Ontario Cheese Festival

Learn how to taste food the way the pros do with our Sensory 101 seminar on Oct 25 at the Grand River Raceway in lovely Elora, ON.

Whether it’s cheese, wine, beer, or any kind of food—tasting is both an art and a science.

Tickets for the Sensory 101 seminar are available at cheesefest.ca

There are only two weeks left until the Ontario Cheese Festival and things are heating up!

General Admission Tickets and tickets for the Tutored Tastings on Oct 25 in Elora are still available...for now!

Go to cheesefest.ca to get more info about our festival and, of course, buy your tickets now.

2025 OCF Vendor Spotlight: Golspie Dairy!

Look for Golspie Dairy at the 2025 Ontario Cheese Festival on October 25 at the Grand River Raceway in lovely Elora, ON!
Tickets: cheesefest.ca

2025 OCF Vendor Spotlight: Heartwood Farm & Cidery!

Heartwood Farm & Cidery is a regenerative farm with fresh air, good soil, healthy plants and animals, and a lively kitchen table. You're invited to the conversation.

Look for them on October 25 at the Grand River Raceway in lovely Elora, ON!

ONLY TWO TICKETS LEFT for our morning Cheese-Making Workshop!!!

TICKETS: cheesefest.ca
Sunday October 26th 10am-12pm
Tickets: $75 per person
All ages welcome!
Location: Food Science Building University of Guelph

2025 OCF Vendor Spotlight: Comeback Snacks

Their mission is to develop a wide range of fun and delicious snacks while at the same time making a difference in the lives of people trying to make a comeback — especially those who have made a mistake in the past.

Tickets and more info: cheesefest.ca

Tickets for the afternoon cheese-making workshop are SOLD OUT!
ONLY 8 spots left for the morning workshop!

TICKETS: cheesefest.ca

Sunday October 26th
10am-12pm
$75 per person
All ages welcome!

Location: Food Science Building
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph

2025 OCF Vendor Spotlight: Tawse Winery!

Organic farming practices are the foundation of everything done at Tawse Winery. These practices directly influence the health of their soils, the quality of their grapes, and the complexity of their wines.

Tickets and more info at cheesefest.ca

2025 OCF Vendor Spotlight: Monforte Dairy

At Monforte, the small things do indeed make a difference; agriculture is best practiced on a human scale, and their cheeses reflect something a little deeper: a little of the poetry and passion of life itself.

More info & tickets: cheesefest.ca

Learn how to taste food the way the pros do with our Sensory 101 seminar at the 2025 OCF on Oct 25 in Elora.

This interactive session is designed to help you become a more confident, mindful, and skilled taster. Come ready to explore, learn, and—of course—taste!

Tickets & more info: cheesefest.ca

Info & Tickets: cheesefest.ca

2025 OCF Vendor Spotlight: Capella Meadows

Capella Meadows produces cheese on a small scale; their family farm located in Huron County and is organically certified and farmed with biodynamic principles.

Look for them at the 2025 OCF, Oct 25 in Elora!

Tickets: cheesefest.ca

2025 OCF Vendor Spotlight:
Cox Creek Cellars

Founded by the Trochta family in 1998, with the vision to create wines for the local and surrounding community.

Look for Cox Creek Cellars at the OCF Oct 25 at the Grand River Raceway in lovely Elora, ON!

Tickets and more info: cheesefest.ca

Join us on Oct 25 at the Grand River Raceway in lovely Elora for a day dedicated to all things cheese!

You'll find unique cheeses, artisanal foods, and local craft beers & wines. Mark your calendars and prepare for a weekend of deliciousness.

Tickets: cheesefest.ca; this event sells out!

2025 OCF Vendor Spotlight: Elora Bread Trading Co.

Elora Bread is a small-batch artisan bakery that believes in a hands-on approach to bread making, using quality organic, natural, & local ingredients.

Find them at the OCF Oct 25 in Elora, ON!
Tickets available at cheesefest.ca

We’re bringing the CHEESE to the party - and we couldn’t be more excited to be part of this year’s Taste of Guelph!
Join us in the delicious mix of local flavors, fabulous foodies, and community spirit - all in support of St. Joseph's Health Centre and Foundation.
Every bite makes a difference!

Join us for the 2025 OCF in beautiful Elora, ON - Sat, Oct 25!

We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help bring the festival to life. Whether you're into cheese or just love local events, we’ve got a spot for you!

Deadline to sign up: Oct 1
Sign up here: cheesefest.ca/volunteer-wi...

2025 OCF Vendor Spotlight:
Stonetown Artisan Cheese
Their high quality cheese is reflected in their care for their Holstein cows, which live in a clean & comfortable barn and enjoy feed of the best quality.
Find them at the OCF Oct 25 at the Grand River Raceway, Elora! Tickets: cheesefest.ca

2025 OCF Vendor Spotlight:
King's Court Estate Winery
Established in 1988, King’s Court is a family-owned and operated winery located in the Niagara Region, and produces award-winning VQA Ontario wines.
Look for them at this year's OCF on Oct 25 in lovely Elora, ON!
Tickets: cheesefest.ca

New at the 2025 OCF!
Learn how to become a better taster with our Sensory 101 seminar, presented by Mary Ann Ferrer and Fernanda Peyronel!
This interactive session is designed to help you become a more confident, mindful, and skilled taster.
Tickets and more info: cheefest.ca

MEET the TUTORS!
The Ontario Cheese Festival is bringing something new to the festivities this year:
Learn how to become a better taster with our Sensory 101 seminar, presented by Mary Ann Ferrer and Fernanda Peyronel!
Tickets and more info: cheesefest.ca

2025 Ontario Cheese Festival
Vendor Spotlight:
Elora Distilling Co

Located in the heart of downtown Elora, ON, their craft distillery has been designed with elegance, service and history in mind.

Look for them at the 2025 OCF, Oct 25 in lovely Elora, ON!
Tickets available at cheesefest.ca

2025 OCF Vendor Spotlight: Upper Canada Cheese!
As artisan cheese makers, Upper Canada prides themselves in making cheese by hand, in small batches, with particular attention to the art of traditional cheese making.
Find them at the 2025 OCF on Oct 25 in Elora, ON!
Tickets: cheesefest.ca

Vanessa has studied with Cheese Education Guild, and Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute, has worked as a chef, and her tasting seminars make for a delicious discovery of Canadian artisan cheeses.
Check out her Celebrating Ontario's Finest Cheese & Wine on Oct 25 in Elora!
Tickets: cheesefest.ca

Tickets and tons of info for the Cheese-Making workshops are now on sale at cheesefest.ca!

Tickets will be available AT THE DOOR during May 24 & 25 ...as well as online here: cheesefest.ca/cheese-fest-...
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In just one week's time, cheese lovers from all over will be sampling and buying all kinds of deliciousness at Canada's largest cheese event at historic Fort Henry in Kingston.
Join us in celebrating Canada's outstanding dairy industry. Tickets still available here: cheesefest.ca/cheese-fest-...