Looking for a trip with history, shops, & big flavours?
Explore Ingersoll and area using this trip itinerary on Saturdays in May during Big Cheese Days.
Stop 1: Ingersoll Cheese Museum
Step into Ingersoll's delicious past and uncover over 150 years of cheese-making history. Get a bingo card and set out on a scavenger hunt as you explore the seven unique buildings and play around at the Cheese Playground.
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)
Stop 2: Wine Cellar & Cheese Shop
Browse a vast selection of delicious Ontario and international artisanal cheeses plus a wide assortment of accompaniments. Grab a vacuum sealed charcuterie plate, crackers, and pair of mocktails for the perfect picnic. Pre-order their Big Cheese Days lunches made by Chef Sean and time your visit for after 12PM to pick up.
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.
Stop 3: Patina's Gifts of Art and Craft
This local favourite has a selection of artsy gifts and Oxford's largest collection of handmade Canadian pottery. Find a new piece to serve your savoury souvenirs in this cozy shop. Looking for a special gift while visiting? Their team is happy to help you find the perfect gift.
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Buy any piece of pottery and receive a baked brie topping mix for free
Stop 4: Louie's Pizza & Pasta
Grab a table (inside or on the patio) and get ready for generous servings and a menu full of your favourite comfort foods. For Big Cheese Days they've made a BIG 3 menu with three options. Each features a trio of ingredients you'll love.
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 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
Stop 5: Red Dragon Dairy
Visit this cheesemaker to sample their selections and shop sheep milk cheeses, curds, cream cheese, and yogurt. Browse and take home Welsh bake goods, familiar British imports, lamb meat, local grocery, and fresh artisan sourdough made from scratch daily.
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Enjoy a fresh grilled sheep cheese Welsh Rarebit
sandwich | Free with all purchases over $20
Bring Big Cheese Days Home:
This route is the perfect one for creating the perfect charcuterie board as you go. Pick up items for entertaining and sharing stories of your time on the Cheese Trail with friends.
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Keep on rolling!
The next geographic hub (Tillsonburg) begins at Red Dragon Dairy.
