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 to life. Performances are staged in a beautiful outdoor setting, just a short distance from downtown New Glarus.
Tickets can be purchased day of the performance at the Tell Grounds:
Wilhelm Tell Grounds
W5199 Hwy W
New Glarus, WI 53574
Event website: https://wilhelmtellfestival.org
Schedule of Events
Friday, August 30
7-9 PM: New Glarus Kinderchor (children’s choir) and Laternenzug (children’s light parade)
Join us for an evening of entertainment and community as we kick off the Wilhelm Tell Festival with a celebration of light! Bring a lantern or flashlight and sing along as we light up the night together. Don’t miss out on this magical start to the festival!
📍 New Glarus Fest Haus - 106 3rd Ave, New Glarus
Saturday, August 31
9 AM-3 PM: New Glarus Library Annual Book Sale
📍 Located Inside the community room of the Village Hall - 319 Second Street, New Glarus
1-4 PM: Wilhelm Tell Pageant
Join us for the Wilhelm Tell Swiss Celebration, where all are welcome! Enjoy the Wilhelm Tell Play, live music, delicious food, and Usherette dancing.
(shuttle available from parking lot to performance area. No dogs please. There are live animals in the play and we want to keep everyone safe.)
📍 Wilhelm Tell Grounds - W5199 Hwy W, New Glarus
6 PM: Wilhelm Tell Fest After Party
Join the Jodeler Tisch with the New Glarus Yodel Club for a friends gathering filled with authentic Swiss music—everyone is welcome!
📍 Tofflers Pub - 200 5th Avenue, New Glarus
Saturday, September 1
Rain Date for Pageant
9 AM-3 PM: New Glarus Library Annual Book Sale
📍 Located Inside the community room of the Village Hall - 319 Second Street, New Glarus
9 AM-4 PM: New Glarus Art in the Park
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📍 Village Park - 300 Railroad Street, New Glarus
