NEW GLARUS — Come to New Glarus to enjoy free live music under the big tent downtown, including polka, rock, country, and blues. 

Family friendly activities take place Sept. 25-26, including horse drawn wagon rides, chain saw carving exhibition, and antique tractor pull. The Oktoberfest King and Queen will be chosen and crowned Thursday night, Sept. 23, so wear your best dirndl and lederhosen outfits to compete. 

Cash prize, free beer, and bragging rights will be awarded to the winners. The traditional ceremonial tapping of the Staghorn Octoberfest wooden keg will be at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24-25 (Fri. and Sat. nights), hosted by New Glarus Brewing Company. To round out the weekend, the Glenda K Scott 5k/10k Run & 2 Mile Walk will take place in the morning of Sept. 25. For more details on the race and the full festival schedule, visit swisstown.com.

New Glarus is famous for its traditional Swiss alpine architecture, charming downtown, and array of restaurants. Visitors can spend the day shopping at the unique boutiques for on-trend fashions, jewelry, furniture, antiques, home décor, garden supplies, and more. Discover treasures at the Swiss Historical Village & Museum, Chalet of the Golden Fleece, or Swiss Center of North America, and then enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the traditional Swiss cuisine restaurants, where patrons can sample fondue, schnitzel, and roesti. 

Contact New Glarus Chamber of Commerce with questions at info@swisstown.com or call 608-527-2095.