Pine Island Cheese Festival
Carnival. Food. Live MusicSince 1936
2024 Dates: May 31 – June 2, 2024
2025 Dates: June 6 – 8, 2025
Event Info
Friday, May 31, 2024
History Center Open House
Pine Island Area History Center’s Annual Cheese Festival Open House
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 31, June 1 & 2, Noon – 5:00 PM each day
Closed during the Parade.
Stop in to see our artifacts and a special display, “History of Area Churches.”
Everyone Welcome.
No Admission
Trailhead Park Food Vendors
✔ Friday, May 31, 5 pm – 11 pm
✔ Saturday, June 1, 11 am – 11 pm
✔ Sunday, June 2, 11 am – 7 pm
2024 Food Vendors:
Pine Island Sportsman’s Club: Prime Rib, hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chips, pop/water
Delicious Delights: Shrimp basket, Gyros (Chicago style), Parmesan Chicken Sandwich, French fries, hot dog, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Two Cavemen Grill’n: Nachos, Pulled Pork, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Pyramid Child Concession: Snow cones
Delicious Potato skins and more: Potato Skins with toppings, Chicken Tenders, French Fries with toppings, traditional wings, Jalapeño Poppers w/raspberry sauce
Classic Kitchen: Philly sandwich, pull bbq, boneless wings
Hammer Q: BBQ Smoked Chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork or brisket nachos
Tribute Soda Fountain: Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches, Rootbeer Floats, and Ice Cream cones/cups
Daniel’s European Cuisine: Gyros, Blooming Onion, Alligator and shrimp on a stick, Philly Cheese Fries, Lemonade
Tempo LLC: Ice Cream
Pine Island Area Home Services/Senior Malt Wagon: Malts
Berry Blendz: Smoothies, Cheese Curd Tacos
Taco Express: Tacos, Quesadillas, Walking Tacos, Burritos, and Nachos
Regal’s Concessions: Crab Fritters
Stagecoach BBQ: Ribs, Burgers and Fries
Infuz’n: Mango Boba, Indian food
Carnival
✔ Friday, May 31: 5:00pm to 11:00 pm
✔ Saturday, June 1st: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
✔ Sunday, June 2nd: 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Ticket Info
✔ Cheese Festival Weekend (ticket booth) – Wristbands $30 | Tickets $1.50ea | 25 Tickets for $30
✔ Advanced Vouchers $20 – one Wristband or 30 Ride Tickets (Limited Amount & Limited Time)
Each wristband is good for one of the following sessions:
Friday 5pm- 10pm and Saturday Noon- 5pm
Advanced sale vouchers can be picked up from:
*To be determined*
Please watch the Facebook page for locations
Ride List
✔ Carousel
✔ Dragon Wagon
✔ Airplanes
✔ Spin Racer
✔ Pirates Revenge
✔ Bouncing Cars
✔ Dizzy Dragons
✔ Swings
✔ Ferris Wheel
✔ Sizzler
✔ Tornado
✔ Tarantula
✔ Rock Star
Game List
✔ Balloon Pop
✔ Shoot out the Star
✔ Mini Basketball
✔ Lucky Ducks
✔ Skee Ball
✔ Gobblet Ball TOss
✔ Bull Dozer Coin Pusher
✔ Fishy Fish
✔ Darts
✔ Bottle Bust
Food
✔ Cotton Candy
✔ Popcorn
✔ Caramel Apples
✔ Mini Donuts
✔ Funnel Cakes
✔ Ice Cream
✔ Corn Dogs
✔ Cheese Curds
✔ Fresh French Fries
Cheese Festival Beer Garden
✔ Friday, May 31, 5:00 pm to 12:00 am
✔ Saturday, June 1st, 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and 8:30 pm to 12:45 am
Hosted by the Pine Island Fire Relief Association
✔ No age requirements for entry
✔ Proof of age required to purchase alcohol
Beer Garden clears out anyone under 18 at 7:30 pm on Saturday to get ready for the Saturday night dance that goes from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Now Expanded into the food vendor area!
FREE Saturday Night Entertainment
The Pine Island Fire Relief Association would like to invite you to the 2023 Pine Island Cheese Festival Saturday Night Dance featuring JT & The Gunslingers!
JT & The Gunslingers are one of Minnesota’s most exciting music bands that puts on a show like no other. Their talent is worth the trip to Pine Island to enjoy a night of music, entertainment and fun. Music starts at 8:30pm. The beer garden will be open all night for your favorite beverage. You must be 18 years of age to enter and 21 years of age to purchase from the beer garden.
We have changed it up this year and will not be charging admission to enter. We will gladly accept free will donations in lieu of admission. All donations, big and small, stay in our community for the betterment of the town that we serve and love.
JT & The Gunslingers 8:30 pm-12:30 am
(A free-will donation is appreciated. All proceeds go to the Pine Island Fire Department Relief Association)
Golden Nugget
✔ Friday, May 31, First Clue 5:00 pm
The Nugget Has Been Found!
Clue #1: The heat can wear you down; this is a great shaded area to rest.
Clue #2: I’m part of the city’s history near the heart of downtown.
Clue #3: Spring may still be, but the summer heat has flourished. Grab a beverage to bring to this newly refurbished area.
Clue #4: Sit under the tree before the weekend fun begins.
Pine Island Pickleball Tournament
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Friday 6 PM
Mixed 2.75-3.25 and 3.25-3.75
Cheese Festival Duck Race
✔ Friday, May 31, 7:00 pm
The ducks are released from the main street bridge; the first one to cross the Douglas Trail Bridge wins!
✔ 1st place wins $100
✔ The last duck to cross the finish line wins $50
✔ All ages welcome
Cost: $2.00 Advanced Ducks or $3.00 day off.
Duck Number & Name
1 – Melissa Haller
2 – Melissa Haller
3 – Melissa Haller
4 – Melissa Haller
5 – Melissa Haller
6 – Melissa Haller
7 – Melissa Haller
8 – Melissa Haller
9 – Melissa Haller
10 – Melissa Haller
11 – Melissa Haller
12 – Melissa Haller
13 – Elise Schwanbeck
14 – Elise Schwanbeck
15 – Elise Schwanbeck
16 – Elise Schwanbeck
17 – Elise Schwanbeck
18 – Elise Schwanbeck
19 – Elise Schwanbeck
20 – Elise Schwanbeck
21 – Elise Schwanbeck
22 – Elise Schwanbeck
23 – Elise Schwanbeck
24 – Elise Schwanbeck
25 – Amy Whitby
26 – Amy Whitby
27 – Amy Whitby
28 – Amy Whitby
29 – Amy Whitby
31 – Amy Whitby
32 – Amy Whitby
33 – Amy Whitby
34 – Amy Whitby
35 – MATTHEW WINKLER
36 – MATTHEW WINKLER
37 – MATTHEW WINKLER
38 – MATTHEW WINKLER
39 – MATTHEW WINKLER
40 – MATTHEW WINKLER
41 – MATTHEW WINKLER
42 – MATTHEW WINKLER
43 – MATTHEW WINKLER
44 – Jessica McNeill
45 – Jessica McNeill
46 – Jessica McNeill
47 – Jessica McNeill
48 – Jessica McNeill
49 – Jessica McNeill
50 – Lorri Rennie
51 – Lorri Rennie
52 – Lorri Rennie
53 – Lorri Rennie
54 – Lorri Rennie
55 – Lorri Rennie
56 – Rachel Scheel
57 – Rachel Scheel
58 – Rachel Scheel
59 – Rachel Scheel
60 – Rachel Scheel
61 – Rachel Scheel
62 – Jennifer Tilford
63 – Jennifer Tilford
64 – Jennifer Tilford
65 – Jennifer Tilford
66 – Jennifer Tilford
67 – Jennifer Tilford
68 – Cassy B
69 – Cassy B
70 – Cassy B
71 – Cassy B
72 – Cassy B
73 – Cassy B
74 – Zachary Epping
75 – Zachary Epping
76 – Zachary Epping
77 – Zachary Epping
78 – Zachary Epping
79 – Lindsay Johnson
80 – Lindsay Johnson
81 – Lindsay Johnson
82 – Lindsay Johnson
83 – Lindsay Johnson
84 – Lindsay Johnson
85 – Ryan Predmore
86 – Ryan Predmore
87 – Ryan Predmore
88 – Ryan Predmore
89 – Ryan Predmore
90 – Ryan Predmore
92 – tony talbot
93 – tony talbot
94 – tony talbot
95 – tony talbot
96 – tony talbot
97 – tony talbot
98 – Rebecca Ties
99 – Rebecca Ties
100 – Rebecca Ties
101 – Rebecca Ties
102 – Rebecca Ties
103 – Rebecca Ties
104 – Danielle Weis
105 – Danielle Weis
106 – Danielle Weis
107 – Danielle Weis
108 – Danielle Weis
109 – Danielle Weis
110 – Hazel Minnis
111 – Hazel Minnis
112 – Hazel Minnis
113 – Hazel Minnis
114 – Hazel Minnis
115 – Hazel Minnis
116 – Dawn Pfannkuch
117 – Dawn Pfannkuch
118 – Dawn Pfannkuch
119 – Dawn Pfannkuch
120 – Dawn Pfannkuch
121 – Dawn Pfannkuch
122 – Meghan Specht
123 – Meghan Specht
124 – Meghan Specht
125 – Meghan Specht
126 – Meghan Specht
127 – Meghan Specht
128 – Brianna Lemmerman
129 – Brianna Lemmerman
130 – Brianna Lemmerman
131 – Brianna Lemmerman
132 – Brianna Lemmerman
133 – Brianna Lemmerman
134 – Cortney Kasten
135 – Cortney Kasten
136 – Cortney Kasten
137 – Cortney Kasten
138 – Cortney Kasten
139 – Cortney Kasten
140 – Kayla Schlotthauer
141 – Kayla Schlotthauer
142 – Kayla Schlotthauer
143 – Kayla Schlotthauer
144 – Kayla Schlotthauer
145 – Kayla Schlotthauer
146 – Christine Monahan
147 – Christine Monahan
148 – Christine Monahan
149 – Christine Monahan
150 – Christine Monahan
151 – Christine Monahan
152 – Jodi Olson
153 – Jodi Olson
154 – Jodi Olson
155 – Jodi Olson
156 – Jodi Olson
157 – Jodi Olson
158 – Jacob Vouk
159 – Jacob Vouk
160 – Jacob Vouk
161 – Jacob Vouk
162 – Jacob Vouk
163 – Jacob Vouk
164 – Jacob Vouk
165 – Karissa Richardson
166 – Karissa Richardson
167 – Karissa Richardson
168 – Karissa Richardson
169 – Karissa Richardson
170 – Karissa Richardson
171 – Shauna Groski
172 – Shauna Groski
173 – Shauna Groski
174 – Shauna Groski
175 – Shauna Groski
176 – Shauna Groski
177 – Lorri Rennie
178 – Lorri Rennie
179 – Lorri Rennie
180 – Lorri Rennie
181 – Lacy Quinton
182 – Lacy Quinton
183 – Lacy Quinton
184 – Marci Sperber
185 – Marci Sperber
186 – Marci Sperber
187 – Deanna Elsmore
188 – Deanna Elsmore
189 – Deanna Elsmore
190 – Jen Schroeder
191 – Jen Schroeder
192 – Jen Schroeder
193 – Brandi Staloch
194 – Brandi Staloch
195 – Brandi Staloch
196 – VANESSA stensgard
197 – VANESSA stensgard
198 – VANESSA stensgard
199 – Amber Klindworth
200 – Amber Klindworth
201 – Amber Klindworth
202 – Stacey Rudlong
203 – Stacey Rudlong
204 – Stacey Rudlong
205 – Kristina Naatz
206 – Kristina Naatz
207 – Kristina Naatz
208 – Danielle Grant
209 – Danielle Grant
210 – Danielle Grant
211 – Danielle Grant
212 – Danielle Grant
213 – Danielle Grant
214 – Gina L Kahnke
215 – Gina L Kahnke
216 – Gina L Kahnke
217 – Janelle Moss
218 – Janelle Moss
219 – Janelle Moss
220 – Ann Oettinger
221 – Ann Oettinger
222 – Ann Oettinger
223 – Erik Diskerud
224 – Erik Diskerud
225 – Erik Diskerud
226 – Taryn Upmann-Grunwald
227 – Taryn Upmann-Grunwald
228 – Taryn Upmann-Grunwald
229 – Jessica Hilton
230 – Jessica Hilton
231 – Jessica Hilton
232 – Jaycie Walsh
233 – Jaycie Walsh
234 – Jaycie Walsh
235 – Marissa Tarara
236 – Marissa Tarara
237 – Marissa Tarara
238 – Ashley Gullickson
239 – Ashley Gullickson
240 – Ashley Gullickson
241 – Katie Page
242 – Katie Page
243 – Katie Page
244 – Ashly Matzek
245 – Ashly Matzek
246 – Ashly Matzek
247 – Erik Diskerud
248 – Brandi Staloch
249 – Cory Schmitz
250 – Cory Schmitz
251 – Cory Schmitz
252 – Cory Schmitz
253 – Cory Schmitz
254 – Cory Schmitz
255 – Cory Schmitz
256 – Cory Schmitz
257 – Cory Schmitz
258 – Cory Schmitz
259 – Cory Schmitz
260 – Cory Schmitz
261 – Jesse Phelps
262 – Jesse Phelps
263 – Jesse Phelps
264 – Steven Clementson
265 – Steven Clementson
266 – Steven Clementson
267 – Todd Henry
268 – Todd Henry
269 – Todd Henry
270 – Ceasar Perez
271 – Ceasar Perez
242 – Ceasar Perez
273 – Cassy Baerenwald
274 – Cassy Baerenwald
275 – Cassy Baerenwald
276 – Cassy Baerenwald
277 – Cassy Baerenwald
278 – Cassy Baerenwald
279 – Denise Robertson
280 – Denise Robertson
281 – Denise Robertson
282 – Denise Robertson
283 – Denise Robertson
284 – Denise Robertson
285 – Dan Lucas
286 – Dan Lucas
287 – Dan Lucas
288 – Justin Norstad
289 – Justin Norstad
290 – Justin Norstad
291 – Jamie Sorum
292 – Jamie Sorum
293 – Jamie Sorum
294 – Jamie Dessner
295 – Jamie Dessner
296 – Jamie Dessner
297 – Samantha Green
300 – Samantha Green
301 – Samantha Green
302 – Samantha Green
304 – Samantha Green
305 – Samantha Green
307 – Jon Sawyer
309 – Jon Sawyer
311 – Jon Sawyer
312 – Jamie Mann
313 – Jamie Mann
314 – Jamie Mann
315 – Anna Hayden
316 – Anna Hayden
317 – Anna Hayden
318 – Derek Schneider
321 – Derek Schneider
322 – Derek Schneider
323 – Emily Mullenbach
324 – Emily Mullenbach
326 – Emily Mullenbach
327 – Emily Mullenbach
328 – Emily Mullenbach
329 – Emily Mullenbach
331 – Emily Mullenbach
332 – Emily Mullenbach
333 – Emily Mullenbach
334 – Emily Mullenbach
335 – Emily Mullenbach
336 – Emily Mullenbach
337 – Tory Mohlke
338 – Tory Mohlke
339 – Tory Mohlke
340 – Tory Mohlke
341 – Tory Mohlke
342 – Tory Mohlke
343 – Tory Mohlke
344 – Tory Mohlke
345 – Tory Mohlke
346 – Matt Gunderson
347 – Matt Gunderson
348 – Matt Gunderson
349 – Matt Gunderson
351 – Matt Gunderson
353 – Matt Gunderson
354 – Jessica Sveen
355 – Jessica Sveen
356 – Jessica Sveen
357 – Jessica Sveen
358 – Jessica Sveen
360 – Jessica Sveen
361 – Henry Downie
362 – Henry Downie
363 – Henry Downie
364 – Henry Downie
365 – Henry Downie
366 – Henry Downie
367 – Ken Guilllette
368 – Ken Guilllette
369 – Ken Guilllette
370 – Ken Guilllette
371 – Ken Guilllette
372 – Ken Guilllette
374 – Ken Guilllette
375 – Ken Guilllette
376 – Ken Guilllette
378 – Amy Wellik
379 – Amy Wellik
380 – Amy Wellik
381 – James McCauley
385 – James McCauley
386 – James McCauley
388 – Ashley Schutz
389 – Ashley Schutz
390 – Ashley Schutz
392 – Deanne Kundert
393 – Deanne Kundert
394 – Deanne Kundert
395 – Ryan Jacobson
397 – Ryan Jacobson
398 – Ryan Jacobson
400 – Taylor Marsh
401 – Taylor Marsh
402 – Taylor Marsh
403 – Mindy Cohlhagen
404 – Mindy Cohlhagen
405 – Mindy Cohlhagen
406 – Elizabeth Welchlin
407 – Elizabeth Welchlin
410 – Elizabeth Welchlin
411 – Chelsey Sather
412 – Chelsey Sather
413 – Chelsey Sather
414 – Lacey Watson
415 – Lacey Watson
416 – Lacey Watson
417 – Becky Dohrman
418 – Becky Dohrman
420 – Astro Sjoblom
421 – Astro Sjoblom
422 – Astro Sjoblom
423 – Astro Sjoblom
424 – Astro Sjoblom
425 – Astro Sjoblom
426 – Astro Sjoblom
428 – Astro Sjoblom
429 – Astro Sjoblom
430 – Astro Sjoblom
431 – Astro Sjoblom
432 – Astro Sjoblom
433 – Sara Klennert
435 – Sara Klennert
436 – Sara Klennert
437 – James McGee
439 – James McGee
440 – James McGee
441 – Megan Schimek
443 – Megan Schimek
445 – Megan Schimek
446 – Cory Sherman
447 – Cory Sherman
448 – Cory Sherman
449 – Beth Hall
450 – Beth Hall
451 – Beth Hall
452 – Amanda Voeltz
453 – Amanda Voeltz
454 – Amanda Voeltz
455 – Amanda Voeltz
456 – Amanda Voeltz
457 – Amanda Voeltz
458 – Shelley Sobeck
459 – Shelley Sobeck
461 – Shelley Sobeck
Fireworks
✔ Friday, May 31, begins at dusk
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Pine Island Pickleball Tournament
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Saturday 8 AM
Senior (60+, either mixed or women teams, any level) and 3.75+ any combination
Saturday 12 PM
Women’s 2.75-3.25 and 3.25-3.75
Saturday 4 PM
Men’s 2.75-3.25 and 3.25-3.75
Pine Island Wrestling Booster Club Pancake Breakfast
✔ Saturday, June 1, 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Event Details
✔ Join us for a pancake breakfast down at Trailhead Park Saturday from 8 am to 11 a.m.
✔ We’ll serve pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, and orange juice.
✔ This is a free-will donation event with a suggested donation of $7 per plate.
✔ All funds raised go to the Pine Island wrestling program!
Trailhead Grill Volleyball Tournament
✔ Saturday, June 1, 8:00 am at 416 3rd Ave NE Pine Island, MN 55963
Normal Menu and Beverages Served
Email thgvball@gmail.com for more information/details and the registration form!
Pine Island Ribbon Run 5K
✔ Saturday, June 1, 8:30 am
Event Schedule
We will be starting from the south end of the middle school door and finishing at the bus garage.
Kids Day with Miss Angie's Place
✔ Saturday, June 1, 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Golf Tournament
✔ Saturday, June 1
Registration 9:00 am
✔ Shotgun 10:00 am
Pine Island Golf Course
Saturday, June 1
4- Person Best Shot “Baby Big Cup (6”)”
Fees
✔ $50.00/person for members
✔ $70.00/person for non-members
Fee Includes: Golf, Cart, Prizes, Meal, & Fun!
No handicap required!
Flights will be determined after 18 holes
Sign up at clubhouse
Craft and Vendor Market
✔ Saturday, June 1, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
✔ Sunday, June 2, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Located on the Fair grounds behind island market
2024 Craft Vendors
✔ Timm Custom Woodworking – Goat Milk Products, Dish Towels, Cutting Boards, Home Décor
✔ Endless Pages Book Haven – Books and Activities
✔ Just Crafts + Junk – Metal Yard Art
✔ Just Jodi – Handmade Farmhouse Type Décor, Signs, Butter Dishes, Wine Bottles
✔ Dulek Designs – Faux Leather and Resin Earrings
✔ T&J Treasure Crafts – Leather and Wood Crafts
✔ Mad City Windows and Bath – Free Estimates for Windows, Baths/Showers and Kitchen Refacing
✔ Bjerkvig Valley Woods – Wood Items made from Local Trees, Benches, Tables, Etc
✔ Tupperware – Tupperware Merchandise
✔ Flag Bus – Flags
✔ Norwex – Norwex Cleaning Merchandise
✔ A Unique Twinkle – Candles, Lip Gloss, Slime Gizmos, and Gadgets
✔ Out of this World Hot Peppers – Peppers and Spicy Canned Goods
✔ The Rusty Nail LLC – Rustic Home Décor, Candles
✔ Equinox Bath Bombs – Bath Bombs
✔ Bicycle Spin Art – Bike Art
✔ Craig’s Custom Craft – Wood Items
✔ My Great Gift Store – Metal Wind Spinners
✔ AK Vinyls LLC – Coasters, Coffee Mugs, Coffee Tumblers, Keychains, Magnets, and flasks
✔ Willow’s Keep Farm – CBD, Hemp Derived Products, Hats, Handmade Jewelry, Gift Items
✔ Pampered Chef – Pampered Chef Merchandise
✔ Twigs and Branches Shop – Epoxy Resin Art, Home Décor, Accessories, Jewelry
✔ Tacoboutfashion.com/Lularoe Alex Bertschinger – Lularoe Mens and Women’s Clothing
✔ Discovery Toys – Toys
✔ J July Creations – Handmade Crafts
✔ Hooligan Hydrographics – Custom Hydrographic, Sublimation and Vinyl Works Tumblers
✔ Carroll’s Corn – Popcorn
✔ Focused Fire Engraving – Laser Cut and Engraved Gifts, Décor, Games, Jewelry, and Apparel
✔ Scentsy – Scentsy Merchandise
✔ Stitches by Sherri – Baby Items, Stuffed Animals, Bags, Eye Masks
✔ Minnesota Awesome – Minnesota Themed Apparel and Accessories
✔ Hygge Home – 100% Soy Candles and Wax Free Melts (Free of Carcinogens and Toxins)
✔ Minnesota Chicks of Rochester – Women’s Apparel, Shackets, Hoodies, T-shirts, Tank Tops and Pullovers
Rules and Regulations
✔ Coordinator assumes no risk and shall not be responsible for any damage, injury, loss, or expenses that may arise or come to the exhibitor, their employees, property or goods, or to the public from any cause whatsoever. Exhibitor understands that he/she should carry personal/business liability insurance. The festival will provide overnight security.
✔ Exhibitor space is not considered until the fee, application form, and certificate of compliance are received.
✔ Applications will then be reviewed for approval or denial by the coordinator. This will help to avoid competition among businesses. NOTE: Only one exhibitor from each business name will be permitted to exhibit at this event (i.e., one Tupperware, one Mary Kay, etc.). The number of similar businesses will also be limited. (i.e., exhibitors selling jewelry).
✔ A $15 administrative fee for cancellations received by May 12, 2024, will be assessed.
✔ No refunds after May 12, 2024.
✔ Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged.
✔ Each space is outdoors and behind Trailhead Park’s island market (grocery store).
✔ One space = 10’ x 12’
✔ You must provide your table/display items and tent/easy up/shelter if needed/wanted.
Deadline for sign up May 12, 2024
Vending Cost
✔ Saturday only 10×12 space $35
✔ Sunday only 10×12 space $35
✔ Both days 10×12 space 60$
✔ Additional Spots $35
Setup Times
✔ Saturday 7:00 am – 10:00 am
✔ Sunday 7:00 am -10:00 am
Check in at the registration tent when you arrive. You will be assigned a location at that time.
Suppose documentation and payment are not received by Friday, May 19th, 2024, EVEN if you have submitted this online form (unless you have talked to the organizer) but didn’t include everything with your submission. In that case, you will be removed from the vendor list, and since space is limited, your spot will be given to another vendor.
Trailhead Park Food Vendors
✔ Friday, May 31, 5 pm – 11 pm
✔ Saturday, June 3, 11 am – 11 pm
✔ Sunday, June 4, 11 am – 7 pm
2024 Food Vendors:
Pine Island Sportsman’s Club: Prime Rib, hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chips, pop/water
Delicious Delights: Shrimp basket, gyros(Chicago style), Parmesan Chicken Sandwich, French fries, hot dog, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Two Cavemen Grill’n: Nachos, Pulled Pork, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Pyramid Child Concession: Snow cones
Delicious Potato skins and more: Potato Skins with toppings, Chicken Tenders, French Fries with toppings, traditional wings, Jalapeño Poppers w/raspberry sauce
Classic Kitchen: Philly sandwich, pull bbq, boneless wings
Hammer Q: BBQ Smoked Chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork or brisket nachos
Tribute Soda Fountain: Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches, Rootbeer Floats, Ice Cream cones/cups
Daniel’s European Cuisine: Gyros, Blooming Onion, Alligator and shrimp on a stick, Philly Cheese Fries, Lemonade
Tempo LLC: Ice Cream
Pine Island Area Home Services/Senior Malt Wagon: Malts
Berry Blendz: Smoothies
Cheese Curd Tacos
Taco Express: Tacos, Quesadillas, Walking Tacos, Burritos, Nachos
Regal’s Concessions: Crab Fritters
Stagecoach BBQ: Ribs, burgers fries
Infuz’n: Mango Boba, Indian food
History Center Open House
✔ Friday – Saturday – Sunday, May 31st – June 2, 2024, Noon to 5:00 pm
Closed during parade
✔ 314 North Main Street, Pine Island, MN 55963
Pine Island Area History Center’s
Annual Cheese Festival Open House
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
June 2, 3, and 4
Noon – 5:00 PM each day
Closed during the Parade.
Stop in to see our many artifacts;
and a special display,
“History of Area Churches”
Everyone Welcome.
No Admission
In memory of those who lost their lives in
the national catastrophe that took place on
September 11, 2001. We mourn for them
and express our deepest sympathy to their
families.
God Bless America
100% of Ty’s profit of the original America
Beanie Baby will be donated to the Disaster
Relief Fund of the American Red Cross.
Together we can save a life.
* * *
BEANIE BABIES were introduced in 1993
and continued in popularity until the mid-
2000s
Carnival Midway
✔ Friday, May 31st: 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
✔ Saturday, June 1st: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
✔ Sunday, June 2nd: 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Ticket Info
Cheese Festival Weekend (ticket booth) – Wristbands $30 | Tickets $1.50ea | 25 Tickets for $30
Advanced Vouchers $20 – one Wristband or 30 Ride Tickets (Limited Amount & Limited Time)
Each wristband is good for one of the following sessions:
Friday 5PM- 10PM
Saturday Noon- 5PM
Advanced sale vouchers can be picked up:
*To be determined*
Please watch the Facebook page for locations
Times
Friday, June 2nd: 5:00pm to 11:00pm
Saturday, June 3rd: 12:00pm to 10:00pm
Sunday, June 4th: 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Ride List
Carousel
Dragon Wagon
Airplanes
Spin Racer
Pirates Revenge
Bouncing Cars
Dizzy Dragons
Swings
Ferris Wheel
Sizzler
Tornado
Tarantula
Rock Star
Game List
Balloon Pop
Shoot out the Star
Mini Basketball
Lucky Ducks
Skee Ball
Gobblet Ball TOss
Bull Dozer Coin Pusher
Fishy Fish
Darts
Bottle Bust
Food
Cotton Candy
Popcorn
Caramel Apples
Mini Donuts
Funnel Cakes
Ice Cream
Corn Dogs
Cheese Curds
Fresh French Fries
*Rides/Games are subject to change
History:
In 1948 Arthur and Mildred Forcier formed Gopher State Shows. A carnival based out of Saint Cloud, MN. The name comes from Minnesota being refered to as “The Gopher State”. Together with their 8 children they opperated 5 rides and a few concessions.
In 1968 Arthur Jr. & Shirley Forcier decided to purchase the show from his parents. After the show was paid for they added another piece of equipment, each year progressing to meet demand and competition. By 1981 the show had changed considerably, and it was decided the name be changed to Gopher State Expositions.
Today the show fields 25-30 rides & 20-30 independant concessions. Our route currently includes Minnesota, Iowa and operate from May – October. We feature clean, safe foreign and domestic rides, tasty foods and confections also quality games of skill.
Art & Shirley continue on with the family business and work closely with the now third generation owners Randy and Tony Forcier in maintaining day to day operations as well as planning for the future of the business. It is hopeful that the fourth generation of Forcier’s will continue with the legacy of providing the family fun that the carnival brings to people all over.
Cheese Festival Beer Garden
✔ Friday, May 31st, 5:00 pm to 12:00 am
✔ Saturday, June 1st, 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and 8:30 pm 12:45 am
Hosted by the Pine Island Fire Relief Association
No age requirements for entry
Proof of age required to purchase alcohol
Beer Garden clears out anyone under 18 at 7:30PM on Saturday to get ready for the Saturday night dance that goes from 8:30PM to 12:30AM
Now Expanded into the food vendor area!
FREE Saturday Night Entertainment
JT & The Gunslingers 8:30PM-12:30AM
(A free-will donation is appreciated. All proceeds go to the Pine Island Fire Department Relief Association)
Mega Sxse Pong Game
✔ Friday, May 31, 5:00pm to 8:00 pm
✔ Saturday, June 1, 8:00M to 11:30m
Event Schedule
We will be doing a Mega SxSE Pong game at South by Southeast (SXSE), 51146 Highway 52. Sign-in is at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. $20/ team – team is 2 adults (21+), 1 free pint included for each team member. Limit 16 teams. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place.
Cheese, Wine and Beer Gala
✔ Saturday, June 1, 2-5PM
The Image Committee is excited to announce the ever-popular Cheese, Wine and Beer Gala has returned! It will be held on Saturday, June 1st from 2-5 pm. This year’s event will be hosted at a new venue, nestled in a beautiful vineyard, amidst apple trees and natural beauty. It will take place on the grounds of South by Southeast Brewery, located at 51146 US Hwy 52, Pine Island.
The 2024 Gala promises to be even better with additional space for guests and vendors, and plenty of parking.
As with previous Galas, our vendors will be offering free cheese, wine and beer samples for guests to try, and all will have a chance to purchase their favorites. We are looking forward to seeing you on June 1st. Updates for the event will be posted to the Image Committee Facebook page.
Saturday Night Entertainment
✔ Music 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Must be at least 18 years of age to enter
Saturday Night Entertainment
Hosted by the Pine Island Fire Relief Association
The Pine Island Fire Relief Association would like to invite you to the 2024 Pine Island Cheese Festival Saturday Night Dance featuring JT & The Gunslingers!
JT & The Gunslingers is one of Minnesota’s most exciting music bands that puts on a show like no other. Their talent is worth the trip to Pine Island to enjoy a night of music, entertainment, and fun. Music starts at 8:30 pm. The beer garden will be open all night for your favorite beverage. You must be 18 years of age to enter and 21 years of age to purchase from the beer garden.
We have changed it up this year, and there are no admission charges. We will gladly accept free-will donations instead of admission. All donations, big and small, stay in our community for the betterment of the town we serve and love.
Sunday, June 2, 2024
American Legion Breakfast Buffet
✔ Sunday, June 2, 9:00am – 11:30am
$15 Per Person
108 1st Ave SE, Pine Island, MN 55963
Community Hymn Sing
✔ Sunday, June 2, 9:00 and 10:30 am
The Pine Island Area Ministerial Association will have a Community Hymn Sing at 9:00 am and 10:30 am, Sunday during the Pine Island Cheese Festival. All are welcome as we gather together and sing some of our most popular hymns. The Hymn Sing will be in the church at 9:00 a.m. and in the parking lot at 10:30 a.m. of the Pine Island United Methodist Church at 200 North Main Street. We will also have the World Premier of the “Cowboys Choral” (Cowboys Chorus Op 3, No. 5) composed in memory of Robert Noser. This event is free.
Pine Island United Methodist Church Parade Biographical statement
The United Methodist Church has been a part of the Pine Island community since 1857. For the past 165 years, our mission to the community has been to make disciples of Jesus Christ to transform the world. Today, we strive to be a community that shares the love of Jesus, offers hope to those looking for hope, and a place to belong, welcoming all.
Love, Hope, a place to belong… Open hearts, Open Minds, Open doors… the people of Pine Island United Methodist Church.
We will have a week of Hero Hotline Vacation Bible School June 19-23, free and open to all children aged 3 to 6th grade. We will build a playhouse for Goodhue Country Habitat for Humanity during the week. We will also have a food truck party at the end of the week.
We are called together to serve God!
Craft Fair and Vendor Market
✔ Saturday, June 3, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
✔ Sunday, June 4, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Located on the Fairgrounds behind island market
2024 Craft Vendors
✔ Timm Custom Woodworking – Goat Milk Products, Dish Towels, Cutting Boards, Home Décor
✔ Endless Pages Book Haven – Books and Activities
✔ Just Crafts + Junk – Metal Yard Art
✔ Just Jodi – Handmade Farmhouse Type Décor, Signs, Butter Dishes, Wine Bottles
✔ Dulek Designs – Faux Leather and Resin Earrings
✔ T&J Treasure Crafts – Leather and Wood Crafts
✔ Mad City Windows and Bath – Free Estimates for Windows, Baths/Showers and Kitchen Refacing
✔ Bjerkvig Valley Woods – Wood Items made from Local Trees, Benches, Tables, Etc
✔ Tupperware – Tupperware Merchandise
✔ Flag Bus – Flags
✔ Norwex – Norwex Cleaning Merchandise
✔ A Unique Twinkle – Candles, Lip Gloss, Slime Gizmos, and Gadgets
✔ Out of this World Hot Peppers – Peppers and Spicy Canned Goods
✔ The Rusty Nail LLC – Rustic Home Décor, Candles
✔ Equinox Bath Bombs – Bath Bombs
✔ Bicycle Spin Art – Bike Art
✔ Craig’s Custom Craft – Wood Items
✔ My Great Gift Store – Metal Wind Spinners
✔ AK Vinyls LLC – Coasters, Coffee Mugs, Coffee Tumblers, Keychains, Magnets, and flasks
✔ Willow’s Keep Farm – CBD, Hemp Derived Products, Hats, Handmade Jewelry, Gift Items
✔ Pampered Chef – Pampered Chef Merchandise
✔ Twigs and Branches Shop – Epoxy Resin Art, Home Décor, Accessories, Jewelry
✔ Tacoboutfashion.com/Lularoe Alex Bertschinger – Lularoe Mens and Women’s Clothing
✔ Discovery Toys – Toys
✔ J July Creations – Handmade Crafts
✔ Hooligan Hydrographics – Custom Hydrographic, Sublimation and Vinyl Works Tumblers
✔ Carroll’s Corn – Popcorn
✔ Focused Fire Engraving – Laser Cut and Engraved Gifts, Décor, Games, Jewelry, and Apparel
✔ Scentsy – Scentsy Merchandise
✔ Stitches by Sherri – Baby Items, Stuffed Animals, Bags, Eye Masks
✔ Minnesota Awesome – Minnesota Themed Apparel and Accessories
✔ Hygge Home – 100% Soy Candles and Wax Free Melts (Free of Carcinogens and Toxins)
✔ Minnesota Chicks of Rochester – Women’s Apparel, Shackets, Hoodies, T-shirts, Tank Tops and Pullovers
Rules and Regulations
✔ Coordinator assumes no risk and shall not be responsible for any damage, injury, loss, or expenses that may arise or come to the exhibitor, their employees, property or goods, or to the public from any cause whatsoever. Exhibitor understands that he/she should carry personal/business liability insurance. The festival will provide overnight security.
✔ Exhibitor space is not considered until the fee, application form, and certificate of compliance are received.
✔ Applications will then be reviewed for approval or denial by the coordinator. This will help to avoid competition among businesses. NOTE: Only one exhibitor from each business name will be permitted to exhibit at this event (i.e., one Tupperware, one Mary Kay, etc.). The number of similar businesses will also be limited. (i.e., exhibitors selling jewelry).
✔ A $15 administrative fee for cancellations received by May 12, 2024, will be assessed.
✔ No refunds after May 12, 2024.
✔ Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged.
✔ Each space is outdoors and behind Trailhead Park’s island market (grocery store).
✔ One space = 10’ x 12’
✔ You must provide your table/display items and tent/easy up/shelter if needed/wanted.
Deadline for sign up May 12, 2024
Vending Cost
✔ Saturday only 10×12 space $35
✔ Sunday only 10×12 space $35
✔ Both days 10×12 space 60$
✔ Additional Spots $35
Setup Times
✔ Saturday 7:00 am – 10:00 am
✔ Sunday 7:00 am -10:00 am
Check in at the registration tent when you arrive. You will be assigned a location at that time.
Suppose documentation and payment are not received by Friday, May 19th, 2024, EVEN if you have submitted this online form (unless you have talked to the organizer) but didn’t include everything with your submission. In that case, you will be removed from the vendor list, and since space is limited, your spot will be given to another vendor.
Trailhead Park Food Vendors
✔ Friday, May 31, 5 pm – 11 pm
✔ Saturday, June 1, 11 am – 11 pm
✔ Sunday, June 2, 11 am – 7 pm
2024 Food Vendors:
Pine Island Sportsman’s Club: Prime Rib, hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chips, pop/water
Delicious Delights: Shrimp basket, gyros(Chicago style), Parmesan Chicken Sandwich, French fries, hot dog, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Two Cavemen Grill’n: Nachos, Pulled Pork, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Pyramid Child Concession: Snow cones
Delicious Potato skins and more: Potato Skins with toppings, Chicken Tenders, French Fries with toppings, traditional wings, Jalapeño Poppers w/raspberry sauce
Classic Kitchen: Philly sandwich, pull bbq, boneless wings
Hammer Q: BBQ Smoked Chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork or brisket nachos
Tribute Soda Fountain: Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches, Rootbeer Floats, Ice Cream cones/cups
Daniel’s European Cuisine: Gyros, Blooming Onion, Alligator and shrimp on a stick, Philly Cheese Fries, Lemonade
Tempo LLC: Ice Cream
Pine Island Area Home Services/Senior Malt Wagon: Malts
Berry Blendz: Smoothies
Cheese Curd Tacos
Taco Express: Tacos, Quesadillas, Walking Tacos, Burritos, Nachos
Regal’s Concessions: Crab Fritters
Stagecoach BBQ: Ribs, burgers fries
Infuz’n: Mango Boba, Indian food
History Center Open House
✔ Friday – Saturday – Sunday, May 31st – June 2, 2024 from Noon to 5:00 pm
Closed During Parade
314 North Main Street, Pine Island, MN 55963
Pine Island Area History Center’s
Annual Cheese Festival Open House
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
June 2, 3, and 4
Noon – 5:00 PM each day
Closed during the Parade.
Stop in to see our many artifacts;
and a special display,
“History of Area Churches”
Everyone Welcome. No Admission
In memory of those who lost their lives in
the national catastrophe that took place on
September 11, 2001. We mourn for them
and express our deepest sympathy to their
families.
God Bless America
100% of Ty’s profit of the original America
Beanie Baby will be donated to the Disaster
Relief Fund of the American Red Cross.
Together we can save a life.
* * *
BEANIE BABIES were introduced in 1993
and continued in popularity until the mid-
2000s
Carnival Midway
✔ Friday, May 31st: 5:00pm to 11:00 pm
✔ Saturday, June 1st: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
✔ Sunday, June 2nd: 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Ticket Info
Cheese Festival Weekend (ticket booth) – Wristbands $30 | Tickets $1.50ea | 25 Tickets for $30
Advanced Vouchers $20 – one Wristband or 30 Ride Tickets (Limited Amount & Limited Time)
Each wristband is good for one of the following sessions:
Friday 5PM- 10PM
Saturday Noon- 5PM
Advanced sale vouchers can be picked up:
*To be determined*
Please watch the Facebook page for locations
Times
Friday, June 2nd: 5:00pm to 11:00pm
Saturday, June 3rd: 12:00pm to 10:00pm
Sunday, June 4th: 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Ride List
Carousel
Dragon Wagon
Airplanes
Spin Racer
Pirates Revenge
Bouncing Cars
Dizzy Dragons
Swings
Ferris Wheel
Sizzler
Tornado
Tarantula
Rock Star
Game List
Balloon Pop
Shoot out the Star
Mini Basketball
Lucky Ducks
Skee Ball
Gobblet Ball TOss
Bull Dozer Coin Pusher
Fishy Fish
Darts
Bottle Bust
Food
Cotton Candy
Popcorn
Caramel Apples
Mini Donuts
Funnel Cakes
Ice Cream
Corn Dogs
Cheese Curds
Fresh French Fries
*Rides/Games are subject to change
History:
In 1948 Arthur and Mildred Forcier formed Gopher State Shows. A carnival based out of Saint Cloud, MN. The name comes from Minnesota being refered to as “The Gopher State”. Together with their 8 children they opperated 5 rides and a few concessions.
In 1968 Arthur Jr. & Shirley Forcier decided to purchase the show from his parents. After the show was paid for they added another piece of equipment, each year progressing to meet demand and competition. By 1981 the show had changed considerably, and it was decided the name be changed to Gopher State Expositions.
Today the show fields 25-30 rides & 20-30 independant concessions. Our route currently includes Minnesota, Iowa and operate from May – October. We feature clean, safe foreign and domestic rides, tasty foods and confections also quality games of skill.
Art & Shirley continue on with the family business and work closely with the now third generation owners Randy and Tony Forcier in maintaining day to day operations as well as planning for the future of the business. It is hopeful that the fourth generation of Forcier’s will continue with the legacy of providing the family fun that the carnival brings to people all over.
Cheese Festival Grand Parade
✔ Sunday, June 4, 1:00 pm
The Pine Island Cheese Festival is excited to announce our 2024 Grand Parade. We hope every one of you will take the opportunity to participate in this event and join us as we celebrate the city we call home and the 87th year of Cheese Fest. The parade will begin on Sunday, June 02, 2024, at 1:00 PM. Line-up begins at 11:00 a.m.
Parade Lineup:
Parking Lot Party
✔ Sunday, June 4, Immediately following the parade
Join us at the American Legion for a Parking Lot Party immediately following the Grand Parade!
- DJ
- Drink Special
- Bean Bag Tournament starting at 3:30pm
- $10/Person
- 100% Payout
- Pre-register at the American Legion the week before Cheese Fest