About Gulf Coast Cheese Fest

Save the dates for the newest festival in town. Gulf Coast Cheese Fest is preparing to be a local and out-of-towner favorite benefitting GWIZ. Co-Founders Tommy Klauber, owner of Polo Grill and Bar and Pattigeorges, and Molly Klauber, President of Go To Girl are thrilled to roll out fun filled daytime and nighttime events to bring out the biggest cheese fans in the area and gain more supporters for the chosen organization. Gulf Coast Cheese Fest is planning to become an annual ritual not to be missed. “We are psyched that so many people have contacted us to get involved. We are getting a great response on our Facebook and Twitter pages and we are looking forward to reaching out to as many people as possible ”, says Tommy Klauber. SRQ Magazine is officially the Gulf Coast Cheese Fest media sponsor.

What is The Gulf Coast Cheese Fest?

A festival dedicated to celebrating Artisan Cheeses from around the world and promoting the talented cheese makers. It’s designed for guests to enjoy specialty cheeses and learn about cheese culture.

Who Benefits From the Festival?

GWIZ - The Science Museum is the benefactor of the event. GWIZ is a local 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The mission of GWIZ is to be the gateway for lifelong adventures in science. But, the real agenda is to ignite imaginations… to show that the world around us is amazing, breathtaking and full of unanswered questions. GWIZ operates a 33,000 sq ft center, interactive gallery, critter habitat and Fab Lab. In addition they offer year-round programming for residents, school groups, community groups and tourists.

Who Started Gulf Coast Cheese Fest?