Lighted Christmas Parade

Monroe - Downtown Historic Courthouse Square 1016 - 16th Ave., Monroe, WI, United States

Delight in the beauty of festive floats, local marching bands, dancers, singers, and of course, Santa and his reindeer!  Additionally, the inner south side of the square will be closed for winter festival activities - including carolers, firepits, and more!  Immediately following the parade, Monroe Tuesday Noon Optimists invite all children to visit Santa's Headquarters […]

New Year’s Eve Cheese Drop

Monroe - Downtown Historic Courthouse Square 1016 - 16th Ave., Monroe, WI, United States

Presented by Chalet Cheese Coop and Main Street Monroe.  Watch as a big block of LIMBURGER is lowered to the ground to celebrate the New Year!  Rumor has it that there might be some alphorns involved, and perhaps a bit of yodeling.  Also carolers, fire warming pits, and cheese samples.  Festivities begin at 4 pm, […]

Maxwell Street Days & Community Garage Sales

Monroe - Downtown Historic Courthouse Square 1016 - 16th Ave., Monroe, WI, United States

Stroll the sidewalk sales and explore America's Little Switzerland while finding amazing bargains. When you need a break from shopping, grab a bite at one of our mouthwatering restaurants, try a tasting flight of our famous local beer at a cozy bar, or relax at one of our wineries and quench your thirst.

Green County Cheese Days Festival

Monroe - Downtown Historic Courthouse Square 1016 - 16th Ave., Monroe, WI, United States

It’s the granddaddy of all food fests in the Midwest:  Green County Cheese Days in Monroe! Enjoy three days of full-flavored, family fun celebrating cheesemaking, dairy farming and Swiss traditions.  It all happens on the Historic Courthouse Square in downtown Monroe, Wisconsin – right where the festival got started way back in 1914. Right away […]