Visitor Center
Plan your Visit
Tours
Learn how cheese is made and explore interactive, hands-on exhibits about cows, dairies and cheesemaking. Watch Daisy’s MOOvie. See employees package the “big cheese” – 640-pound crates of cheese.
Café
Enjoy signature grilled cheeses, sandwiches, salads, our famous “cheese chowder” and other savory soups. Delicious cream cheese brownies and cheese pies. We serve Peet’s Coffee & Tea, along with premium ice cream.
Catering
Our beautiful banquet facility features earth tone accents, artistic décor and recessed lighting. Exceptional service, an extensive menu selection and elegant presentation complements each event.
See the Big Cheese
Gift Shop
The only place where you can buy Hilmar cheese. Everything needed for the perfect charcuterie, including the board. Variety of local gourmet foods, wine and beer. Stop by kid’s corner filled with stuffed animals, books and souvenirs. Something for everyone.
Shop Online
Our hand packed gift boxes are filled with our Hilmar cheeses and other local gourmet foods. Ready to ship only during the months of November-February.
Connect With Us!
What's Happening
at Hilmar?
Play the AgXscape Game!
Saturday and School Holidays Ice Cream Making Activity and Tour
Closed On
major holidays
- New Year’s Day
- Easter Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
