This Weekend: Art, Music and Swiss Traditions

From Art in the Park and the Wilhelm Tell celebration to high school football, farmers market shopping, a library book sale and live music across town, New Glarus has a packed schedule Aug. 20-23, with Saturday offering an especially full day of activities.

Todd Klassy
by Todd Klassy
This Weekend: Art, Music and Swiss Traditions

The New Glarus area heads into another busy late-summer weekend with art, music, books, sports, food and community traditions from Thursday, Aug. 20, through Sunday, Aug. 23.

Saturday will be especially busy, with Art in the Park, the Friends of the New Glarus Public Library Book Sale, the Wilhelm Tell Pageant and several musical performances all taking place within or near New Glarus.

One important note for visitors: The New Glarus Brewing Co. gift shop, tasting room and beer depot will be closed Friday, Aug. 21, for a brewery staff gathering. Regular business hours are scheduled to resume Saturday.

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