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2026 World Championship Cheese Contest

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM (CST) to Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM (CST)

Event Details

Enter the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest! 

The Contest will be held in Madison, Wisconsin, March 3-5, 2026. 

We invite you to submit your quality cheese, butter, yogurt, sour cream, and dry dairy ingredients to the contest for expert technical evaluation and to compete for prestigious awards in 150 classes. Online entry is open now through January 30, 2026. 

Learn more about the Contest at WorldChampionCheese.org.

All Contest information, rules, and entry classes are available in the Contest Entry Kit

Enter Online Now!


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For More Information:

Kirsten Strohmenger
Kirsten Strohmenger
Contest Director Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association