Gallery: Mould - A cheese Festival returns to Melbourne bigger and better than ever

Cheese lovers rejoice! Australia’s biggest cheese festival has pulled in a massive crowd in Melbourne. See the photos.

Thousands of cheeseheads from across the country have flocked to Melbourne this weekend to get a taste of some of the world’s best cheeses.

Thousands of cheeseheads from across the country have flocked to Melbourne this weekend to get a taste of some of the world’s best cheeses.

Mould — A Cheese Festival will made its much anticipated return to Melbourne during the June 2-4 weekend, with more than 25 producers showcasing hundreds of varieties of Australian made dairy products.

The festival was held at the Timber Yard in Port Melbourne, with about 4,000 people coming through the gates.

Last year visitors ate more than six tonnes of cheese, with Victorian producer Milawa’s aged blue cheese awarded the People’s Choice.

Festival organiser Rachel Stewart said the festival was about uniting the nation’s cheese connoisseurs.

“We’re all about bringing together the best Australian producers to taste and talk about the incredible produce we make here,” Ms Stewart said.

“Now more than ever it is vital to support these producers so why not come and do that at Mould. With a glass of vino, some good tunes and great company this year is sure to be a blast”.

Check out our gallery of the event below:

Tegan Bialluch and Josh Warren at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Sarah Alsop and Sara Giraldo from Moobee at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

People finding out about all the best cheeses Melbourne has to offer.

Some of the yummy treats on offer from Moobee Cheese and Wine bar

Wendy Hoyle and Paul Franks at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Gavin Mould and Rohan Brereton at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Ezio and Michelle Healy at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Matthew Smith from Essendon and Naomi Elfverson from Sunbury at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Bruce Eddington and Mark Foster at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Taste testing in the middle of line.

Addam Winkels and Thea Webb from Antagonist Spirits at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Evan Hancock, Dan Sims and Nick Baum at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Maddie Abnett and Bri Worker at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Alannah, Alisha and Ian Lim at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

James Johnson, Dan Hope and David Parritt at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Jonathan Robinson and Laura Brunt at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Angie Wraight and Tracye Patton-Hayward at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Alanna Thompson and Alessia Pintabona at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Janet Ott and Josef Ott are loving life in Melbourne after moving from Adelaide at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Tara and Matt Noonan at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Mick Phillips and Ellie Browning at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Amelia, Winona and Dylan Stewart at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Julie McMillan, Andrea Brown and Kerrie Allen from Port Arlington at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Athos Sirianos.

Tianna Wills and Brenda Loy at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Tony Karlson and Stephanie at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Cathie and Maggie Geraghty at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Jack Rigg and Chelsea Beveridge at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Alex, Gin, Theo and Amy at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Jess and Taz at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Michael Fiddes and Amelia Andriopoulos at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Taylor Hawower and Mackenzie Earl at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Marnie, Jess and Peta at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Sharon Sleep and Debby Carter at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Maddy and Maren from The Fermentary at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Jiolia Lidonni, Joston Murray and Carolyn Copes at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Millie and Sarah at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Ginin Dacey and Mimi Chandler at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Pam and Tessa at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Holly, Hegan and Andy at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Emma Baker and Meghan Clements at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Tianna Romeo at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Lou Hutton, Amelia Adey, Matt Bohea, Liz Cocc and Michelle Buchanan at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Tim and Julia Wills at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Michelle O'Driscoll and Jason Collins at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Daniel White and Vanessa Weir at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Pene Wood and Paul Martin at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Katie Ruthven and Clementine West at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Stacey Southern and Adam Crowe at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Bronte Johnstone and Nick Solante at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Voltatiorni Stefano and Valentina Nassaccesi at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Lana Maxwell and Jonathon Turley at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Stephen Tobin and Shae Wilson at the 2023 Mould Cheese Festival in Melbourne. Picture: Himangi Singh.

Chief Cheese Wrangler Olivia Sutton said the festival had something for everyone.

“We have some really interesting cheese makers here,” she said.

“One of the great things about a festival like this for the businesses is you get direct feedback from customers as well”.

After its Melbourne event the festival heads to Sydney and Perth.