A full day of demonstrations of old-time crafts will again highlight Oktoberfest at the Swiss Historical Village on Sunday, Oct. 8.
   
Professional cheese makers will talk about their trade while they make cheese in our 1890s era factory.  Many other old-time skills will be demonstrated -- from candlemaking, to woodcarving, basket making and even sauerkraut preparation -- as well a demonstration of how Bratzeli (a Swiss holiday cookie) are made.
 
Other presentations include a blacksmith, sauerkraut maker, basket weaver, spinner, weaver, quilter, soap maker, beekeeper and sausage maker.
  • See Brazeli being made and sample this traditional Swiss holiday cookie.
  • Talk with Civil War re-enactors
  • Inquire about our New Glarus genealogy records


For additional information or to schedule tour groups, call 608-527-2317 or email.

Admission is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children and Discounts are available for AAA members and tour groups of 10 or more.

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