Cheese and Meat Artisan Food & Beverage Festival 2026 — Portland

The Cheese and Meat Artisan Food & Beverage Festival is a focused Portland daytime tasting plan for people who want to meet makers and explore more than a standard restaurant menu. Its all-inclusive ticket format centers on more than 150 curated food-and-drink pairings, letting attendees work through cheeses, meats, beverages, and grazing-board ingredients while talking directly with artisan producers. The November 14 event begins at noon inside Montgomery Park, making it a clear one-day destination rather than an ongoing market. Arrive with an appetite, pace the tasting route, and use transit or a sober driver if you sample alcohol. This is a defined ticketed festival with a named venue, date, and social food experience.