Prince & Princess Contest

Entries are now closed. The Prince and Princess Contest will be held in June 6, 2026.

**Cheese Days Chase**

Presented by Monroe Youth Hockey Assn.
Saturday: Kid's Race at 8:30 AM. 5k/10k
and 2-Mile Fun Walk at 9 AM.
Click for info: **Cheese Days Chase**

VOTE

for your favorite 2026 entry in The Swiss Colony Cheese Days Parade! You could win $25.

VOTE - for your favorite entry in The Swiss Colony Cheese Days Parade

CHEESE DAYS

Back in 1914, the concept of Cheese Days originated from the notion that if some little town in Illinois could have a festival commemorating sauerkraut, then a celebration based on cheese would be an even better idea.

A group of local businessmen planned the festivities in just nine days, driving a roadster through the city of Monroe to publicize the event. A hand-lettered sign attached to the vehicle proclaimed “FIRST CHEESE DAY COMMITTEE 1914 – WE STARTED SOMETHING!”

And did they ever.

100 years later, we invite you to take part in our centennial Cheese Days 2014 – where old-world tradition has generated an out-of-this-world celebration.

Help us celebrate our Swiss heritage with traditional music, dance, drinks, food, and extraordinary cheese!