Many cheese factories provide tours for visiting dairy fans.
Cheese making tours are available in several family-owned factories throughout southeastern Wisconsin, allowing guests to witness the transformation process of vats of milk into curds and cubes of delectable dairy.
Widmer's Cheese Cellars
Located in Dodge County, Widmer's is the only cellar that still makes authentic brick cheese from dry curd, pressed with actual bricks. Guided tours are available by reservation from Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Widmer's Cheese Cellars
214 W. Henni St.
Theresa, WI 53091
888-878-1107
widmerscheese.com
Beechwood Cheese Factory
The Beechwood Cheese Factory was established in 1894, and offers 30 flavors of cheese, incorporating ingredients such as chives, garlic and caraway. On "Almost Famous Cheese Curd Day," the first Saturday of every month, Beechwood sells fresh cheddar and jalapeno cheddar cheese curds. The factory is open Monday through Saturday.
Beechwood Cheese Factory
N1598W County Road A
Beechwood, WI 53001
877-224-3373
beechwoodcheese.com
Baker Cheese Factory
Baker Cheese, a family-owned factory in St. Cloud, specializes in making and manufacturing string cheese. The factory employs licensed cheesemakers to ensure that their mozzarella is of the highest quality. Visitors are welcome on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Baker Cheese Factory
N5279 County Road G
St. Cloud, WI 53079
920-477-7871
bakercheese.com
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