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April 29, 2026 • News

Annual Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championships a lot of work, but fun

It was a good day at Harris Park Saturday as the weather warmed up as the day went on and the pavilion was filled with competitors and spectators for the event. There were food trucks, the Dodgeville FFA (grilled cheese sandwiches, and beverages like beer root beer, wine, Bloody Marys served. Area vendors showed their products and there was something for the whole family. Above (I-r) shows a line of competitors as they begin competing in their class. Next are Judges (I-r): Hannah Mikrut-Resident of lowa County and college student, Bob Krueger-Kreegs Kandy, Brady Mallory-Fox 47, Dodgeville Police Chief Brandon Wilhelm. Dodgeville FFA members preparing their grilled cheese sandwiches that were loved by everyone. Above (I-r) shows a line of competitors as they begin competing in their class. Next are Judges (I-r): Hannah Mikrut-Resident of lowa County and college student, Bob Krueger-Kreegs Kandy, Brady Mallory-Fox 47, Dodgeville Police Chief Brandon Wilhelm. Dodgeville FFA members preparing their grilled cheese sandwiches that were loved by everyone.
It was a good day at Harris Park Saturday as the weather warmed up as the day went on and the pavilion was filled with competitors and spectators for the event. There were food trucks, the Dodgeville FFA (grilled cheese sandwiches, and beverages like beer root beer, wine, Bloody Marys served. Area vendors showed their products and there was something for the whole family. Above (I-r) shows a line of competitors as they begin competing in their class. Next are Judges (I-r): Hannah Mikrut-Resident of lowa County and college student, Bob Krueger-Kreegs Kandy, Brady Mallory-Fox 47, Dodgeville Police Chief Brandon Wilhelm. Dodgeville FFA members preparing their grilled cheese sandwiches that were loved by everyone.
Above (I-r) shows a line of competitors as they begin competing in their class. Next are Judges (I-r): Hannah Mikrut-Resident of lowa County and college student, Bob Krueger-Kreegs Kandy, Brady Mallory-Fox 47, Dodgeville Police Chief Brandon Wilhelm. Dodgeville FFA members preparing their grilled cheese sandwiches that were loved by everyone.

It was a good day at Harris Park Saturday as the weather warmed up as the day went on and the pavilion was filled with competitors and spectators for the event. There were food trucks, the Dodgeville FFA (grilled cheese sandwiches, and beverages like beer root beer, wine, Bloody Marys served. Area vendors showed their products and there was something for the whole family.