Tickets have gone on sale for the seventh annual Great Canadian Cheese Festival in Picton, Ontario, on June 3-4, 2017. Tickets can be ordered online in advance at http://cheesefestival.ca/tickets/
More than 5,000 cheese lovers will sample and purchase close to 200 different cheeses made by artisan producers from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It's the biggest artisan cheese show in Canada, indeed, in North America, with an estimated 500 foods and beverages on offer.
Cheesemakers, specialty food producers, small-batch wineries, craft breweries and cideries, and other exhibitors and vendors have reserved 130+ booths making the event at the Picton Fairgrounds one of the biggest artisan food markets in Ontario.
There is so much to do at the Cheese Festival-and in must-visit Prince Edward County-that you'll want to make a weekend of it. Check out featured accommodations in Prince Edward County, Belleville and Kingston at http://cheesefestival.ca/where-to-stay/
The Festival's main attraction, the Artisan Cheese & Fine Food Fair, is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4. Two entrances enable speedy access to all the deliciousness. Families are welcome. Children 15 and younger FREE when accompanied by an adult. Special pricing for groups of 10+.
Cheese Festival attractions:
- Express access to more than 130 exhibitors and vendors
- More than 500 foods and beverages for sampling and purchase
- Chance to meet Canada's outstanding cheesemakers face-to-face, including many from Québec
- Local VQA wines and cider available for purchase by bottle or case (19+)
- Dairy Farm, with animals and displays, including the sweetest water buffalo you'll ever meet
- Food Court, featuring J.K. Fries and poutine from Jamie Kennedy Kitchens
- Plus ample FREE parking.
Cheese Festival ticket options:
- Super Saturday (June 3) features 500+ artisan cheeses, specialty foods and adult beverages plus extras such as Cheese Seminars, a Festival tote bag for your purchases, a Festival souvenir glass for sampling wine, beer and cider (19+), live music and attractions listed above. Price $50 plus tax.
- Super Saver Sunday (June 4) features 500+ artisan cheeses, specialty foods and adult beverages and attractions listed above for only $25 plus tax. Cheese Seminars, a Festival tote bag for your purchases, a Festival souvenir glass for sampling wine, beer and cider (19+), and live music are not included but can be purchased separately.
Tickets can be ordered online in advance at http://cheesefestival.ca/tickets/or purchased at the door.
The Festival also offers special events like Gastronomy on the Farm with Jamie Kennedy, Cooking with Cheese Class, and a Quinte Cheese Tour. For additional information, visit CheeseFestival.ca. For assistance, email info@cheesefestival.ca or telephone 1.866.865.2628.
The Great Canadian Cheese Festival is produced by Cheese Lover Productions with the generous support of Celebrate Ontario. Prince Edward County is Gold Sponsor, Bay of Quinte Region is Principal Partner and Stonemill Bakehouse is Official Bread Supplier.
Picton Fairgrounds is located in the heart of Prince Edward County, south of Belleville in Bay of Quinte Region. One hour from Kingston, two hours from Toronto, three hours from Ottawa and New York State, and less than four hours from Montreal.
THE GREAT CANADIAN CHEESE FESTIVAL
June 3-4, 2017, Picton, Ontario
1.866.865.2628
The Great Canadian Cheese Festival
Source: The Great Canadian Cheese Festival
