2025 Ontario Cheese Festival (Elora)

1 Day Adult General Admission Pass (ages 17 and up). Kids under 10 enter free with an adult. Your ticket includes samples of artisan cheeses, specialty foods, wine, craft beer, and cider (must be 19 and up for alcohol tastings). Enjoy an insulated swag tote bag with free gifts, and express entry to over 100 exhibitors. Meet Ontario’s top cheesemakers, artisans, and take advantage of free parking. Guided tutored cheese tasting sold separately; see below to purchase access along with general admission. Tickets are non-refundable.

1 Day Child General Admission Pass for ages 10 to 17. Kids under 10 enter free with an adult. Your ticket includes samples of artisan cheeses and specialty foods. Enjoy an insulated swag tote bag with free gifts, and express entry to over 100 exhibitors. Meet Canada’s top cheesemakers and artisans. Tickets are non-refundable. Children's Tickets can only be purchased after buying a General Admission ticket.

You know cheese is made with cow’s milk, right? But, did you know that some of the best artisan cheese available is made with goat, sheep and even buffalo milk? Come explore the wide world of artisan cheese at our tutored tastings! You will sample some of the finest cheese in Ontario, curated and paired with delicious wines, and learn to truly savour and experience just how good wine and cheese can be. It is a match made in heaven! Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets for this Tutored Tasting can only be purchased after buying a General Admission ticket.

You know cheese is made with cow’s milk, right? But, did you know that some of the best artisan cheese available is made with goat, sheep and even buffalo milk? Come explore the wide world of artisan cheese at our tutored tastings! You will sample some of the finest cheese in Ontario, curated and paired with delicious wines, and learn to truly savour and experience just how good wine and cheese can be. It is a match made in heaven! Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets for this Tutored Tasting can only be purchased after buying a General Admission ticket.

Come and enjoy a curated presentation of the finest artisanal and farmstead cheese in Ontario! The Ontario Cheese Festival is proud to present “Ontario’s Finest”, a tutored tasting of seven outstanding cheeses paired with some of the province’s most heralded wines. This is an opportunity to learn about how these cheeses are produced and how to open your tastebuds to fully experience the best that Ontario has to offer. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets for this Tutored Tasting can only be purchased after buying a General Admission ticket.

Come and enjoy a curated presentation of the finest artisanal and farmstead cheese in Ontario! The Ontario Cheese Festival is proud to present “Ontario’s Finest”, a tutored tasting of seven outstanding cheeses paired with some of the province’s most heralded wines. This is an opportunity to learn about how these cheeses are produced and how to open your tastebuds to fully experience the best that Ontario has to offer. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets for this Tutored Tasting can only be purchased after buying a General Admission ticket.

In this short but insightful workshop, participants will deepen their understanding of sensory perception and explore the science behind commonly used flavour terms such as palate, mouthfeel, finish, and retronasal olfaction. They'll also gain valuable insight into how personal biases and genetics influence individual flavour perception. After this session, you’ll approach your next tasting experience with a fresh perspective and a heightened awareness of food’s sensory attributes. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets for this can only be purchased after buying a General Admission ticket.