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Alice in Dairyland finals approach
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Kaityln Riley, 71st Alice in Dairyland, lights the first candle on the Christmas tree at Turner Hall’s annual Tree Lighting on Dec. 7.

MONROE — Green County has been locally, statewide and nationally known for an abundance of history and heritage. There are local community Dairy Queens, Beef Queens, a Days Ambassador and an area Brown Swiss Queen, who help promote our diverse and family first agriculture.

In March and May of 2019, that history and heritage will be showcased to the entire state of Wisconsin, as Green County plays host to the 72nd Alice in Dairyland Finals.

Planning began in 2017, when Green County was chosen to host by the Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection office, where Alice in Dairyland is employed during her year of service. 

In 2018, local volunteers began planning and putting together events for the 71st Alice in Dairyland, Kaitlyn Riley, to attend, and also planning events for March and May. 

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Kaitlyn Riley helps at Cheese Days 2018 with the Historic Cheesemakers. The 71st Alice in Dairyland learned the proper technique to stir the cheese.

In March, candidates selected to run for the 72nd Alice in Dairyland are announced for the first time and that will be held March 15 in New Glarus. Along with the announcement, candidates will take a small tour, taste food and learn about Green County. The larger event, planned for May 9 to 11, will allow candidates to tour local businesses, taste more foods and prepare for the evening. 

The May 11 finale will include a banquet at Turner Hall, with the final program and selection of the next Alice in Dairyland, held at the Middle School auditorium. More information will come to purchase tickets. 

Riley has spent the year learning, exploring and experiencing Green County. 

As 2019 approaches, the Green County committee is still taking donations to help prepare for events. To sponsor the Alice in Dairyland Finals, email alicegreencounty2019@gmail.com or Committee Chair Trisha Pernot at 608-214-5898, Lynn Lokken, committee co-chair 608-558-3476, or Pam Burke, treasurer 608-558-4998. Businesses or groups hoping to host Riley should also use those contacts to make arrangements.