Cornish Festival

media release: Welcome to the 30th Annual Cornish Festival and Celtic Celebration! The Southwest Wisconsin Cornish Society was organized in 1991 with the purpose of preserving our Cornish heritage and identifying and strengthening our ties to Cornwall. We serve as an educational resource as we help Cornish Americans and others to understand Cornish heritage in Cornwall and around the world. The Cornish Festival in Mineral Point is our major project to further that understanding. Please check out our website to learn more or to join the society.

Fest highlights:

HEADLINER PERFORMANCE: The US premiere of THE COUNTRYMEN” One of Cornwall's favorite bands. Polished performers with a folk, rock, harmony range.  For a preview go to https://www.thecountrymen.co.uk/.  Tickets on sale soon, watch for details!

POP UP MUSEUM AND PRESENTATIONS: Ron Dunbar and more of his collection of Mineral Point and Wisconsin ephemera. John Sharp presents his new book and talks about History of the Old Darlington Road early industries.

PUB NIGHT AT PENDARVIS: Enjoy a drink with friends at the cozy pub at Pendarvis.

FOOD: Pancake Breakfast, Taste of Mineral Point, Pasty Supper at Walker House, and Mineral Point’s charming restaurants.

MUSEUMS: Research your family at the Mineral Point Archives or visit one of Mineral Point’s museums and historic sites.

HYMN SING & CORNISH TEA: Join in the enduring tradition of community singing.

GUIDED BUS TOURS: Tour Historic Mineral Point and the Restored first Cemetery

2024 IS THE 25th YEAR CELEBRATION OF STUDENT EXCHANGE: Welcome student exchange alumni back to share and celebrate their experiences. Stay tuned for more details!