Amateur bakers can showcase their skills at the Village of Monroe Cheese Festival by entering the Annual “Best Cheesecake” Contest on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 at 2 p.m. Cheesecakes must be dropped off by 1 p.m. at Village Hall on 7 Stage Road in Monroe. The contest will be held at the main entertainment stage during the Cheese Festival. For more information, contact (845)782-8340 or email villageofmonroecheesefestival@gmail.com.