Cheese Contest 2026
Participate in the Araxá International Cheese Awards 2026. Registrations are open for artisanal cheese producers from all over Brazil.
Registrations must be made between April 16 and May 30, 2026.
National cheeses:
Until April 30, 2026, the promotional fee is R$ 180.00, allowing registration of up to 3 cheeses, provided each is in a different category. For additional registrations, R$ 80.00 will be charged per cheese.
From May 1, 2026, the fee increases to R$ 200.00, also allowing registration of up to 3 cheeses, and R$ 90.00 per additional cheese.
Foreign cheeses: no registration fee will be charged.
The samples must be sent in the original packaging, containing the official sanitary registration seal, packed in a transparent plastic bag, and accompanied by the registration form issued by the official contest system.
A registration form must be printed for each sample, including test and retest, attached to each product with visible and legible information and QR Code. The in-person receipt of samples by the Organizing Committee will take place on June 24 and 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, at the event venue.
Hours: from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Recipient: BONARE EVENTOS E EMPREENDIMENTOS LTDA.
Rua Dom Bosco, 20 – store 01 - Centro, Araxá - MG, 38.183-228
Contact: 34 99921 8585
Hours: from 7:00 to 16:00
Recipient: Rota do Queijo - Attn: Magno
Rua Porto Alegre, 56 - Vila Bertioga ZIP Code: 03185-020
Contact: 11 97270 8171
Recipient: LATTERIA DI BRANZI
Via Grotte Delle Meravilie, 14C, 24019 - Zogno BG
Recipient: ANNA CLARA B. HUSSEIN ZANUTO
Avenida Minas Gerais, 13, 4F. Oeiras, 2780206.
ATTENTION: Delivery of the cheeses in person to the Organizing Committee will take place on June 25 at the event location, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Cheeses will not be accepted after this time.
Contact: 34 99921 8585