Are you a huge fan of classic cheddar or melting mozzarella sticks? If so, this Cheese Festival in Essex is sure to melt your heart.

East Anglian Daily Times: Hundreds of people came to the cheese-lovers event in 2018. Picture: CHEESE FESTHundreds of people came to the cheese-lovers event in 2018. Picture: CHEESE FEST (Image: Archant)

CheeseFest is returning to Essex for its second year running after its debut in 2018 brought in hundreds of cheese-lovers.

On Saturday, March 2 cheese fans will be treated to a ‘grate’ time as the UK’s best cheese traders will be showcasing their finest fromage from around the country.

A number of street vendors will also be preparing the cheesiest of cheeses with melted raclette, cheese wheels, gooey mozzarella sticks and the worlds top-notch toasties.

The full-day event will be held at the Five Lakes Resort just outside of Colchester, with a range of different ticket options available making it fit for all the family.

East Anglian Daily Times: There will be lots of food to try at the Cheese Fest which will return to Colchester. Picture: CHEESE FESTThere will be lots of food to try at the Cheese Fest which will return to Colchester. Picture: CHEESE FEST (Image: Archant)

You can taste a selection of cheeses from 10am to 6pm with tickets ranging from £3 to £10 and family tickets from £20 to £25, depending on the time that you go.

There will also be live music, a meet and greet with Wallace & Gromit, model making, live cooking demonstrations, an artisan cheese market and much more.

To book tickets for the cheese spectacle visit here.