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Five New Glarus Alumni March with UW Band

A familiar hometown connection will be on display at Camp Randall this fall, where five New Glarus High School graduates are part of the UW Marching Band — including a sophomore trumpet player who earned her spot for the 2026 season.

by Todd Klassy

10 Things to Do at Oktoberfest in New Glarus This Year

From a new Austin, Texas band and alligator on a stick to collectible steins, local taverns and downtown shopping, this year’s Oktoberfest offers plenty of reasons to wander beyond the big tent and make a full weekend of New Glarus fun again.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Shines in Best of Madison

New Glarus businesses and local connections were well represented in Madison Magazine’s 2026 Best of Madison awards, with several familiar names earning recognition across food, drink, health care and other categories.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Vision Launches Duck Race Fundraiser

Only 300 ducks will enter New Glarus Vision’s inaugural Little Sugar River race during Oktoberfest on Sept. 27, raising money for annual scholarships for graduating seniors and books distributed to New Glarus Elementary School students.

by Todd Klassy

Girls Flag Football May Be Closer to New Glarus Than You Think

A five-team Madison-area girls flag football league already includes nearby Verona, while statewide participation is surging and WIAA sanctioning is under review. New Glarus could have opponents, funding and a workable path sooner than many realize.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus’ Julseth commits to Minnesota State

New Glarus standout Nolan Julseth has committed to continue his baseball career at Minnesota State, landing with an NCAA Division II program after a summer in which the Class of 2027 infielder steadily gained attention from college scouts.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Sets 2026 Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours

With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, New Glarus families will have a full day to prepare before trick-or-treating begins. Official trick-or-treat hours in the village are set for 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, this fall.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Bakery Listed at $549,000 as Owner Seeks Buyer

The downtown property housing New Glarus Bakery is now listed for $549,000, giving prospective buyers their first public look at the asking price, the 2,772-square-foot building and behind-the-scenes spaces included in the downtown sale.

by Todd Klassy

New Open-Intox District Among Oktoberfest Changes

New Glarus Oktoberfest returns Sept. 24-27 with a new open-intoxicant district, downtown street closures, Saturday hotel shuttles and free late-night rides designed to help visitors move through the village safely during the four-day festival.

by Todd Klassy

Frost Season Nears in New Glarus, but Not Yet

Green County’s average first 32-degree freeze arrives Oct. 10, and frost can form before temperatures reach freezing. For now, New Glarus remains safely above that range, but late September is when the risk begins to climb for local gardeners.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus VFW Among 20 Posts to Earn All-State Honor

New Glarus Memorial VFW Post 10549 was one of just 20 posts statewide to receive an All-State award at the Wisconsin VFW State Convention in June, recognizing the local post for meeting statewide membership, program and service standards.

by Todd Klassy

Volunteers Needed for New Glarus Oktoberfest

Organizers are seeking volunteers for New Glarus Oktoberfest Sept. 24-27 to help with setup, teardown, beer pouring and token sales. Volunteers will receive a free T-shirt or Oktoberfest stein, and a separate paid trash crew is also needed.

by Todd Klassy

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