Aging like a fine cheddar, Santa Rosa’s Artisan Cheese Festival turns 20 this year, adding even more depth and flavor to the annual celebration of all things dairy.
The event draws artisan cheesemakers from Northern California and their fans for a weekend of seminars, farm tours and tastings.
The main event is the Artisan Marketplace, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. The showcase features 20 artisan cheesemakers and 80 specialty food and beverage producers offering plenty to pair with cheese.
Local cheesemakers include Achadinha Cheese Co., Cowgirl Creamery, Marin French Cheese Co., Nicasio Valley Cheese Co., Valley Ford Cheese and Creamery, Pennyroyal Farm and Wm. Cofield Cheesemakers. A full list of participants is available online…