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New Glarus Chamber of Commerce

Polkafest takes place on the second weekend in June in New Glarus.

media release: Visit New Glarus, America’s Little Switzerland, this June 10 and 11 for Polkafest, one of the community’s longest running festivals! 

Polkafest offers live polka music under the big tent downtown as well as at local bars and restaurants – bands include the David Austin Band, Tom Brusky Band, and Puempel’s Polka Poppers. New to dancing the polka? Bring the family Saturday morning and learn to polka at 11:30 a.m.! Taking place the same weekend in New Glarus is Beer, Bacon & Cheese, a wildly popular sampling event boasting over 40 vendors who offer unlimited samples of local beers, meats, and cheeses. Beer, Bacon & Cheese is a ticketed event and has already sold out, however, a free drawing for two pairs of tickets will take place on Friday night at Polkafest at 9 PM. Be there to win!  

Polkafest hours are: Friday, June 10th, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and Saturday, June 11th, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Polkafest is put on by the New Glarus Chamber of Commerce and is made possible by major sponsors Bank of New Glarus, BNG Investment Services, Chalet Landhaus Inn, Jack Link’s-New Glarus, New Glarus Brewing Company, Puempel’s Olde Tavern, Whitney’s Academy of Dance, and Woodford State Bank.

Besides the always popular festivals, New Glarus offers unique shops, restaurants, museums, and wine and beer tastings – visit swisstown.com to learn more or to order a free visitor guide!