Dairy manufacturers throughout the state submitted over 500 entries for the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest. The contest took place on June 19 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. It featured over 50 classes for cheese, sour cream, butter, yogurt, milk, and custard.
The 2025 Grand Master Cheesemaker, Grand Champion Butter, Grand Champion Yogurt, Grand Champion Sour Cream, Grand Champion Milk, and Grand Champion Custard will be announced at the Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction on Aug. 7 at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
The Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction is a fundraiser for the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board. Auction proceeds fund scholarships for students pursuing dairy-related degrees and support the board’s interactive educational exhibits at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
Top Entries
Cheese:
Mild Cheddar
Bill Hewins, Land O’Lakes, Kiel, Mild Cheddar Cheese, 99.185
Foremost Farms USA, Marshfield, Mild Cheddar, 98.910
Dillon Sylla, Associated Milk Producers Inc., Blair, AMPI Mild Cheddar, 98.525
Aged Cheddar
Matt Handrich, Agropur, Weyauwega, Cheddar, 99.600
Charles Henn, Agropur, Weyauwega, Cheddar, 99.575
Ronald Balazs, Land O’Lakes, Kiel, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 99.550
Colby, Monterey Jack
Widmer’s Cheese Team, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, Natural Colby Cheese, 99.185
Allen Knowlton, AMPI, Jim Falls, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Blend, 98.840
William Hanson, Arena Cheese, Arena, Colby Jack Deli, 98.790
Swiss Style
Mark Grossen, CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley, La Farge, Baby Swiss Cheese, 96.685
Sam Morhardt, Prairie Farms, Shullsburg, Prairie Farms Baby Swiss Wheel, 95.210
Mark Grossen, Prairie Farms, Shullsburg, Prairie Farms Baby Swiss Wheel, 91.700
Brick, Muenster
Ty Saglam, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Buholzer Brothers Brick, 99.100
Ron Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Buholzer Brothers Muenster, 98.950
Decatur Cheesemakers, Decatur Dairy, Inc., Brodhead, Muenster, 98.900
Mozzarella
Jeremy Robinson, Agropur, Luxemburg, Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese, whole milk, 98.705
Kurt Premo, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, Waterloo, Fresh Mozzarella-C Medallions, 98.595
Kurt Premo, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, Waterloo, Fresh Mozzarella-B Ciliegini, 98.555
String Cheese
Jose Gonzalez, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, Waterloo, Farmers Rope Skinny String Cheese Sticks, 99.345
Adam Kleuskens, Agropur, Weyauwega, Mozzarella String Cheese, 98.740
Sargento St. Cloud Team, CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley, La Farge, String Cheese, 98.725
Blue Veined Cheese
Team Kingston Creamery, Kingston Cheese Cooperative, Cambria, Premium Blue Cheese, 99.645
Almena Team, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Wauwatosa, Gorgonzola, 99.195
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.-Mindoro, Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.-Mindoro, Pasteurized Blue Veined Cheese, 98.675
Feta
Team Nasonville Dairy, Inc., Nasonville Dairy, Inc., Marshfield, Feta in Brine, 99.940
Kristi Wuthrich, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Odyssey Feta in Brine, 98.940
Ariel Graveen, Agropur, Weyauwega, Traditional Feta Cheese, 98.535
Flavored Pepper Cheese
Allen Knowlton, AMPI, Jim Falls, White Cheddar Cheese with Habanero Peppers, 98.975
Dan Reed, V&V Supremo Foods, Browntown, Chihuahua Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers, 98.935
Marieke Gouda Team, Holland’s Family Cheese, LLC, Thorp, Jalapeno Gouda, 98.795
Flavored Soft Cheese
Justin Lowery, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Odyssey Tomato & Basil Feta in Brine, 99.750
Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy Schuman Cheese, Turtle Lake, Cello Vanilla Mascarpone, 99.700
Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy Schuman Cheese, Turtle Lake, Cello Maple Mascarpone, 99.695
Flavored Semi-Soft Cheese
Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy Schuman Cheese, Turtle Lake, Cello Dijon Hand Rubbed Fontal, 99.870
Team Meister, Meister Cheese, Muscoda, Garlic Pesto Jack, 99.735
Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy Schuman Cheese, Turtle Lake, Cello Tuscan Hand Rubbed Fontal, 99.725
Smoked Cheese
Zach Schnieder, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, Smoked Gouda, 99.650
Marieke Gouda Team, Holland’s Family Cheese, LLC, Thorp, Smoked Gouda, 99.500
Ron’s Cheese Team, Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese, LLC, Kewaunee, Smoked Mozzarella String Cheese, 99.340
Flavored Hard Cheese
Kerry Henning, Deer Creek Cheese, Sheboygan, Deer Creek The Carawaybou, 98.750
Kerry Kenning, Deer Creek Cheese, Sheboygan, Deer Creek The Doe, 98.625
Team Satori, Satori Company, Plymouth, Espresso BellaVitano, 98.600
Smear Ripened Cheese
Team Emmi Roth-Monroe, Emmi Roth, Stoughton, Roth Grand Cru® Original Wheel, 99.525
Alpinage Cheese, Alpinage Cheese LLC, Oak Creek, Raclette, 99.375
Team Emmi Roth-Platteville, Emmi Roth, Stoughton, Roth Grand Cru® Reserve Block, 99.200
Cold Pack Cheese, Cheese Food
Marieke Gouda & Pine River Teams, Holland’s Family Cheese, LLC, Thorp, Honey Clover Gouda Cheese Spread, 99.935
Team Pine River, Pine River Prepack, Newton, Swiss & Almond Cold Pack Cheese Spread, 99.795
Rob Stellrecht, Burnett Dairy Co-op, Grantsburg, Cheddar & Gruyere Black Truffle, 99.765
Pasteurized Process Cheese, Cheese Food, Cheese Spread
Team Pine River, Pine River Prepack, Newton, Horseradish Gourmet Snack Spread, 98.520
AMPI’s Dinner Bell Creamery, Associated Milk Producers Inc., Portage, Pasteurized Processed Cheese Slice-Colored, 98.450
Team Revela Foods, CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley, La Farge, Pasteurized Prepared American White Sliced Cheese, 98.025
Reduced Fat or Lite Cheese
Steve Webster, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Odyssey Reduced Fat Feta in Brine, 99.600
Ron Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Odyssey Reduced Fat Mediterranean Herb Feta in Brine, 99.345
Matt Erdley, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Odyssey Reduced Fat Tomato & Basil Feta in Brine, 99.090
Open Class – Soft and Spreadable Cheese
Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy Schuman Cheese, Turtle Lake, Cello Mascarpone, 99.400
Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy Schuman Cheese, Turtle Lake, Mascarpone, 99.150
Schreiber West Bend Team, Cropp Cooperative/Organic Valley, La Farge, Cream Cheese, 98.800
Havarti
Brett Riese, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Buholzer Brothers Havarti, 99.000
Dave Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Buholzer Brothers Havarti, 98.900
Team Emmi Roth-Monroe, Emmi Roth, Stoughton, Roth Creamy Havarti, 98.800
Flavored Havarti
Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, Havarti Dill, 99.700
Dennis Schneider, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, Jalapeno Havarti, 99.510
Decatur Cheesemakers, Decatur Dairy Inc., Havarti Dill, 99.400
Open Class – Semi-Soft Cheese
Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy Schuman Cheese, Turtle Lake, Cello Fontal, 99.550
Nate Schweiner, Agropur, Weyauwega, Provolone, 98.650
Micah Klug, Foremost Farms USA, Appleton, Provolone, 98.250
Open Class – Hard Cheese
Chris Roelli, Roelli Cheese Co., Cheddar with sparse blue veins, 99.250
Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy Schuman Cheese, Turtle Lake, Cello Asiago, 99.015
Marieke Gouda Team, Holland’s Family Cheese, LLC, Thorp, Golden, 99.000
Flavored Goat Milk Cheese
Team LaClare, LaClare Creamery, LLC, Malone, Maple Bourbon Goat Cheese, 99.685
Team LaClare, LaClare Creamery, LLC, Malone, Lemon Bar Goat Cheese, 99.395
Franklin Team, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Wauwatosa, Hot Honey Flavored Goat Cheese, 99.220
Natural Goat Milk Cheese
Team LaClare, LaClare Creamery, LLC, Malone, Original Goat Cheese, 99.300
Black Creek Team, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Wauwatosa, Goat Milk Cheddar, 99.200
Franklin Team, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Wauwatosa, Fresh Goat Chevre, 98.700
Latin American Cheese
Mexican Cheese Producers, Darlington, 4/4 Panela, 99.590
Steve Middendorf, V&V Supremo Foods, Browntown, Queso Oaxaca, 99.530
Scott Steinmetz, V&V Supremo Foods, Arena, Chihuahua Cheese, 99.455
Sheep & Mixed Milk Cheese
Cedar Grove Cheese Team, Cedar Grove Cheese, Plain, Fleance, 99.600
Cedar Grove Cheese Team, Cedar Grove Cheese, Plain, Juene Brebis, 99.550
Team Kingston Creamery, Kinston Cheese Cooperative, Cambria, Breezy Blue, 99.525
Gouda & Edam
Marieke Gouda Team, Holland’s Family Cheese, LLC, Thorp, Premium Gouda, 99.375
Reserve Gouda, 99.275, also from Marieke
Super Aged Gouda, 99.050, also from Marieke
Unflavored Cheese Curds
Decatur Cheesemakers, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, White Curd, 99.540
Matt Henze, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, White Curd, 99.375
Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese Crew, Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese, LLC, Kewaunee, Colored Cheddar Curds, 99.185
Flavored Cheese Curds
Widmer’s Cheese Team, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Curds, 99.135
Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese Crew, Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese, LLC, Kewaunee, Garlic and Dill Flavored Colored Cheddar Cheese Curds, 99.050
Matt Henze, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, White Dill Garlic Curd, 99.045
Shredded Cheese
Great Lakes Cheese-Plymouth, Great Lakes Cheese, Plymouth, Shredded Pepper Jack, 99.265
Masters Gallery Foods, Inc., Masters Gallery Foods, Plymouth, Hot Pepper Jack Blend, 99.105
Great Lakes Cheese-Plymouth, Great Lakes Cheese, Plymouth, Shredded Italian Blend-Asiago, Mozzarella, Provolone, 98.725
Crumbled Cheese
Team LaClare, LaClare Creamery, LLC, Malone, Crumbled Honey Goat Cheese, 99.910
Steve Monacelli, Agropur, Weyauwega, Crumbled Feta Cheese, 99.780
Jacob Johnson, Agropur, Weyauwega, Crumbled Feta Cheese, 99.590
Other Dairy Products:
Salted Butter
Weyauwega Cheese, Sun Prairie, 99.600
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods, Chaseburg, 99.350
CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley, La Farge, 99.150
Unsalted Butter
Weyauwega Cheese, Sun Prairie, 99.500
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods, Chaseburg, 99.150
Old World Creamery, Sheboygan, 99.100
Flavored High Protein Yogurt
Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Odyssey Vanilla Greek Yogurt, 99.850
Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Odyssey Peach Greek Yogurt, 99.800
Unflavored High Protein Yogurt
Klondike Cheese, Monroe, Odyssey Labneh, 99.650
Klondike Cheese, Monroe, Odyssey Greek Yogurt, 99.475
Open Class – Flavored Yogurt
Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Odyssey Whole Vanilla Yogurt, 99.600
Klondike Cheese Co., Odyssey Whole Peach Yogurt, 99.000
Open Class – Unflavored Yogurt
Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Odyssey Whole Fat Yogurt, 99.650
Drinkable Cultured Products
Weber’s Farm Store, Marshfield, Low Fat Mango Kefir, 99.500
Low Fat Strawberry Kefir, 99.400, also from Weber’s
Low Fat Raspberry Kefir, 99.300, also from Weber’s
Open Class – Flavored Sour Cream
Mexican Cheese Producers, Darlington, Jalapeno Sour Cream, 99.800
Mexican Cheese Producers, Darlington, Chipotle Sour Cream, 99.650
Open Class – Unflavored Sour Cream
Mexican Cheese Producers, Darlington, Cultured Sour Cream, 99.800
Mexican Cheese Producers, Darlington, Acidified Sour Cream, 99.700
Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Odyssey Sour Cream, 99.550
Low Fat Sour Cream
Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, Odyssey Reduced Fat Greek Mediterranean Feta Dip, 99.800
Reduced Fat Greek French Onion Dip, 99.775, also from Klondike
Reduced Fat Greek Tzatziki Dip, 99.700, also from Klondike
Whole Fluid Milk – White
Lamers Dairy, Inc., Appleton, Whole White Milk, 99.700
Weber’s Farm Store, Marshfield, Whole White Milk, 99.500
Two Guernsey Girls Creamery LLC, Freedom, Whole White Milk, 99.400
2% Fluid Milk – White
Weber’s Farm Store, Marshfield, 2% White Milk, 99.800
Lamers Dairy, Appleton, 2% White Milk, 99.150
Whole Fluid Milk – Chocolate
Two Guernsey Girls Creamery LLC, Freedom, Whole Chocolate Milk, 99.600
Lamers Dairy, Inc., Appleton, Whole Chocolate Milk, 99.550
2% Fluid Milk – Chocolate
Weber’s Farm Store, Marshfield, 2% Chocolate Milk, 99.200
1% Fluid Milk – Chocolate
Lamers Dairy, Inc., Appleton, 1% Chocolate Milk, 99.500
Weber’s Farm Store, Marshfield, 1% Chocolate Milk, 98.650
Other Flavored Milk (Not Chocolate)
Two Guernsey Girls Creamery LLC, Freedom, Vanilla Latte Milk, 99.450
Two Guernsey Girls Creamery LLC, Freedom, Huckleberry Milk, 98.650
Unflavored Custard
Creamy Pig, Grafton, Plain Custard, 99.900
Barron County Organics DBA 20-Mile Organic, Barronett, Van Dutch, 99.500
Vanilla Custard
Barron County Organics DBA 20-Mile Organic, Barronett, Tahitian Treat, 99.800
Barron County Organics DBA 20-Mile Organic, Barronett, Vanilla Bean, 99.500
Chocolate Custard
Creamy Pig, Cedarburg, Hollander Chocolate Velvet Saffron, 99.900
Flavored Custard
Creamy Pig, Cedarburg, Dubai Knafeh Pistachio, 99.850
Blue Moon, 99.800, also from Creamy Pig
Honey Lavender, 99.650, also from Creamy Pig
