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Wilhelm Tell Festival, New Glarus

Photos from the Wilhelm Tell Festival in New Glarus, Wisconsin, held September 4-5, 2009. Taken by John and Cindy Long.

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The Performances

Columbus and New Glarus choruses in performance tentColumbus chorus in the Turner Hall in MonroeOur jodelers: John Long, Karen Miller, and Terry McBrideNew Glarus and Columbus Alphorn players

Rehearsal at St. John's United Church of Christ in MonroeOutdoor performance at the North American Swiss CenterNew Glarus jodelersMatt Ebright on the keyboard

Having Fun

Cindy in front of the Ticino PizzeriaPat and TerryPeter, our native SchweizerAll right, who messed with the sign?

Ingrid, Udo, and TheaJim and Jackie tripping the light fantasticKeith trying to get the grouches to smile when they singClose harmony with Jerry, John, and Dave

Our director hoisting a glass of the local brewThe New Glarus Brewery's summer brew -- Totally Naked!

Historic New Glarus

Historical markerSixth Street, gateway to New Glarus from Wisconsin Route 69Swiss United Church of Christ. Settlers' Memorial in frontNew Glarus Hotel

THE store for everything Swiss -- Roberts European ImportsNorth American Swiss Center interior

Wilhelm Tell Pageant

Performed annually since 1938, the story is based on the legend of Wilhelm Tell and the founding of the Swiss confederation in 1291.

Meeting of knights from the three cantonsWilhelm Tell's son Walter returns with the arrow, unharmedGovernor Gessler assassinated -- Switzerland is free!

Die Kühen vom New-Glarus

Originally fabricated for a street-art display in Chicago in 2002, these cows were repainted with Swiss and local themes for New Glarus, where they remain on display.

Wearing Swiss black velvet men's jacketWith floral garland in front of the ice cream shopIn front of the nursing home, ready for bingo!This cow in the business suit will sell you some life insurance

Küh dude in cutoffsTHIS cow makes Swiss cheese!This cow likes napping in the posies.Bullboard for Swiss Army knives at Roberts Imports

Did this cow have too much to drink, or did I?

Last updated September 24, 2009