At the American Cheese Society Annual Conference, we celebrate a vibrant and growing market for world-class American-made cheeses. Our commitment to education, connection, and celebration ensures the next generation of ACS members is prepared to lead the industry into the future.

Join Us July 7-10, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky!

Louisville’s rich quilting heritage inspires ACS 2026, reminding us that the strongest communities are stitched together piece by piece, where every patch, thread, and stitch comes together to create something bigger, brighter, and more beautiful. Just like a quilt, the cheese community is pieced together from many parts: makers, mongers, producers, retailers, and enthusiasts — all joining to create unforgettable experiences, shared learning, and celebrations of all things cheese.

We’re excited to announce that the ACS 2026 Annual Conference in Louisville, KY will feature a new conference schedule beginning on Tuesday, July 7th with Cheese Crawl and ending on Friday, July 10th with Meet the Cheesemaker! We've heard your feedback, so the overall conference timeline is changing to give attendees even more opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate.

Do you live in Louisville or nearby?

We’re forming the ACS 2026 Host City Committee! Join us to help craft and plan an unforgettable local experience — from tours to cheese crawls and more. The Host City Committee is our "boots on the ground" team in the host conference city. The committee will make recommendations and plan the pre/post conference tour stops and cheese crawl stops, help recruit local volunteers, and make recommendations for partnerships and potential sponsors.

If you’d like to be considered, complete the ACS 2026 Host City Committee Member Interest Form by September 12, 2025.

Interested in sponsoring?

Contact Tara Holmes at tara.holmes@civicamanagement.com to learn more.

Stay tuned for hotel details, registration info, and programming highlights as we build toward another unforgettable experience.