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Grilled Cheese Festival at CoolToday Park
The 6th Annual Grilled Cheese Festival is on Saturday 21 November 2026 at CoolToday Park, 18800 S. West Villages Parkway, near Venice. It starts at 11am, the live music runs until 6pm, and entry is free. You pay for food and drink at the trucks and the beer garden.
- 2026
- Saturday 21 November, from 11am
- Where
- CoolToday Park plaza
- Entry
- Free
Dates
- 21 Nov 2026From 11am, free entry
What's On
Local food trucks serve their own grilled cheese sandwiches, from classic to inventive. The 2026 truck list includes Big Blue Grilled Cheese Company, PopDawgs, Gran Arepa, The Brunchy Bunch, Outside the Lunchbox, The Currywurst Truck and Do Some Donuts. The beer garden sells craft beer with a souvenir mug, and there are games and activities for children.
Music
In 2026 the Jesse Daniels Band plays from 11am to 1pm, Creek Trail Conspiracy from 1:30 to 3:30pm, and Honey and Havoc from 4 to 6pm.
Getting There
CoolToday Park, the spring training home of the Atlanta Braves, is on West Villages Parkway south of Venice. Arrive by car. The park's Tomahawk Tiki Bar and Grill is open year round. For cheese made in the area, Dakin Dairy Farms in Myakka City sells its own cheese curds and runs farm tours Monday to Saturday.
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When is the Grilled Cheese Festival at CoolToday Park?
Saturday 21 November 2026, starting at 11am. It is held on a Saturday in late November each year.
Is the Grilled Cheese Festival free?
Yes, entry is free. Food and drinks are paid for at the trucks and the beer garden.
Official site: cooltodaypark.com/events/5th-annual-grilled-cheese-festival…. Dates, hours and prices checked 22 October 2026; confirm on the official site before you travel. See all cheese festivals.