A Labor Day tradition since 1938 2002 marks sixty-four years from the first performance of the Wilhelm Tell play by the townsfolk of New Glarus in 1938. More than 200 local volunteers join to make each colorful performance come to life. Come and enjoy this unique ethnic presentation! Our performances are staged in a beautiful outdoor setting, just a short distance from downtown New Glarus. Share with your family the drama of the Swiss story of independence, written by German play-wright Friedrich Schiller-a live theater presentation with intricate costumes and a lively cast that includes goats, cows and horses. After the play, stay in town to enjoy the Alpine Festival, the Outdoor Art Fair and an ethnic folk costume show-a weekend full of special activities plus time to enjoy New Glarus' many other shops and attractions. Once again this year, we offer overnight camping at the Tell Grounds. Enjoy a sing-along around the campfire and delicious Swiss campfire treats You'll go to sleep in New Glarus and wake the next morning to the sounds of Switzerland-aiphorns playing on the hillside and goats with bells wandering through the camping area. Camping includes a midnight snack, continental breakfast, and a Tell souvenir bread board made of native oak.A per person fee of $15 is charged to cover costs. Reservations are recommended because of the limited space available. Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Es ist nicht nötig nach Interlaken in der Schweiz zu fahren, um Schillers Wilhelm Tell zu besuchen. Das Volk von New Glarus und der Umgebung haben dieses Spiel seit 1938 auf deutsch präsentiert! Kommen Sie dieses Jahr mit Ihrer Familie und Ihren Freunden und erleben Sie das Freilichtspiel wie Schiller sich es wohl vorgestellt hat. Sonntag, der 3 September, 2000. Vergessen Sie nicht!! Alpine Festival Enjoy traditional Swiss entertainment at the Alpine Festival. Performers in ethnic costumes entertain you with yodeling, singing, alphorn blowing, dancing, Swiss music and more in the new, air-conditioned high school auditorium. Tell Weekend Schedule September 2 - 4, 2000 Children's Laternenzug (Lantern Procession) Friday evening at 8 p.m. Downtown New Glarus. Wilhelm Tell Drama Performances Performances are at the Tell Grounds on Hwy. W, one mile east of New Glarus. Entertainment begins at 1 p.m. each day. The drama starts at 1:30 each day, in English on Saturday and Monday, in German on Sunday. Alpine Festival Saturday evening at 8 p.m. at the New Glarus High School on 2nd Street. Tent Camping Set up Saturday after 4 p.m. Camp until Sunday 10 a.m. at the Tell Grounds. Book Sale Friends of New Glarus Library book sale Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Village Hall. Outdoor Art Fair Sunday 10 a.m. -5 p.m. in Village Park. Cast and Family Picnic Sunday, 4 - 7 p.m. at the Tell Grounds. Street Dance Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. in Downtown New Glarus. New Glarus Yodel Club Concert Sunday evening at 8:30 p.m. in Downtown New Glarus. Ethnic Fashion Show Monday 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Downtown New Glarus. Outdoor Art Fair Enjoy the Outdoor Art Fair Sunday from 10a.m.to 5 p.m.in the Village Park. Judges' awards and purchase awards are given. In addition to the more than fifty artists who will be presenting, there will be activities for children and families, such as the Future Artists Contest for ages preschool through grade school. Materials are provided for the Future Artists Contest. Ticket Information Wilhelm Tell Performance Advanced Sale Reserved Seats - All ages $7.00 Day of the Performance (General admission only) - Adults $7.00 Students under 12 $3.00 Alpine Festival - All Alpine Festival seats are general admission $7.00/person. To order tickets for Tell Drama or the Apine Festival or to reserve a camp-site, please send a check or money order to:Wilhelm Tell Community Guild, Box 456, New Glarus, WI 53574. Please specify the performance day for which you wish to have tickets. General admission tickets for the Drama and the Alpine Festival can also be purchased in New Glarus on Labor Day weekend. If rain causes cancellation of the play, tickets may be exchanged or refunded. Refunds will be sent by mail. Food, refreshments, FREE parking and shuttle service are available for your convenience at the Tell Grounds. No pets, please. |
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