What is the Arzúa Cheese Fair?
Every year, the first weekend of March, the municipality of Arzúa (A Coruña) becomes the cheese capital of Galicia thanks to the Arzúa Cheese Fair, an event that brings together producers, experts and cheese lovers in an atmosphere of tradition and flavor. This fair is the perfect showcase for Arzúa-Ulloa cheese, one of the most important Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) cheeses in Spain.
With more than 40 editions, the fair is not only a gastronomic meeting point, but also a cultural and festive one. For three days, visitors can enjoy tastings, contests, showcookings and live music.
🧀 And this year, Quesos La Antigua will be present! We are especially excited to be part of this important event for the world of cheese. We will soon tell you more details about our participation in our social networks, so stay tuned to Facebook and Instagram.
Outstanding Activities of the Arzúa Cheese Fair
The fair offers a varied program for all audiences, combining tradition with gastronomic innovation:
✔️ Cheese tastings and sales: Producers from all over Galicia offer their best cheeses, including the famous Arzúa-Ulloa cheese along with other artisanal Galician cheeses.
✔️ Guided tastings: Expert cheesemongers teach how to identify flavor nuances, textures and perfect pairings for each type of cheese.
✔️ Showcookings with renowned chefs: Culinary demonstrations where the main star is cheese, applied in traditional and avant-garde recipes.
✔️ Music and shows: Concerts and activities to liven up the event, with local groups and renowned artists.
✔️ Children’s activities: Workshops for children where they learn about the cheese making process and participate in educational games.
✔️ Exhibition and sale of local products: In addition to cheese, the fair is a showcase for Galician products such as honey, sausages, wines and artisan bread.
Typical Galician Cheeses to Try at the Fair
If you visit the Arzúa Cheese Fair, you cannot leave without tasting the most representative cheeses of the region:
🧀 Arzúa-Ulloa cheese (PDO): Smooth, creamy and with a slight acid touch, it is ideal for spreading or combining with honey and nuts. Have you already tried it?
🧀 Tetilla cheese (PDO): With its characteristic conical shape, this cheese with its elastic texture and mild flavor is perfect to accompany quince jelly or in gratin recipes.
🧀 San Simón da Costa (PDO): Smoked with birch wood, it offers a unique flavor that goes great with Galician red wines.
🧀 Cebreiro Cheese (PDO): Soft and slightly grainy, it has an intense flavor reminiscent of fresh artisan cheeses.
La Antigua Cheeses at the Arzúa Cheese Fair 2025
We love to support this kind of events that value the cheese tradition, and this year we will be present at the Arzúa Cheese Fair with our best specialties. Soon we will share more information about where to find us and what surprises we will bring.
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Why You Can’t Miss the Arzúa Cheese Fair?
If you are a cheese lover, the Arzúa Cheese Fair is a must. It is the best place to discover the authentic flavors of Galicia, meet the producers and enjoy a unique festive atmosphere.
📍 Where? Arzúa, A Coruña
📅 When? First weekend of March
🎟️ Admission: Free of charge
See you in Arzúa to share our passion for cheese!
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