3rd
weekend of September in even numbered years
September
15– 17, 2006
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 2006– where Old World
tradition has generated an out-of-this-world celebration.
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