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Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival
The 2027 Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival runs on Friday 25 June (4pm to 10pm) and Saturday 26 June (10am to 10pm) at East End Park on Highway 10 in Ellsworth. Entry is free; some tastings need a ticket bought online.
- 2027
- 25 to 26 June
- Where
- East End Park, Ellsworth
- Entry
- Free
- Parking
- Free, with shuttle
Dates
- 25 Jun 2027 to 26 Jun 2027Fri 4pm to 10pm, Sat 10am to 10pm
What's On
Ellsworth calls itself the Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin. The 2026 festival had a cheese curd eating contest on Saturday afternoon, a Block Party tasting of 25 Wisconsin cheeses, a beer and curd pairing contest between six breweries, ice cream tasting, a milk and cookie pairing, a Friday car show, an artisan market and three music stages. The 2027 schedule has not been posted yet.
Parking and the shuttle are free. The ticketed tastings sell online before the festival.
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Questions People Ask
When is the 2027 Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival?
Friday 25 June, 4pm to 10pm, and Saturday 26 June 2027, 10am to 10pm.
Is the Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival free?
Yes, entry is free. Some tastings, such as the cheese and beer pairings, are ticketed.
Official site: cheesecurdfestival.com/. Dates, hours and prices checked 22 October 2026; confirm on the official site before you travel. See all cheese festivals.