Ellsworth's Cheese Curd Festival is held each year in June and celebrates our town's designation as the Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin. Our very own Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery creates the tasty white morsels, which have earned worldwide acclaim.

Centrally located within Ellsworth's East End Park, admission to the festival is free. You would be wise to wear your stretchy pants to fully enjoy the wide variety of creative cheese curd dishes, fresh hand-battered, deep-fried cheese curds and dipping sauces, and an exclusive top-secret dessert curd that rivals the mini donut!

Several guided tasting experiences offer you the opportunity to learn and engage with the crafters, cooks, and makers of our festival's starring foods: Cheese, craft beer, wine, hard ciders, real dairy ice-cream, and authentic Sconnie BBQ.

When you've had your fill of food, sit back and enjoy an eclectic mix of music. A variety of regional acts, ranging from solo vocal artists and blues and folk acts, to tribute bands, perform throughout the festival. The Cheese Curd Eating Contest is great fun and keeps spectators on the edge of their seats cheering for their favorite competitors, which if you're feeling adventurous, could be you!

Schedule of Events:

10:00 am - 07:00 pm: Artisan Marketplace at Broadway Street
10:00 am - 11:30 pm: Why Worry? and The Fret Band at Point Stage
10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Dave Snyder at Broadway Street Stage
10:30 am - 11:30 am: Milk and Cookie Pairing at Taste of Wisconsin
11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Oatmeal Band at Park Stage
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm: The Dairy Aires at Point Stage
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm: Ice Cream Tasting at Taste of Wisconsin
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm: Sarah Vanvalkenburg at Broadway Street Stage
01:30 pm - 03:30 pm: Half Shebang at Park Stage
01:30 pm - 02:30 pm: Block Party at Taste of Wisconsin
02:00 pm: Cheese Curd Eating Contest at Point Stage
03:00 pm - 04:00 pm: Corks and Kegs Tasting Event at Taste of Wisconsin
03:30 pm - 05:30 pm: Just Banned at Point Stage
03:30 pm - 05:30 pm: Thomas Michael at Broadway Street Stage
04:30 pm - 06:30 pm: J Bell and the Lazy Susan Band at Park Stage
05:00 pm - 06:30 pm: Craft and Curd: Paired at Taste of Wisconsin
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm: The Delta Papas at Point Stage
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm: Denny Menter at Broadway Street Stage
07:00 pm - 08:00 pm: Corks and Kegs Tasting Event at Taste of Wisconsin
07:30 pm - 09:30 pm: Justin Barts and The Way Out at Park Stage