Original Cheesehead Factory ramps up for Packers fans
Only in Wisconsin: The Green Bay Packers run for a Super Bowl berth is surging sales of the iconic Cheesehead. Share Updated: 5:40 PM CST Jan 24, 2021
Original Cheesehead Factory ramps up for Packers fans
Only in Wisconsin: The Green Bay Packers run for a Super Bowl berth is surging sales of the iconic Cheesehead. Share Updated: 5:40 PM CST Jan 24, 2021
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Show Transcript 12 NEWS DIANA GUTIERREZ STOPPED BY THE ORIGINAL CHEESEHEAD FACTORY FOR AN INSIDE LOOK. REPORTER YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY, GREEN AND GOLD IS BEST ACCOMPANIED WITH, A CHEESEHEAD. IT’S AN EMOTIONAL THING WHEN YOU GET THE URGE TO BUT A CHEESEHE ARM. IT BRINGS OUT THE PACKER FAN. I MIGHT D SOME CHICAGO STREET CREDIT FOR THIS. REPORTER: THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC HAS FORCED BUSINESSES LIKE THE ORIGINAL CHEESEHEAD FACTORY TO CLOSE THEIR DOORS TO THE PUBLIC. USUALLY THIS AREA WOULD BE PACKED WITH FANS TRYING TO GET THE
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MILWAUKEE It’s an iconic image that has been sweeping social media for decades: Packers fans across the world wearing hats that look like they’re made of cheese.
The Original Cheesehead Factory in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood is where these game-day items are made.
The store has had a busy couple of weeks leading up to the Packers playoff game against the Rams, and now at Lambeau Field against the Buccaneers.
“We’re going to have our son over who has a birthday and another friend over and we’re going to grill some ribs and enjoy the game together,” says customer Scott Budnowski, who lives in Milwaukee.
Heâs known as the Father of Fromage, but the cheese he makes isnât edible
This morning Brian is hanging out at The Original Cheesehead Factory - Home of the world famous cheesehead.
He’s known as the Father of Fromage, but the cheese he makes isn’t edible, it’s meant to be worn. This morning Brian is hanging out at The Original Cheesehead Factory - Home of the world-famous cheesehead.
Thereâs no shortage of ways to show your pride for the Packers
Brian is checking out ways the many different Cheesehead fans can support the home team while expressing their individuality.