Lanternenzug

Performance by New Glarus Kinderchor (children’s choir) and Laternenzug (Children’s Light Parade) Come be entertained and sing/walk along. Bring lantern or flashlight to bring a celebration of light to kick off the Wilhelm Tell Festival!!!

Friday, August 21, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm

New Glarus Fest Haus. 106 3rd Ave, New Glarus, WI 53574

Main Event

Wilhelm Tell Pageant - (ticketed entry):

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Wilhelm Tell Swiss Celebration – Join us! All are Welcome!
Wilhelm Tell Play |Music and Food | Usherette Dancing

Wilhelm Tell Grounds
W5199 Hwy W
New Glarus, WI 53574

  • Note no animals are allowed to attend with audience members. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Jodeler Tisch

New Glarus Yodel Club & Friends Gathering. All are Welcome. Authentic Swiss Music

Saturday, August 22 - 6:00pm

Toffler’s Pub and Grill. 200 5th Avenue, New Glarus, WI 53574

  • Food and beverage for purchase

New Glarus Library Annual Book Sale

Saturday, August 22 and Sunday August 23, 2026

9:00am - 3:00pm

Village Hall (Community Room) - 319 Second Street, New Glarus, WI 53574

New Glarus Art in the Park

Saturday August 22, 2026 - Free Admission

9:00am - 4:00pm

Village Park. 300 Railroad Street, New Glarus, WI 53574

  • Art and food for purchase- free entertainment

 

Learn a Little About Our Festival Weekend as Seen on NBC15!

Some of our wonderful and willing volunteers appeared along with Wilhelm Tell Community Guild Past President Kaye Gmur for a recording at NBC15.