Ellsworth blends small-town ease with big appetites for community, culture, and—naturally—world-famous cheese curds. As the county seat of Pierce County, it sits within easy reach of River Falls, Hudson, and Prescott, with day-trip access to the Mississippi bluffs around Red Wing. The local icon is the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, where squeaky-fresh curds and artisan cheeses draw visitors year-round; plan a stop or stock up online through the creamery’s site at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery. Each June, the town turns out for the Cheese Curd Festival, a flavor-forward celebration that pairs perfectly with summer evenings, and late summer brings the family-friendly Pierce County Fair with music, exhibits, and carnival lights.
Families appreciate the strong academic and extracurricular offerings in the Ellsworth Community School District, while the Ellsworth Public Library anchors lifelong learning, maker programs, and community events. Outdoor time comes easy: hike prairie overlooks and paddle the confluence at Kinnickinnic State Park, spot raptors and stroll riverfront trails at Carpenter Nature Center, or explore nearby trout streams and rolling farm roads by bike. Housing options span classic farmhouses, leafy in-town streets, and newer builds, with commutes to regional job centers staying comfortably short.
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Links:
- Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery: https://www.ellsworthcheese.com
- Cheese Curd Festival: https://www.cheesecurdfestival.com
- Pierce County Fair: https://www.piercecountyfairwi.com
- Ellsworth Community School District: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us
- Ellsworth Public Library: https://www.ellsworthlibrary.org
- Kinnickinnic State Park: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/kinnickinnic
- Carpenter Nature Center: https://www.carpenternaturecenter.org