Prairie du Sac – September 22, 2026 -- Culver's is bringing back Curdtoberfest, its annual monthlong celebration of Wisconsin heritage and cheese curds, running from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31.

The Smoked Cheddar CurderBurger debuts as the brand's first flavored CurderBurger

Culver's fresh, never-frozen beef gets topped with golden-fried smoked cheddar cheese in the new burger, available Sept. 28 through Oct. 11 or while supplies last. It marks the first flavored version of the CurderBurger since the item debuted in 2021.

Jalapeño Cheese Curds return Oct. 12 through Nov. 29

The fan-favorite item puts a spicy spin on Culver's classic Wisconsin Cheese Curds, made with real cheddar and bits of jalapeño pepper. The curds will be available while supplies last.

National Cheese Curd Day lands Oct. 15 with $3 curds

All Culver's restaurants will mark the holiday, which the chain founded, by offering Delicious Rewards members $3 cheese curds during Happy Hour from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. local time.

A sweepstakes offers a trip for four to Germany

Guests who visit culvers.com/curdtoberfest between Sept. 28 and Oct. 31 can play games and enter for a chance to win the grand prize trip, plus $2,000 cash, weekly $500 prize packs and instant-win rewards.

"The best celebrations bring people together, and that's exactly what Curdtoberfest is all about," said Emily Patterson, vice president of marketing at Culver's. She added that the promotion draws on traditions from growing up in Wisconsin, where food and togetherness go hand in hand.