Squeak, Sip, Repeat: 2025’s Most Ridiculous and Amazing Cheese Festivals in Wisconsin

If there’s one thing Wisconsinites do better than anyone else, it’s turning cheese into a full-blown celebration. From squeaky curds to gourmet pairings, the Dairy State's 2025 cheese festivals are a testament to our love affair with all things dairy.

Say Cheese: Wisconsin’s 2025 Festival Lineup Will Melt Your Heart

Wisconsin: where cheese isn’t just a food—it’s a lifestyle, a love language, and possibly even a religion. As a proud Cheesehead who grew up in Madison, I’ve attended enough cheese festivals to know that our dairy dreams come true in every corner of this state. If you haven’t planned your 2025 cheese tour yet, grab your stretchy pants, and let’s get started.

Dairy State Cheese & Beer Fest – April 13, Kenosha

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Cheese and beer: the peanut butter and jelly of Wisconsin. Head to the Brat Stop (yes, that’s the actual venue) for an indulgent pairing that will have you saying, "Lactose intolerance? Never met her." Learn more here.

Between The Bluffs – April 26, La Crosse

This is where cheese meets charcuterie royalty. Riverside Park hosts this masterpiece of meat, cheese, and booze. Wear your fanciest stretchy jeans. Details here.

Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival – June 6–8, Little Chute

Little Chute goes big with cheese carving competitions, tastings, and enough dairy to make you wish you’d packed Tums. Plan your trip here.

Beer, Bacon, and Cheese – June 14, New Glarus

At New Glarus Brewing Company, celebrate this holy trinity of flavors. Pro tip: wash it all down with Spotted Cow. Full scoop here.

Cheese Curd Festival – June 27–28, Ellsworth

Ellsworth, aka the Curd Capital, serves its finest squeaky treats in East End Park. You’ll leave with cheese curd grease on your fingers and zero regrets. More info here.

Cheese Capital Festival – June 27–28, Plymouth

Plymouth proves it’s the big cheese with a festival of tasting, live music, and history lessons in Stayer Park. Check it out here.

Colby Cheese Days – July 18–20, Colby

Home of Colby cheese, this festival on Spence Street oozes charm and cheddar. Think parades, curds, and a whole lot of dairy pride. Details here.

Blair Cheese Festival – September 18–21, Blair

Downtown Blair transforms into a cheese lover’s heaven with tastings, music, and a little small-town magic. More here.

Art of Cheese – September 25–28, Madison

Back to my hometown! This festival in Breese Stevens Field lets you pair artisan cheeses with wines while pretending to be fancy. Spoiler: you’ll still inhale it. Explore it here.

So, are you ready to book your cheese pilgrimage through Wisconsin? Pro tip: bring a cooler, your appetite, and an adventurous spirit. If you’re not saying “cheese, please” at the end of 2025, were you even in Wisconsin?