New Glarus

Boos & Brews Halloween pub crawl! Registration fee includes gift, chance to win door prizes at each bar, professional photography, and 5 drink tickets (beer and rail drinks only). Costumes HIGHLY encouraged!! While in town, grab some supper at one of our unique local restaurants, and check out our downtown shops! You’ll find everything from […]

Dash plaques for first 100 entries.  Awards for Best Car, Best Truck, and Best of Show.

Come and enjoy a full weekend celebrating this historic presentation! Share with your family the story of Swiss independence, written by German playwright Friedrich Schiller. It's a live theater presentation with intricate costumes and a lively cast that includes goats, cows and horses. More than 200 local volunteers join to make each colorful performance come […]

Veterans, their families, friends, and supporters gather for a weekend of socializing and remembrance. Events include the Burning of Winter Ceremony, a night-time walk, live music, the famous Winterfest Auction, buffet banquet and dance.  Open to the public as well.  Info: Ron Lewis at 608.712.4532.

Silvesterchlausen is an ancient New Year's celebration from Appenzell, Switzerland. St. Sylvester’s Day (called Silvester in Switzerland) is New Year’s Eve, and is still observed on the old date from the Julian calendar, January 15th. The event is a procession through town filled with yodeling, bells, and garish costumes. The costumes, called Groscht, are nature-based […]