San Francisco Cheese Fest Marks 10 Years With a Celebration of California Cheesemakers and Local Bounty

Saturday, September 13 | San Francisco Ferry Building Grand Hall

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The 10th Annual SF Cheese Fest returns to the San Francisco Ferry Building Grand Hall on Saturday, September 13. A renowned group of California’s established and indie artisan cheesemakers will showcase their creations at the Bay Area’s premier urban cheese festival.

Guests will enjoy dozens of exceptional cheeses paired with preserves, chocolates, charcuterie, local wine and beer, and more—all while savoring breathtaking views of the bay, live music by Brooke & Mike, and a bountiful grazing table, including a cheese wheel cake to mark the 10th anniversary, created by Ollie’s American Cheese + Provisions of Oakland.

Presented by the California Artisan Cheese Guild, SF Cheese Fest brings together cheese lovers, makers, and mongers for an evening that celebrates craftsmanship, community, and California’s rich dairy heritage.

Tickets available now: https://sfcheesefest.com/tickets/

“SF Cheese Fest is a celebration of California’s vibrant cheese community and the connection between rural cheesemakers, urban cheesemongers, and passionate cheese lovers,” said Candace Allen, President of the California Artisan Cheese Guild and Sales Queen Bee at Beehive Cheese. “This year marks the festival’s 10th anniversary, and we’re planning something truly special. It’ll be a memorable evening brimming with camaraderie, and of course, incredible cheese!”

“Last year, nearly 300 cheese lovers from 18 states attended, with most coming from across California—especially San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area,” said Valerie Miller, Executive Director of the California Artisan Cheese Guild. “Guests sampled over 75 varieties of cheese, including several making their consumer debut. SF Cheese Fest offers a rare chance to taste and explore seasonal and small-batch creations in a beautiful setting surrounded by cheese enthusiasts.”

VIP Early Entry Cheese Lover’s Paradise – Tickets added due to popular demand!

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.

Get exclusive access to limited-run cheeses and curated pairings, meet the makers behind the magic, and take part in a fun cheese-themed scavenger hunt for a chance to win tickets to the 2026 festival. Indulge at the raclette grazing table and take home a VIP gift bag.

Due to demand, VIP capacity has increased from 50 to75 spots. Get your tickets before they’re sold out! Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Time: VIP Early Entry – 5:00pm ($148 / person), General Admission – 6:00pm ($98 / person)

Location: Ferry Building Grand Hall, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco

Tickets: https://sfcheesefest.com/tickets/

10th Annual SF Cheese Fest Cheesemakers and Participants (*new this year)

Cheesemakers

Beehive Cheese (UT), Bellwether Farms, Cowgirl Creamery, Cypress Grove, *Epicurean Connection, Fiscalini Farmstead, *JUST Creamery, Laura Chenel, Marin French Cheese Co., Mt. Eitan, Nicasio Valley Cheese Co., Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., *Rocky Oats Goat Creamery, Tomales Farmstead Creamery, Wm. Cofield Cheesemakers.

Food, Drink, and More

Ambix Spirits, California Artisan Cheese Guild, California Milk Advisory Board, Cheese Trail, Clif Family Winery & Farm, Coco Tutti, Cult Crackers, Fabrique Delices, Gold Ridge Organic Farms, Stella’s Table, The HIVE / Z Specialty Food, Tienda Salsita.

For an updated list of Cheesemakers and Participants, go to: https://sfcheesefest.com/marketplace-participants/

Sponsors SF Cheese Fest is made possible with generous sponsorship from: (Gold) Bi-Rite Family of Businesses (Silver) Beehive Cheese, California Milk Advisory Board, Cowgirl Creamery, Laura Chenel, Marin French Cheese Co., (Bronze) Bellwether Farms, Chef’s Warehouse, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, (In-Kind Media) Cheese Professor, Culture, Edible East Bay, Edible Monterey Bay, Good Food Foundation. SF Cheese Fest 2025 Page 2 of 3 For a complete list of Sponsors, go to: https://sfcheesefest.com/sponsors/.

About SF Cheese Fest

The 2025 SF Cheese Fest is produced by the California Artisan Cheese Guild, a 501c6, and serves as its primary fundraiser. The mission of the California Artisan Cheese Guild is to celebrate the quality and diversity of artisan cheeses produced in California through partnerships, outreach and education. For more information, visit https://sfcheesefest.com/, or follow on Facebook and Instagram.