Cheese lovers, get excited because MOULD: A Cheese Festival is returning to Brisbane for another three days of cheese, drinks and food from 23 to 25 May this year. Blessing us with the dairy laden event isn't all that the organisers have in store either, because once again they're doing a double header and pairing it with Pinot Palooza, everyone's favourite pinot festival. Sign. Us. Up.
Yep, the good folks at REVEL have combined their festival babies for one helluva gourmet's day out. Both fests will be under the one roof at the Brisbane Showgrounds, so you can sip, sniff and slurp down all the pinot and juicy drops your heart desires in between the cheesy stuff. What a dream.
If you're new to one or both festivals, let us clue you in. Featuring crumbly cheddar, gooey camembert and bitey blue from the best artisan producers around Australia, MOULD is much more than just a bunch of stalls selling the finest cheeses—it's a cheese experience. Attendees can meet with producers and sample dozens of cheeses in the name of garnering a greater appreciation and understanding of the art of cheesemaking.
As well as tastings, MOULD also promises a full food menu of dishes from local cheesemongers, not to mention cheese-adjacent accoutrements like olives, crackers, conserves and smallgoods. As for the drinks, well, as you can guess, it's all about the pinot, with over 100 of the best pinots going around—from both Australia and New Zealand—ready and waiting to be sampled. Of course, if wine's not your jam, there's also usually plenty of other sips to try.
Considering MOULD usually sells out, you'll want to get in early to be sure of getting a ticket. Sessions are already on sale, with tickets at $59pp, which includes endless wine and cheese tastings (REVEL wine glass included) plus a complimentary wine tote and cooler bag for whatever wedges and bottles you decide to buy—grab them here.
The Details
When: Friday 23 to Sunday 25 May, 2025
Where: John Reid Pavilion, Brisbane Showgrounds
Find out more here.
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