Prince & Princess Contest

The Prince and Princess Contest is open to Green County children ages 6 – 12. The contest will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024. **CLICK** for info and application.

Cow Milking Contest

An “udderly” good time thanks to area dairy farmers & their happy herds! Watch the competition on Saturday at the Green County Fairgrounds. Catch a ride on the MOO SHUTTLE - it will make continuous loops from near the Post Office to the Fairgrounds from 12:30 - 2:30 PM.

VOTE

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

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

Green County 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!