Beautiful Day as Volksfest Celebrates Swiss Heritage

Beautiful August weather welcomed musicians, singers, performers and visitors to Wilhelm Tell Shooting Park for an afternoon celebrating the Swiss traditions that have helped shape New Glarus for generations.

Todd Klassy
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Beautiful Day as Volksfest Celebrates Swiss Heritage

– Photos by Becky Degenhardt

The 97th New Glarus Volksfest brought the community together Sunday, Aug. 2, for an afternoon of traditional Swiss music, yodeling and cultural performances at Wilhelm Tell Shooting Park.

Beautiful weather and unusually comfortable temperatures for an August day provided an ideal setting for the outdoor celebration. Guests relaxed beneath the trees, visited with friends and enjoyed music throughout the afternoon.

The program featured local singers and musicians along with House of Voice, a visiting vocal group from St. Gallen, Switzerland. The celebration also included alphorn music, Swiss flag throwing and other traditional folk arts.

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