Great Canadian Cheese Festival

Sat, May 24, 2025, 10:00 am - Sun, May 25, 2025, 4:00 am
Fort Henry, 1, Fort Henry Drive, Kingston, Ontario, K7K 5G8, Canada
Adult General Admission
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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 Canada’s top cheesemakers, enjoy live music, and take advantage of free parking. Guided tutored cheese tasting sold separately; see below to purchase access along with general admission.

$50.00
Adult Weekend Pass
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2 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 Canada’s top cheesemakers, enjoy live music, and take advantage of free parking. Guided tutored cheese tasting sold separately; see below to purchase access along with general admission.

$75.00
Kid General Admission
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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, enjoy live music, and take advantage of free parking. Cheese tasting sold separately; see below to purchase access along with general admission.

$25.00
Kid Weekend Pass
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2 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, enjoy live music, and take advantage of free parking. Cheese tasting sold separately; see below to purchase access along with general admission.

$35.00
Family Weekend Pass
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Includes 2 Adults (17 and up) and 2 Kids (ages 10 to 17) weekend passes. 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 Canada’s top cheesemakers, enjoy live music, and take advantage of free parking. Guided tutored cheese tasting sold separately; see below to purchase access along with general admission.

$200.00
Family Day Pass
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Includes 2 Adults (17 and up) and 2 Kids (ages 10 to 17) single day passes. 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 Canada’s top cheesemakers, enjoy live music, and take advantage of free parking. Guided tutored cheese tasting sold separately; see below to purchase access along with general admission.

$135.00
Kids Cheese Making Workshop (Saturday, May 24, 12 PM)
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Recommended for ages 10 - 14 , Saturday, May 24, at 12 PM. Ever wonder how cheese is made? We know it’s made from milk, but how does it get firm? Why does it last so long? What makes the holes in swiss cheese? What’s that white stuff on camembert? Why do some cheeses smell like STINKY feet? If you want to know about the basics of cheese making, look no further! This is a 1.5 hour class where kids will get the answers.

$30.00
Adult Cheese Making Workshop (Sunday, May 25, 12 PM)
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Adult Cheese Making Workshop, Sunday, May 25, at 12 PM. Ever wonder how cheese is made? We know it’s made from milk, but how does it get firm? Why does it last so long? What makes the holes in swiss cheese? What’s that white stuff on camembert? Why do some cheeses smell like STINKY feet? If you want to know about the basics of cheese making, look no further! This is a 1.5 hour class for adults to learn and create. .

$30.00
Tutored Cheese Tasting (Saturday, May 24, 11 AM)- Everybody Loves a Winner!
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Tutored Tasting (Saturday, May 24, 11 AM). We will introduce you to award-winning cheeses from some of the biggest competitors in Canada. You be the judge! This 1-hour tasting session features seven expertly curated cheeses, paired beverages (including wine) and is guided by industry experts.

$50.00
Tutored Cheese Tasting (Saturday, May 24, 1 PM)- The Finest Quebec Cheese
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Tutored Tasting (Saturday, May 24th, 1 PM). The province of Québec is home to some of Canada’s finest fromagers, many of whom have won national awards for their fine farmstead cheeses. Taste some of the finest cheese, in various styles and species, that have made Québec famous. This 1-hour tasting session features seven expertly curated cheeses, paired beverages (including wine) and is guided by industry experts.

$50.00
Tutored Cheese Tasting (Saturday, May 24, 3 PM)- All Around the Farmyard
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Tutored Tasting (Saturday, May 24, 3 PM). Why not have it all? Mooove over cows, it's time to also feature your farmyard friends. Taste Canada's most interesting cheeses, made with sheep goat, and cows' milk. We will feature styles of cheeses, ranging from fresh to aged, creamy soft to firm and flavourful. This 1-hour tasting session features seven expertly curated cheeses, paired beverages (including wine) and is guided by industry experts.

$50.00
Tutored Cheese Tasting (Sunday, May 25, 11 AM)- Everybody Loves a Winner!
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Tutored Tasting (Sunday, May 25, 11 AM). We will introduce you to award-winning cheeses from some of the biggest competitors in Canada. You be the judge! This 1-hour tasting session features seven expertly curated cheeses, paired beverages (including wine) and is guided by industry experts..

$50.00
Tutored Cheese Tasting (Sunday, May 25, 1 PM) - The Finest Quebec Cheese
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Tutored Tasting (Sunday, May 25, 1 PM). The province of Québec is home to some of Canada’s finest fromagers, many of whom have won national awards for their fine farmstead cheeses. Taste some of the finest cheese, in various styles and species, that have made Québec famous. This 1-hour tasting session features seven expertly curated cheeses, paired beverages (including wine) and is guided by industry experts.

$50.00

Description

​Celebrate the heart of Canadian dairy at the biggest cheese event in the country. 

The Great Canadian Cheese Festival is a national event hosting more than 100 Canadian dairy producers from coast to coast and is open to all ages. There will be cheese-tasting tutorials with beverage pairings, children's cheese-making activities, professional development seminars, wine, beer, live entertainment and the opportunity to tour Fort Henry.

More than a feast for cheese lovers, The Great Canadian Cheese Festival spotlights Canada’s top dairy artisans, empowering consumers to support local farmers and savor the true taste of home.

Saturday, May 24 (10am-5pm) - Sunday, May 25 (10am-4pm).

Come for the cheese, stay for the pure Canadian quality!

Organizer

  PATRICIA MCDERMOTT

Venue

 Fort Henry
  1, Fort Henry Drive, Kingston, Ontario, K7K 5G8, Canada

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