3rd
weekend of September in even numbered years
September
15– 17, 2006
t 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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