Love a good cheese board? Or, are you a fan of all things cheese? Then we have the festival for you! The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival will be returning this October for an un-brie-lievable four days of fun this October. You’re not going to want to miss this maturing event that celebrates the cheesy goodness. With the Yorkshire Dales known for its green pastures and sprawling landscapes, you know they’re producing top cheeses.
When is the Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2026?
Taking place in various locations across the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Cheese Festival will be returning from 9th to 18th October 2026, the Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival will celebrate the incredible produce of the Yorkshire Dales. This festival will be welcomed by all cheese lovers and visitors looking to enjoy some inspiring food and drink with the stunning and unique landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales.
The cheesy festival includes a range of local businesses hosting special events such as menus and tasting to mark the occasion. Over 50 businesses are set to take part in the fantastically cheesy event all over the Yorkshire Dales.
This isn’t just one event. It’s a huge series of experiences hosted by independent businesses across the region, designed to showcase the incredible creativity of local producers while letting you explore one of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK.
You can go full adrenaline with cheese tasting suspended from a bridge at How Stean Gorge, or keep it chill with a wine evening at Middle House Askrigg. If you want to get hands-on, you can actually learn the craft at cheese-making courses with experts like The Courtyard Dairy and Laceys Cheese. Whether it’s a cheesy afternoon tea at the legendary Wensleydale Creamery or a local tasting tour, this festival is the ultimate way to support independent shops and taste the best of Yorkshire.
The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival celebrates local produce, including an array of cheeses, with local businesses throughout the National Park hosting special events, menus, and tastings. The festival for cheese enthusiasts aims to celebrate the rich tradition of cheese-making and local produce in the stunning setting of the Yorkshire Dales, from artisanal cheese to handcrafted and local products.
As well as cheese, the festival also celebrates other great Yorkshire Dales businesses, including ales, gins, meats, breads, preserves and other delights sourced from the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding areas.
Local cafes and restaurants in Leyburn, Skipton and Hawes will be serving up cheesy dishes just for the festival – so keep an eye out for that. Also, there will be a range of demos using local produce, cookery courses, dining experiences and more.
Wensleydale Creamery Experience explores all things cheesy and is a great place to start your cheese-loving journey. Other businesses signed up already include Orton Farmers’ Market, The Courtyard Dairy, Elsworth at the Mill and many, many more.
Don’t miss out on the super cheesy Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2026. Make sure you get down and enjoy the festival. Find out more by checking out the festival’s Facebook here.
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