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Cary's Pimiento Cheese Fesitval

  • When: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 11:00 am -  4:00 pm
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission

Enjoy pimento cheese-infused dishes from local vendors paired with refreshing local brews, live music from The Embers, the Cheese Sculpting Contest, a golf simulator, and the Pimento Cheese Lounge.

Attention all cheese enthusiasts: It’s time to indulge in the creamy, cheesy, and delectable delights of the 8th Annual Pimento Cheese Festival. Join us for a day of culinary delights. Savor mouthwatering pimento cheese-infused dishes crafted by over 50 vendors, including food trucks and the Pimento Cheese Marketplace, complemented by refreshing local brews. Immerse yourself in live music, cheer on the competitors in the Cheese Sculpting Contest, and test your golf skills at the Closest to the Pin Challenge for a chance to win the coveted orange jacket. Unwind in the cozy Pimento Cheese Lounge with music and more in the beautiful tree grove adjacent to the historic Ivey Ellington House.

See schedule and festival map on the website.

Getting to the festival is easy with free parking available throughout downtown Cary, including the new Cedar Street Parking Deck. Accessible parking is available at the Cary Arts Center lot.

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