Park Improvement Donations From Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival

The strength of Little Chute as a community is its ability to come together when needed. The Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival is a great example of the cumulative effort of countless volunteers coming together to make a difference. The impact they have made on the Village of Little Chute through the years is remarkable.  Here are some examples of what we’ve been able to accomplish together:

 
  • $12,250 for shade/patio project by Van Lieshout Park Rec Center (2019 festival donation)
  • $25,000 for small shelter at Island Park (2018 festival doantion)
  • $20,000 for Fox River Boardwalk Project (2017 festival donation)
  • $13,244 for power pedestal & lighting by hill steps at Doyle Park (2015 festival donation) 
  • $23,000 for small shelter with signage by Heesakker Park lower parking lot (2015 festival donation)
  • $20,000 for kitchen project at new Doyle Park shelter (2014 festival donation)
  • $35,000 for new large shelter at Doyle Park (2013 festival donation)
  • $29,200 for electrical improvements at Doyle Park (2012 & 2011 festival donations)
  • $100,000 for pedestrian bridge project from Heesakker Park to Island Park (2011 festival donation - cumulative from 2005 to 2011)
  • $3,000 for electrical improvements at Doyle Park (2010 festival donation)
  • $1,000 for lounge chairs at Doyle Park Pool (2009 festival donation)
  • $20,000 for concession stand project at Legion Park (2005 festival donation)
  • $1,000 for soccer scoreboard project at Van Lieshout Park (2005 festival donation)
  • $12,000 for scorebooth/storage projects on front and back diamond at Doyle Park (2004 festival donation)
  • $15,000 for skateboard project at Legion Park (2004 & 2003 festival donations)
  • $20,000 for decorative brick work in front of Doyle Park Band Stage (2002 festival donation)
  • $15,842 for dugouts & storage shed project at Van Lieshout Park (2002 festival donation)
  • $2,000 for bike racks at village parks (2002 festival donation)
  • $1,500 for equipment in Van Lieshout Park concession stand (2001 festival donation)
  • $10,000 for scoreboard at Van Lieshout Park (2000 festival donation)
  • $2,100 for table umbrellas & additional chairs for Doyle Park Pool deck area (2000 festival donation)
  • $23,700 for shelter project at Van Lieshout Park (1999 festival donation)
  • $4,050 for pool concession area metal picnic tables & appliances in concession stand (1999 festival donation)
  • $30,600 for concession stand & deck furniture at Doyle Park Pool (1998 festival donation - cumulative from 1996 to 1998)
  • $3,000 for playground equipment project at Van Lieshout Park (1997 festival donation)
  • $4,500 for playground equipment project at Doyle Park (1996 festival donation)
  • $1,300 for miscellaneous improvements at Doyle Park (1996 festival donation)
  • $2,000 for improvements at Doyle Park (1995 festival donation)
  • $40,000 for band stage project at Doyle Park (1995 & 1994 festival donations)
  • $2,000 for playground equipment at Van Lieshout Park & Doyle Park (1994 festival donation)
  • $1,000 for sand volleyball courts at Doyle Park (1993 festival donation)
  • $500 for fountain at pool at Doyle Park (1993 festival donation)
  • $2,000 for power updates at Doyle Park (1992 festival donation)
  • Plus numerous donations from Cheese Fest to the Little Chute Diamond Club for projects they coordinated with the village for updates/redevelopment of village park ball diamonds, remodeling of concession stands, and construction of dugouts.
2014Jan - CFest 35000 donation - board mtg pic of check presentation
2012Jan - CFest 100000 donation - board mtg pic of check presentation