Colby Cheese Centennial Draws 25,000 Despite Rain
A three day Colby centennial celebration drew 25 000 to 30 000 attendees despite Saturday and Sunday showers. Organizers credit enthusiastic locals from Colby and nearby villages while debate continues over Colby cheese s true founder and birth date. Arnold Steinwand defends his father s role and recalls family ties to the Colby cheese factory amid lingering questions about the cheese birth story.
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Mouse Tribute Draws Mice to Colby Cheese Celebration
A small crowd of mice journeyed to Colby to honor the cheese named after Marathon County community. The event highlighted local lore and culinary history, drawing attention to the distinctive Colby cheese heritage.
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Dairy region stronghold boosts state economy claims expert
Dr Fults notes Clark and Marathon counties hold about 25 cheese factories each while Wood County anchors another 10. He calls the region the nation’s strongest cheesemaking and dairy area, within a defined stretch from Medford to Wausau. He cites 73 factories in that zone and recalls Colby Cheese Days which began in 1966. Welcome Dairy’s giant Colby, centennial parade, cheese eating contest, midway, and tractor show marked last weekend’s celebration.
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