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The Ultimate Beer Cheese Festival – The Only One in the WORLD!

Get ready for the cheesiest, most deliciously fun festival on the planet—the Beer Cheese Festival in historic Downtown Winchester, Kentucky!  This only festival in the world dedicated to the celebration of beer cheese!

Every second Saturday in June, our charming downtown transforms into a buzzing, flavor-packed party with live music, mouthwatering food, unique crafts, shopping, family-friendly fun, and—did we mention?—TONS of beer cheese!  Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a first-time taster, this is the place to indulge in the ultimate beer cheese experience. Mark your calendar and come hungry! 

What’s the absolute best part of the Beer Cheese Festival? Just ask anyone—they’ll tell you: sampling ALL the beer cheese!  And they’re so right!

From 10 AM to 5 PM, you’ll have the chance to taste your way through an epic lineup of beer cheese from our amazing vendors. Bold, spicy, creamy, smoky—there’s a flavor for everyone! 

Want in on the action? Grab your sampling tickets through the Beer Cheese app or at one of our on-site ticket booths. Then, it’s game on:

Sample them all
Find your favorite
Cast your vote for the People’s Choice Champion! 

Get ready to eat, vote, and cheese the day away! 

Festival Features

  • Beer Cheese Tasting
  • Shopping
  • Music Stage
  • Arts & Crafts Vendors
  • Homebased Businesses
  • Kentucky Proud Vendors
  • Food Court
  • Amateur Beer Cheese Making Contest
  • Miss Beer Cheese Festival Pagaent – NEW
  • Beer Cheese 5K – NEW
  • Give-Aways – NEW – Win with through social Media engagement
  • Shuttle Service – NEW