Spain has many cheeses with protected designation of origin (PDO) and a huge variety of flavours and textures. To celebrate this, fairs and festivals bring together producers, experts and enthusiasts throughout the year, with tastings, competitions and plenty of food.
Here we bring together six cheese fairs and festivals, with the time of year when they usually take place, where they are held and how entry works for each one. The dates shift a little from year to year, so we use the approximate period, and it is worth checking the exact date on the official website closer to your trip.
Arzúa Cheese Festival
Dates: between late February and mid-March
Free entry
Location: Arzúa fairground "Terra do Queixo", Galicia
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The Arzúa Cheese Festival is the main cheese event in Galicia, celebrating Arzúa-Ulloa cheese, one of Spain's most traditional Protected Designations of Origin. Alongside the cheese exhibition and sales, the event features a full programme of cultural and culinary activities.
Fair highlights
✅Arzúa-Ulloa cheese and other varieties on display and for sale
✅ Free activities including tastings and workshops
✅ Concerts and cultural events throughout the festival
✅ Food area with regional specialities
✅ Children's zone and family-friendly activities
Salón de Gourmets
Dates: April
Entry: Trade-only event. Tickets cost €60 for a single day or €100 for full access.
Location: IFEMA Madrid, Madrid
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The Salón de Gourmets is the largest quality food and drink fair in Europe and one of the most important in the world. Although it is not an event exclusively about cheese, it hosts some of the most prestigious competitions in the sector and brings together artisan cheese exhibitors from all over Spain.
Food professionals get the chance to discover high-quality products, including cheeses with protected designation of origin (PDO), rare artisan varieties and new releases in the sector. The event also includes tastings and pairings led by experts. If you work in the food sector and want to attend, you need to register in advance through the official website.
Fair highlights
✅Artisan cheese producers from various regions of Spain
✅ National cheese competitions and prestigious awards
✅ Guided tastings and pairings with wines and gourmet products
✅ Networking opportunities with producers, distributors and industry professionals
National Cheese Fair of Trujillo
Dates: late April or early May, around the 1 May holiday
Free entry. Tasting tickets can be purchased at the event. They cost €5 for 6 tickets (2026 price).
Location: Plaza Mayor, Trujillo, Cáceres, Extremadura
The Trujillo National Cheese Fair is one of the most traditional events in Spain dedicated to cheese. Held annually since 1986, the fair takes place in Trujillo's Plaza Mayor, a historic setting that welcomes dozens of producers from all over Spain and the Iberian Peninsula. The event highlights cheeses with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) from the region, such as Torta del Casar, Queso de la Serena, Queso Ibores and Queso de Acehúche.
Besides the display and sale of cheeses, the fair offers tastings, competitions and activities for people who want to learn more about the sector.
Fair highlights
✅ Cheese stalls representing different regions of Spain and the Iberian Peninsula
✅ Guided tastings and pairing experiences
✅ Workshops on traditional production and cheese culture
✅ Competitions awarding the best cheeses of the fair
✅ Open-air gastronomic and cultural activities
FIQAB - International Cheese Fair of Albacete
Dates: May
Tickets: a token price of €1 in 2026
Location: Albacete fairground, Castilla-La Mancha
Official Website
FIQAB is one of Spain's most important cheese fairs, bringing together both national and international producers. The event is held in Albacete and is hosted by Manchego cheese, one of the country's most internationally recognised products. In addition to the sale of cheeses and dairy products, the fair offers a diverse programme with tastings, live cooking shows, competitions, talks and hands-on workshops open to the public.
Fair highlights
✅ Cheese and dairy stalls from across Spain and beyond
✅ Live cooking demonstrations with renowned chefs
✅ Talks and workshops on production and pairing
✅ Cheese competitions and awards
✅ Cultural performances and interactive activities
Iberqueso Cheese Fair
Dates: April or May, and the date changes every year
Free entry
Location: Valencia de Don Juan, León, Castilla y León
Official Website
The Iberqueso Cheese Fair brings together cheese producers from Spain and Portugal, offering a chance to taste and purchase artisan cheeses from a variety of Protected Designations of Origin (PDOs). Held in Valencia de Don Juan, in the province of León, the event has been gaining recognition in the Iberian Peninsula's food and drink calendar.
In addition to cheese displays and sales, the fair includes tastings, wine pairings and educational activities focused on traditional cheese-making.
Fair highlights
✅ Artisan cheeses from Spain and Portugal on display and for sale
✅ Tastings and pairings with regional wines
✅ Competitions and awards for the best cheeses of each edition
✅ Cheese-making workshops and practical sessions
✅ Cultural and culinary activities throughout the event
Bonus: Fromago Cheese Experience
Dates: September, every two years (the next one will be in 2028)
Entry: Free. The cheese galleries (€7 in 2026) can be bought at the ticket offices of the tunnels themselves.
Location: Zamora, Castilla y León
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Fromago takes place every two years in Zamora and fills the streets and squares of the historic centre with hundreds of cheese makers from many countries. In 2026 it passed 400,000 visitors, according to the organisers. To taste at your own pace, there are the cheese galleries, themed tasting areas where you choose five cheeses for €7.
It is the cheese fair we like the most, so we wrote a whole article about it, with what we tasted, how much we spent and how to plan your trip. Read the full article on what the Zamora cheese fair is like.
Fair highlights
✅ Takes place in the city's streets
✅ National and international cheeses on display and for sale
✅ Tastings and pairing sessions
✅ Workshops and talks with cheese specialists
✅ Cultural and interactive activities
If there's one thing we love, it's cheese. And Spain offers no shortage of events for those who share that passion. Each of these fairs is a great opportunity to sample outstanding flavours and learn more about the country's rich cheese-making tradition.
Among them all, the Fromago Cheese Experience holds a special place in our hearts. Zamora becomes a true cheese haven, with stalls spread throughout the city and tastings around every corner. But while we wait for the next edition, there are plenty of other fairs taking place across the country to satisfy your cravings and maybe even help you discover a new favourite cheese.
If, like us, you can't resist a good cheese, make a note of these dates and consider adding at least one of these fairs to your next trip.
