Thank You for Supporting Our Community
Cheese Curd Festival Volunteer Program
Some of our non-profit organizations are “Super Groups” and oversee a specific festival function such as the Hunger Prevention Council and Ellsworth Food Pantry who greet festival attendees at our remote parking areas to make them feel welcome and help them onto the shuttle buses. UWRF Football team is the muscle during the set-up and tear-down. These volunteer groups take ownership of their task to make it great and earn a flat donation for their efforts, which helps to plan and fund their programs each year.
Since its inception in 2017, the Cheese Curd Festival Volunteer Program has funneled over $110,000 back into the community.
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Economic Impact
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism estimates the regional economic impact of the Cheese Curd Festival to be $2.55 million annually. However, the event is about more than just tourism. It generates exposure for our downtown and the entire community. Local businesses report that festival attendees often return to Ellsworth, contributing to repeat tourism and spending, which are crucial for our local economy.