08/15/2026
In just one month, the Maine Cheese Festival gets going in Pittsfield as one of the tastiest celebrations of Maine-made food all year! The 10th annual festival takes place Sunday, September 13, at Manson Park, bringing together more than 65 Maine-made vendors for a full day centered around cheese, local food, drinks, music, and the people who produce it all. Visitors can sample different Maine cheeses, purchase favorites to take home, and meet cheesemakers and farmers while learning more about how their products are made.
There is much more to explore beyond the cheese tables, with local food and specialty products found throughout the festival grounds. Live music plays during the day, while educational experiences give visitors a closer look at Maine’s cheesemaking and farming traditions. A featured cheese competition adds another fun part to the event, and adults can stop by the b**r and w**e tent for drinks that pair well with the many cheeses being sampled. Families are welcome, making this an easy festival to enjoy while walking around Manson Park, tasting your way through Maine’s food scene, meeting local makers, and discovering cheeses you may never have tried before.
