Sunday, March 25

9:30 am – 11:30 am

Bacon, Bubbles & Brunch + More Great Cheeses with Duskie -
$100 per person (Price also includes early entry into the Marketplace.)
The early riser gets an amazing brunch, some light hearted entertainment and advance entry into the Artisan Cheese Tasting and Marketplace. What a way to start your day! Join Chef Duskie Estes of Zazu Restaurant and Black Pig Meat Co. for the best of bacon, bubbles and California artisan cheese. While you’re sipping Iron Horse bubbly and enjoying brunch, Duskie will demonstrate some of her favorite recipes using some of California’s favorite artisan cheeses and of course Black Pig Bacon. At 11 am enjoy early entry into the Artisan Cheese Tasting and Marketplace where more than 65 vendors await you. Duskie began cooking at the age of five in her EZ Bake Oven. In 2001 she and her husband John Stewart opened zazu Restaurant + Farm followed by Bovolo Restaurant in Healdsburg. She is an avid farmer and rancher, growing many of the ingredients that go into her cooking. She travels nationally and has been featured in many food, wine and travel publications and was a fierce competitor in the Food Network's Next Iron Chef.

12 noon – 4 pm

Artisan Cheese Tasting and Marketplace $45 per person
Join us under the big top for an afternoon like no other! Meet over 65 artisan producers and experience the best of local cheese, wine, beer and other specialty foods. . Discover the next wave of interesting cheese accompaniments, cheesemaking products and books. Pick up new recipes, tips and tricks at chef demos scheduled throughout the day. Your ticket includes admission, access to chef demos and author book signings, the coveted ACF insulated cheese tote bag and a festival wine glass.