Jungle Jim's Cheese Festival 2026 - SATURDAY

Jungle Jim’s Big Cheese Festival Returns!

Join us inside The Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s Fairfield on March 7 & 8 for a swiss-stravaganza celebrating all things cheese from 12PM–5PM.

Taste hundreds of cheeses and mountains of charcuterie plus pickles, olives, pairings, demos, music, voting, and surprises around every corner. One of our most beloved festivals for a reason, this is our ultimate two-day homage to fromage!

After BOGO tickets sell out, or when the promotion ends on December 26, General Admission Tickets will increase to $30 per ticket.

The Drinking Wristband combines the best of gorgonzola gorging with tasty beer & wine pairings to sample. Includes:

• One General Admission ticket - $30 Value
• One Drinking Wristband - $35 Value for only $25

After December 26, Drinking Wristbands will only be available for purchase at the festival for $35. You save $10 by buying early!

21+ only. Valid ID required to claim your wristband day of the festival.

For ages 12 and under.

Meet mongers, wine experts, and more inside The Cooking School! Space is extremely limited, with just 30 seats available for each session, so reserve your seat before they sell out! Experiences average 45 minutes of education, tips, and international bites.

🍷 Saturday Elevated Wine & Cheese Class – 2PM | $15

Featuring:

• Zaha Calcaire Sparkling Wine – Argentina
• Vignamato Verdicchio – Italy
• Tenuta Buon Tempo Rosso di Montalcino – Italy
• Omen Cabernet Sauvignon – California

🧀 Saturday Cheesemaking Seminar – 4PM | $5

Learn more about the food you love with Ambrosi Cheese! Watch Ambrosi crack rare wheels of:

• Parmigiano Reggiano (24 & 36 Months)
• Vacche Rosse (24 month Red Cow Reggiano)
• Solo di Bruna (24 month Brown Cow Reggiano)
• Paired with aged balsamic.

🍷 Sunday Elevated Wine & Cheese Class – 2PM | $15

Featuring:

• Weinkeller Erbach Riesling – Germany
• Rémy Lefevre Bourgogne Chardonnay – France
• Benmar “Above the Clouds” Pinot Noir – Oregon
• Jax Y3 Cabernet Sauvignon – California

🧀 Sunday Cheesemaking Seminar – 4PM | $5

Build a charcuterie board with the Di Bruno Brothers! Compete to win Best Board in this hands-on master class.

Everything showcased at the festival is available just a few steps away in The Cheese Shop! If you sample something you really love, you can stock up on all your new favorites for home!

Who puts the bold in bold washed rinds? Vote for the Top Cheese in seven different categories: Blue, American Original, Cheddar, Charcuterie, Flavored Cheese, Sheep/Goat, and the overall top-shelf spot of Best in Show!

It's been a while since we've cut to the cheese and we're eager as a mouse for the return our most legendary festival! Join us for the 8th Annual Big Cheese Festival and taste your way through:

• Aged cheddar
• Creamy gouda
• Funky blues
• Bold washed rinds
• Pickles, olives & stacked charcuterie
• Beer & Wine Pairings
• And more!

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