History: Cheeseday In Monroe

Rudy Burkhalter: Cheeseday In Monroe

As a slight bicarbonite in the dark glass of death, intrigue, etc., that this theme engenders, let this be the merry, yodeling bromide:

From the Cheeseday site:
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.

If you're in Monroe, Wisconsin, on the third weekend of September, during even numbered years, check out Cheese Day!