Jan. 2—The Toledo Boat Launch parking lot isn't as glamorous as Times Square, but Toledo's New Year's Eve ball drop has a perk that New York's doesn't: you get to eat the ball after it descends.

(You may want to add all of blue cheese after tasting, but start slow.) Add the well-drained pineapple, scallions, and Worcestershire to taste. (We generally start by adding 6 to 8 heavy shakes.) ...

An hour north, Plymouth, known as the "Cheese Capital of the World," is hosting their 18th annual Big Cheese Drop. The party starts at 8:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Arts Center with live music and ...

Giant Cheese Ball, Toledo, Wash. You can vote for your favorite once per day until Dec. 4 at noon. The ten winning events will be announced on Dec. 15. Click here to vote.