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The 2012 schedule is posted below for reference.
The next festival will be held Sept. 19 - 21, 2014.


 

Friday, Sept. 14

PARK & RIDE SHUTTLE BUS - $1 each trip. Park offsite & ride bus downtown. See map for locations & times.

HOSPITALITY TENT sponsored by Colony Brands - (Zält zum Höckle) - New location - East side of the Square.
Dining Area with tables & chairs - enjoy food & drink, good times, good fun & good fellowship with friends old & new. Open all weekend.

NORTH SIDE DINING TENT
- dining area open all weekend.

NATIONAL HISTORIC CHEESEMAKING CTR.
- Guided tours on the hour showcasing the legacy of cheesemaking industry. Discover cheesemaking equipment & treasures of the past, including Imobersteg Farmstead Cheese Factory. 2018-6th Ave. (9 am-4 pm)

MONROE ARTS CENTER (MAC)
- Photography exhibit “Intimate Histories, The Power of Place & Significance of Home” by Susan Carr, Education Director of The American Society of Media Photographers. Also 23rd Annual Photography Contest & Exhibit. (10 am-5 pm)

MINHAS CRAFT BREWERY
- ”Oldest in the Midwest” with brewing excellence since 1845, home of Huber Bock. Best brewery tour in America! Beer & root beer samples. Also, HERB & HELEN HAYDOCK’S COLLECTION OF BREWERY MEMORABILIA. $10 admission includes gift pack to go. ($15 retail value). Tours on the hour. (10 am-6 pm)

MINHAS MICRO DISTILLERY - hand-crafted, small-batch distilled spirits using old world methods & traditions - Rum, Vodka, Irish Cream, Brandy, Gin, & Whiskey. $10 admission includes flight of 5 samples & a gift pack to go. ($20 retail value). (10 am-6 pm)

SARAH THE CHEESE LADY - creating sculptures carved from Maple Leaf Cheddar and Emmi Roth Kase Gruyere - sponsored by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. Learn fun facts about cheese & taste samples as she carves. Near CHEESE TENT. (11 am - ?)

CHEESE TENT (Chäs Zält) - Try cheese, buy cheese & meet cheesemakers! West of Courthouse. (11am-7 pm)

TASTE OF GREEN COUNTY
(Choschtprob vom Green County) - Eat your way around the Courthouse Square! Complete menu/maps at INFO BOOTH. (11 am-9 pm)

CHEESE DAYS STORE - SOUVENIR TENT
(Adenke Zält) - Cheese Days beanies, Green County Courthouse collector ornaments, t-shirts, tasting glasses, commemorative steins, collector buttons, envelopes with special postal cancellations. By MAIN STAGE. (11 am-9 pm)

BEER GARDEN (Bier Garte) - featuring local brews (Hiesigs Bier) of Green County from New Glarus Brewing Co. & Minhas Craft Brewery. SW Corner - near Baumgartner’s. (11 am-11 pm)

MAIN STAGE (Grossi Bühni) - Yodeling, alphorns, polka bands, & Swiss heritage music during the day. New band for tonight’s street dance - Boogie & the Yo-yo’z. (Live music today 11:30 am to midnight)

MAIN STAGE
- Green County Harmony Chorus directed by Cindy Blanc. (11:30 am)

GREEN CO. HISTORICAL MUSEUM
- Special exhibit-100th anniversary of Girl Scouts. $2 adults, $1 ages 12-18, children under 12 free with adult. North of Square. (Noon-5 pm)

CHEESE DAYS ‘LIBRARY ON THE SQUARE’
- “Live from Cheese Days” webcam, internet access - post your updates to Twitter & Facebook, purchase “Green County Gold” vintage documentary DVD including footage from 1950 festival, local genealogy resources, free cheese hats for kids. (noon-6 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Del Heins on Accordion. (12:30 pm)

BARN QUILT & DAIRY FARM TOUR - board a bus for a guided tour with stories about the quilts & the barns, plus stop at Triple T Dairy Farm. Meet Lynn Lokken & Kris Winkler - the volunteers who developed the barn quilt project, & meet the Treuthardt Family & their herd. Admission charged - tickets near HOSPITALITY TENT. Approximately 1 hour & fifteen minutes long. (1 pm & 2:30 pm)

HEART OF CHEESE DAYS - Exhibit & Sales - experience the Old World Swiss culture - folk artisans in action, artifact & heritage displays, treats & folks art items for sale - by Monroe Swiss Singers at Turner Hall. Free admission with 2012 CHEESE DAYS BUTTON. (1-4 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Kerry Christensen. (1:30 pm)

COLONY BRANDS TENT - Meet driver Jeremy Miller for autographs & photos, sponsored by Colony Brands & Race Team Gear. (2-7 pm)

FAMILY FARM ADVENTURE TENT
- Sponsored by Green Co. Farm Bureau, in partnership with 4-H, FFA & other ag groups. Check out how YOU measure up to cows & other farm animals, learn what they eat & drink, test your skills at “milking” a cow! Play in the famous “crop boxes”. You may be asked to take part in “Ag on the Street” interviews to test YOUR knowledge of agriculture! Also Milk Mustache photos! Near library. (2-8 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Polka Lessons with Larry & Sue Buetzer; with John Waelti on accordion. (2:30 pm)

BARN QUILT & DAIRY FARM TOUR - board a bus for a guided tour with stories about the quilts & the barns, plus stop at Triple T Dairy Farm. Meet Lynn Lokken & Kris Winkler - the volunteers who developed the barn quilt project, & meet the Treuthardt Family & their herd. Admission charged - tickets near HOSPITALITY TENT. Approximately 1 hour & fifteen minutes long. (2:30 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Barefoot Becky. (3 pm)

FAMILY REST AREA - Monroe Theatre Guild at 910 - 16th Ave. - Baby changing station, handicap accessible restroom, indoor rest area, seats/tables, snacks/drinks for sale. (4-7 pm)

KID’S ARTS & IMAGINATION STATION - Monroe Theatre Guild. 910-16th Ave.
Souvenir make & take craft project, Sock Puppet Area, Puppet Stage, Kid’s Theatre-Costume Dress Up Area, Swiss Alps Photo Opp, Art Sale, Professional Artist Demos. (4-7 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Kerry Christensen. (4:30 pm)

OPENING CEREMONY - MAIN STAGE - with procession of flags & Swiss bells, ceremonial blowing of Alphorns, presentation of royalty, music by Monroe Swiss Singers. (5 pm)

CHILDREN’S COSTUME PARADE (Chinder Trachte Umzug) - Prince & Princess lead hundreds of kids, all welcome to march. Music by Monroe Middle School Band. (5:30 pm)

MINHAS OKTOBERFEST STAGE - Live music with Down One. (6 pm)

VENDOR MARKETPLACE
- booths in Library Parking Lot (look for Harley Davidson banners) - Commercial vendors, merchandise for sale, businesses & groups promoting products & services. (6-8 pm)

CARNIVAL (Rummel Platz) - 1 block South of Square. (6-10 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Youth Talent Show - Local youth solo & group performances of Swiss folk songs, as well as a 3-piece all-girl band. (6:15 pm)

ACCORDION ENTERTAINMENT
- with John & Bobbie - HOSPITALITY TENT STAGE. (7 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Kinderchor (children’s choir) - directed by Kaye Gmur. (7 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Swiss Miss Dancers - directed by Marci Watrud & Jennifer Malaise. (7:20 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Kerry Christensen - Alpine & Western Yodeling Master. (7:30 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Alphorn Entertainment. (8:15 pm)

STREET DANCE (uf der Strass Tanze) - MAIN STAGE - Boogie & the Yo-yo’z, the hottest party band in Wisconsin - & maybe Iowa too! (8:30 pm-midnight)

MINHAS OKTOBERFEST STAGE - Swing Crew. (9 pm-close)

Saturday, Sept. 15

PARK & RIDE SHUTTLE BUS - $1 each trip. Park offsite & ride the bus downtown. See map for locations & times.

TRAM - Hop on & ride - donations appreciated. See map for route. Continuous loops, with stops near downtown Parking Ramp, Monroe Arts Center, Minhas Brewery, Arts & Crafts Fair, & Turner Hall. (10 am-6 pm)

HOSPITALITY TENT sponsored by Colony Brands (Zält zum Höckle) - New location - East side of the Square. Dining Area with tables & chairs - enjoy food & drink, good times, good fun, & good fellowship with friends old & new. See below for stage entertainment. Open all weekend.

NORTH SIDE DINING TENT
- open all weekend.

CHEESE DAYS CHASE
- 5 & 10 k run, & 2-mile fun walk. Sponsored by Monroe Youth Hockey & Brennan’s Market. Check in 7:30 am, race starts PROMPTLY at 9 am so if you are registering that day, plan to arrive early to start with the group! (9 am)

MONROE FARMER’S MARKET - located by Arts & Crafts Fair near Middle School. (9 am-4 pm)

NATIONAL HISTORIC CHEESEMAKING CTR
. - Guided tours on the hour showcasing the legacy of cheesemaking industry. Discover cheesemaking equipment & treasures of the past, including Imobersteg Farmstead Cheese Factory. 2018-6th Ave. Shuttle bus stop today. (9 am-4 pm)

GREEN CO. HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
- Special exhibit-100th anniversary of Girl Scouts. $2 adults, $1 ages 12-18, children under 12 free with adult. North of Square. (9 am-5pm)

VINTAGE TRACTOR DISPLAY - courtesy of Monroe Antique Tractor Club & owners of tractors in various “colors.” Meet the owners & talk about their favorite toys! On 17th Ave. between banks & in 1st National Bank parking lot. (9 am-5 pm)

ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR - Artisans & craftspeople offering original works for sale. Monroe Middle School grounds. Monroe Kiwanis Food Stand. Tram Stop. (9 am-6 pm)

WI Army National Guard Obstacle Course - in Charter School Parking Lot near Minhas Craft Brewery. (9 am - 6 pm)

VENDOR MARKETPLACE
- booths in Library Parking Lot (look for Harley Davidson banners) - Commercial vendors, merchandise for sale, businesses & groups promoting products & services. (9 am-8 pm)

TASTE OF GREEN COUNTY (Choschtprob vom Green County) - Eat your way around the Courthouse Square! Complete menu/maps at INFO BOOTH. (9 am-9 pm)

CHEESE DAYS STORE - SOUVENIR TENT (Adenke Zält) - Cheese Days beanies, Green County Courthouse collector ornaments, t-shirts, tasting glasses, commemorative steins, collector buttons, envelopes with special postal cancellations. By MAIN STAGE. (9 am-9 pm)

DAIRY FARM TOURS - board a bus for a guided tour into Green County countryside to visit a dairy farm, & to meet cows, calves & the farm families. Admission charged - tickets available near HOSPITALITY TENT. Tour approximately 1 hour & 15 minutes. (9:30 am - 3:45 pm)

KID’S STREET SPONSORED BY TDS - (Chinder Schpil Strass) - on 16th Avenue by Library. Games & prizes, kid’s recreation, demonstrations, Gemstone Mining with Cave of the Mounds, bouncy castle & bungee run by Crossroads Community Church. (10 am-4 pm)

4-H DOG AGILITY DEMO - Near Library on KID’S STREET - 16th Ave. (10 am)

HEART OF CHEESE DAYS
- Exhibit & Sales - experience the Old World Swiss culture - folk artisans in action, artifact & heritage displays, treats & folks art items for sale. Presented by Monroe Swiss Singers at Turner Hall. Free admission with 2012 CHEESE DAYS BUTTON. (10 am-2 pm)

MONROE ARTS CENTER (MAC) - Photography exhibit “Intimate Histories, The Power of Place & Significance of Home” by Susan Carr, Education Director of The American Society of Media Photographers. Also 23rd Annual Photography Contest & Exhibit. Tram Stop. (10 am-5 pm)

MINHAS CRAFT BREWERY
- ”Oldest in the Midwest” with brewing excellence since 1845, home of Huber Bock. Best brewery tour in America! Beer & root beer samples. Also, HERB & HELEN HAYDOCK’S COLLECTION OF BREWERY MEMORABILIA. $10 admission includes gift pack to go. ($15 retail value). Tours on the hour. Tram Stop. (10 am-6 pm)

MINHAS MICRO DISTILLERY
- hand-crafted, small-batch distilled spirits using old world methods & traditions - Rum, Vodka, Irish Cream, Brandy, Gin, & Whiskey. $10 admission includes flight of 5 samples & gift pack to go. ($20 retail value). Tours on the hour. Tram Stop. (10 am-6 pm)

FAMILY REST AREA - Monroe Theatre Guild at 910 - 16th Ave. - Baby changing station, handicap accessible restroom, indoor rest area, seats/tables, snacks/drinks for sale. (10 am-7pm)

KID’S ARTS & IMAGINATION STATION
- Monroe Theatre Guild. 910-16th Ave. Souvenir make & take craft project), Sock Puppet Area, Puppet Stage, Kid’s Theatre-Costume Dress Up Area, Swiss Alps Photo Opp, Art Sale, Professional Artist Demos. (10 am-7 pm)

COLONY BRANDS TENT - Meet driver Keith Steel for autographs & photos, sponsored by Colony Brands & Race Team Gear (10 am-7 pm)

FAMILY FARM ADVENTURE TENT
- Sponsored by Green Co. Farm Bureau, in partnership with 4-H, FFA & other ag groups. Check out how YOU measure up to cows & other farm animals, learn what they eat & drink, test your skills at “milking” a cow! Play in the famous “crop boxes”. You may be asked to take part in “Ag on the Street” interviews to test YOUR knowledge of agriculture! Also Milk Mustache photos! Near library. (10 am-8 pm)

CHEESE TENT (Chäs Zält) - Try cheese, buy cheese & meet cheesemakers! West of Courthouse. (10 am-8 pm)

CARNIVAL (Rummel Platz) - 1 block South of Courthouse. (10 am-10 pm)

BEER GARDEN (Bier Garte) - featuring local brews (Hiesigs Bier) of Green County from New Glarus Brewing Company & Minhas Craft Brewery. SW corner near Baumgartner’s. (10 am-11 pm)

CHEESY STORIES & CHEESY CRAFTS
- Monroe Public Library - upstairs in the Children’s Room, especially for kids pre-K thru 5th grade. (10:30 am & 1:15 pm)

MEET THE ROYALTY - HOSPITALITY TENT STAGE
(10:45 am)

PRODUCT SAMPLING WITH COLONY BRANDS
- taste some Fall treats - possibly pumpkin bark, cheesecake pumpkin truffles, & carrot cake petit fours. Win prizes; meet Chris Mouse - mascot for Colony Brands. HOSPITALITY TENT STAGE (11 am)

STUDIO M DANCE DEMO - Near library on KID’S STREET - 16th Ave. (11 am)

BARN QUILT TOUR - board a bus for a guided tour with stories about the quilts & barns, meet volunteers who developed the project, & find out about the barn quilt process from pattern selection thru installation. Includes quick stop at a barn quilt site. Admission charged - tickets by HOSPITALITY TENT. Approx 1 hour long. (11 am & 2 pm)

CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN - On 17th Avenue, east of Turner Hall. (11 am-4 pm)

SARAH THE CHEESE LADY - creating sculptures carved from Maple Leaf Cheddar and Emmi Roth Kase Gruyere - sponsored by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. Learn fun facts about cheese & taste samples as she carves. Near CHEESE TENT. (11 am - ?)

CHEESE DAYS ‘LIBRARY ON THE SQUARE’ - “Live from Cheese Days” webcam, internet access - post your updates to Twitter & Facebook, purchase “Green County Gold” vintage documentary DVD including footage from 1950 festival, local genealogy resources, free cheese hats for kids. (11 am-6 pm)

MAIN STAGE
(Grossi Bühni) - Yodeling, alphorns, polka bands, & Swiss heritage music during the day. New band tonight: Midlife Crisis. Daily schedule at INFO BOOTH. (Live music today from 11:15 am-midnight)

MAIN STAGE - Kerry Christensen. (11:15 am)

TOUR OF GREEN COUNTY - with Ag Chest Dairy Queens - young ladies who serve as agricultural ambassadors will highlight the communities they represent & their involvement with agriculture - along with trivia, prizes, & “live” commercials for Ag Chest Cream Puffs. HOSPITALITY TENT STAGE (11:45 am)

CHEESE SANDWICH CONTEST -
meet the youth finalists who will be presenting their "signature" sandwiches made with their favorite kinds of cheese. Discover Wisconsin host Emmy Fink will serve as guest MC. (noon)

MAIN STAGE - Monroe City Band. (Noon)

OLD WORLD CHEESEMAKING DEMONSTRATION - veteran cheesemakers create a 200-pound wheel of Swiss cheese the old fashioned way in a giant copper kettle. Take a turn with the “Swiss harp.” North of Courthouse. (noon-4 pm)

TJ HOWELL - Unicycler & Juggler - Near Library on KID’s STREET - 16th Ave. (12:30 pm & 2:30 pm)

MINHAS OKTOBERFEST STAGE
- Kyle Henderson’s Blue Eyed Soul. Tram Stop. (1 pm)

CHEESE 101 - taste different styles from the eight “families” of Wisconsin cheese. Led by Sara Hill of WI Milk Marketing Board, joined by guest cheesemakers from Green County. HOSPITALITY TENT STAGE (1 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Gabe Jelle. (1 pm)

ZUMBA WITH MONROE PARK & REC - Near library on KID’S STREET - 16th Ave. (1 pm)

COLONY BRANDS TENT - Meet Wisconsin Short Track Racing Star Nathan Haseleu for autographs & photos, sponsored by Colony Brands & Race Team Gear. (1-7 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Introduction of Cheese Days royalty. (1:10 pm)

KIDDIE PEDAL TRACTOR PULL - for ages 3-10. No entry fee & prizes for all. Near Library on KID’S STREET - 16th Ave. (1 pm & 3 pm)

COW MILKING CONTEST
(Chueh Mälche Wettstriett) - An “udderly” good time thanks to area dairy farmers & their happy herds! Watch as royalty, local celebrities, & teams compete for prizes. Also open to the public - limited spaces available - arrive prior to the contest to get your name on the list. In front of the post office. (1 pm)

CHEESY STORIES & CHEESY CRAFTS - see above. (1:15 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Squeezettes Accordion Band. (1:15 pm)

TOUR OF GREEN COUNTY - with Ag Chest Dairy Queens - young ladies who serve as agricultural ambassadors will highlight the communities they represent & their involvement with agriculture - along with trivia, prizes, & “live” commercials for Ag Chest Cream Puffs. HOSPITALITY TENT STAGE (1:45 pm)

GREEN COUNTY BARN QUILT TOUR - see above. (2 pm)

ZUMBA WITH CYNTHIA - fun for kids & families - near Library on KID’S STREET - 16th Ave. (2 pm)

SALUTE TO SAUSAGE with Hoesly Meats of New Glarus. Kalberwurst and other sausage samples – presented by Master Meat Crafters Dennis “Lumpy” and son Dustin Hoesly. HOSPITALITY TENT STAGE (2 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Kerry Christensen. (2:15 pm)

TJ HOWELL - Unicycler & Juggler - Near Library on KID’s STREET - 16th Ave. (2:30 pm)

TOUR OF GREEN COUNTY - with Ag Chest Dairy Queens– young ladies who serve as agricultural ambassadors will highlight the communities they represent & their involvement with agriculture - along with trivia, prizes, & “live” commercials for Ag Chest Cream Puffs. HOSPITALITY TENT STAGE (2:45 pm)

ARTISAN CHEESES & PAIRING PARTNERS
- discover artisan cheeses, what makes them special, & how to pair them with other tastes - fruits, nuts, chocolates - to bring out their best flavors. Led by Sara Hill of WI Milk Marketing Board, joined by guest cheesemakers from Green County. HOSPITALITY TENT STAGE. (3 pm)

KIDDIE PEDAL TRACTOR PULL - see above. (3 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Brewhaus Polka Kings. (3:15 pm)

MINHAS OKTOBERFEST STAGE
- Playground of Sound. Tram Stop. (3:45 pm)

TOUR OF GREEN COUNTY - with Ag Chest Dairy Queens– young ladies who serve as agricultural ambassadors will highlight the communities they represent & their involvement with agriculture - along with trivia, prizes, & “live” commercials for Ag Chest Cream Puffs. HOSPITALITY TENT STAGE (4 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Alice in Dairyland - Rochelle Ripp. (4:10 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Squeezettes Accordion Band. (4:15 pm)

ACCORDION ENTERTAINMENT - with John & Bobbie. HOSPITALITY TENT STAGE (5 pm)

MAIN STAGE
- 2012 Cheese Days King John Wegmueller & grandson Sam. (5:15 pm)

MAIN STAGE - New Glarus Mannerchor. (5:30 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Kerry Christensen. (6 pm)

MINHAS OKTOBERFEST STAGE
- The Jimmys. (6:30 pm)

CHEESEMAKER DANCERS - rockin’ the cheese harps! HOSPITALITY TENT STAGE (6:30 PM)

MAIN STAGE
- Monroe Swiss Singers. (6:45 pm)

HOSPITALITY TENT STAGE
- The Matriarchs with traditional & contemporary folk songs. Featuring Monroe native Riley Schultz on fiddle & mandolin. (7 PM)

MAIN STAGE - Cheesemaker Dancers - rockin’ the cheese harps! (7:45 pm)

CHEESEMAKER & CHEESE DAYS ROYALTY BALL
- at Turner Hall, with music by Greg &erson Band. Program 9 pm: presentation of Cheese Days royalty past & present, dignitaries; recognition of Grand Champion Cheesemaker & Big Cheese Award presented by Foreign Type Cheesemakers. Open to public - $7. Lederhosen or Swiss attire optional! (8 pm-midnight)

MAIN STAGE - Kracker Jacks Drumline - precision drumming & comedy. (8 pm)

STREET DANCE (uf der Strass Tanze) - MAIN STAGE - Midlife Crisis - oldies, mash-ups, polka medley & non-stop party tunes! (8:15 pm-midnight)

MINHAS OKTOBERFEST STAGE - Pat McCurdy. (9:30 pm-close)

Sunday, Sept. 16

PARK & RIDE SHUTTLE BUS - $1 each trip. Park offsite & ride the bus downtown. See map for locations & times.

HOSPITALITY TENT sponsored by Colony Brands (Zält zum Höckle) - New location - East side of the Square. Dining Area with tables & chairs - enjoy food & drink, good times, good fun, & good fellowship with friends old & new. Open all weekend.

NORTH SIDE DINING TENT
- open all weekend.

PINK FIRE TRUCK
- sponsored by Orangeville Fire Dept. Awareness campaign to support fight against cancer. Located on NE corner between banks.

MAIN STAGE (Grossi Bühni) - Yodeling, alphorns, polka bands, & Swiss heritage music. Daily schedule at INFO BOOTH. (Entertainment today 9 am-6 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Swiss Canton Fashion Show by Wilhelm Tell Usherettes. (9 am)

GREEN CO. HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
- Special exhibit-100th anniversary of Girl Scouts. $2 adults, $1 ages 12-18, children under 12 free with adult. North of Square. (9 am til parade)

NATIONAL HISTORIC CHEESEMAKING CTR. - Guided tours on the hour showcasing the legacy of cheesemaking industry. Discover cheesemaking equipment & treasures of the past, including Imobersteg Farmstead Cheese Factory. Shuttle bus stop today. (9 am-4 pm)

VENDOR MARKETPLACE
- booths in Library Parking Lot (look for Harley Davidson banners) - Commercial vendors, merchandise for sale, businesses & groups promoting products & services. (9 am-5 pm)

TASTE OF GREEN COUNTY
(Choschtprob vom Green County) - Eat your way around the Courthouse Square! Menu/maps at INFO BOOTH. (9 am-6 pm)

CHEESE DAYS STORE - SOUVENIR TENT
(Adenke Zält) - Cheese Days beanies, Green County Courthouse collector ornaments, t-shirts, tasting glasses, commemorative steins, collector buttons, envelopes with special postal cancellations. By MAIN STAGE. (9 am-6 pm)

CHEESE TENT (Chäs Zält) - Try cheese, buy cheese & meet cheesemakers! West of Courthouse. (9 am-6 pm)

MAIN STAGE
- Polka Ecumenical Worship Service. (9:30 am)

FAMILY REST AREA - Monroe Theatre Guild at 910 - 16th Ave
. - Baby changing station, handicap accessible restroom, indoor rest area, seats/tables, snacks/drinks for sale. (10 am-2 pm)

FAMILY FARM ADVENTURE TENT
- Sponsored by Green Co. Farm Bureau, in partnership with 4-H, FFA & other ag groups. Check out how YOU measure up to cows & other farm animals, learn what they eat & drink, test your skills at “milking” a cow! Play in the famous “crop boxes”. You may be asked to take part in “Ag on the Street” interviews to test YOUR knowledge of agriculture! Also Milk Mustache photos! Near library. (10 am-5 pm; closed during parade)

MINHAS CRAFT BREWERY
- ”Oldest in the Midwest” with brewing excellence since 1845, home of Huber Bock. Best brewery tour in America! Beer & root beer samples. Also, HERB & HELEN HAYDOCK’S COLLECTION OF BREWERY MEMORABILIA. $10 admission includes gift pack to go. ($15 retail value). Tours on the hour. (10 am-5 pm)

MINHAS MICRO DISTILLERY - hand-crafted, small-batch distilled spirits using old world methods & traditions - Rum, Vodka, Irish Cream, Brandy, Gin, & Whiskey. $10 admission includes flight of 5 products to try & a gift pack with product & custom tasting glass ($20 retail value). Tours on the hour. (10 am-5 pm)

BEER GARDEN (Bier Garte) - featuring local brews (Hiesigs Bier) of Green County from New Glarus Brewing Company & Minhas Craft Brewery. SW corner by Baumgartner’s. (10 am-6 pm)

CARNIVAL (Rummel Platz) - 1 block South of Courthouse. (10 am-6 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Kerry Christensen. (10:30 am)

CHEESE DAYS ‘LIBRARY ON THE SQUARE’
- “Live from Cheese Days” webcam, internet access - post your updates to Twitter & Facebook, purchase “Green County Gold” vintage documentary DVD including footage from 1950 festival, local genealogy resources, free cheese hats for kids. (11 am-6 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Goodtime Dutchmen. (11:30 am)

THE SWISS COLONY CHEESE DAYS PARADE
(Chäs Tag Umzug) - steps off from fairgrounds at 12:30 pm.

MAIN STAGE - Goodtime Dutchmen. (3 pm)

MAIN STAGE - New Glarus Jodler Klub (Yodel Club). (4:30 pm)

MAIN STAGE - Kerry Christensen. (5-6 pm)

 


JOIN US FOR OUR 100th ANNIVERSARY!
GREEN COUNTY CHEESE DAYS
SEPTEMBER 19 – 21, 2014

 

 

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