Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace

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Step into the world of artisan cheese and elevate your entertaining skills with Alli Keyer-Marti,
ACS CCP, at the California Artisan Cheese Festival. In this hands-on seminar, Alli will guide attendees through the art and science of building beautiful, balanced cheese and charcuterie boards. Learn how to select and pair California artisan cheeses, cured meats, seasonal accompaniments, and garnishes to create visually stunning and flavor-forward boards. Discover presentation tips, sourcing strategies from local producers, and ways to tailor boards for gatherings big and small. Participants will craft their own boards under Alli’s expert guidance and enjoy tasting their creations alongside curated festival pairings. This seminar is perfect for cheese enthusiasts, home entertainers, and anyone eager to explore California’s vibrant artisan cheese scene in a fun, educational, and delicious setting.

Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Flamingo Resort & Spa, 2777 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

This seminar is brought to you by Real California Milk – Real California Milk represents dairy products made with sustainably sourced milk from California dairy farm families. At the heart of the Golden State’s cheese community, California cow’s milk cheese producers make more than 200 varieties that proudly carry the Real California Milk seal. Looking for the seal means you’re supporting dedicated artisans, local cheesemakers, and the multigenerational farm families who make it all possible—while enjoying some of the most diverse and high-quality cheeses in the world.