10th Annual SF Cheese Fest

Start: Saturday, September 13, 2025 6:00PM
End: Saturday, September 13, 2025 9:00PM

The SF Cheese Fest marks a decade of celebrating California’s artisan cheese community with a landmark tasting event in the historic San Francisco Ferry Building Grand Hall. Guests will enjoy dozens of exceptional cheeses paired with preserves, chocolates, charcuterie, and local wine and beer—all while savoring breathtaking views of the Bay, live music by Brooke & Mike, and a bountiful grazing table curated by Ollie’s American Cheese + Provisions of Oakland. VIP Early Entry Experience: Get a head start on the flavor! VIP Early Entry offers passionate turophiles a backstage pass to the best of SF Cheese Fest—one hour before doors open to the public. Highlights include: • Exclusive access to limited-run cheeses and curated pairings • Meet-and-greets with the cheesemakers • “Best bite” creations and rare samples only available during the VIP hour • A cheese-themed scavenger hunt with a chance to win tickets to the 2026 festival • Only 50 tickets available—this experience will sell out! $148 per person / 5pm entry. What to Expect: • Unlimited samples from artisan cheesemakers across California • Pairings with chocolates, preserves, bread, charcuterie, and more • Local wine, craft beer, cider, and nonalcoholic pairings • Live music by Brooke & Mike • Grazing table by Ollie’s American Cheese + Provisions • Interviews and storytelling opportunities with cheesemakers and industry leaders • Sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay About SF Cheese Fest: The 2025 SF Cheese Fest is produced by the California Artisan Cheese Guild, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, and serves as the Guild’s primary annual fundraiser. The Guild’s mission is to celebrate the quality and diversity of artisan cheeses produced in California through partnerships, outreach, and education.