When and where is cheesefest?
Saturday 17 October, 11am–8pm
Sunday 18 October, 11am–6pm
Rundle Park/Kadlitpina, Adelaide
Where can I buy tickets?
Ready to get cheesy? Tickets are available online now or at the gate. Choose your CheeseFest experience, grab your crew and get ready for one seriously delicious weekend at Rundle Park/Kadlitpina.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate, subject to availability. Please note the ticket booth is card only. We recommend buying online before you arrive to skip the queue and get straight to the good stuff.
What does my ticket include?
Cheese Curious — Entry
Cheese Master — Entry + Souvenir Glass
Cheese Addict — Express Entry + Souvenir Glass + Souvenir Tote
Not sure which CheeseFester you are? COMPARE TICKETS →
What can I expect at CheeseFest?
A whole lot of deliciousness!
Your CheeseFest entry gives you access to 100+ cheese, food, wine and artisan producers, plus live music, cooking demonstrations, tastings and plenty of festival atmosphere in Rundle Park/Kadlitpina. Come hungry, sip, sample and graze your way around Australia’s cheesiest weekend!
Will Miguel Maestre be at CheeseFest?
YES! Miguel Maestre is appearing at CheeseFest for the first time ever, live on the RAA Cooking Demo Stage on Saturday 17 October.
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I can't find my ticket - what do I do!?
We recommend downloading the Eventbrite App and logging in before the festival so your tickets are ready to go when you arrive at the gate.
You can also check your Eventbrite confirmation email and ticket PDF before heading to CheeseFest.
Still can’t find your tickets? Contact us at hello@cheesefest.com.au. If you’re having trouble with the Eventbrite App itself, please contact Eventbrite directly for assistance.
Is the event Wheelchair-Accessible?
Yes, CheeseFest is wheelchair accessible. The event space is a flat area with some natural undulation, and there is a bitumen path that will lead to most areas of the festival. We have two accessible toilets that can be accessed by the bitumen path also.
To be sure that your needs are met, please email us at hello@cheesefest.com.au and we'd be happy to provide some more details.
Plus, free entry for carers.
Is the festival pet friendly?
Sorry! No pets allowed.
Can I bring my own food & drinks?
Food and drink are not permitted to be brought into the festival unless you have specific dietary requirements.
We have gluten free stalls, however persons with gluten intolerance are encouraged to bring gluten free crackers and other options.
Refill your glass or drink bottle with fresh drinking water from our Quench Bench thanks to SA Water.
Is CheeseFest Child Friendly?
Yes! We are a festival for people of all ages!
Children under 12 get free admission when accompanied by an adult.
PLUS... Free Kids Entertainment & SmoothFM music in the kids area all day.
Can I smoke at CheeseFest?
For the health and safety of all patrons no smoking is permitted inside the venue
Umm... I'm lactose intolerant :'(
We hear you. We're here for you. We got you.
While we do champion cheese, loads of our Food & Restaurant stallholders offer options that don't include any cheese at all!
I bought tickets for Sunday but my email says the tickets are for Saturday?! What is going on?
The confirmation email will state the beginning of the whole event. Make sure you check the PDF attachment to ensure that the tickets have been purchased for the correct day.
If you have actually purchased the wrong ticket - no wokkas - just shoot us an email and we will fix it up for you - hello@cheesefest.com.au.
Cash or card?
Both! CheeseFest stalls accept cash or card, so you can pay your way as you eat, sip and shop your way around the festival.
Please note, the ticket booth is card only. To skip the ticket queue on the day, we recommend purchasing your tickets online before you arrive.
Less lining up, more cheese time. 🧀
How can I get there?
Take advantage of the free City Connector bus, offering a hop-on and hop-off service to the city and North Adelaide linking popular city attractions, shopping, dining and key destinations. Bus route 98A and 98C connect North Adelaide with the city, and 99A and 99C connect the inner-city. Services operate every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends.
For timetables, route details and real-time information visit Adelaide Metro.
What about Parking?
Driving to CheeseFest? UPark has 10 convenient locations across the city, with UPark Frome Street a handy option close to Rundle Park/Kadlitpina.
Pre-book your parking online to secure a discounted spot before you arrive and spend less time circling the city when you could be circling the cheese stalls. 🧀
Frome Street UPark:
Saturday: Rates vary depending on arrival time and length of stay
Sunday: $8 flat rate
UPark is proudly owned and operated by the City of Adelaide, so parking with UPark also helps support local events in the city.
Planning on enjoying a few wines, brews or bevvies? 🍷 Leave the car at home or organise a designated driver.
Can I bring a chair?
Low-back folding chairs or ground chairs with back support are allowed.
High-backed chairs, camping chairs, and large folding chairs are strictly prohibited.
Maximum seat height: No more than 20 cm off the ground (top of the seat)
Maximum back height: No more than 60 cm high from the ground.
