KIDS’ STREET! Hosted by Green County Family YMCA (Kids’ Street is located near post office)

SATURDAY, SEPT 19, 2026
FUN and FREE STUFF FOR KIDS TO DO…

Noon - Comedy Juggling Variety Show - super fast-paced high-energy show with audience participation, interactive juggling and balancing stunts, and a huge finale!

1:30 PM - Big Bubble Blast - with bubbles ranging from thousands of tiny bubbles to supersize bigger-than-a-car. Non-stop bubble chasing and bubble popping action.

Also - look for the stilt walker who will be downtown making the rounds from 3:30 - 5:30 PM!

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!