The Indiana Cheese Guide is more than just a culinary masterpiece, it’s an experience and a destination. Guests from around the world come to the Hoosier state to taste the best cheeses Indiana has to offer while also visiting amazing Indiana creameries and charming stops along the way. Visit the stops that are part of the Indiana Cheese Guide and you can receive a one-of-a-kind experience that is sure to create memories for years to come.
Be sure to click on the cheeses below to get more information on the Indiana Cheese Guide and all its amazing stops.
Are you an Indiana cheese maker? Apply for our new grant below!
The Indiana Cheese Guide is more than just a culinary masterpiece, it’s an experience and a destination. Guests from around the world come to the Hoosier state to taste the best cheeses Indiana has to offer while also visiting amazing Indiana creameries and charming stops along the way. Visit the stops that are part of the Indiana Cheese Guide and you can receive a one-of-a-kind experience that is sure to create memories for years to come.
Be sure to click on the cheeses below to get more information on the Indiana Cheese Guide and all its amazing stops.
Are you an Indiana cheese maker? Apply for our new grant below!
With representation from Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, this member-owned company uses milk directly from their owner’s farms. Milk arrives fresh every Sunday with cheese produced the next week. Monterey jacks brings home the ribbons, and Heritage Ridge’s butter cheese makes it worth a stop.
As a family-run farm, we strive to support and bring awareness to the Northern Indiana community by offering local seasonal cheese, supporting our neighbors and sharing our experiences.
If you’ve driven up I-65, chances are, you’ve seen the farm themed fixtures along the interstate. Turn into Fair Oaks Farms and experience all there is to know about dairy, the delicious cheeses they offer, and what their “Almost Famous Grilled Cheese” is all about! Whether you make a stop or an overnight stay, Fair Oaks Farms is sure to provide an award-winning experience.
Hufford Family Dairy believes in all things farm to table. Their raw milk cheese is made exclusively with milk from Hufford Family dairy and includes cheddar, Colby, garden herb and hot pepper. While you can’t purchase cheese on site, Hufford Family Dairy products can be purchased at many farmer’s markets in Northern Indiana.
You may go for their chocolate milk, but you’ll stay for their award-winning cheese. Trader’s Point Creamery is tucked away outside of the quaint village of Zionsville—a must stop for their fan favorite, Fleur de la Terre, and the cheese maker’s favorite, Geneva.
If you’ve been to an Indiana’s farmer’s market, chances are you’ve heard of Tulip Tree Creamery. Located in Zionsville, Tulip Tree Creamery makes their cheeses by hand and distribute all across the country. If you’ve ever wanted to take a cheese-making class while sampling award-winning cheese, Tulip Tree Creamery is just for you!
An organic farm situated in Southern Indiana, Steckler Dairy delivers 100% grassfed raw milk cheese. With an expansive selection including Monterey jack, pepper jack, colby, and cheddar, Steckler Dairy even made its way to the Kentucky Derby! Visit the farm, meet the animals and sample all Steckler Dairy has to offer.
Kuehnert Milk House is proud to provide a source of nutrition to your family fridge. Cheese curds and other delicious dairy products are available in so many varieties, you’ll keep coming back for more.
Freshly Dairy is a small family farm, just 20 miles west of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We believe in stewardship of both the environment and our cattle. Come out to the country to learn more about nourishing your family through our locally raised products. Freshly Dairy’s creamy Gouda cheese curds have a light salty nip! No artificial color or flavorings. A tasty snack that’s perfect for families!
Welcome to Twilight Dairy—where pure, wholesome goodness meets exceptional taste. Our locally produced, certified organic dairy products come from 100% grass-fed cows living their best lives on the pasture. From rich raw milk cheeses to probiotic-packed yogurt, every product we craft honors the simple truths. Experience dairy the way nature intended. At Twilight Dairy, our mission is simple: provide wholesome foods with only real ingredients—no flavor enhancers, no fillers, no preservatives. Just pure goodness from our farm to your family.
Discover Our Artisan Selection: Raw milk cheeses in a variety of distinctive flavors, yogurt with live, active cultures (non-homogenized), lightly pasteurized Mozzarella, fresh cheese curds made weekly, farm store favorites – Redmond Real Salt, farm-fresh eggs, local honey, pure maple syrup, artisan mustard, kombucha, kefir, and more Experience farm life! Book a tour and bring your family and friends to see where the magic happens. Call us today to schedule your visit and discover the Twilight Dairy difference.
Store Hours: Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Closed Sunday
Visit our charming on-site retail shop to discover a mouthwatering selection including: Queso Fresco, Ricotta, Spicy Chipotle, Garlic Cheddar, Smoked Cheddar and many more handcrafted varieties! Find our cheese at select retailers including Sarago International Grocery or visit us directly to explore our full selection of farm-fresh whole milk (in multiple delicious flavors), farm eggs, local maple syrup, honey, and more. Look for the “Happy Cheese” and remember our motto: “Making You Happy Makes Us Happy” Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Closed Wednesday and Sunday
Country Fresh Cheese in Daviess County—Fresh cheese made weekly direct from our cows that produce A2 Milk. Welcome to a charming, family-run cheese shop where time-honored traditions meet farm-fresh quality. Each week, we handcraft small batches of delicious cheese using milk from our own herd—cows that naturally produce A2 milk, known for being easier on digestion. It’s cheese-making the old-fashioned way: simple, fresh and local. Experience the difference that care and tradition make in every bite.
Call ahead to discover this week’s available flavors! Our selection is made fresh weekly, so there’s always something delicious waiting for you. Discover Our Artisan Selection: Garlic and Dill, Pizza flavored, Pepperjack and Cheese curds. Store hours: Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sunday.
Indiana Cheese Makers Grant
Up to $2,500 Awarded
American Dairy Association Indiana is proud to support local cheese makers with our new: Indiana Cheese Makers Grant.
This grant is intended for product innovation, development and/or marketing that will increase public awareness and purchase of Indiana cheese in retail and wholesale locations.
To apply, you must be a cheese maker based in Indiana and hold or obtain a permit to process cheese products with Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH).