TASTE OF GREEN COUNTY - >Food booths open all weekend (Noon-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-close Sunday)
STAGE ENTERTAINMENT - >Variety of entertainers and musical performances on the stage on the south side of the Courthouse Square.
HOSPITALITY TENT DINING AREA - >Open all weekend.
HOSPITALITY TENT STAGE - >Entertainment, including the popular cheese and beer pairings on Saturday.
CHEESE TENT - >Featuring cheese for sale, and samples of many varieties of locally produced cheese. (2-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday)
RETAIL SOUVENIR TENT - >(noon-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-close Sunday)
FAMILY FARM ADVENTURE AT GREEN COUNTY CHEESE DAYS - >Sponsored by Green County Farm Bureau. Northwest corner of the Courthouse Square near library. (2-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Sunday, and again after parade until 5 p.m.)
U.S. POSTAL CANCELLATION AND COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SALE - >One cancellation for Friday, Sept. 19, and another for Saturday, Sept. 20. (Available at Retail Tent)
CARNIVAL - >One block south of the Square. (6-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-close Sunday)
BERGHOFF AND BLUES - >Blues festival at Minhas Craft Brewery, two blocks southwest of Courthouse Square. (Friday evening; noon-close Saturday)
ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR - >Artisans and craftspeople offering original works for sale. Monroe Middle School grounds south of the Courthouse Square. Free admission to anyone wearing a 2008 Cheese Days button, otherwise $2. Under 10 free. (9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday)
LEARN TO POLKA - >Experts teach the art of this "heel and toe and away we go" dance step. Accompanied by accordion music, of course.
SWISS POSTAUTO BUS TROLLEY - >(10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon Sunday)
HISTORIC CHEESEMAKING CENTER - >Guides in Swiss costumes host tours in the restored depot which doubles as a shrine to the cheesemaking legacy of the area. $2 admission. 2108 Sixth Ave., at the intersection of Wisconsin 69 south and 21st Street (9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday through Sunday)
MONROE ARTS CENTER - >Featuring special gallery exhibits including "Monroe Re-Photography" by Dennis Dalton - offering a then-and-now perspective of the buildings and sights in Monroe, and "History of Cheese Days" showcasing archival photos as well as collector's memorabilia dating back to the early days of the festival. Two blocks west of the Square under the church steeple. (9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday through Sunday)
MINHAS CRAFT BREWERY - >Enjoy samples of beers, iEnergy Energy Drink and Blumer's old fashioned sodas in the Lazy Mutt Lounge. $10 admission includes beer and other products ($15 value). Two blocks from the Courthouse Square. (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, on the hour)
GREEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM - >Featuring local history, and a one-room country schoolhouse. Admission is $2 adults, $1 for kids 12-18, under 12 free. One block north of the Courthouse Square. (Noon-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday)
PHOTO BOOTH - >Commemorate your visit to Cheese Days with a photo opportunity. For a small fee - use your camera or have a photo taken. 910 16th Ave., across from library. (4-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon Sunday)
SWISS ROOTS TENT - >Learn more about Swiss culture, discover your own personal Swiss heritage and find out about famous people and products with Swiss Roots. Use a computer in the tent to log on to swissroots.org to check your family history.
FRIDAY ONLY>
POLKA LESSONS AT THE STAGE> (2:30 p.m.)
OPENING CEREMONY - >Marking the official opening of the 2008 Green County Cheese Days - with a parade of Swiss bells and flags, ceremonial blowing of the Alphorns, and entertainment by the Monroe Swiss Singers (5 p.m.)
CHILDREN'S COSTUME PARADE - >Around the Square - featuring the Cheese Days Prince and Princess, and the Monroe Middle School Band (5:30 p.m.)
RED HOT DIXIES - >Entertaining in the Hospitality Tent (7-10 p.m.)
STREET DANCE - >On the Courthouse Square with music by the Mike Austin Band (9-11:30 p.m.)
SWISS ROOTS AND ROYALTY BALL - >Gala event hosted by Swiss Roots at Turner Hall. Coronation of Cheese Days King and Queen Gary and Corie Grossen, introduction of dignitaries and honored guests at 9 p.m. Musical entertainment by the Zweifel Brothers Band. Admission $6. (8 p.m.-midnight)