OUR MISSION
Since 1994, the Plymouth Advancement Association has enhanced the quality of life for the residents of Plymouth, Wisconsin, and the surrounding area.
The Plymouth Advancement Association, Incorporated, is a charitable not for profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Past projects by the organization include the 2021 Cheese Capital of the World Arch and Trestle, FireFest 2020, installing decorative street signs in downtown Plymouth, lining downtown Mill Street with trees, support of the downtown Plymouth revitalization master plan, and organizing the Walldogs Mural Festival.
Contact us.
advanceplymouth@gmail.com
(920) 207-2067
Cheese Capital of the World
The “Cheese Capital of the World” logo is a homage to the past, present, and future of cheese production. It is estimated that 15% of all the cheese consumed in the U.S. moves through Plymouth as either bulk or converted cheese for retail and food service/ingredient consumption.
For decades, Plymouth has been considered the Cheese Capital of the World. This slogan started in the 1920’s while Plymouth was the location for setting the national commodity price of cheddar blocks. Commodity buyers and sellers would meet every Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Exchange Bank Building in downtown Plymouth.
Even though the cheese price is now set as part of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Plymouth is still recognized as the Cheese Capital of the World, with companies including Sargento, Sartori, Masters Gallery, and Great Lakes Cheese calling Plymouth home. Also, numerous cold storage facilities in the city store millions of pounds of cheese.