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New Glarus celebrates 175 (+1) Years
kids at NEW GLARUS 175 +1
Siblings Hans, 5, Steven, 5, Lauren, 6, and Claire Zimmeran, 3, wear traditional swiss clothing to the New Glarus 175 + 1 Festival, July 30. - photo by Angie Maag

New Glarus celebrated it’s 175th (+1) birthday and annual Fire Festival July 30-31, 2021. The original plans to honor the founding of the village in 1835 were postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To order a photo, call 328-4202. More images are available at www.themonroetimes.com and at facebook.com/monroetimes.

Horns at New Glarus 175
Traditional alphorn players for the New Glarus Festival, Ed Brand and George Albright, are joined by Andy Schulz and Amy Doefer, the New Glarus music teachers. The festival was Amy's debut on the alphorn instrument. - photo by Angie Maag
Singing at NEW Glarus 175
Sisters Beth Luchsinger and Kaye Gmur are joined by Nancy Streiff to sing and yodel for the adoring Swiss crowd. - photo by Angie Maag
New Glarus 175