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 regional cheese plates from around the world, 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.
Free Admission & Cheese Plates
The Cheese & Beer Festival is free to attend — no ticket is required to enter.
Please note that this is not a cheese tasting event, and there are no tasting tickets needed or available. Instead, guests can purchase cheese plates separately during the festival.
We will be offering cheese plates featuring imported cheeses from multiple regions around the world. Each regional cheese plate typically includes two different cheeses, served with crackers, jams, olives, and other carefully selected accompaniments.
For guests who want to try everything, we will also offer a Super Cheese Plate with cheeses from all eight featured regions.
All cheese plates are sold separately at the event. Any cheese or specialty food products sold by individual vendors must be purchased directly from those vendors.
Admission is free, but cheese plates, beer, food, drinks, and vendor products are not included and must be purchased separately. Come enjoy the festival, explore the vendors, and experience cheeses from around the world at your own pace.
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 — plated by region on purchasable cheese plates, and available to take home. Cheese selections are subject to change.
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: gooseberry & elderflower jam, Castelvetrano olives, almonds, apricots, sourdough flatbread
Italy / Switzerland: caramelized fig-pear-honey jam, Castelvetrano olives, almonds, cherries, sourdough flatbread