 and under

Indulge your senses at the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace, a celebration of exceptional cheese, artisan craftsmanship, and culinary discovery! Explore offerings from more than 80 artisan cheesemakers, specialty food producers, winemakers, brewers, distillers, cider makers, and chefs. Sample handcrafted cheeses, delicious pairings, boutique wines, artisan beers, and handcrafted ciders—all in one unforgettable experience.

Discover exciting new cheese creations, inspiring cookbooks, and delicious recipes while meeting the passionate makers behind the products. Taste, sip, shop, and explore! Bring your shopping bag—or better yet, your appetite—and your wallet to take home your favorite cheeses and artisan finds.

Every guest receives a coveted Artisan Cheese Festival insulated cheese tote bag and a festive wine glass to commemorate the occasion. Enjoy live music as you savor the flavors and soak up the atmosphere.

Please note: Strollers are not permitted inside the Marketplace.

All sales are Final. The event takes place rain or shine. 

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