International Cheese & Wine Festival
International Cheese & Wine Festival in Oaks, PA — unlimited tasting of 100+ cheeses and 100+ wines in color-coded flights. Oct 10–11, 2026. $44–$79.
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International Cheese & Wine Festival is a two-day indoor pairing event at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, on October 10 and 11, 2026, produced by TasteUSA, which bills it as the largest cheese and wine pairing event ever staged. Every ticket includes unlimited tasting of more than 100 artisanal cheeses and more than 100 wines, plus a portable wine-and-cheese tray and a glass. General admission is $44 and VIP is $79; both are 21 and over.
The format is color-coded flights: tasting stations each present three themed cheese flights (Brie-style, goat, blue and so on) matched to a wine or a non-alcoholic pairing, and you follow the colors. Non-alcoholic options are new for 2026 at every bar. VIP adds entry at 11 AM and a reserved area with a premium cheese and reserve wine pairing; a 2 PM entry GA tier and paid seminars are also sold. Oaks is in Montgomery County off Route 422, about 30 minutes northwest of Philadelphia.
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What to expect
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A mix of varietals from regional producers. Start light, work toward the bigger reds.
Held at Philly Expo Center in Oaks. Check the venue page for layout details.
Friendly to first-timers — no one is going to quiz you on Pinot. Ask questions, take notes, enjoy.
Arrive early, hit your must-try wineries first, then wander. That's the move.
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