The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), organizers of the World Championship Cheese Contest, announced the largest-ever lineup of internationally renowned judges set to evaluate entries March 3-5 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison, Wis.

The entry deadline for the World Championship Cheese Contest is Jan. 31.

The 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest is now accepting entries of cheese, butter, yogurt and dry dairy ingredients now through Jan. 31 at WorldChampionCheese.org.

Last year’s program drew a record-breaking 3,472 cheeses from 41 countries.

It’s the second champion title for the company in only four years.

The contest received a record number of entries for 2019.

The reception is the crowning event of the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest.

The entry deadline for the 2019 contest is Jan. 31.

The Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Recipe Showdown will award $40,000 for the nation's best Wisconsin grilled cheese sandwiches.