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A big is lowered by a Plymouth fire truck at the Plymouth Arts Center’s 15th annual Sartori Big Drop Dec. 31, 2021, in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

SHEBOYGAN – The annual Sartori Big Drop at Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E. Mill St., is nationally lauded as one of the country’s quirkiest New Year’s Eve traditions.

This year marks the 16th annual event as the community celebrates Plymouth as the official “Cheese Capital of the World.”

Big Cheese Drop In Plymouth One Of The Quirkiest New Year’s Eve Traditions In The US. Plus, More Sheboygan County News In Weekly Dose.'s ladder truck before the Plymouth Arts Center's 15th annual Sartori Big Cheese Drop Dec. 31, 2021, in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

The big cheese is held high by the Plymouth Fire Department’s ladder truck before the Plymouth Arts Center’s 15th annual Sartori Big Cheese Drop Dec. 31, 2021, in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

The event has drawn thousands of people in past years. The event is marked by a countdown and the lowering of a giant wedge of Sartori’s world award-winning BellaVitano Gold Cheese at 10 p.m.

Festivities begin at 8:30 p.m. in the PAC Greatroom with live music by II Cool. There will be a cheese-tasting table and a cash bar.

This is a family-friendly event. Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and warm up at the bonfire from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Gift bags of Sartori cheese will be distributed to the first 250 families in attendance.

After the Big Cheese Drop at 10 p.m., music will continue until 12:30 a.m. A complimentary champagne toast at midnight will be provided to all guests.

More details: contact the PAC at 920-892-8409 or go to plymoutharts.org.

Two women stand near the big cheese following the Plymouth Arts Center - Big Cheese Drop In Plymouth One Of The Quirkiest New Year’s Eve Traditions In The US. Plus, More Sheboygan County News In Weekly Dose.'s 15th annual Sartori Big Cheese Drop Dec. 31, 2021, in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

Two women stand near the big cheese following the Plymouth Arts Center’s 15th annual Sartori Big Cheese Drop Dec. 31, 2021, in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

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