The Two-Day Great Canadian Cheese Festival Comes to Peterborough This June

The Great Canadian Cheese Festival (GCCF) of artisan cheese and Canadian food culture is coming to Peterborough June 13 and 14.

Photo courtesy of the great canadian cheese festival.

Relaunched last year, the festival established itself as a favoured gathering for cheesemakers, food artisans and culinary enthusiasts. Many vendors sold out on the first day, underscoring the strong demand for high‑quality, small‑batch Canadian cheese and artisan foods and beverages.

“The response in our first year was overwhelming,” says Festival organizer Patricia McDermott. “Guests were hungry for discovery, and our makers delivered. We listened, we learned and we’re thrilled to expand the experience even further in 2026.”

This year’s festival promises a lineup of returning favourites and newly added vendors, offering guests the opportunity to sample, shop and connect directly with the makers. General Admission includes access to all vendors, unlimited sampling and the chance to explore a curated marketplace of cheesemakers, bakers, chocolatiers, cideries, wineries and specialty food artisans.

"We are excited to welcome the Great Canadian Cheese Festival, its organizers and festival goers, to Peterborough this year,” shared City Councilors and Community Services co-chairs Lesley Parnell and Alex Bierk in a joint statement. “It’s a great fit for our City - adding one more reason to celebrate local food, restaurants and farmers' markets. It also gives the City an opportunity to highlight Ontario products, small businesses, and celebrate the way that food brings people together.”

For guests seeking a deeper sensory experience, GCCF will feature its signature Tutored Tastings, hosted by some of the most acclaimed experts in the dairy industry. These guided sessions explore the art of pairing exceptional Canadian cheeses with classic wines, ciders and other complimentary beverages.

The two day event spans from June 13 to 14 at the Morrow Building (151 Lansdowne St. W.)

Admission and Tutored Tasting tickets will be available for purchase online starting March 5.

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