MOULD: A Cheese Festival MELBOURNE 2024

Mould, Australia’s biggest cheese festival returns for 2024 – bigger, smellier, and more 'matured' than ever.

In brie-lliant news for Australian fromage freaks, the country's most popular cheese event is set to return in triumphant form this year –– with a killer line-up, and a fully loaded platter of tasty accoutrements on the side. 

Uniting cheese connoisseurs, pecorino pals and curd nerds all around the country, Mould (presented by Revel, the team behind Pinot Palooza), has become synonymous with celebrating top-quality Australian artisan cheese and all-round good times since entering the whey fray in 2017.

Showcasing up to 80 varieties that span hard to soft, textured to earthy, stinky to mild, with raw milk varieties and everything in between, there will be dairy delights to suit every palate at this year’s Australia-wide Mould celebrations, kicking off in Brisbane this May before heading to Melbourne (that's you!), Adelaide, Sydney and then Perth.

TICKETS ARE $49 (+ booking fee)

and includes festival entry, ALL cheese tastings,  plus a complimentary cooler bag for keeping cheese at the perfect temp once purchased from your favourite producers on the day and stemless REVEL wine glass to use and take home on the day.

NOT JUST CHEESE

This year will also see an expanded roster of independent producers from the all-important world of cheese-adjacent accoutrements, giving festival-goers a direct line to load up on some of the finest olives, honey, crackers, pastes and small-goods for their next indulgent at-home cheese session. 

DRINKS

Grab a tipple from the various bars, featuring a selection of Australian wine alongside vodka and gin from Tasmania's Hartshorn and crowd favourites Archie Rose distillery and more. Plus a range of beers, cider, cocktails, and sake will also be on offer.

KIDS UNDER 18 ARE FREE!

Session numbers are strictly limited to better manage crowds and enthusiasms
Bars close 15 minutes prior to each session ending to adhere to licencing and venue requirements. Please be understanding. 

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FESTIVAL FAQS

ARE THERE ID REQUIREMENTS OR AN AGE LIMIT TO ENTER THE EVENT?

Yes please. As alcohol is at the event, you must be over 18 to attend. Please bring a valid form of identification with you on the day just to be sure (Passport or driving license).

WILL TICKETS BE AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR?

Only if there are any available. But more often than not, ‘no’ as the events sell out prior. We cap numbers to ensure everyone has a great time and it’s not too crazy as we want you coming back. We strongly suggest buying tickets prior to ensure you don’t miss out.

IS THERE A REFUND POLICY?

Refunds are not available unless the event is cancelled and or re-scheduled. Tickets can be resold via Tixel. 

I HAVEN’T RECEIVED MY TICKET? WHAT DO I DO?

An automated email is sent upon purchasing tickets. If you don’t receive it, it could be for a couple of reasons. Firstly, check the spam folder as sometimes they get stuck there. Other times, when in a rush to purchase (!), some accidentally enter their email address incorrectly. If that’s the case, drop us an email and we’ll search and resend. But all good, you’ll be in our system.

DO I NEED TO PRINT THE TICKETS?

Nope! You can show your ticket on your phone.

DO KIDS NEED TICKETS?

Nope! All children under the age of 18 are free however they must be accompanied by and adult at all times. 

TASTING, NOT DRINKING

Creating a safe, welcoming and non-intimidating event environment is what we’re all about so any inappropriate behaviour, of an intoxicated nature or not, that is dangerous to yourself and or others, is just not acceptable.

We have a strict ‘no tolerance’ policy so if we witness any of the above, we reserve the right to take appropriate action and have you removed from the venue.

I’VE GOT A COUPLE OF OTHER RANDOM QUESTIONS, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Easy. Drop us an email at hello@mouldcheesefestival.com and we’ll get right back to you.