Reid Krueger & Stella Doyle (2024)

Ryan Erickson & Lisa Schroeder (1982)

Brad Grossen & Erin Trampe (1984)

Benjamin Bergey & Brandi Spidahl (1986)

Tim Hasler & Rebekah Stauffacher (1988)

Alex Bernet & Elise Wagner (1990)

Mitch Quade & Deanndra Buol (1992)

Adam Krebs & Jenny Bauman (1994)

Adam Hutchinson & Shelley Quade (1996)

Braun King and Addison Wolff (2022)

Brent Quade & Emily Guerin (1998)

Logan Stamm & Brianna Zimmerman (2000)

Cody Stamm & Elisabeth Brunner (2002)

Anders Nelson & Anya Schween (2004)

Joshua Smith & Lauren Blumer (2006)

Noah Zimmerman & Olivia O'Dea (2008)

Gabe Witt and Cammi Ganshert (2010)

Eli Zimmerman & Maddison Markham (2012)

Elsen Gratz & Christina Grenzow (2014)

Simon Zimmerman & Delaney Sweeney (2016)

Lauren Stelter and Tyse Hoesly (2018)

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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!