The Village of Monroe’s Cheese Festival returns this Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine, at Crane Park. Illustration by Lauren Nichole. ( Lauren Nichole) Monroe. The Cheese Festival returns Sept. 10 at Crane Park To say cheese in the Hudson Valley has come a long way since Velveeta was introduced by Emil Frey in 1923 is an understatement.... Entertainment 05 Sep 2023 | 05:29