artisan cheese festival Archives - Sonoma Magazine

A festival attendee dipping into Truffle Tremor, a soft-ripen goat milk cheese during the 11th annual California Artisan Cheese Festival held at the Sheraton Sonoma County in Petaluma Sunday. March 26, 2017. (Erik Castro/for The Press Democrat)

2026 Artisan Cheese Festival Returns March 22

March 2026

A festival of tastings, tours and seminars drawing artisan cheesemakers from around Northern California happens this weekend in Santa Rosa.

Jennifer Anakar, left, and Cindy Kennedy working the Cowgirl Creamery booth during the 11th annual California Artisan Cheese Festival held at the Sheraton Sonoma County in Petaluma Sunday. March 26, 2017. (Photo: Erik Castro/for The Press Democrat)

Artisan Cheese Festival in Santa Rosa Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concerns

March 2020

Annual cheese fest that usually draws thousands is first major food event casualty.