Experience the 2025 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest
March 3, 2025 | 2 min to read
MADISON, WI will host the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association from March 4-5 at the Resch Expo, where cheese enthusiasts can witness the Preliminary Round Judging. The winner of the 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest® will be announced on March 6 at 2:00 p.m. (CT), streamed live at USChampionCheese.org. With 2,414 entries evaluated by 38 experts, the event showcases the passion in the $145 billion dairy industry, celebrating excellence in cheese and dairy products.
Public welcome March 4-5 at Resch Expo; livestreamed announcement of 2025 U.S. Champion set for March 6
MADISON, WI – Mark your calendars now and join the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) virtually on Thursday, March 6 at 2:00 p.m. (CT) for the announcement of the winner of the 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest®, livestreamed at USChampionCheese.org and Facebook.com/USChampionshipCheeseContest.
The 2025 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest promises an exciting look inside the complexity, skill, and passion behind the nation’s $145 billion dairy industry. A team of 38 technical experts will evaluate 2,414 entries of cheese, butter, cultured products, and dry dairy ingredients in a search to determine the U.S. Champion Cheese.
Cheese lovers are welcome to see the Preliminary Round Judging in person at Resch Expo in Green Bay, Wisconsin between 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 and Wednesday, March 5. Fans of the cheese industry are also encouraged to follow along on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok throughout the three-day event for exclusive interviews with judges and competitors, a behind-the-scenes look with industry insiders, and much more.
“We’re thrilled to offer this opportunity for cheese fans to learn about and celebrate some of the best products in the country – and for dairy manufacturers to get expert feedback on their products and achieve national honors,” said WCMA’s Kirsten Strohmenger, Contest Director.
Held biennially by WCMA since 1981, the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest is the nation’s premier technical cheese, butter, cultured products, and dry dairy ingredients.
