Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival

About

41st annual — one of the biggest festivals in Illinois Amish Country. Tens of thousands of attendees. Downtown Arthur blocked off with craft vendors, food, live entertainment. Features 300-lb cheese wheel ceremonial slice with free cheese giveaway, National Cheese Eating Championships, International Cheese Curling Championships, tractor pull, parade.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Sep 4–5, 2026

Venue

Downtown Arthur

Tags

• festival
• cheese
• heritage
• labor-day
• annual
• multi-day
• marquee
• craft
• food