What's Happening for Big Cheese Days 2026
Create your own custom trip for Saturdays in May along the Cheese Trail. Check out the stops and offers, organized by geographic hub, then hit the ♡ to add to your custom 'My Trip.'
Tillsonburg Hub
Red Dragon Dairy
(10AM-5:30PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Enjoy a fresh grilled sheep cheese Welsh Rarebit
sandwich | Free with all purchases over $20
New Galma Dairy
(11AM-4PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Barn tours (May 2, 16, & 30 at 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM)
- Traditional Dutch treat, Bitterballs, made and served by New Galma Dairy (May 9 & 23)
Coyle's Country Store
(9AM-5PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Buy 2 squares of cheesecake fudge & get 1 free | Enjoy free samples before you buy.
GoodPud
(10AM-5PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Decadent Dairy Desserts Workshop (samples, a live demo, tastings, and take-home a dessert & recipe booklet). $20/person plus HST. Book online GoodPud.ca
Tillsonburg Station Arts Centre
(9AM-12PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Create a paper collage charcuterie board and enter for a chance to win a $25 gallery gift card
- Tillsonburg Farmers Market (8am – Noon)
Red Dragon Dairy
- 383747 Salford Road
From farmer to cheese maker, Red Dragon Dairy has become a reality for Ellis Morris and his family. When they emigrated to…
New Galma Dairy & Creamery
- 284059 Daniel Road
When the Zeldenrijk family immigrated to Canada from the Netherlands, they wanted to keep the century-old tradition of…
Coyle's Country Store
- 244282 Airport Rd., RR7
Discover a unique store in a lovely country setting for delicious homemade fudge with real butter and cream, fresh roasted…
GoodPud
- 39 North St. E, Unit A,
Blending Ontario Cream with Belgian Chocolate, Sisters Polly & Sarah have created a range of decadently delicious single…
Station Arts Centre, Tillsonburg
- 41 Bridge St. W.
Explore Tillsonburg’s non-profit hub for artists featuring two galleries, studio space, and artisan shop, all located in…
Ingersoll Hub
Ingersoll Cheese Museum
(10AM-4:30PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Tour seven buildings and exhibits including an 1800s replica cheese factory
- Crafts for the kids (and kids at heart) in the schoolhouse
- Screening of We Lend A Hand with Meet and Greet (May 2)
- PB Fries on select Saturdays
- Pop-up market (May 30)
The Wine Cellar & Cheese Shop
(10AM-4PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Chef Sean's rotating lunch made with local cheese. Pre-order 519-425-4999, pick-up after 12PM
- May 2 | Burrata and Prosciutto Sandwich with balsamic reduction, pesto, tomato and arugula ($14)
- May 9 | Double Smash Burger with shredded lettuce, New Galma gouda Cheese, Wine Cellar burger sauce on a toasted brioche bun ($15)
- May 16 | Anthony Bourdain Sandwich: Mortadella fried on the wood fire grill, mild provolone, mayo, mustard, kaiser bun ($14)
- May 23 | Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Wood-fire grilled chicken, barbeque sauce, Millbank cheddar cheese, coleslaw and sliced pickles on a bun ($16)
- May 30 | Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich: Slow smoked beef, medley of mushroom, onion peppers and spinach, Alabama sauce, topped with Homecoming cheese ($18)
- Vacuum sealed, easy to transport charcuterie with two mocktails and a box of crackers for $39 plus tax.
Patina's Gifts of Art & Craft
(11AM-4PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Buy any piece of pottery and receive a baked brie topping mix for free
Louie's Pizza and Pasta
(9AM-9PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- BIG 3 Caesar: garnished with accompaniments and Gunn's Hill Cheese flight featuring Gunn's Hill Oxford Harvest Dill, Smoked 5 Brothers, and Handeck
- BIG 3 Dill Burger: house burger with dill pickle mayo, Oxford Harvest Dill cheese, pickles, and pickle chips plus your choice of side
- BIG 3 Pizza: thin crust, marinara, ham, roasted red peppers, smoked 5 brothers cheese, and mozzarella - finished with Handeck cheese and basil
Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum
- 290 Harris St
Embark on a cheesy adventure in Ingersoll and discover over 150 years of Ontario's rich cheesemaking history! Dive into…
Wine Cellar & Cheese Shop (The)
- 188 Thames St. S.
What started as a small town shop to make your own wine has grown to host a vast selection of delicious Ontario and…
Patina's Gifts of Art & Craft
- 112 Thames St. S
An amazing selection of handcrafted items - specializing in pottery, glass and Canadian art pieces, featuring over 100…
Louie's Pizza & Pasta
- 440 Bell St.
Home of the Big Ass Panzerotti, Louie's is known for their hearty servings, laid back atmosphere and nostalgic decor. With…
Woodstock Hub
Upper Thames Brewing Co.
(11AM-7PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Proscuitto & Brigid's Brie Pizza paired with a 20oz pint of Upper Thames Brewing Co. beer (choose from 13 options), $22 +HST
Woodstock Farmers Market
(7AM-Noon)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Greener Pastures Eco Farm and Blue Cow Delivery
- Wild Comfort Body Care
Your Farm Market
(8AM-6PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
-
Turkey Avocado Sandwich - $5 +HST on Saturdays in May
Sixthirtynine
(5PM-10PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
-
Big Cheese Days Prix Fixe | 6 Courses for $65/ person | Book online at www.sixthirtynine.com or call 519-536-960
Cheesy Cow Company
(10AM-4PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Mac & Cheese ft. an Oxford cheese (rotating each week)
- May 2 | Bright Cheese: Classic Cheddar
- May 9 | Gunn’s Hill Artisan Cheese: Alpine-style
- May 16 | Mountainoak Cheese: Black Truffle Gouda
- May 23 | Golspie Dairy: British-style
- May 30 | New Galma Dairy: Dutch-style
Habitual Chocolate
(10AM-5PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Ice Cream Tasting Flights – $15 +HST
Brickhouse Brewpub
(11AM-11PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
-
Braised Beef Poutine paired with a 20oz pint of Upper Thames Brewing Co. beer $21 +HST
Golspie Dairy
(10AM-4PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
-
Sample 4 flavours of Crowdie and cast your vote
-
Purchase a sample pack with all 4 Crowdie flavours
Upper Thames Brewing Company
- Unit 9, 225 Bysham Park Drive
Upper Thames Brewing Company is Oxford County's first and only small batch, craft brewery, located in the heart of…
Woodstock Farmers' Market
- 875 Nellis St
Starting in 1853, at the Old Town Hall, now at the Woodstock Fairgrounds, visit the one of Ontario's longest running farm…
Your Farm Market (YFM)
- 39 Young St.
Your Farm Market on Young St. Open: Year Round Winter Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am - 6pm | Saturday: 8am - 6pm | Sunday…
Six Thirty Nine
- 639 Peel St.
Six Thirty Nine is a FeastON-designated restaurant, recognized for its commitment to local food. Chef Eric Boyar knows…
Cheesy Cow Company
- 521 Dundas St
Your Go-To Destination for Artisanal Cheeses and Quality Meats in Woodstock, Ontario. Established in 2023 by Wes and Sarah…
Habitual Chocolate
- 389 Dundas St.
Craft Chocolate Maker Angela Neddo creates chocolate from scratch with minimal ingredients, celebrating the flavour…
Brickhouse Brewpub
- 190 Fairway Rd.
The first of it's kind in Oxford County, Brickhouse Brewpub offers twenty-five taps of all independent Ontario craft beer…
Golspie Dairy
- 455259 45th Line RR#3
Golspie Dairy is located on a 5th generation dairy farm operated by Laurence (the farmer) and Marja (the Cheese Maker)…
Gunn's Hill Hub
Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese
(9AM-5PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Pre-book a Factory Tour, available at 10AM and 1PM ($10/person). Pre-book online at gunnshillcheese.ca
Jakeman's Maple Syrup
(11AM-3PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Rotating Cheese & Maple samples every Saturday in May, 11AM-3PM
Norwich Museum
(10AM-4PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Cheesy scavenger hunt
- Churn Back Time butter-making experience
- 2:30-3:30PM
- $15/person, $35/family
- Booking required: call 519-863-3101
Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese Ltd.
- 445172 Gunns Hill Rd.
Please call ahead to book tours. Use Google Maps for directions, not your GPS. Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese is a small…
Jakeman's Maple Farm
- 454414 Trillium Line, R. R. # 1
For over 140 years, Jakeman's has been perfecting Ontario maple syrup craftmanship. Five generations of maple producers…
Norwich and District Historical Society Museum & Archives
- 89 Stover St North, R. R. # 3
Come, visit us at the Norwich Museum, and glimpse into the area's Quaker and Dairy heritage. As you step into the past…
Blandford-Blenheim Hub
Thames River Melons
(9AM-5PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Mini Fruit Cheesecakes featuring Thames River Melons’ own seasonal fruit $5 plus tax (limited availability). Order in advance to avoid missing out.
- Don’t forget to shop their handmade preserves
Bright Cheese and Butter
(9AM-4PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Cheddar Challenge: Test your cheese-abilities with a blind taste challenge to determine difference between BRIGHT CHEESE aged Old Cheddar versus other company Old Cheddar flavoured cheese. Learn from the experts about the difference between their traditional whole milk aged cheddar and Old flavoured Cheddar.
Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life
(10AM-7PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Use BIGCHEESE promo code to get 50% off general admission tickets on all five Saturdays in May, valid only for that date and ticket type
- Stop by the store to support local and treat yourself to award-winning goat milk ice cream.
Mountainoak Cheese
(9AM-5PM)
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Factory Tour & Tasting, 10am - 4pm, $10/person +HST (family rate available) No sign up necessary
- Barn Tours + Food Truck available on select Saturdays. Dates and info at mountainoakcheese.ca
Thames River Melons Ltd.
- 775530 Blandford Rd
On-Farm Market, Pick-Your-Own, Farm Kitchen, & Farm Food Truck! Thames River Melons is a family owned and operated fruit…
Bright Cheese & Butter Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
- 816503 County Road 22
Bright Cheese and Butter was created by local farmers in 1874 to turn surplus milk into cheddar. Today, they are still…
Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life
- 906200 Township Rd 12
Make Core Memories with Udderly Ridiculous Farm Experiences Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life is an 13 time award-winning…
Mountainoak Cheese Ltd.
- 3165 Huron Rd.
See what it means to craft cheese from field to table with a tour of Mountainoak Cheese. In 1976, owners Adam and Hannie…
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