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Saturday, April 11, 2026
11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Pimento cheese is a southern delicacy worth celebrating. Come enjoy the nation’s only festival dedicated specifically to pimento cheese! Enjoy live music and other activities at Downtown Cary Park, grab a drink from local breweries, and taste some of the best pimento cheese samples from local restaurants. You can even test your skills in the pimento cheese sculpting contest.
Vendor Applications for the 2026 festival will open in December 2025.
Full event information will be available early 2026 on Downtown Cary Park's web calendar. Stay tuned!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is available in the parking lot of the Cary Arts Center (101 Dry Ave.)
Weather Policy
Cary's Pimento Cheese Festival will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, check out our Weather Status Page.
Contact
For more information, contact us at (919) 469-0461 - option 4 or by email.