“Brie Our Guest”: Next Weekend’s Cheese & Libation Expo Is Gouda Be A Good Time
If you’ve ever dreamed of swimming in a sea of cheese while sipping bottomless craft beer, wine, and spirits—San Diego’s Cheese & Libation Expo is your holy grail of indulgence. This three-day festival of curds and cocktails is aging to perfection, and it’s all going down May 16–18, 2025 at BRICK in Liberty Station.
It’s a Whey Better Weekend Plan
Whether you’re a turophile (that’s a cheese lover) or just here for the bubbly, this event is all about pairing the finer things in life. Your ticket includes:
- Unlimited artisan cheese samples
- Bottomless libations from local breweries, wineries, and distillers
- Curated bites by Dinner Bell SD
- Exclusive swag like a custom tote and tasting glass
- Access to a pop-up marketplace and interactive demos
VIP? More like Very Important Parmesan
The Sunday VIP session includes early entry, extra goodies, and a live wheel-cutting demo of Parmigiano Reggiano. This is your chance to say you witnessed the “cracking of the cheese code.”
Aged to Impress: Who’s Behind This?
Created with love by cheese legends like Venissimo Cheese and Gourmet Foods International, the Expo features tastings from top-tier creameries including Point Reyes, Cowgirl Creamery, and Beehive Cheese—plus drinks from Fall Brewing, Pure Project, Virginia Distilling Co., and more.
Cheese with a Side of Charity
Every ticket gives back: $25 goes to local nonprofits like Berry Good Food Foundation and Zero Foodprint. So you’re basically saving the planet—one nibble at a time.
Quick Bites on Tickets:
- Friday May 16: Maker’s Night (Trade & VIP Networking) – $100
- Saturday May 17: Two public sessions – $75
- Sunday May 18: General & VIP – $75–$100
- Kids under 12: $10 (Yes, this is a family-friendly affair!)
Use code “earlybird10” for $10 off at cheese-libation-expo.com
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