The reinvented Great Canadian Cheese Festival (GCCF), Canada’s most anticipated celebration of artisan cheese and Canadian food culture, is returning for its second year - this time in Peterborough, Ontario. Sample small batch dairy, discover artisan food and drink from breweries, cideries, wineries, bakers, and craft producers, and enjoy unlimited access to a curated lineup of flavours. Join us for a delicious journey that brings together the artistry, passion, and people shaping Canada’s culinary landscape. Visit The Great Canadian Cheese Festival 2026 for more information.
The event will take place on Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday, June 14 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Peterborough Memorial Centre and Morrow Building. Tickets are now on sale at ticketmaster.ca, over the phone at 705-743-3561 ext.2, or in person at the Doane Grant Thornton Box Office.
Festival ticket prices vary from $35 - $115 plus taxes, fees, and charges (prices subject to change)
Choose from:
a standard ticket that includes entry to the festival,
a premium package that includes a swag bag (insulated cooler bag) and tasting glasses,
or a VIP experience that includes a swag bag (insulated cooler bag), tasting glass and access to one tutored tasting.
Tutored tastings are also available to add on to your festival package! Join world-class sommeliers for an intimate, guided journey through Canada’s most prestigious cheeses, perfectly paired for a sensory experience you won’t find anywhere else. Please note that tutored tastings are not festival passes. Festival passes MUST be purchased alongside tutored tastings (except for VIP experience tickets). To learn more about the different tutored tastings see the descriptions on the Great Canadian Cheese Festival website. Please note that the capacity for each tutored tasting is 50 people.
