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.
SATURDAY ONLY> CHEESE DAYS CHASE - >Accurate times with time chip technology. 5 and 10 k run and 2 mile fun walk - awards to top 3 in each of 7 divisions and commemorative t-shirts to all participants. $20 advance registration, $25 day of race. (Check-in 7:45 a.m., race at 9 a.m.)
VINTAGE CAR AND TRACTOR DISPLAY - >courtesy of Yesteryear Car Club, Antique Wheelers and Monroe Antique Tractor Club (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
GREEN COUNTY SMART COMMUNITIES BOOTH - >Enjoy demonstrations in a variety of artistic forms. At the arts and crafts show (9 a.m.-6 p.m.)
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING WITH THE SWISS COLONY - >Children from the audience will be selected to participate and can have their gingerbread houses set aside to take home later. In the Hospitality Tent (9:45 a.m.)
"HEART OF CHEESE DAYS" Exhibit and Sales - >Experience the Old World culture that gave rise to Cheese Days. Swiss folk artisans in action, Swiss artifact and heritage displays, plus traditional Swiss treats and folk art items for sale. FREE admission to anyone wearing a 2008 Cheese Days button. (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)
CHEF WAVE FROM THE DINING ROOM AT 209 MAIN IN MONTICELLO - >Watch and learn as Wave cooks up some fun and tasty recipes featuring cheese made here in Green County. In the Hospitality Tent (11 a.m.)
KIDDIE PEDAL TRACTOR PULL - >open to kids ages 3-10. No entry fee. Prizes for all participants. In front of post office. (11 a.m.-noon)
INTRODUCTION OF ROYALTY -> in Hospitality Tent (11:50 a.m.)
BEER AND CHEESE PAIRING FEATURING NEW GLARUS BREWING CO. - >A brewer and beer expert from New Glarus Brewing Company will work with representatives from Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board in leading the audience in a beer and cheese pairing. Beer samples limited to audience members of legal drinking age. In the Hospitality Tent (noon)
OLD WORLD CHEESEMAKING DEMONSTRATION - >watch as veteran cheesemakers create a 200-pound wheel of Swiss cheese in an antique copper kettle. (noon-4 p.m.)
COW MILKING CONTEST - >fun for all ages. Cheese Days royalty, local celebrities and teams from the area compete for prizes. Open to the public. (1 p.m.)
SWEET SOUNDS AND SWEET TREATS - >A touch of Swiss entertainment - meet entertainers Ernie and Teresa Jaggi and some of their friends. Meanwhile, Doris Streiff of New Glarus will be heating up the bratzeli iron to demonstrate how these crisp tasty Swiss cookies are made. In the Hospitality Tent (1 p.m.)
POLKA LESSONS AT THE STAGE - >(1:30 p.m.)
IT'S THE CHEESE - >song performed by local elementary school students - from the musical "The Cheese Stands Alone" (promoting "The Monroe Gold Files" - a sesquicentennial show planned for November 2008) In the Hospitality Tent (1:50 p.m.)
AUTHOR, AUTHOR, AUTHOR - >Meet three writers with a passion for Wisconsin travel and history, food and cheese. Each will share bits and pieces from their recently published books, and will be available for questions and book signings. Jeanette Hurt (The Cheeses of Wisconsin, and The Idiots Guide to Cheese), Jerry Apps (Casper Jaggi, Cheesemaker), and Mary Bergin (Hungry for Wisconsin). In the Hospitality Tent (2 p.m.)
INTRODUCTION OF ROYALTY -> in Hospitality Tent (2:50 p.m.)
BEER AND CHEESE PAIRING FEATURING MINHAS CRAFT BREWERY - >Brewmaster Kris Kalav will work with representatives from Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board in leading the audience in a beer and cheese pairing.In the Hospitality Tent (3 p.m.)
KIDDIE PEDAL TRACTOR PULL - >open to kids ages 3-10. No entry fee. Prizes for all participants. In front of post office. (4-5 p.m.)
POLKA LESSONS AT THE STAGE - >(4:45 p.m.)
CHEESEMAKER'S BALL - >at Turner Hall with old-time music by the Greg Anderson Band. Award presentation at 9 p.m. to the champion cheesemakers and samples of prize-winning cheese from the Cheesemaking Competition. $6 (8 p.m.-midnight)
STREET DANCE - >on the Courthouse Square with the Copper Box Band (8:30-11:30 p.m.)
SUNDAY ONLY>
THE SWISS COLONY CHEESE DAYS PARADE - >Giant parade honoring Swiss heritage, the dairy and cheese industry, and entertainment for everyone. Parade steps off at the Green County Fairgrounds at 12:30 p.m.
JESSE WHITE TUMBLING TEAM PERFORMANCE - >Near the Post Office, immediately following the parade.
SHAMROCK CLUB OF WISCONSIN COLOR GUARD PIPES AND DRUMS - >Performing in the Hospitality Tent immediately following the parade.