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Wilhelm Tell Festival


  • New Glarus, Wi 53574 (map)

!PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR THIS EVENT!

Come and enjoy a full weekend celebrating this historic presentation! Share with your family the story of Swiss independence, written by German playwright Friedrich Schiller. It's a live theater presentation with intricate costumes and a lively cast that includes goats, cows and horses. More than 200 local volunteers join to make each colorful performance come to life. Performances are staged in a beautiful outdoor setting, just a short distance from downtown New Glarus.

Tickets can be purchased day of the performance at the Tell Grounds. The Chamber of Commerce DOES NOT have tickets for sale.

Wilhelm Tell Grounds
W5199 Hwy W
New Glarus, WI 53574

Event website: https://wilhelmtellfestival.org

Earlier Event: August 16
New Glarus Woods Trail Run
Later Event: September 25
New Glarus Oktoberfest