Enjoy a monthly evening of cheese tasting and storytelling with Jeanne Carpenter, Founder of Wisconsin Cheese Originals, an organization dedicated to telling the story of Wisconsin’s artisan and farmstead cheese renaissance.

Each class includes a tasting and storytelling of four Wisconsin artisan cheeses, a glass of wine and an appetizer.  The cost is $22 and seats must be reserved in advance. Classes will be held at the Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 North Main Street in downtown Oregon, WI, just 10 minutes south of Madison, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and ending at approximately 8:30 p.m.  Attendees should arrive by 6:45 p.m. to pick up the evening program and get seated. Each class is limited to 20 attendees.

October 18 - Boo Boo Blues: Exploring Four of Wisconsin’s Best Blue Cheese

We’ll be singing the blues at this class, celebrating and tasting four of the state’s best blue cheeses. Learn the mystery behind blue cheesemaking, and what makes one blue taste different from another. If you think you don’t like veined cheese, we may just change your mind with these mind-blowing blues.

November 15 - Thanksgiving Special: Cheeses that Pair Perfectly with Your Turkey Day Meal

One bite of these artisan cheeses and you’ll skip the extra helping of mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving. We’ll taste four Wisconsin cheeses perfect for pairing with your holiday meal, and perhaps, even capable of outshining the turkey!

December 11 - Give the Gift of Cheese: Tasting our Way Through the Perfect Cheese Tray

In this class, you’ll learn how to assemble the perfect cheese tray as a holiday gift or entertaining centerpiece. We’ll taste four of the newest holiday cheeses on the market for 2012 and discuss perfect companions for each.

To register or for more information go to https://www.wicheesefest.com/store/2012-cheese-series

Enjoy a monthly evening of cheese tasting and storytelling with Jeanne Carpenter, Founder of Wisconsin Cheese Originals, an organization dedicated to telling the story of Wisconsin’s artisan and farmstead cheese renaissance.

Each class includes a tasting and storytelling of four Wisconsin artisan cheeses, a glass of wine and an appetizer.  The cost is $22 and seats must be reserved in advance. Classes will be held at the Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 North Main Street in downtown Oregon, WI, just 10 minutes south of Madison, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and ending at approximately 8:30 p.m.  Attendees should arrive by 6:45 p.m. to pick up the evening program and get seated. Each class is limited to 20 attendees.

July 17 - Red, White & Blue: Celebrating Independence Day with Cow, Goat & Sheep Cheeses

In honor of America’s birthday, we’ll taste four cheeses sporting red, white or blue, with each being a different cow, goat, or sheep cheese, as Wisconsin is home to more dairy sheep, goats and cows than any other state in the nation. May we daresay their milk makes the best cheese, too? Affirmative.

August 16 - Last Days of Summer: The Best of Wisconsin Seasonal Cheeses

Pasture-grazed cheeses are just one of Wisconsin’s cheesy claims to fame, thanks to a climate that boasts three seasons capable of producing lush, green grass perfect for animals to eat. We’ll taste four seasonal cheeses, each made only when cows are grazing on grass and see if we can taste the difference that grass makes.

September 18 - Back to School: Cheese Tasting 101 – Scratch & Sniff Four of Jeanne’s Favorites

Okay, so we won’t only scratch and sniff these cheeses, we’ll eat them, too! You’ll taste four of Jeanne’s favorites, hear her personal stories about spending time making cheese with each maker, and learn a few secrets about each.

To register or for more information go to https://www.wicheesefest.com/store/2012-cheese-series

Join us in Madison on Sunday, July 1, 2012, from 10:25 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the Tour of America's Dairyland Madison Capital Criterium.  Entering its fourth year, Tour of America's Dairyland (ToAD), presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, is now the largest competitive cycling event in the U.S. ToAD will travel to 11 Wisconsin communities, June 21-July 1, and include two road races and nine criteriums or “crits” (lap races), four of which will be on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC). With the exception of Shorewood, where there are Pro Men’s and Pro Women’s races only, every venue will have at least seven races featuring 500+ racers per day. The schedules of Waukesha, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Downer Avenue and Madison will include Junior races as well.

Complementing the continuous cycling action in each community will be FREE family fun, kids activities (including a Kid’s Race at most venues right before the Pro Men’s race), merchant sales, food and drink, and so much more! These are massive neighborhood festivals accompanied by hours of high-energy cycling!

For more information visit http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/.

Join us in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 30, 2012, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for the Tour of America's Dairyland ISCorp Downer Classic.  Entering its fourth year, Tour of America's Dairyland (ToAD), presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, is now the largest competitive cycling event in the U.S. ToAD will travel to 11 Wisconsin communities, June 21-July 1, and include two road races and nine criteriums or “crits” (lap races), four of which will be on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC). With the exception of Shorewood, where there are Pro Men’s and Pro Women’s races only, every venue will have at least seven races featuring 500+ racers per day. The schedules of Waukesha, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Downer Avenue and Madison will include Junior races as well.

Complementing the continuous cycling action in each community will be FREE family fun, kids activities (including a Kid’s Race at most venues right before the Pro Men’s race), merchant sales, food and drink, and so much more! These are massive neighborhood festivals accompanied by hours of high-energy cycling!

For more information visit http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/.

The Audacious Beer and Cheese Celebration on June 29-30, 2012, is a weekend festival focusing on beer and cheese tastings. This includes private tastings pairing Cheesemakers and Breweries in 20 person private tastings/seminars aka "Friday Flights " and the "Audacious Premier Tasting " for 250 attendees featuring 99 renowned beers and 32+ award winning cheeses.  Hours are 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29, and 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 30.

For more information and directions go to: 

http://www.audaciousbeers.com/Beer-and-cheese-celebration-Hartland-Wisconsin_2.html

Join us in Fond du Lac on Friday, June 29, 2012, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the Tour of America's Dairyland Commonwealth Classic.  Entering its fourth year, Tour of America's Dairyland (ToAD), presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, is now the largest competitive cycling event in the U.S. ToAD will travel to 11 Wisconsin communities, June 21-July 1, and include two road races and nine criteriums or “crits” (lap races), four of which will be on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC). With the exception of Shorewood, where there are Pro Men’s and Pro Women’s races only, every venue will have at least seven races featuring 500+ racers per day. The schedules of Waukesha, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Downer Avenue and Madison will include Junior races as well.

Complementing the continuous cycling action in each community will be FREE family fun, kids activities (including a Kid’s Race at most venues right before the Pro Men’s race), merchant sales, food and drink, and so much more! These are massive neighborhood festivals accompanied by hours of high-energy cycling!

For more information visit http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/.

Join us in Sheboygan on Thursday, June 28, 2012, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the Tour of America's Dairyland Sheboygan Harbor Centre International Cycling Challenge.  Entering its fourth year, Tour of America's Dairyland (ToAD), presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, is now the largest competitive cycling event in the U.S. ToAD will travel to 11 Wisconsin communities, June 21-July 1, and include two road races and nine criteriums or “crits” (lap races), four of which will be on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC). With the exception of Shorewood, where there are Pro Men’s and Pro Women’s races only, every venue will have at least seven races featuring 500+ racers per day. The schedules of Waukesha, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Downer Avenue and Madison will include Junior races as well.

Complementing the continuous cycling action in each community will be FREE family fun, kids activities (including a Kid’s Race at most venues right before the Pro Men’s race), merchant sales, food and drink, and so much more! These are massive neighborhood festivals accompanied by hours of high-energy cycling!

For more information visit http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/.

Join us in Erin on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the Tour of America's Dairyland Town of Erin Road Race.  Entering its fourth year, Tour of America's Dairyland (ToAD), presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, is now the largest competitive cycling event in the U.S. ToAD will travel to 11 Wisconsin communities, June 21-July 1, and include two road races and nine criteriums or “crits” (lap races), four of which will be on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC). With the exception of Shorewood, where there are Pro Men’s and Pro Women’s races only, every venue will have at least seven races featuring 500+ racers per day. The schedules of Waukesha, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Downer Avenue and Madison will include Junior races as well.

Complementing the continuous cycling action in each community will be FREE family fun, kids activities (including a Kid’s Race at most venues right before the Pro Men’s race), merchant sales, food and drink, and so much more! These are massive neighborhood festivals accompanied by hours of high-energy cycling!

For more information visit http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/.

Join us in Milwaukee on Tuesday, June 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the Tour of America's Dairyland Schlitz Park Criterium.  Entering its fourth year, Tour of America's Dairyland (ToAD), presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, is now the largest competitive cycling event in the U.S. ToAD will travel to 11 Wisconsin communities, June 21-July 1, and include two road races and nine criteriums or “crits” (lap races), four of which will be on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC). With the exception of Shorewood, where there are Pro Men’s and Pro Women’s races only, every venue will have at least seven races featuring 500+ racers per day. The schedules of Waukesha, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Downer Avenue and Madison will include Junior races as well.

Complementing the continuous cycling action in each community will be FREE family fun, kids activities (including a Kid’s Race at most venues right before the Pro Men’s race), merchant sales, food and drink, and so much more! These are massive neighborhood festivals
accompanied by hours of high-energy cycling!

For more information visit http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/.

Join us in Shorewood on Monday, June 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for theTour of America's Dairyland Greenbush Road Race.  Entering its fourth year, Tour of America's Dairyland (ToAD), presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, is now the largest competitive cycling event in the U.S. ToAD will travel to 11 Wisconsin communities, June 21-July 1, and include two road races and nine criteriums or “crits” (lap races), four of which will be on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC). With the exception of Shorewood, where there are Pro Men’s and Pro Women’s races only, every venue will have at least seven races featuring 500+ racers per day. The schedules of Waukesha, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Downer Avenue and Madison will include Junior races as well.

Complementing the continuous cycling action in each community will be FREE family fun, kids activities (including a Kid’s Race at most venues right before the Pro Men’s race), merchant sales, food and drink, and so much more! These are massive neighborhood festivals accompanied by hours of high-energy cycling!

For more information visit http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/.

Join us in Waukesha on Sunday, June 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the Tour of America's Dairyland Carl Zach Cycling Classic.  Entering its fourth year, Tour of America's Dairyland (ToAD), presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, is now the largest competitive cycling event in the U.S. ToAD will travel to 11 Wisconsin communities, June 21-July 1, and include two road races and nine criteriums or “crits” (lap races), four of which will be on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC). With the exception of Shorewood, where there are Pro Men’s and Pro Women’s races only, every venue will have at least seven races featuring 500+ racers per day. The schedules of Waukesha, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Downer Avenue and Madison will include Junior races as well.

 Complementing the continuous cycling action in each community will be FREE family fun, kids activities (including a Kid’s Race at most venues right before the Pro Men’s race), merchant sales, food and drink, and so much more! These are massive neighborhood festivals accompanied by hours of high-energy cycling!

For more information visit http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/.

On June 23, from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. experience the Baerwolf family dairy farms in Columbus by seeing firsthand how cows produce milk that is made into award-winning ice cream and bottled into organic and traditional milk fresh from the dairy. Celebrate the “Dairy Days of Summer” at Sassy Cow Creamery and join in fun and hands on learning activities the whole family will enjoy.

For more information visit http://www.sassycowcreamery.com.

Join us in Grafton on Saturday, June 23, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the Tour of America's Dairyland Giro d' Grafton.  Entering its fourth year, Tour of America's Dairyland (ToAD), presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, is now the largest competitive cycling event in the U.S. ToAD will travel to 11 Wisconsin communities, June 21-July 1, and include two road races and nine criteriums or “crits” (lap races), four of which will be on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC). With the exception of Shorewood, where there are Pro Men’s and Pro Women’s races only, every venue will have at least seven races featuring 500+ racers per day. The schedules of Waukesha, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Downer Avenue and Madison will include Junior races as well.

Complementing the continuous cycling action in each community will be FREE family fun, kids activities (including a Kid’s Race at most venues right before the Pro Men’s race), merchant sales, food and drink, and so much more! These are massive neighborhood festivals accompanied by hours of high-energy cycling!

For more information visit http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/.

The Elegant Farmer will host its annual Blue Ribbon Cheese Fest June 23 and 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring more than 20 award-winning cheeses, tastings and information.  Come taste the best the state has to offer including award-winning cow, sheep, goat and mixed milk cheeses.   Crafted and aged to perfection, these cheeses delighted the palate of the U.S. Championship’s judges. In addition to the tastings happening throughout The Elegant Farmer’s Farm Kitchen Bakery, Deli & Market, all are invited to meet three of the cheesemakers on the Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Cheesemakers’ Train June 23, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Come ride the rails on the Cheesemakers’ Train in air-conditioned comfort on the beautifully restored, vintage East Troy Electric Railroad’s Dinner Car.  The two-hour round trip departs and returns to The Elegant Farmer Depot, Hwys ES & J, Mukwonago traveling through the picturesque woods and charming towns settings of Mukwonago and East Troy, Wis.

The award-winning cheesemakers who will be sharing their stories and cheeses on the train this year will be: Tony Hook, Hook’s Cheese, Mineral Point, Wis. showcasing his aged cheddars, Marieke Penterman, Holland’s Family Cheese, Throp, Wis. sampling her Gouda-styled cheeses and Bartlett Durand, Otter Creek Organic Farm, Black Earth, Wis. featuring their seasonal cheeses.  Come to the Blue Ribbon Cheese Fest and taste Wisconsin’s simply the best cheeses.

All are invited to attend free of charge the Blue Ribbon Cheese Fest.  Tickets for the Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Cheesemakers’ Train are $39 and include hearty on-board samplings of the award-winning cheeses, cheesemakers' talk, accompanying beer, wine and soda, and a dessert tasting with a slice of The Elegant Farmer's famed Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag.  The train is available for boarding at 1:30 p.m. and departs promptly at 2:00 p.m.  Parking is free and ample at The Elegant Farmer.  For more information visit www.elegantfarmer.com or call Debby at 262-363-6770.

For more than 60 years, The Elegant Farmer continues to be one of Southeast Wisconsin’s family destinations for events, simply the best food favorites and the vintage East Troy Electric Railroad train rides. The Elegant Farmer offers a wide array in its Farm Kitchen Bakery, Deli & Market including its Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag, CiderBaked Ham, Jumbo Muffins & Cookies, Popcorn, Blue Ribbon Cheeses and seasonal fruits & vegetables.  The Elegant Farmer is open daily 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.  Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Join us for our annual Heidi Festival and Taste of New Glarus June 22-24, 2012, in downtown New Glarus! The Heidi Festival weekend is filled with great food, entertainment, music, and fun for the whole family. The Heidi events are complemented by the Taste of New Glarus. Downtown streets will be lined with food stands and colorful sidewalk sale displays. Taste of New Glarus is Saturday only!

Heidi Festival weekend offers great locally produced foods and entertainment, food stands and colorful sidewalk sales. Johanna Spyri's classic play, Heidi, is presented by local actors and tells the heartwarming story of the young girl with braids, and her gruff grandfather and their mutual love of the Majestic Alps of Switzerland.  Heidi play tickets are $8.00 for 12 and over; $6.00 for 11 and under.

For more information visit http://swisstown.com/festivals.

As the Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin, Ellsworth celebrates their Annual Cheese Curd Festival June 22-24, 2012, at East End Park.  Activities include beer garden and food stands, craft and business show, kids' train rides, petting zoo, bounce house, live auction and much more. 

For more information go to http://www.ellsworthchamber.com/cheese-curd-festival.html.

Join us in East Troy at the Tour of America's Dairyland East Troy Cycling Classic on Friday, June 22, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Entering its fourth year, Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD) presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board is now the largest competitive cycling event in the U.S. ToAD will travel to 11 Wisconsin communities, June 21-July 1, and include two road races and nine criteriums or “crits” (lap races), four of which will be on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC). With the exception of Shorewood, where there are Pro Men’s and Pro Women’s races only, every venue will have at least seven races featuring 500+ racers per day. The schedules of Waukesha, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Downer Avenue and Madison will include Junior races as well.

Complementing the continuous cycling action in each community will be FREE family fun, kids activities (including a Kid’s Race at most venues right before the Pro Men’s race), merchant sales, food and drink, and so much more! These are massive neighborhood festivals accompanied by hours of high-energy cycling!

For more information visit http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/.

Come to Two Rivers and celebrate our 131st Anniversary and 32nd Annual Sundae Thursday on June 21, 2012, in Central Park.  The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. and will continue until 8:30 p.m.

Enjoy 25 cent ice cream sundaes from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., a children's sundae eating contest, and entertainment.  Two Rivers Municipal Band will play at 7:00 p.m.  Comedian & Satarist Mo Rocca gives credit to Two Rivers on Twitter!

For more information go to http://www.tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org/relocation/history-sundae.htm.

Join us in Shorewood on Thursday, June 21, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for the Tour of America's Dairyland Shorewood Criterium Cycling Classic.  Entering its fourth year, Tour of America's Dairyland (ToAD), presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, is now the largest competitive cycling event in the U.S. ToAD will travel to 11 Wisconsin communities, June 21-July 1, and include two road races and nine criteriums or “crits” (lap races), four of which will be on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC). With the exception of Shorewood, where there are Pro Men’s and Pro Women’s races only, every venue will have at least seven races featuring 500+ racers per day. The schedules of Waukesha, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Downer Avenue and Madison will include Junior races as well.

Complementing the continuous cycling action in each community will be FREE family fun, kids activities (including a Kid’s Race at most venues right before the Pro Men’s race), merchant sales, food and drink, and so much more! These are massive neighborhood festivals accompanied by hours of high-energy cycling!

For more information go to http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com.

Enjoy June Dairy Days supper at the Northern Wisconsin Fairgrounds to support the area farmers on Wednesday, June 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Family fun for all! Enjoy a delicious charcoal chicken dinner with potato salad, baked beans, bread, cheese, milk and ice cream. Top it off with a root beer float. Enjoy children's activities and a visit with Alice in Dairyland.

For more information visit http://www.chippewachamber.org/calendar.asp?month=June.