2026 Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival

Join us at the 4th Annual Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival!Bring your friends and family and get ready to say cheese! Shop from over three dozen vendors offering a wide variety of treats and treasures, bid on fabulous items from our local businesses at the silent auction, and groove to the beats of DJ Sinclair Williams, DysFUNKtion Brass, and Beatty & The Bayonets.Tickets are required to purchase the items below:Wine samples - 1 ticket each (there should be around 12 wines and to sample)Drinks at the bar - 2 tickets eachCheese Boxes featuring Tulip Tree Creamery cheeses - 4 tickets eachBuy your tickets early and take advantage of the faster Will Call line. Note sure how many tickets you'll need? In the past, guests have typically used 12 - 24 tickets per person. (Ticket amounts noted above are subject to change.)Tickets cannot be used at Artisan Vendor booths or Food Trucks. Cash or card can be used to pay those vendors directly.Get ready for a gouda time; be sure to get your tickets to our Special Events:Somm Experience: Bubbles & BitesUnder the guidance of Sommelier Jan Bugher of Jampagne All Day, participants will embark on a journey to discover wine in a whole new way. Jan’s expertise and passion for wine make her the ideal guide for this immersive experience. By the end of the event, you will have developed a refined understanding of how to taste, appreciate, and pair wine with complementary foods.Prepare your palate for an exquisite selection of flavors, as included taste boxes will prominently feature products from Tulip Tree Creamery and Smoking Goose. Known for their artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, these local favorites will bring rich, complex tastes to your wine pairing adventure.Join us for the Somm Experience from 5:00 - 6:00 PM and elevate your wine tasting to new heights. This is an event not to be missed by anyone looking to deepen their appreciation of wine and gourmet food. Come for the wine, stay for the grate time.Space is limited to 30 attendees, be sure to buy your tickets early!Cheese Wars: Nacho ShowdownAre you ready to witness the ultimate showdown in cheesy goodness? Several local chefs are gearing up to go head-to-head in the Nacho Showdown, and the stakes couldn't be higher!In this grater-than-life competition, our local chefs will pull out all the stops to create the most mouthwatering, cheesy, and delicious nachos you can imagine. From traditional cheddar classics to innovative, brie-lliant creations, each chef will bring their unique style and flair to the table.As a special treat, every ticket holder will have the exclusive opportunity to taste each chef's creation and cast their vote for the best dish. Imagine indulging in a variety of amazing nacho dishes, each with its own unique twist, and then having a say in crowning the ultimate champion.What’s at stake? The winning chef of the Nacho Showdown will receive a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships, where the winner will have the chance to compete among the cream of the crop in the culinary world. This isn’t just a competition; it’s a chance for these chefs to prove they’re the big cheese!Sampling is from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. All voting must be in by 7:30 PM, with the winner being announced at 7:45 PM. This event is a little cheesy, in the very best way!Space is limited to 100 participants, be sure to buy your tickets early!Kid's Zone All Access PassGet ready for the grate-est kid's zone that will include activities like professional face painting, bounce house adventures, exciting scavenger hunts, and interactive activities led by Paramount Schools of Excellence! Don't miss out on the gouda times! Make sure to get a wristband for every child who wants to participate in these delightful experiences - it's nacho average wristband!Mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with culinary delights, exciting activities, and unforgettable memories. Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a cheese lover, or simply looking for a fun day out with family and friends, the Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival has something for everyone. See you there! (The Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival is a rain or shine event.) Want more details? Check out our website at https://www.indyholycross.org/festival or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @holywineandcheese.

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