Tony & Esther Zgraggen (2024)

Werner & Martha Bernet (1980)

Gottlieb & Trudi Brandli (1982)

Bob & Helena Buehler (1984)

Armin & Kathryn Rufener (1986)

Ben & Lois Kaster (1988)

Virgil & Carol Leopold (1990)

Maynard & Jonna Heins (1992)

Clayton & Marion Streiff (1994)

Roy & Betty Vetterli (1996)

Ernie & Theresa Jaggi (1998)

Randy & Pam Wyss (2000)

Steve & Sharon Streiff (2002)

Bob & Nancy Faith (2004)

Henry & Melva Tschanz (2006)

Gary & Corie Grossen (2008)

Dennis & Janice Everson (2010)

John & Becky Wegmueller (2012)

Duke and Diane Phillips (2014)

Pat and Gloria Krutza (2016)

Gordy and Ruth Bergemann (2018)

Ed and Mandy Pas (2020)

Gordy & Ruth Bergemann (2022)

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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!