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2025 Wisconsin Cheese Festivals

This post went over so well in 2024, I knew I needed to repeat in 2025. Below is the complete list of Cheese Festivals happening throughout Wisconsin in 2025. The list may be updated as new events are added.


Beer, Cheese, and Beyond Festival | Madison | January 18, 2025

The first cheese-filled Wisconsin festival is Beer and Cheese Fest in Madison. This festival has been around for 14 YEARS! General admission tickets cost $60 and get you unlimited beer and cheese samples. There is a V.I.P. option for a more elusive experience. Make sure you have sober driver to take you home!


Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival | Kenosha | April 13, 2025

The Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival is a fundraiser that was created for the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha. There will be live music, beer, and lots of cheese. Tickets are $55 online ahead of time or $60 at the door!


Between the Bluffs | La Crosse | April 26, 2025

The Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine and Cheese festival in La Crosse is one you should not miss. I attended this festival a few years ago and it was so much fun! Ample amount of vendors serving up craft beer along with cheese samples to fill your stomach.



Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival | Little Chute | June 6-8, 2025

Little Chute holds a yearly festival called the Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival. Activities include amusement rides, food booths, live music, a cheese curd eating contest, a cheese curd catching contest, and more. There's an entire weekend of fun to be had!


Beer, Bacon, and Cheese | New Glarus | June 14, 2025

This festival is one of the most well known in Wisconsin. Check out Beer, Bacon, and Cheese Festival in New Glarus for all of your cheesey desires. The festival has several beer and seltzer vendors along with cheese vendors. There is a parade, live music, and tons of fun. Tickets for this one sell quick!


Cheese Curd Festival | Ellsworth | June 27-28, 2025

Some may refer to Ellsworth as the Cheese Curd Capital of the state. Ellsworth Creamery puts on an annual Cheese Curd Festival where vendors create cheese-curd centered dishes like cheese curd tacos, cheese curd ice cream sundaes, and more. There is live music, a car show, shopping, and games for the kids!



Cheese Capital Festival | Plymouth | June 27-28, 2025

The Cheese Capital Festival in Plymouth, Wisconsin is always a hit! The festival consists of a parade, live music, cheese eating contest, foam cheese race, and more. There are dozens of activities for children and TONS of cheese to eat!


Colby Cheese Days | Colby | July 18-20, 2025

In a town that shares a name with cheese, would you expect anything less? Colby Cheese Days features a lively carnival, parade, 5k/10k race, car show, peddle tractor pulls, street dances, and free Colby cheese! Sign me up.


Blair Cheese Festival | Blair | September 18-21, 2025

Located in Trempealeau County, Blair Cheese Festival boasts a weekend of fun! Catch

 a truck and tractor pull, run in the 5k, meander through the car show, and stay for the variety show performed by the local schools.

Art of Cheese | Madison | September 25-28, 2025

The Art of Cheese festival around Wisconsin's capital in Madison showcases artisan cheeses throughout the state. This festival is said to be one of the best fall festivals in Wisconsin. Some activities include a cheese brunch, cheese and wine pairings, and more!

Drink Wisconsinbly Curd Fest | Milwaukee | October 2025

The date for Curd Fest has not yet been announced, but this event is put on at Drink Wisconsinbly Pub in Milwaukee, right outside of the Fiserv Forum. Expect to see several cheese vendors, live music, signature cocktails, and more.

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My name is Sam, also known as the Wisconsin Cheese Queen. I began my journey travelling Wisconsin looking for the best curds. These days, I travel all over the U.S. with my pup looking for good food and the best hiking trails!

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