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Cheese Capital Festival

     

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Calling all cheese lovers! Don't miss the Fourth Annual Cheese Capital Festival in Plymouth, WI, the Cheese Capital of the World! Join us on June 26th and 27th for an unforgettable weekend filled with cheesy delights and fun-filled activities.

*Returning this Year,* a Road America Trans Am Series Car Procession on Friday night! Also, enjoy a cheese-themed parade (on Saturday at 10 am), live music, a cheese eating contest, and a foam cheese wedge race in the Mullet River, with a chance to win a grand prize of $1,000. Indulge in a mouthwatering array of cheese-centric food from our vendors. Bring the kids for FREE family fun! Strolling magic, a balloon artist, face painting, cow petting zoo, along with free milk and dairy promotional materials, and a farm themed playground await!

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the Cheese Capital of the World and celebrate the dairy delicacy that makes Plymouth famous. Join us at the Cheese Capital Festival for two days of foodie fun!

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Schedule

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Cheese

Parade

Don’t miss the cheesy fun! 🧀 The Cheese Parade will take place on Saturday, June 27 at 10 am in downtown Plymouth on Mill Street. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind celebration featuring cheese-themed floats that showcase Plymouth’s rich cheese heritage. It’s a must-see summer tradition!

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Join the Cheese Parade! Chamber members, nonprofits, organizations, clubs, etc. are invited to take part in our Cheese Parade on Saturday, June 27th of the festival starting at 10 am!

All floats must be cheese-themed to honor our cheese history!

Click the button below to fill out an application.

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Food Vendors

List of food vendors coming soon!

Cheese Wedge Race

Tickets

Cheese Wedge Race Tickets are now available for purchase at the Plymouth Chamber Office (647 Walton Drive, Plymouth, WI). Our office is open Monday-Friday 8 am - 4 pm. Cost: 1 for $5 or 5 for $20.

Prizes include:

1st - $1,000

2nd - $500

3rd - $250

4th - $100

 (This is a foam cheese wedge race down the Mullet River)

 

Thank you to our Cheese Wedge Race Ticket Sponsor: Shell Plastics

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Event Merch

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Cheese Eating

Contest

Put your cheddar-chomping skills to the test in the ultimate Cheese Eating Contest at the Cheese Capital Festival—Saturday, June 27 at 2:30 pm!
Here’s how it works:
👉 All contestants must sign a liability waiver
👉 Must be 18+ to compete
👉 You’ll have 3 minutes to eat as much of a 1 lb. block of cheese as you can
👉 Register between 12:30–2 pm the day of the event at the Stayer Park pavilion (look for The Big Cheese banner!)
👉 1st, 2nd and 3rd place win prizes!
Only 9 contestants will compete—if more sign up, we’ll draw names. And yes, last year’s champ is returning to defend his title! 💪
Huge thanks to our Cheese Eating Sponsor: The Big Cheese Co.! 🧀
Directions & Parking

Parking will be available on Plymouth city streets along Mill Street and north of Mill Street. Looking for directions to the event? Enter "39 Stafford Street, Plymouth, WI 53073" into your map device.

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Thank you to our

Event Sponsors

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Additional Sponsors

Cheese Eating Contest Sponsor: The Big Cheese

Parade Sponsors: Johnsonville, Nesemann's Diamond Center, and Suchon Funeral Home
Mac & Cheese Contest Sponsor: Next Step Insurance
Cheese Wedge Race Sponsor: Shell Plastics
Band Sponsors: CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), Van Horn Automotive Group, and Vesta CPA
Event Signage Sponsors: Baird-The Schlichting Group, Booth Leadership, Hartman's Bakery, and Haucke Plumbing & Heating