Attend

We welcome you to visit us during the preliminary round judging.
The Contest will be open for free public viewing during the first two days of judging.

Watch our expert judging teams evaluate over 3,000 dairy products!  

Location: Monona Terrace Convention Center Exhibit Hall, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53703

Dates & Times: 
Tuesday, March 3 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Live judging demonstrations will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each day. During these sessions, attendees will learn how the judges evaluate and score dairy products.

Watch the Champion Announcement

Join us virtually on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (CT) on our website or our Facebook page for the live announcement of the 2026 World Champion Cheese!