Festival · Caerphilly, Wales
Caerphilly Cheese Festival
The Caerphilly Cheese Festival, the event once known as the Big Cheese, is run by Caerphilly County Borough Council in the town centre at the end of August. In 2026 it was on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August. The 2027 dates have not been announced.
- When
- Late August
- Where
- Caerphilly town centre
- Run by
- Caerphilly County Borough Council
Dates
The next dates have not been announced yet. It last ran 29 Aug 2026 to 30 Aug 2026.
About the Festival
The festival takes over the town centre around Caerphilly Castle, home of the crumbly Welsh cheese that shares the town's name. For updates, the council's events team is at [email protected].
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Questions People Ask
Is the Big Cheese still running in Caerphilly?
Yes, now as the Caerphilly Cheese Festival. In 2026 it ran on 29 and 30 August.
Official site: visitcaerphilly.com/en/caerphilly-cbc-unveils-exciting-2026…. Dates, hours and prices checked 22 October 2026; confirm on the official site before you travel. See all cheese festivals.