This annual event is a farm-to-table showcase of local cheese and pairings, slow food producers and processors with tastings, seminars, competitions, displays and more! ​Join us Friday April 11 for industry-only events and Saturday April 12 for public events as we connect to our local food.​
THIS EVENT FUNDED IN PART BY:​​

QUESTIONS?
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CHEESY CHALLENGES
Looking for a list of restaurants in the Big Cheese 'Professional Grilled Cheese Challenge' click below!

Want to participate in the Amateur Grilled Cheese and Cheese Ball Contests?​ Click below for information!
VENDORS
If you would like to participate in these events as a food or beverage producer or processor, please complete the application below
FOOD & BUYER EXPO
Friday April 11 2025  2-5pm
​Hassen Arena  Armstrong
This industry-only event brings together local food growers, processors, buyers & distributors
  • A Taste of Success! We are celebrating the success of a few local producers with a special tasting and sharing the story behind the brand. A chance to highlight and sample outstanding local products, an eat-and-greet!
  • Buyers on Tap Engage directly with buyers looking for high-quality BC products. Buyers from grocery, specialty food, distributors and more will be ready to chat with you in a rapid fire product introduction (speed dating style, similar to last years Experts on tap!).
  •  Vendor Happy Hour & Networking  Connect with fellow producers, processors, buyers and industry professionals. This is a great chance for vendors to shop and swap before the crowds arrive Saturday.​
LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL
Saturday April 12 2025
9am - 3pm
Hassen Arena - Armstrong
This public event is a farm-to-table showcase of tastings, seminars, cheese challenges  - and 60+  local producers and processors.
Entry: $5 pp at the door
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Whiskey & Cheese Pairing seminar will be held in the Oddfellows Hall at 11am. Pre-register​ below  $10 pp
Learn to pair Okanagan Spirit & After Dark Distillery Whiskey with cheese!
AMBASSADOR
DINNER 
Saturday April 12 2025
6pm - 10pm
3335 Patterson St. Armstrong
Enjoy an intimate experience, guided by Canada’s very own Cheese Ambassador ​David Beaudoin featuring the best from our farmers and producers carefully curated by our local chef team!​
Want a sneak peek? Here's our 2024 Big Cheese Local Food Festival!
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