Join us for the Great Canadian Cheese Festival in Peterborough, Ontario – June 13 & 14, 2026
A Canadian Food Celebration
June 13 & 14, 2026
Peterborough, Ontario
On June 13 & 14, 2026, the Great Canadian Cheese Festival arrives in Peterborough with two days of tasting, exploring, and meeting the makers behind Canada’s most exceptional cheeses.
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.
Festival Hours
Saturday June 13
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday June 14
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tutored Tastings
Go beyond the plate. 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.
Curated by Cheese Sommelier Jackie Armet.
Full Schedule & Presenter Lineup arriving March 5.
Saturday June 13
Tickets $65
Sat. 12:00 PM
Strange bedfellows: Cheesing outside of the box
Presenter: Karyn Stowe
Think outside the bottle. Discover how Canadian artisan cheeses find their perfect match in unexpected, non-alcoholic pairings that create genuine ‘WOW’ moments.
*Note this is a non-alcoholic tasting
Sat. 1:00 PM
All across the cheese board
Presenter: Vanessa Simmons
Pack your palate for a cross-country journey. From the Maritimes to the West Coast, explore the incredible diversity of Canadian cheesemakers and the vintners who complement them.
Tickets $65
Tickets $65
Sat. 3:00 PM
Cocktails and Cheese? Yes, please!
Presenters: Roxanne Renwick & Mark Bower
The ultimate indulgence. Experience the bold intersection of small-batch Canadian spirits, distinctive whiskies, and the nation’s finest cheeses. A match made in heaven.
Sunday June 14
Tickets $65
Sun. 12:00 PM
Strange bedfellows: Cheesing outside of the box
Presenter: Karyn Stowe
Think outside the bottle. Discover how Canadian artisan cheeses find their perfect match in unexpected, non-alcoholic pairings that create genuine ‘WOW’ moments.
*Note this is a non-alcoholic tasting
Sun. 2:00 PM
All across the cheese board
Presenter: Vanessa Simmons
Pack your palate for a cross-country journey. From the Maritimes to the West Coast, explore the incredible diversity of Canadian cheesemakers and the vintners who complement them.
Tickets $65
2025 Festival Photos
Don’t Miss a Single Pairing
Join the PEC Markets Cheese Fest inner circle for first-access to Tutored Tasting tickets, vendor announcements, and festival news.
LOCATION
The Morrow Building | 151 Lansdowne St W
The 2026 Great Canadian Cheese Festival finds its heartbeat in the vibrant community of Peterborough. This June, the historic Morrow Building will be transformed into a premier culinary destination—a space where artisan cheesemakers, craft producers, and food lovers unite to celebrate craftsmanship and flavour.
Located in the heart of the Kawarthas, our new venue provides the perfect setting for a two-day journey of discovery. Explore the vendor markets, attend a Masterclass, and enjoy the generous hospitality of a community eager to welcome the very best of Canadian artisan excellence.
151 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough, ON, K9J 1Y2
Land Acknowledgment
We respectfully acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional and treaty territories of the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include the Anishinaabeg peoples of Hiawatha, Curve Lake, Alderville, Beausoleil, Georgina Island, Rama, and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island.
For thousands of years, the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg have lived in reciprocity with these lands, guided by traditional knowledge, ceremony, and responsibility. These Nations continue to uphold their responsibilities as stewards of the lands, waters, and caretakers of knowledge.
We also acknowledge the lasting impact of those treaties, including the injustices they entailed and the continued strength, resilience, and resurgence of Indigenous communities today. As we live, work, and gather here, we are called to reflect and act on our responsibilities in the spirit of reconciliation, respect, and partnership.