Grilled Cheese Festival

Directions

Grilled Cheese Festival Mark Your Calendars! Love grilled cheese? šŸ§€ Join our community event! Bring a griddle & sign up by September 1 to compete.

This fun day supports our Adoption Fund—helping children find loving forever homes. Come eat, compete & make a difference! ā¤ļø

This was unbelievable ā¤ļøI thank you all!It was more than I could’ve imagined The weather- the caring people who love gri...
09/27/2026

This was unbelievable ā¤ļø
I thank you all!
It was more than I could’ve imagined
The weather- the caring people who love grilled cheese as much as I-
the time the volunteers gave- the competitor’s who made sandwich after sandwich- the sponsors who believed
It ļæ¼was absolutely amazing

Next year we are making double the soup
We are going to have supplies on hand so no one runs out
More koozies! Last year I had 60 this year 200 and we still ran out
More tshirts / merchandise
I apologize if you wanted and didn’t get
We will be stocked and ready in 2027!

We raised $4000 on the 1st year
$6023 this year!
I’m speechless

Dave Hostetler and Danielle - 1st place with smoked chickenļæ¼, smoked mac and cheese with cheddar cheese

Dave and Cheryl Franklin and Brent Frank ļæ¼- 2nd place with goat cheese, avocado, cheddar, fresh basil pesto on sour dough bread

Colyn Blair and Aiden Hoeft - 3rd place with Gouda, shaved ham and raspberry jam

These votes were not taken lightly
50-51
41-42-43
Tight competition

Thank you for supporting Five Star Pizzas Children Adoption Fund
We can make a difference ā¤ļø
ļæ¼

09/26/2026

When the last grilled cheese has been served, the golden tickets have been counted, the music has stopped, and Swan Street grows quiet again, I hope everyone remembers what this day was really about.

Yes, it started because I love grilled cheese. ā¤ļøšŸ§€
But it became something so much bigger.

In 2013 Carl and I created the Children’s Adoption Fund because we saw families who had more than enough love to give a child, but sometimes needed a little help with the financial side of adoption or guardianship.

Since then, this fund has helped many children and families take steps toward something every child deserves—a safe place to land, people to call their own, and a home filled with love and security.

That is the heart behind the Grilled Cheese Festival.

Every chef who cooks, every business that sponsors, every volunteer who lends a hand, and every person who buys a ticket becomes a small part of someone else’s story.

And maybe that’s what I love most about this festival.

We come together over something as simple as bread and cheese. We laugh, eat, visit with neighbors, listen to music, and have a little friendly competition. But while we’re doing all of that, we’re helping create something that can last a lifetime.

This is the fun you deserve 😊😊😊
09/21/2026

This is the fun you deserve 😊😊😊

In it to win it!!
09/20/2026

In it to win it!!

ONE week left!!! This, my friends, is the best homemade tomato soup ever Gerry is the man behind the goodness
09/19/2026

ONE week left!!!
This, my friends, is the best homemade tomato soup ever
Gerry is the man behind the goodness

Seriously- how could you resist?
09/14/2026

Seriously- how could you resist?

13 days away!!!
09/13/2026

13 days away!!!

Is this what you’re thinking?
09/02/2026

Is this what you’re thinking?

Bacon and apple grilled cheese ā¤ļø
08/19/2026

Bacon and apple grilled cheese ā¤ļø

Just a reminder!!  Want to win the trophy?  Looking for you to show off your best creation….and so much fun!  😊
08/13/2026

Just a reminder!!
Want to win the trophy?
Looking for you to show off your best creation….and so much fun! 😊

Address

Swan Street
Colon, MI
49040

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Grilled Cheese Festival posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category