Tour Our Cheese Caves!
Explore a hidden world of cheese, frequented only by our cheesemongers. On our cheese cave tour you'll discover how our different artisanal cheeses are stored (some for years) to attain that perfect blend of texture and flavor.
It's a perfect all-season outing, since our caves maintain a constant temperature and humidity year-round.
Tours include our three cheese caves with a peek at our primary processing facility and an explanation of the art of artisanal cheesemaking. You can't escape without sampling a few of our 19 artisanal cheeses. The tasting is an adventure in itself!
Groups are welcome and discounts are available depending on the number in your group. Small group rates are offered at $15 per person (minimum 4 recommended).
- Learn about the cheese production process
- Tours scheduled year-round
- Each tour includes a sample tasting
- Groups welcome
Call 800-490-4387 to schedule your Goot Essa guided cheese cave tour.
Regional Events
Event Calendar
Pumpkin Chunkin - Saturday, October 19:Ā Bald Eagle State Park - held rain or shine from 10 am to 5 pm at Bald Eagle State Park, 149 Main Park Road, Howard, PA 16841. Phone: 814-625-2775. Phone: 814-625-2761. Email:Ā howardfire@gmail.com.
The Punkinā Chunkinā Fall FestivalĀ GPS address is 149 Main Park Road, Howard, Pa. 16841. Nearly 100 Local Craft Vendors, Local Food Vendors including Goot Essa, Hayrides, Smaller Trebuchets for the Public to Shoot, Childrenās Games and Activities. Emergency Vehicles, Ā PumpkinĀ Pie Eating Contest and a Farmerās Market.
However, the best part about the festival is that it is absolutely FREE to attend! There are absolutely no parking or admissions costs!
Apple Fest at Curtin Village- Saturday, October 19: Curtin Village, PA, 251 Curtin Road, Howard, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16841
All things apple: apple butter, apple desserts, apple cider, hard apple cider & wine (Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery)(ID 21+), Irish music (State College Area Irish Music Sessions), photo booth: Dress Like a Victorian, local artisanal cheese (Goot Essa); food for purchase, GOATS (McHugh Family Farm) and more.Ā Of course, there will be children's games and cornhusk doll-making as well as haystacks to play on.
Self guided tours of the Village will be available all day.
It's a fundraiser. $5 entry. (children age 10 and under are free). Donations accepted. Cash. Venmo. Paypal. Credit: Visit https://curtinvillage.com.
All food, cheese/spread, drinks and goats will be additional paid directly to the vendors.
- Goot Essa
- Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery
- State College Area Irish Music Sessions
- McHugh Family Farm
- Ron Beck (roasted pork sandwiches)
- Karen Hazel (our volunteer children's arts & crafts coordinator)
- and more!
