Jungle Jim’s Big Cheese Festival
Join us inside The Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s Fairfield for a swiss-stravaganza celebrating all things cheese from 12PM–5PM.
Taste hundreds of cheeses and mountains of charcuterie plus pickles, olives, pairings, demos, music, voting, and surprises around every corner. One of our most beloved festivals for a reason, this is our ultimate two-day homage to fromage!
Experience the World of Cheese at Jungle Jim’s Big Cheese Festival!
Wheel-y Love What You Taste? Take it Home!
Everything showcased at the festival is available just a few steps away in The Cheese Shop! If you sample something you really love, you can stock up on all your new favorites for home!
Say Cheese!
Who puts the bold in bold washed rinds? Vote for the Top Cheese in seven different categories: Blue, American Original, Cheddar, Charcuterie, Flavored Cheese, Sheep/Goat, and the overall top-shelf spot of Best in Show!
Always a Gouda Time
It’s been a while since we’ve cut to the cheese and we’re eager as a mouse for the return our most legendary festival! Join us for the 8th Annual Big Cheese Festival and taste your way through:
- Aged cheddar
- Creamy gouda
- Funky blues
- Bold washed rinds
- Pickles, olives & stacked charcuterie
- Beer & Wine Pairings
And more!
Cheddar Than Ever Add-on Experiences!
Meet mongers, wine experts, and more inside The Cooking School!
Space is extremely limited, with just 30 seats available for each session, so reserve your seat before they sell out!
- Elevated Wine & Cheese Classes
- Cheesemaking Seminar With Ambrosi Cheese
- Charcuterie Board Building With the Di Bruno Brothers
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2026 Vendors
Check back next year to see who's coming to Cheese Fest 2027!
2026 Vendors
7up
AGORA FOODS INTERNATIONAL
Ambrosi Cheese
Bel Brands
Cabot Creamery
Carr Valley Cheese
Di Bruno Bros.
Emmi Roth
Euro Fine Wine
European Imports Inc.
Fortune Favors
Friesland Campina
Fromi
Gourmet Foods International
In the Curious Kitchen
Isola Signature Line
Klondike Cheese
LaClare Family Creamery & Ines Rosales
Levoni America Corp.
Maytag Dairy Farms
NEHER PARTNERS
Old Quebec Aged Cheddar
Olivia’s Beer Cheese
Phocus-Caffeinated Sparkling Water
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese
Red Apple Cheese
Sartori
Savello USA, Inc.
Scooter Bay
Shafts Cheese
Smokin’ Joe’s Cheese Spreads
Smoking Goose Charcuterie
Snowville Creamery
Somerdale
Three Little Pigs
Top Seedz
Tri vin imports
Urban Stead Cheese
Williams Cheese
Wines from Cave de Pomerols
Wood River Creamery
The Mill Glen Arbor
Queen’z Mixing & Co
Farm Country Cheese
Bunker Hill Cheese
Schuman Cheese
Tropical Cheese Industries
Stella Artois
Guinness & Harp
Hofbrau
2020 Sponsors
Best of the Fest 2026 Winners
Best in Show
First Place: Smokin’ Joe’s Cheese Spreads
Second Place: Old Quebec Aged Cheddar
Third Place: Urban Stead Cheese
Directions, Parking & Lodging
The Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s International Market
5440 Dixie Highway
Fairfield, OH 45014
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Need somewhere to stay?
Jungle Jim’s has partnered with the following hotels and special offers may be available for customers who book their rooms with them. When making your reservations be sure to mention that you will be attending a Junglefest!
Holiday Inn at Centre Park of West Chester
5800 Muhlhauser Rd.
West Chester Township, OH 45069
Welcome to the Brand New West Chester Hotel at Centre Park! Welcome as you begin your journey to Centre Park and step into an extraordinary experience at the Holiday Inn Cincinnati North – West Chester featuring Ohio’s first Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse. Located 20 miles from Downtown Cincinnati and within minutes of I-275 and I-75, our hotel rises above all of the competition.
Free Shuttle!
Phone: 513-874-2744
Cincinnati Marriott North
6189 Muhlhauser Rd.
West Chester, OH 45069
The Cincinnati Marriott North at Union Centre is the perfect place for you to stay on your next getaway! Located conveniently off of I-75 in West Chester, the Cincinnati Marriott North features 295 comfortable guest rooms, 24-hour business center, wireless Internet, non-smoking rooms, indoor lap pool, executive fitness center, and so much more! The property also features the RiverCity Grille Restaurant and Lounge, a great casual dining experience, which is a great way to end a long day!
Phone: 513-874-7335
Hilton Garden Inn
9306 Schulze Dr.
West Chester, OH 45069
The Hilton Garden Inn West Chester hotel is conveniently located off I-75 within one mile of businesses, shops, restaurants and many activities! Feel at home in a bright and spacious guest room or suite, equipped with complimentary WiFi, an HDTV, a mini-refrigerator, a plush Garden Sleep System bed, a work desk with ergonomic chair and a Keurig® coffee maker. Unwind in the Lounge or on the patio, and enjoy tasty American cuisine in the welcoming Garden Grille & Bar.
Phone: 513-860-3170
Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton
1 Riverfront Plaza
Hamilton, OH 45011
The Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton hotel is ideal for the business traveler, with 120 guestrooms, 6,500 square feet of meeting and banquet space with full catering available, and a healthy breakfast buffet. Looking for Miami University hotels? The Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton is a short drive from Miami University and a perfect choice for your next trip to Butler County. Situated in the heart of downtown Hamilton, “The City of Sculpture,” the Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton is close to many dining, entertainment, and shopping options. The Courtyard provides exactly the room you need for work, relaxation and sleep with a large work area with well-lit desk and free high-speed Internet access. Also available is an indoor pool, exercise room, and business center.
Phone: 513-896-6200
Quality Inn West Chester
8567 Cincinnati Dayton Rd.
West Chester, OH 45069
The Quality Inn of West Chester is located conveniently off of I-75. The hotel features wonderful guest amenities including: a spacious heated indoor swimming pool, business center, Internet access, and exceptional customer service!
Phone: 513-755-3900
Home2 Suites
7145 Liberty Centre Dr.
Liberty Township, OH 45069
Settle in and stay a while at our new Home2 Suites by Hilton Cincinnati Liberty Center. Enjoy all the comforts of home just minutes from downtown Cincinnati and adjacent to Liberty Town Center. Business travelers appreciate our proximity to businesses such as Jungle Jim’s, Cincinnati Enquirer, GE Aviation, Level 3 Communications and Proctor & Gamble.
Phone: 513-644-2207
Four Points by Sheraton Cincinnati North
7500 Tylers Place Boulevard,
West Chester, OH, 45069
Four Points by Sheraton Cincinnati North is centrally located between Dayton and Cincinnati, minutes from the Voice of America Center, Cincinnati Premium Outlets, and Miami Valley Gaming. Enjoy fast & free WiFi, free parking, and local Best Brews® craft beer during your stay at our West Chester hotel.
Phone: 513-777-1101
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the festival?
- How much are tickets?
- Can I bring my child?
- Is the event indoors or outdoors?
- How much is parking?
- Is Beer and Wine included in the ticket price?
- Why is Beer and Wine not included?
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Where is the festival?
Jungle Jim’s Big Cheese Festival will be held in The Oscar Event Center located above Jungle Jim’s. Please park in the spaces designated for The Oscar Event Center located to the left as you come in the main entrance with the gorilla sign or in the back entrance with the sea serpent.
The Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s
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How much are tickets?
Single day admission is $30, kids tickets $10.
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Can I bring my child?
Yes, the Big Cheese Festival is perfect for the entire family.
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Is the event indoors or outdoors?
The Jungle Jim’s Big Cheese Festival will be held in the Oscar Event Center, conveniently located above Jungle Jim’s International Market.
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How much is parking?
Free.
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Is Beer and Wine included in the ticket price?
A purchased Drink Wristband ($35) will give you access to beer & wine samples throughout the show.
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Why is Beer and Wine not included?
The primary focus of the Big Cheese Festival is trying new cheeses. In order to keep the ticket cost down for the general attendee, there must be an additional charge for beer and wine.
Please note, the general admission tickets do not include beer & wine.
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