New Glarus leaned fully into winter this weekend as the village filled with laughter, handshakes, music and familiar faces during the annual All Veterans Winterfest. From early gatherings to late-night conversations, veterans from all over southern Wisconsin filled the streets as the celebration spilled from taverns and halls into the streets, creating a lively, welcoming atmosphere across the community.

One of the weekend’s highlights came when veterans, spouses and friends paused for a traditional group photo outside of Dirty Dog Taphaus, capturing a moment that reflected both the camaraderie of the event and the broader sense of togetherness felt throughout town. It was a scene repeated all weekend as visitors and locals shared meals, stories and plenty of good cheer.