Wilhelm Tell Festival, A Labor Day Weekend Tradition in New Glarus

<strong></strong>Since 1938, the people of New Glarus have presented the Wilhelm Tell Pageant.
The pageant was the vision of Edwin Barlow, a world traveler who donated his home, Chalet of the Golden Fleece, to the Village of New Glarus.
The Wilhelm Tell play was written by Johann Christoph Friedrich Von Schiller and was completed in 1804.
For the first three years of the play's presentation in New Glarus it was performed in German only. In 1941 it was presented for the first time in English.
Early performances were in Elmer's Grove, just east of the Village of New Glarus. Since 1953, the performances have been held at the Tell Grounds east of New Glarus on CTH W. This location was purchased in 1974, after years of renting it.
Over the years the pageant has turned into a festival celebrating the village's Swiss Heritage.
The festival features historic Swiss charm, including a children's Laternenzug (lantern parade), plus music including alphorns, and a yodel showcase. There is also the annual Art in the Park, book sales, and plenty of great food and drink!
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