Pimento Cheese Festival 2026

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.

With vendors serving inventive, delicious pimento cheese-infused creations. Past items have included pimento cheese ice cream (yes, you read that right) and a variety of other dishes such as egg rolls, empanadas and more.