10th Annual Maine Cheese Festival
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Manson Park | Pittsfield, Maine

📍51 Peltoma Ave, Pittsfield, ME 04967

BUY MY 2026 MAINE CHEESE FESTIVAL TICKETS & MORE!

 

The Maine Cheese Festival is a can’t-miss celebration of Maine’s vibrant food, beverage, and artisan community, bringing together more than 65 Maine-made vendors for a full day of flavor and discovery.

From sampling new cheeses and meeting the makers behind them to enjoying live music throughout the day, the festival offers something for everyone. Families are welcome, with a lively atmosphere, a featured cheese competition, and plenty to explore! Guests can also enjoy a curated beer and wine tent and participate in educational experiences designed for curious food lovers.

It’s the perfect way to spend a crisp fall day in Maine. Come hungry, stay curious, and don’t miss out!

NEW PROGRAMMING: Kick off Maine Cheese Festival weekend with a special screening of Holy Cow! in partnership with Waterville Creates and the Waterville Film Center. Join fellow cheese lovers on Saturday, September 12, at the Waterville Film Center for this acclaimed film celebrating the people, passion, and traditions behind artisan cheesemaking. It’s the perfect way to begin a weekend dedicated to Maine’s vibrant cheese community before the festival on Saturday! Register for your tickets with Waterville Creates! 

 

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!
The Maine Cheese Festival wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, whose partnership helps bring this one-of-a-kind celebration of Maine food, agriculture, music, and makers to life each year.

 

       

 

             

   

Children’s Pavilion

     Pack Eedge

Friend of the Festival