Community

Life in New Glarus—people, events, food, and the everyday moments that shape our town. From 1st Street to Pioneer Road, this is where stories of community, life and local living come together.

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New Glarus Dairy Queen to Be Crowned Tomorrow

New Glarus will crown its Dairy Queen June 10 during Cruisin’ the Campus at New Glarus Home, joining classic cars, local vendors and a Green County tradition celebrating agriculture.

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Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
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608 Day Celebrates a Region in Transition

As Wisconsin celebrates 608 Day on June 8, the familiar area code that has defined southern and southwestern Wisconsin for generations now shares its territory with 353, marking a new chapter for a uniquely Wisconsin region.

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Bailey’s Run Vineyard & Winery Hosts Pickleball Bingo Benefit

The June 10 pickleball bingo benefit at Bailey’s Run Vineyard & Winery will help New Glarus Cares raise money for new pickleball courts in New Glarus as the organization continues fundraising and works toward selecting a site for the project.

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Library Donor Wall Tells a Story of Community Support

Created by New Glarus High School Tech Ed students and local craftsmen, the donor wall honors those who helped make the new library possible while highlighting the community spirit behind the project.

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10 Mind-Blowing Facts About New Glarus

From deadly epidemics and Civil War service to a poison spy ring, JFK’s campaign stop and cheese proposed as currency, these little-known stories reveal a side of New Glarus history even many locals may not know.

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Parade Route for Sunday's Class of 2026 Graduation

Following commencement ceremonies Sunday afternoon, New Glarus High School graduates will celebrate with a community parade through village streets before returning to the high school.

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Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
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What We Lose When the Barns Disappear

Across Green County and southern Wisconsin, historic barns are fading from the rural landscape, raising questions about what communities lose when farm buildings, family stories and local landmarks disappear.

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New Glarus Kinderchor Welcomes New Members for Summer Season

Area children are invited to join the New Glarus Kinderchor as rehearsals begin for a season of performances celebrating Swiss heritage, music, and community traditions throughout the year.

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Hoesly Heritage Tallow Turns Tradition into Skincare

Riley Hoesly, a fourth-generation member of the Hoesly family, is turning locally sourced Wisconsin beef tallow into a handmade skincare line rooted in New Glarus tradition, family know-how and entrepreneurship.

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New Glarus Brewing Company Opens 2026 Beer Vote

New Glarus Brewing Company is asking fans to choose five favorite beers, with the top vote-getter earning a place on next year’s brewing schedule after voting closes online at the end of June 2026.

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Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
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Google Maps Still Shows an Older New Glarus

After a partial 2025 Street View update, much of New Glarus still appears online as it did more than a decade ago, raising questions about tourism, business visibility and the village’s digital first impression.

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Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
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New Glarus Cares Plans Pickleball Fundraisers

Bingo and Culver’s share night events will help New Glarus Cares raise money for new pickleball courts as the group works toward selecting a site soon.

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Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff

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