Festival
Cheese & Beer Festival
September 18, 2026 – September 19, 2026 · Chattanooga Choo Choo, Chattanooga, TN.
About this event
Celebrate the ultimate pairing at our Cheese & Beer Festival, a lively event dedicated to artisan cheeses, craft beer, gourmet flavors, and great company.
Explore curated cheese tastings, local and imported beers, specialty food vendors, artisan shopping, and live entertainment in a festive atmosphere designed for food lovers and casual explorers alike.
Whether you're discovering bold new flavors, building your perfect tasting experience, or simply enjoying a fun day with friends, this festival brings together flavor, craftsmanship, and community in one unforgettable event.
Live Music Schedule
Friday, September 18
Fair Hours: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM — Shani Palmer
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM — Ryan Lang (Duo)
Saturday, September 19
Fair Hours: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Jason Lyles
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM — Camelcase
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM — Corey James Clifton
The Cheese List
Every cheese below is served and sold at the festival — tasted in flights, plated by region, and available to take home.
Sequatchie Creamery
Selections being finalized — announced soon.
Americana
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Fiscalini Cheddar
Aged 18 months in California — caramel, grass, crystals
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Midnight Moon
Cypress Grove — aged goat's milk, gouda style
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Shabby Shoe
Blakesville Creamery, Wisconsin — French-style chèvre
Northern Europe
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Old Amsterdam Gouda
Netherlands — butterscotch and caramel
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Jarlsberg
Norway — Emmental-style, nutty, sweet, holey
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Bavarian Limburger
Germany — stinky, washed-rind cheese
United Kingdom
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Shropshire Blue
Creamy, tangy, milder than Stilton
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Monty's Cheddar
The best cheddar in the world
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Waxed Rind Stilton
The wax keeps the cheese moist
Italy
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Bianco Sardo
Sheep's milk pecorino style from Sardinia
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Caciotta al Tartufo
Cow and sheep milk mix, made with real truffles
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Blu di Bufala
Buffalo milk blue cheese
France
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Délice de Bourgogne
Triple-crème cow's milk delicacy
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Époisses
Stinky, washed-rind cow's milk classic
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Mimolette
Hard, orange-colored cheese with caramel notes
Spain
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Caña de Cabra
Soft, ripened goat's cheese
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Mahón
Semi-firm cheese from Menorca
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Malvarosa
Semi-firm cheese from the rare Guirra sheep
Fondue Bar
Raclette · Gruyère · Appenzeller — served with Niedlov's baguette, three chocolates, strawberries, pound cake.
How the Boards Are Plated
France / Spain: fig jam, Castelvetrano olives, almonds, dates, sourdough flatbread
Northern Europe / UK: black cherry jam, Castelvetrano olives, almonds, figs, sourdough flatbread
Americana / Sequatchie Creamery: gooseberry & elderflower jam, Castelvetrano olives, almonds, apricots, sourdough flatbread
Italy / Switzerland: caramelized fig-pear-honey jam, Castelvetrano olives, almonds, cherries, sourdough flatbread