It’s the 4th Annual California’s Artisan Cheese Festival, March 26-29.

Join the best of the best in California artisan cheesemaking this weekend at the Sheraton in Petaluma. This annual event features the artisans who still adhere to the original cheesemaking practices – small batch production, made by hand. The cheesemakers support local agriculture and follow sustainable practices. Our rural way of life is supported by the original founders of Cowgirl Creamery who have production facilities in both Sonoma and Marin Counties.

Marin and Sonoma County producers will be well represented at the event – Cowgirl Creamery, Point Reyes Farmstead, Spring Hill Jersey Cheese, Marin French Cheese Company and Bellwether Farms are a few of the many cheesemakers you will find. On Sunday, twenty-four cheesemakers, twenty handmade food makers and twenty wineries and breweries will be on hand in the Marketplace providing samples and selling their delicious goods. Other activities include a Barn Dance on Friday, seminars, cheese tastings and pairings. A full list of events can be found here.

Petaluma is the prime location for the California’s Artisan Cheese Festival. Don’t miss out, make your reservations now. Bring your friends and enjoy our rural roots.

We’re fortunate to have so many cheese producers, artisan food purveyors and vintners in our own backyard. Share some of your local favorites in the comments below.

Posted by:Martha O’Hayer