Tour Bus Parking & Drop Off

The best place to drop passengers is one block west of the Square (festival grounds) by the former parking ramp. Our Park and Ride shuttle buses also drop off at this location – near Grace Lutheran Church, 1025 – 15th Ave., Monroe WI 53566.

On Friday, after buses have dropped off passengers, they can then park at Recreation Park (1700 - 22nd Ave. - this is southeast of the downtown area) near the Swimming Pool.

On Saturday or Sunday, buses can again park at Recreation Park near the Swimming Pool. Another option on Saturday and Sunday is Monroe High School (south side of the city). There is no fee for either location.

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!