Oregon Cheese Festival

Advance tickets are $25 for Saturday and just $15 for Sunday, and include all cheese, food, and non-alcoholic beverage samples. A wine/beer/cider/spirits add-on tasting is $15 and includes a commemorative glass. Sunday kids' tickets are $5. At the door, general admission is $30 and the beverage add-on $20. Saturday's event is limited to cheese lovers 21 and over, and Sunday is open to all ages.

Attendees eager to beat the crowds can pre-purchase Saturday Early VIP Entry (10:30am) for $85, which includes a two-day food+drink pass and a goodie bag. The biggest cheese fans among us can get the Total Experience Package, including Friday's Cheesemaker Dinner, VIP entry Saturday, and all access for the full weekend of the Festival for just $175.

Fee: $25+