Past Event
2nd Annual Epic Cheese Fest
Cheese lovers, you don't want to miss this! Our 2nd Annual Epic Cheese Fest will feature free tastings and demonstrations with some of our favorite makers of artisan cheese from the Alps and beyond.
When: 12pm–3pm, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025
Where: Rockridge Market Hall Oakland

- Meet the industry icons behind some of our favorite cheeses and try samples of Comte, Hornbacher, Old Witch, Screamer, Emmentaler, Juscht, Alex, Alp Blossom, OG Kristal, Tete de Moine, Chevre & Brebis, Petit Agour and Gruyere 1655.
- Watch Market Hall cheesemongers prepare hot, melty raclette poured over Acme baguettes with black forest ham and apple slices—then buy a serving and enjoy this Alpine specialty for yourself.
- Shop for rye bread, pickles, mustard and other German ingredients that are perfect accompaniments for all the cheese you'll be taking home.
- Stop by Market Hall Bakery for Mandelhornchen, or German almond horn cookies.
- Relish in soft, German-style pretzels from Berkeley's Squabisch made exclusively for this event, plus pretzel torpedo roll sandwiches with black forest ham and Alpine cheese.
- Spin the prize wheel for a chance to win cheese, a Market Hall tote bag, catering discounts and lots more.
- Tap your toes along with Alps accordion music performed by Lorenzo Lucchesi.
- Sip samples of Cave de la Cote Swiss red and white wines poured by Paul Marcus Wines (21+ only).
- Taste pours of Geisterfaust pilsner from Oakland's Ghost Town Brewing (21+ only).
- Visit ACRE to enjoy two specials of the day: Croque Madame with Mortadella & Cheese Sauce and Potato Rosti with Beer Cheese Drizzle.
Please note, event details may change without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances, weather conditions, product availability, logistical issues, or other factors beyond our control.