The SF Cheese Fest is back for its 11th year, and we’re celebrating in style at Gold Bar Distillery on Treasure Island with stunning views of the San Francisco Bay!
Spend the evening surrounded by California’s best artisan cheesemakers, wine makers, craft brewers, chefs, and artisans – sampling your way through the best cheese, food, and drink California has to offer. Guests will also enjoy an endless Grazing Table beautifully designed by The Grazing Company. Complementary mocktails will be provided by Gold Bar Distillery, with signature cocktails available for purchase.
VIP ticket holders get to enjoy an exclusive whiskey and cheese pairing experience and early access to the cheesemaker celebration before doors open to the public, a perfect way to kick off the evening!
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: $98**Unlimited cheese tasting all evening!
Categories:
**Annual Event**,
*Top Pick*,
Adults Only,
Community,
Eating & Drinking,
Fairs & Festivals,
In PersonVenue: Gold Bar Distillery
Address: 1 Avenue of the Palms, San Francisco
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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