Green County Cheese Days

September 18, 2026 - September 20, 2026

View Website Favorite (9) Courthouse Square
1016 - 16th Ave - Monroe, WI 53566
Information: 608-325-7771

Event Date Detail
Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026. Fri 10 am-midnight, Sat 9 am-midnight, Sun 9 am-6pm.

Oldest food festival in the Midwest! On the Historic Courthouse Square in downtown Monroe since 1914.  A celebration of cheesemaking, dairy farming, and the Swiss traditions that are deeply rooted in the heritage of this region. Get ready to yodel, polka, and eat cheese by the truckload.

Highlights of the weekend include:  yodeling and alphorns, old time copper kettle cheesemaking, fun festival foods (deep fried cheese curds, cheesecake on a stick, gourmet grilled cheese), live music on three stages, and Wisconsin's only parade led by a herd of Brown Swiss cows.

Plus - Beer Garden, craft and commercial vendors, street entertainers, vintage tractor show, children’s parade, Cheese Days Chase 5K and 10K, Family Farm Adventure Tent, Kid's Street and more.

  • Free Admission
    • Yes
  • Fair/Festival Type
    • Community
    • Ethnic
    • Food & Drink
    • Animal and Agriculture

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