The only thing better than a tonne of French cheese is a tonne of French cheese that’s free. And that's exactly what you will find at Bon Fromage – a three-day cheese festival presented by the French Dairy Interbranch Organisation in conjunction with the European Union to celebrate the beauty of French cheese. The delicious, stinky fest will be taking place from Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2, at the Overseas Passenger Terminal's Cargo Hall in Circular Quay.
Over the weekend, cheese lovers will be able to taste some of France’s finest cheeses from a 30-metre tasting table with more than 14 varieties. Plus, fromage-admirers can take part in a series of complimentary masterclasses and demonstrations from Sydney’s best cheesemongers, with topics ranging from drinks pairings to comparative tastings and cheese history.
You’ll be able to feast on melted raclette, creamy Camembert and nutty, soft Comté, along with a whole host of others, on top of getting the chance to sample cheesy street food from a variety of food stalls on site. Think: The French Cob Loaf, Lobster House, French Kiss Creperie, Orleans Moules Frites, along with a whole lot of other cheese-centered excellence.
There will be bars across the space to ensure you have the perfect bevvy pairing for your cheesy snacks – and, of course, there will be kilos of French cheese available in the stinky market for purchase. At night, the venue will become a French disco. Francophile fromage fans can get down to a live DJ, with the harbourside vibes set to buzz with French jazzy tunes and all-round good times.
As we mentioned, entry to Bon Fromage is free, so there seems to be zero reason to not round up your fellow cheese-gobblers and come on down.
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