Join us at the 4th Annual Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival!

Get ready to say cheese because the Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival is an evening of exclusive wine sips and cheese nibbling paired with all the fun of a family friendly neighborhood festival. Guaranteed to be a real gouda time, you can: 

Shop from over three dozen local and artisan vendors, grab dinner from your favorite Indy food truck, bid on fabulous items from our local businesses at the silent auction, and groove to DJ Sinclair Williams and live music by DysFUNKtion Brass, and Beatty & The Bayonets.

Admission to the festival is free; but tickets are required for: 

• Wine samples (1 ticket each)
• Drinks at the bar (2 tickets each)
• Cheese Boxes featuring Tulip Tree Creamery products (4 tickets each)

Advance tickets are available for a discounted price! Buy now and not only save on festival prices but skip the ticket line and pick-up at our Express Will-Call Line. 

Not sure how many tickets you'll need?

12-ticket “Feeling Fine” Package: You’ll be prepared to sample a selection of some of the wines available and perhaps grab a cheese box as well. A great place to start your Wine & Cheese Experience

24-ticket “Wine & Dine Me!!” Package: You’ll be prepared to sample all the wines at the festival, grab a cheese box (or two!) and have a few tickets left to spend. This is a great deal for those who don’t want to miss out on any of the curated fun!

(Ticket amounts noted above are subject to change. Tickets are for wine sampling, bar drinks and cheese boxes only. They cannot be used at vendor booths or food trucks. Cash or card can be used to pay those vendors directly.)

Double down on your fun and purchase access to our exclusive festival experiences:

Somm Experience: Bubbles & Bites

A One Hour Sommelier Guided Tasting Experience; inclusive of Wine Samples & Taste Box featuring Tulip Tree Creamery and Smoking Goose

Under the expert guidance of Indianapolis’s favorite Sommelier, Jan Bugher, of Jampagne All Day, you will embark on a journey to discover wine in a whole new way. In this immersive experience, you will develop 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 feature products from Tulip Tree Creamery and Smoking Goose. These local favorites will bring rich, complex tastes to this guided experience. 

The Somm Experience is from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. There are only 30 seats available. Grab your ticket now to elevate your Wine & Cheese Festival adventure. 

Cheese Wars: Nacho Showdown

Taste the competition: Exclusive access to featured Nacho entries and the opportunity to help crown a winner

Are you ready to witness the ultimate showdown in cheesy goodness? Local chefs are gearing up to go head-to-head in the Nacho Showdown. 

In this grater-than-life food competition, 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.

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!

Only judging pass holders will have the exclusive opportunity to taste each chef's creation and cast their vote for the best dish. That’s right you not only get to sample nacho goodness, you have a say in crowning the ultimate champion.

Space is limited to 100 participants, be sure to buy your judging passes early! Sampling is from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. All voting must be in by 7:30 PM, with the winner announced at 7:45 PM. This event is a little cheesy, in the very best way!

Kid's Zone All Access Pass

Big Adventures for Little Cheese Lovers!

Get 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!

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Mark your calendars and join us! Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a cheese lover, or want a fun evening out with family and friends, the Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival is the place to be!

See you on July 25th! 

(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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