Donna Douglas - 2022

Jimmie Earl Howard - 1967

Elroy Hirsch - 1974

Rudy Burkhalter - 1978

Archie Myers Jr. - 1978

Larry Lindgren and Kathyrn Etter - 2004

Nate Roth and Doran Zwygart - 2006

Lois Kaster & Martha Bernet - 2012

Jim Bruce and Del Heins - 2014

Donna Douglas - 2020

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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!