CHEESE-A-PALOOZA RETURNS FOR ITS 12TH YEAR IN DOWNTOWN KENOSHA (6TH AVEUNE & 54TH STREET) ALONG THE LAKE MICHIGAN HARBOR!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay to enter? No, This event has no admittance fee!
Is there free parking? Yes
Where would I park? There is abundant parking in the area.
Is there cheese for sale? We do not sell cold package cheese! This is a hot cheesy event..Meaning you can have cheese on anything you eat.
Will there be alcohol? Yes, there will be a beer garden. Your purchase supports The Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
Is this a cash only event? Yes, however some food vendors may take credit cards.
How can I become a vendor? Please call 262-564-8800
Cheesy Fun Facts
Fact 1: Greece has the highest cheese consumption in the world per capita, averaging 27.3 kilograms (60.6 pounds) per person.
Fact 2: Remains of cheese have been found in Egyptian tombs over 4000 years old.
Fact 3: A farm in Sweden makes moose cheese.
Fact 4: Cheddar is the best-selling cheese in the United States.
Fact 5: Cheese develops the optimal flavor and texture when served at room temperature.
Fact 6: It takes around 10 liters (2.6 gallons) of milk to make 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of hard cheese.
Fact 7: The United States is the top producer of cheese in the world.
Fact 8: Pizza Hut uses about 140 million kilograms (308,000,000 pounds) of cheese per year.
Fact 9: Some cheeses are stored for one year or longer before they are ready to eat.
Fact 10: Some ancient Roman houses had a special kitchen, called a careale, just for making cheese.