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.
Today we
invite you to take part in Cheese Days 2012– where
Old World tradition has generated an out-of-this-world
celebration. |
