Aug
3
to Aug 4
Firefest
FREE, Fun Activities for the Whole Family! Great Food, Beverages and Live Entertainment. . .
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Aug
4
6:00 AM06:00
Aug
4
1:00 PM13:00
Swiss Volksfest (Swiss Independence Day)
Join us as we celebrate Swiss Independence Day with a program of traditional Swiss entertainment. Learn More >
Aug
17
7:30 AM07:30
New Glarus Woods Trail Run
Join us for the 1st annual New Glarus Woods Trail Run! As part of the Savanna Trail Run Series, proceeds from this event go to the Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park. We aim to host a top notch trail run that highlights our park and our town. Stick around after the race for awards and other activities, including wine tasting with Bailey's Run Vineyard.
Race start time 9:30am. Registration opens at 7:30am
Course Description: Mix of prairie and single track with plenty of hills!
Registration: $30 pre-registration; $40 day-of registration.
Field limit of 300 participants (5K &10K total) so register early.
100% of net proceeds donated to Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park.
Aid stations with energy drink, water and energy food
Food, drinks, and activities at finish
New addition to the 2019 Savanna Trail Race Series
Aug
30
to Sep 1
Wilhelm Tell Festival
Enjoy a full weekend of celebrating and enjoying our historic Wilhelm Tell Pageant. Lantern Parade, Wilhelm Tell Performances, Art Fair, Book Sale, Street Dance, Historic Costumes, Live Music and More. . .
Sep
8
11:00 AM11:00
New Glarus Family Festival
Enjoy this free festival: Great Food, Activities, Games, Live Music and More
Learn more at gracechurchlife.squarespace.com
Sep
26
to Sep 29
New Glarus Oktoberfest
Free Admission to the festival tent all weekend! Oktoberfest presents many spirited activities and events in downtown New Glarus including live music, great food, wagon rides, chainsaw carving, plus plenty of family fun. Live music in festival tent all weekend. . .
Sep
28
4:30 PM16:30
Swiss Church Kilby Supper
Our Kilby Supper, held at the Swiss United Church, offers visitors a taste of community life. . .
Oct
13
10:00 AM10:00
8th Annual New Glarus Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
The perfect New Glarus outing for families and car enthusiasts! From street rods to hogs, you won't want to miss this fun day. . .
Oct
13
10:00 AM10:00
Swiss Historical Village Harvest Fest
Connect with 19th century Swiss immigrant life at our annual Harvest Fest where daily routines and responsibilities of the past – cheese making, blacksmithing, yarn spinning, basket weaving – are re-created. . .
Nov
8
to Nov 10
Holiday Open Houses — Downtown Shops
Retailers are open to assist you with all your holiday shopping needs. . .
Nov
23
1:00 PM13:00
Tipsy Turkey Pub Crawl
Crawl with us through town, as we enjoy many fine New Glarus establishments. . .
Dec
7
8:00 AM08:00
St Nicholas Day Cookie Sale
Not enough time to do all that holiday baking? We hear you! Don’t miss the Swiss United Church of Christ’s annual holiday cookie sale. . .
Dec
7
11:30 AM11:30
Lunch with Santa
Ho! Ho! Ho! Bring the family and have lunch with Santa Claus and his merry elves. Learn more >
Dec
7
6:30 PM18:30
Holiday Tree Lighting
Kick off the season of delights in downtown New Glarus at our Holiday Tree Lighting. . .
Jun
29
11:00 AM11:00
Blues, Brews and Food Truck Festival
Four great bands, incredible food and plenty of New Glarus fun! Free admission!
Jun
28
to Jun 30
Heidi Folk Festival and Heidi Play
Heidi Festival weekend is filled with great food, entertainment, music, and fun for the whole family.
Jun
8
1:00 PM13:00
Beer, Bacon and Cheese Fest
Back by popular demand, and in tandem with Polkafest, don't miss the Beer, Bacon and Cheese Festival fun . . .
Jun
7
to Jun 8
Polkafest in Downtown New Glarus
FREE ADMISSION. Join us in beautiful downtown New Glarus for great music, food and beverages . . .
May
25
6:00 AM06:00
Green County Breakfast on the Farm
Start your day off right at Green County's BREAKFAST ON THE FARM . . .
May
24
to May 26
Music Fest
Grab a beverage and stroll the streets of New Glarus as musicians’ perform throughout the day at various locations and businesses in the downtown area with headlining bands performing in the evenings. Learn More >
May
24
5:00 PM17:00
New Glarus Lions Club Annual Chicken BBQ
Come support this great local, charitable event and enjoy a delicious chicken dinner . . .
May
24
10:00 AM10:00
Swiss Historical Village Opens for the Season
Explore our historic Swiss pioneer settlement that has astounded visitors since 1942 . . .
May
11
11:00 AM11:00
New Glarus Bike Rodeo
The New Glarus Bike Rodeo is a clinic to teach children the skills and precautions to ride a bicycle safely.
May
2
4:00 PM16:00
New Glarus Wine Walk: Sponsored by the Heidi Folk Festival
Wine, Art, Music, Friends, Kittens and Puppies ... what a fabulous mix for a fabulous evening!
Join us for another great New Glarus Wine Walk.
Mar
9
5:30 PM17:30
Fire Department Annual Kalberwurst Supper
Please come and enjoy great food for a great cause.
Feb
16
6:00 PM18:00
Make Some Tracks in the Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
Make some tracks in the moonlight with the Friends of the New Glarus Woods State Park . . .
Feb
16
12:00 PM12:00
Jan
17
to Jan 20
Dec
1
10:00 AM10:00
St. Nicholas Day Santa and Bernese Mountain Dogs Visits
See Santa around town and find something special for everyone on your shopping list
Oct
11
4:30 PM16:30
Mr. Barlow's Wine Walk
Join the Friends of the Chalet of the Golden Fleece for our first ever, "Mr. Barlow's Wine Walk." Edwin Barlow was the owner/collector of the museum and a prominent citizen of New Glarus.
Aug
12
6:30 PM18:30
Music in the Park 2018
Free musical entertainment in the Village Park. Bring a chair/blanket, relax and enjoy. . .
May
19
5:00 PM17:00
Annual New Glarus Trivia Night
Enjoy team trivia supporting the Friends of the New Glarus Library to fund programs like the Children's Summer Reading Program, children's library art supplies, books, videos and more…
Apr
15
3:00 PM15:00
Polka for the Swiss
EAT. DRINK. POLKA. — And Support the Swiss Center of North America!
Join in the fun as we raise money for the Swiss Center of North America. Polka for the Swiss is hosted by the New Glarus Hotel Restaurant. More info...
Apr
15
to May 19
Great Purse Giveaway
Enter to win one of three designer handbags filled with New Glarus gift certificates. More info...
Feb
10
6:00 PM18:00
Make Some Tracks in the Moonlight Snowshoe Hike 2018
Make some tracks in the moonlight with the Friends of the New Glarus Woods State Park . . .
Feb
10
2:00 PM14:00
SOLD OUT! New Glarus Wine Walk
Sample wine made only in Wisconsin at 16 charming locations around New Glarus!
Dec
26
10:00 AM10:00
After Christmas Shopping Specials
Retailers are open to assist you with all your shopping needs. . .
Dec
2
10:00 AM10:00
St. Nicholas Day Santa Visits
See Santa around town and find something special for everyone on your shopping list. . .
Nov
24
to Nov 26
After Thanksgiving Shopping Specials
Retailers are open to assist you with all your holiday shopping needs. . .
Oct
25
4:00 PM16:00
New Glarus Fall Wine Walk
Sample wine made only in Wisconsin at locations around New Glarus. Learn more . . .
Oct
15
10:00 AM10:00
On Half a Tank of Gas
Swiss Institute and Kunsthaus Glarus are thrilled to present a village-wide project that will take place in New Glarus, Wisconsin...
Oct
14
12:00 PM12:00
On Half a Tank of Gas
Swiss Institute and Kunsthaus Glarus are thrilled to present a village-wide project that will take place in New Glarus, Wisconsin...
Oct
13
5:00 PM17:00
On Half a Tank of Gas
Swiss Institute and Kunsthaus Glarus are thrilled to present a village-wide project that will take place in New Glarus, Wisconsin...
Sep
21
to Sep 23
Oktoberfest
Free Admission to the festival tent all weekend! Oktoberfest presents many spirited activities and events in downtown New Glarus including live music, great food, wagon rides, chainsaw carving, plus plenty of family fun. Live music in festival tent all weekend. . .
